Fresh controversy has trailed the recent killings in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, as a survivor has accused security operatives of failing to respond to distress calls during the attack and allegedly shielding herders. The woman, who lost eight members of her family in the April 9 assault on Mbwelle village in the Kwatas district, claimed that soldiers deployed under Operation Ensuring Peace did not intervene despite repeated pleas from residents. Her account was contained in a video circulated on Sunday by conflict journalist Kim Masara Usman, in which she recounted how armed assailants, suspected to be Fulani…
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United States President Donald Trump has openly criticised Pope Leo XIV, declaring he is “not a big fan” of the pontiff following the latter’s renewed call for global peace. Trump, who spoke to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, described the Pope as “very liberal” and accused him of failing to take a tough stance on crime and security issues. The US leader also faulted the Catholic head for his position on global conflicts, alleging that the pontiff was “playing with a country that wants a nuclear weapon,” in apparent reference to tensions involving Iran. The remarks followed the…
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian woman, Omotayo Abioye, has died at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with breast cancer, leaving behind three children and a grieving family appealing for public support. Her death, which occurred on April 5, was disclosed in a statement shared on Friday by a former president of Nigerians in the UK, Benjamin Kuti. The statement described the deceased as a devoted mother and wife whose life touched many, noting that she fought bravely through her illness before her passing. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Omotayo…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has alleged that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is plotting the removal of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. Fayose made the allegation in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, where he raised concerns over alleged political moves targeting the traditional ruler. He claimed the process would begin with an official query to be issued to the Olubadan over his alleged absence at a recent coronation ceremony in Ibadanland. According to him, the monarch’s absence at the event would be used as a basis for further actions against him by…
Tragedy struck a busy weekly market along the Borno–Yobe boundary as an airstrike reportedly claimed the lives of no fewer than 56 persons, most of them traders, while several others sustained injuries. The incident occurred at Jilli Market, a commercial hub situated between Gubio in Borno State and Geidam in Yobe State, where residents had gathered for routine trading activities. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the area was crowded at the time of the strike, with many traders and buyers caught off guard as the explosion tore through sections of the market. Sources within the community said at least 14 injured…
The Delta State Police Command has uncovered how a 17-year-old secondary school student allegedly breached celebrities’ WhatsApp accounts and distributed explicit materials to fellow students for profit, in a case that has sparked renewed concern over rising cybercrime among minors. The incident was disclosed in a video shared by comedian I Go Save during a security awareness engagement where he interacted with the Divisional Police Officer of Ugborikoko Division, Uvwie Local Government Area, Temi Agbede-Zuokumor. Agbede-Zuokumor, who narrated how the case unfolded, said the suspect was initially identified after officers conducted a routine search on a student’s phone, which immediately…
Nollywood actress Scarlet Gomez has said her marriage is built on trust and understanding, stressing that her husband is not bothered by her performing romantic or kissing roles in movies. The actress made the clarification during a recent appearance on the podcast Curiosity Made Me Ask, where she discussed relationships, boundaries, and how actors manage on-screen intimacy. During the conversation, media personality Isbae U made a remark about how audiences often blur the line between characters and real-life partners when actors perform romantic scenes. He jokingly noted that viewers sometimes struggle to separate fiction from reality after watching intimate scenes…
Fresh controversy has trailed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, over alleged past social media posts said to suggest partisan sympathy for the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2023 general elections. As reported by Daily Trust, the allegations, which have stirred debate online, were dismissed by INEC, which insisted that the electoral chief does not operate any official account on X (formerly Twitter). The controversy gained momentum after a United States-based Nigerian academic, Farooq Kperogi, published a column claiming that archived posts linked to an X handle bearing Amupitan’s name contained remarks interpreted…
Diplomatic efforts to halt the ongoing Middle East conflict suffered a setback on Sunday after the United States and Iran failed to reach a truce agreement following marathon negotiations in Islamabad. US Vice President JD Vance disclosed that the high-level talks ended without a deal, despite Washington presenting what he described as its “final and best offer” to Tehran after nearly a full day of intense deliberations. According to Vance, the US position hinges on securing a firm commitment from Iran to abandon any ambition of developing nuclear weapons — a condition he said Tehran has yet to meet. “We…
The Gan Allah Fulani Development Association (GAFDAN) in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State has distanced its members from the deadly assault on Mbwelle village in the Kwatas district, which left more than 20 residents dead, including eight members of a single family. The group’s reaction follows mounting accusations in some quarters linking suspected Fulani militias to the attack, which has heightened tensions in the area. In a statement released on Saturday, the Bokkos Chairman of GAFDAN, Saleh Adamu, rejected the allegations, insisting there was no proof implicating Fulani herders in the incident. Adamu maintained that the association had…