Former United States President, Donald Trump, has sparked widespread international criticism after sharing an artificial intelligence-generated image portraying himself in the likeness of Jesus Christ, deepening an already tense rift with Pope Leo XIV. The image, posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform on Sunday, showed him dressed in flowing white robes and enveloped in a radiant glow, with his arms stretched outward in a gesture resembling healing or blessing. In the surreal composition, figures resembling angels or armed personnel float around him, while fighter jets streak across the sky and fireworks illuminate the background. The Statue of Liberty also features…
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A 45-year-old man, Emereze Okoro, has been arrested by operatives of the Cross River State Police Command over the alleged killing of his elder brother in Igbo Imabana Village, Abi Local Government Area of the state. The tragic incident was said to have occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday, throwing the quiet rural community into shock and confusion. It was gathered that the case was reported to the police in the early hours of April 11 by Egbe Enya, who alleged that his younger brother, Egbegi Enya, 45, was attacked and killed with a machete during a violent confrontation.…
Tragedy struck on Sunday along the Aba–Port Harcourt Expressway in Osisioma, Abia State, after a truck reportedly lost control and rammed into a building fence, killing a man believed to be a returnee from abroad. The incident, which occurred in the busy axis of Osisioma, also left two other persons injured in what eyewitnesses described as a terrifying crash that threw the area into confusion. Residents said the victim had recently returned from an Asian country where he had been living before the unfortunate incident cut his life short. It was gathered that the fully loaded truck was moving along…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on Monday returned to the Kaduna State High Court as hearing resumed in the criminal case filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). El-Rufai is standing trial alongside one Amadu Sule over allegations bordering on abuse of office, fraud, intent to defraud, and alleged conferment of undue advantage, among others. The proceedings, however, briefly drew public attention after the former governor was seen exchanging words with an associate shortly before entering the courtroom, with the conversation centred on the forthcoming national convention of the African Democratic…
A former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has returned to Kebbi State after spending 123 days away from public view following his detention and subsequent legal proceedings, triggering a large-scale reception from supporters that brought parts of the state capital to a standstill. Malami, who was picked up on December 8, 2025 after honouring an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, was held in custody for 99 days before being granted bail on March 22, 2026. His release was followed by an additional period of restricted public movement in Abuja before he eventually made his way back…
A suspected cult leader identified as Adedipe Adeyinkan, popularly known as Yinka Agali, has been shot dead in Surulere area of Lagos State, in what authorities suspect may be linked to ongoing gang rivalry. The incident, which occurred late Saturday night in the Iponri axis, has heightened concerns over cult-related violence in the metropolis, especially amid speculations of possible political undertones. Adeyinkan, said to be a prominent figure within the Buccaneers confraternity, was reportedly attacked while driving along the route. Eyewitness accounts and preliminary reports suggest that the killing may have stemmed from clashes between rival cult groups, although some…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a 25-year-old man, Friday Isah, during a birthday celebration in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred in Digil Ward, has sparked concern over rising violence at social gatherings, with police confirming that the victim was allegedly stabbed during the event. In a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, the suspects were identified as Samson Elisha, 19, and Ayuba Stephen, 21, both residents of Mubi North. Nguroje disclosed that operatives attached to the Mubi North Divisional…
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes has strongly rebuked former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose over his claim that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is planning to remove the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja. The council, in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan, described Fayose’s allegation as false, provocative and capable of destabilising the peace in the ancient city. The statement, signed by the CCII President General, Ajeniyi Ajewole, and released by its Publicity Secretary, Kola Olomide, accused the former governor of attempting to politicise a revered traditional institution. Fayose had earlier taken to his X handle to allege…
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…
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…