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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo is having a major celebration moment as her latest movie, Return of Arinzo, has officially taken over the Nigerian box office, emerging as the highest-grossing film of the Easter weekend. The movie stormed cinemas with an impressive ₦104.8 million in its opening weekend, instantly making it one of the hottest Nollywood releases of the moment and setting the pace for what could become one […]

A dismissed Nigerian soldier has alleged that personnel of the Nigerian Army are forced to purchase their uniforms, boots, and even some protective gear with their own money despite receiving what he described as modest salaries. The former soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, made the claims while speaking during a podcast interview, where he opened up about his experience in service, his earnings, and the conditions under […]

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 38-year-old man and his teenage son over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm during a stop-and-search operation along the Sagamu/Ogijo road. The suspects, identified as Joseph Kehinde, 38, and his 13-year-old son, John Joseph, were apprehended on Sunday after police reportedly recovered a locally made pistol, one live cartridge, and a face mask. According to police authorities, the arrest was […]

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Monday after Israeli strikes reportedly hit Iran’s largest petrochemical complex, while fresh missile and drone attacks deepened fears of a wider regional conflict. The latest attacks mark a significant intensification in the ongoing confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, with growing concern over the impact on civilian infrastructure, energy supply, and regional stability. According to reports from the region, the […]

  President Bola Tinubu has approved a debt settlement plan aimed at addressing long-standing financial obligations in Nigeria’s power sector, in a move expected to improve electricity generation and restore confidence across the industry. The approval is part of the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme, which is designed to tackle liquidity problems that have affected the electricity value chain for years. According to the Federal Government, the debts accumulated […]

  A community group in Kaduna State has dismissed reports claiming that 31 worshippers abducted during an Easter service in Ariko community, Kachia Local Government Area, have been rescued by the Nigerian Army. The group described the reports as false, misleading, and deeply troubling to families and residents who are still anxiously awaiting the safe return of their loved ones. The clarification comes after widespread reports suggested that security operatives […]

  At least six people have been injured after missiles and drone debris struck a residential area in northern Kuwait on Monday, raising fresh fears over the growing regional conflict in the Gulf. Authorities in Kuwait confirmed that the victims sustained varying degrees of injuries following the incident, which reportedly occurred after the country’s air defence systems engaged multiple incoming aerial threats. Residents in parts of northern Kuwait were thrown […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that his administration has commenced a deliberate transition process ahead of the 2027 governorship election, revealing that consultations have already been held with a number of credible individuals as part of efforts to determine the next phase of leadership in the state. The governor made this known in his April 2026 newsletter titled “The Business of Governance,” where he addressed growing public interest […]

  Iran’s central military command has issued a strong warning that any further attacks on civilian targets would trigger a far more severe and expansive military response. In a statement released on Monday, a spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said Iran would not remain passive if civilian infrastructure or non-military facilities came under renewed attack. The military command stressed that any repetition of such strikes would be met […]