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Protesters have burned vehicles and buildings allegedly belonging to foreign nationals in protest against the installation of a Nigerian king in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. According to Monday’s report from an online media outlet, Newzroom Africa, “There is escalating violence in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, where protesters torched foreign-owned vehicles and buildings in response to the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional leader as local king, organized by the Nigerian community.” The unrest was reportedly triggered by the controversial installation of Nigerian Igbo leader Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as “Igwe Ndigbo” on March 24, 2026, which Eastern Cape authorities deemed disrespectful to local traditions and sovereignty. Eziko is a Nigerian national from the Igbo ethnic group in southeastern Nigeria. He gained public attention in March 2026 after being installed by members of the local Nigerian/Igbo diaspora community in KuGompo (East London area), Eastern Cape province, So...

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports suggesting that repentant terrorists and bandits are being recruited into the Nigerian military. The DHQ, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the Coordinator, Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier General Yusuf Alli, described as false, some trending reports which claimed repentant terrorists were being mobilized into the military through the back door. “We are not recruiting any killers into the army, and we can never do that,”  General Alli said. He also dismissed fears that repentant terrorists who were de-radicalized and reintegrated into society are now allegedly turning into informants for Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and sabotaging the efforts of the military in the Northeast. According to him, the repentant terrorists can not return to the criminal camp because they will be killed if they do so. “There is no way the repentant terrorists, who are low-risk terrorists, who were conscripted, forced to join the Boko Haram insurg...

The Nigerian Senate has granted approval for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to secure external loans totaling $6 billion. The approval is coming barely four hours after the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read the letter from the President, seeking the approval. The red chamber of the National Assembly approved the loans after the presentation and consideration of a report by the Senator Aliyu Wamakko-led Committee on Local and Foreign Debts. It was earlier gathered that President Bola Tinubu’s loan request was contained in two separate letters addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio which was read during plenary on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. In  the first letter, Tinubu requested the approval to establish a structured total return swap (TRS) external financing programme of up to $5 billion with First Abu Dhabi Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The President, in the second letter, also asked the Senate to approve a $1 billion UK export finance loan facility arrange...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the Nigerian Senate requesting approval to secure a $5 billion loan. The letter was read out to the lawmakers by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The loan, which will be obtained from Abu Dhabi Bank, is to be used for budget deficit and debt financing, among others. In another letter to the Senate, Tinubu is seeking approval to borrow $1 billion UK/EF loan facility from London Citi Bank for the rehabilitation of port projects, including Lagos Port complex and Tin Can port. Akpabio referred the letters to the Senator Aliyu Wammakko-led Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts to carry out legislative actions on the request and report back immediately.

Funke Akindele (left), Toyin Abraham (middle) with Iyabo Ojo  Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has blamed Toyin Abraham for violating her peace condition with Funke Akindele. This is coming two days after Funke Akindele publicly snubbed Toyin Abraham at Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere. The incident, which happened on Sunday, sparked reactions from netizens, with many calling for Iyabo Ojo’s intervention. However, reacting to the controversy in an Instagram post, Iyabo who claimed to have settled the duo in the past, revealed that the reconciliation’s condition was that  “no one was to shade online if any issue arose”. According to her, they both promised to address issues off camera. While revealing the cause of the incident that occurred on Sunday, Iyabo blamed Toyin Abraham for violating her peace agreement with Funke Akindele. “Unfortunately, Toyin made some complaints about her movie in cinemas claiming some people or person was trying to sabotage her, some fans pointed accusing f...

  Security personnel from the Airport Police Command have apprehended a 14-year-old boy, Eke Miracle, who allegedly tried to enter the restricted aircraft zone at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State. The incident occurred on Monday, March 30, 2026, when airport security personnel discovered the minor on the airport tarmac while allegedly trying to unlawfully gain access beneath an aircraft preparing for operations. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Airport Police Command, ASP Mohammed Adeola, the boy’s actions constituted a serious breach of aviation security protocols within one of Nigeria’s most sensitive operational environments. Adeola explained that preliminary investigations revealed that the juvenile had illegally gained access to a restricted section of the airport without authorisation, an act that violates Sections 2 and 3 of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) byelaws governing safety and acce...

  Nollywood actor, Azubuike Michael Egwu, popularly known as Zubby Michael has stirred reactions after urging Christians in Jos, Plateau State, to leave the city. Michael made the call while reacting to the terrorist attack in the Angwan Rukuba area of the city on Sunday, where dozens of people were reportedly killed. On his Instagram page, he wrote, “Christians should leave Jos.” He, however, added that nemesis would eventually catch up with the terrorists. His post elicited mixed reactions, with many arguing that it isn’t a solution, especially as most of the residents of the state are Christians. Some of the reactions include: Jerryluck wrote,  “Leave their ancestral land and go where? If it was happening in our Igbo land, would you advise we leave to the west or north? Christian communities should simply help them fight back. They need resources and support to fight back.” Riyanxeally wrote,  “Thank you, Eze, for always speaking loudly, but most of the people there ha...

The Nigerian government has obtained agreements for ambassador-designates from ten countries. They are: United Kingdom, Senegal, Qatar, Ireland, France, United States of America, Benin Republic, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia and Djibouti. The federal government is still awaiting responses from other countries. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimibie Ebienfa, the date for the Induction Ceremony will be announced in due course once it is finalized and confirmed by the Presidency. This comes amid rumours that Germany have rejected a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. Fani-Kayode has already debunked the speculations as “fake news.”

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former Minister of Defence also registered with the party and received his membership card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano. Present at the event include ADC National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark; former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Senator Dino Melaye; and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, among others.  It had earlier been reported that Kwankwaso announced his resignation from the NNPP on Sunday, citing the need for political realignment. In a statement issued on Sunday, Kwankwaso said, “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party with...

Obasi Emmanuel, the ex-husband of Nollywood actress, Judy Austin, attended an event hosted by businesswoman, May Yul-Edochie in Ebonyi State on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Obasi was married to Judy Austin before their marriage ended, and is now married to actor Yul Edochie. The actress’s ex-husband took to Instagram to share a video of himself at May’s event and used the opportunity to sub the ‘association of husband snatchers.’ He wrote,  “WE ARE LIVE IN EBONYI STATE TO SHOW THE WORLD HOW WE DEY RUN AM, SMALL-time preek warriors and husband snatchers will say it is AI. “No preek warrior is allowed here. Only descent people. This place is not for the Husband Snatchers Association.” Earlier, Judy Austin has warned her fans to desist from sending evil wishes to those who are against her. Speaking via a post shared on Instagram, she stated that she saw an AI video where someone who had made a bad comment about her, was put inside a coffin by her (Judy) fans. Judy cautioned her supporters ...

Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad has called for an investigation into and the arrest of the U.S. missionary, Alex Barbir. His call comes hours after Alex shared a video calling out President Tinubu over fresh attacks in Plateau state. Over 10 persons were killed by gunmen who attacked Anguwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Alex in his video accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of not doing anything to end the killing of Christians and insecurity in Nigeria.  Reacting to the video, Bashir said Alex has been moving around openly, “ spreading hate and attempting to incite violence against Nigerians of diverse backgrounds.” He called on the authorities to take swift and lawful steps to investigate, apprehend, where necessary and ensure accountability to safeguard peace, unity and public order.

American Christian missionary, Alex Barbir has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the killing of ten people on Sunday night, March 29, by suspected terrorists in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. The suspected terrorists said to be heavily armed and on several motorcycles, stormed the community and began shooting sporadically. Some houses were also set on fire by the assailants, Following the recent attack, the state government has declared a state of emergency on the local government area. In a video making the rounds on social media, Alex accused President Tinubu of not doing anything to stem the tide of insecurity in these areas.  “They just murdered over ten people, innocent Christians on Palm Sunday…Tinubu where are you? As your people are slaughtered in the night? You stay in Aso Rock doing absolutely nothing.. “You allow your people to be killed again and again and again….when will it stop? When will you hear the cry of Nigerians? ...

  The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has postponed all examinations slated for Monday and Tuesday due to rising tension in the city after a deadly attack in the Anguwan Rukuba community of Jos North Local Government Area in Plateau State. The institution’s management also urged students and staff to remain indoors and stay vigilant as security concerns persist in the area. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations of the university, Emmanuel Madugu, said the decision was taken due to the tension created by the incident, which occurred in a community where many staff members and students reside. Madugu explained that the Vice-Chancellor approved the postponement of the examinations to ensure the safety of members of the university community. “In view of the fatal attacks by unknown gunmen on residents of Anguwan Rukuba, an area that accommodates many staff and students of the university and the tension it has generated, the Vice-Chancellor h...

In what will come across as a really devastating development, no fewer than 10 people have been confirmed killed and several others injured in Plateau State. This happened after heavily armed gunmen laid siege on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday, March 29, 2026. According to eyewitnesses, the attack, which threw residents of the community into grief and total confusion, reportedly occurred at about 8PM when the gunmen numbering over 20, stormed Gari Yawaye, a suburb within the area, and began shooting sporadically, sending residents scampering for safety. The incident was also said to have disrupted the calm and serenity of the community which is home to several staff and students of the University of Jos.  A resident of the area who spoke to the newsmen said that the attackers who were dressed in the uniforms of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), after arriving on their motorcycles, moved through parts of the comm...

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Angel Smith has responded to claims that the end of her relationship with her male BBNaija co-star, Soma, led her to become a lesbian. Recall that the former reality star recently married her female partner Tumininu in a ceremony in the United States.  Many said a man breaking her heart caused her to give up on men and turned her into a lesbian.  Angel rubbished this narrative. She made it clear that she was pansexual long before she went for Big Brother Naija.  She wrote on X:  "The concept of people being confused that a pansexual woman can love a man and also a woman."  She added:  "And I have been openly queer before AND after I went for that show, please never attribute my greatness to a man, he could never have made me this cool, thangyaaaaa."  She then threw shade at Nigerian men who shame lesbians and guys but have no qualms engaging in threesome with their girlfriend and another woman. She wrote:  "I lo...

A Catholic priest has advised Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, founder and pastor of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), that marrying off his adopted autistic son to manage his uncontrollable sexual urges is not the solution. Pastor Chinyere had claimed that his adopted son who is autistic has troubles controlling his sexual urge among other children in the house. He claimed the boy gets an erection all the time and he does not want the boy to impregnate one of the children in the home. As a result, he is seeking an older woman he would pay to marry the autistic son and help curb his sexual urges.  Responding, Catholic Priest  Father Prince Chidi Philip told Pastor Chibuzor that his autistic son needs protection, not marriage.  The Priest wrote:  From one priest to another servant of Christ Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, I write to you both as a minister of the same Master Jesus, and as someone deeply involved in caring for people with mental challenges.  "When I watched you...

Nigerian pastor and founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has officiated the marriage of a young autistic man, known as Aboy Chibuzor, to an older single woman. The wedding, held on Sunday, March 29, at the church, followed public backlash over a viral video in which the cleric sought a wife for the man. Aboy is non-verbal and requires assistance with daily activities. According to the pastor, the groom was abandoned as a child at the church gate and has since been raised under his care. He said the man, whose family background is unknown, requires full-time care, including feeding, bathing, and other daily assistance. Chinyere announced financial support for Aboy and his wife, including ₦10 million, a house, and an overseas vacation. He said the arrangement was intended to provide companionship and support for the young man. The initial proposal sparked widespread criticism, with many describing it as inappropriate and demeaning to women. The cleric ...

Veteran Nigerian filmmaker, Wale Adenuga has revealed the reasons behind the removal and subsequent return of Abiodun Ayoyinka in his role as Papa Ajasco. According to Adenuga, the actor was initially removed from the role due to serious misconduct, including attempts to claim ownership of the Papa Ajasco brand. The conflict reportedly began when Ayoyinka organized a tour using the Papa Ajasco name without informing the production team. The situation escalated after the Nigerian Copyright Commission discovered that he had tried to register the brand under his name, even though the producers already held the legal rights. In an interview with the newsmen, Wale Adenuga describ ed this act as a betrayal that led to the actor’s dismissal. Despite the controversy, Ayoyinka was later brought back to the role, a decision Adenuga said was based on practicality and the actor’s talent rather than personal feelings. He noted that while talented actors can be challenging, their skills sometimes ma...