Written by Tension has continued to grip communities in Kwara State after bandits who abducted 38 worshippers from a church in the Eruku area were seen in a disturbing viral video. According to relatives, the kidnappers are now demanding 20 million per victim, a development that has deepened fear and despair among families. A News Central journalist stationed … Continue reading “Bandits who abducted 38 worshippers in Kwara state as captured in a viral video are now demanding for N20m per victim – Relative of victim alleges (video)”
Businessman, Obi Cubana has directly urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in securing the release of the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (MNK). The socialite insists that achieving genuine peace and stability among the Igbo people is contingent upon Kanu’s freedom. In a statement shared on his social media, Obi … Continue reading “No Igbo will have peace until Nnamdi Kanu regains freedom Obi Cubana tells Tinubu”
Former two-time heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has announced a major shake-up in his training camp, revealing he has split from his current coach and will now be working with the team behind his rival, reigning world champion Oleksandr Usyk, ahead of his upcoming clash with Jake Paul. The surprise announcement came during the press conference … Continue reading “Anthony Joshua confirms split with trainer; to join Usyk’s team for Jake Paul fight”
Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy American forces to Nigeria. Soyinka spoke after meeting Governor Hyacinth Alia in Makurdi on Friday. The nonagenarian warned that Trump’s comments showed a “pre-set mindset” and ignored Nigeria’s complex security challenges. “You don’t just open your mouth and say, ‘I’m coming … Continue reading “Soyinka Faults Trump’s Threat Of Military Invasion Of Nigeria”
By Omeiza Ajayi Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said on Wednesday that the Federal Government is in active, high-level engagement with the United States to address concerns arising from Washington’s recent designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged Christian genocide. Idris spoke during an appearance on Channels Television’s … Continue reading “Genocide: Nigeria engaging US at highest level — FG”
Former World Cruiserweight Boxing Champion, Bash Ali, will tonight take on another legend, former national and West African middleweight champion, Prince Bob Alagoro, in a 12-bout bill tagged ‘‘Legendary Ring Return Fight Night.’’ According to the promoters, the event which is holding today at the Shalom Park and Events Centre, Igando will kick off from … Continue reading “Fireworks as Bash Ali, Bob Alagoro tango in ‘Legendary Ring’ fight tonight”
•Tinubu, Jonathan, PDP Govs hail him as detribalised statesman •No bitterness, no malice, no regrets — George By Dapo Akinrefon Notable Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, former President Goodluck Jonathan, Governors Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, as well as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, on Friday described … Continue reading “Leaders unite to celebrate Bode George at 80”
•Yusuf Ali: Players’ boycott didn’t show patriotism, commitment •Kojo, Amesiamaka call for return to grassroots sports •Jay Jay Okocha, Aiyegbeni say off-the-pitch issues cost Nigeria W/Cup ticket By Jacob Ajom Nigeria began and ended her 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in the worst manner possible. From a 1-1 home draw against Lesotho on November 16, … Continue reading “Super Eagles’ Failure: President Tinubu must intervene now — Toro”
By Henry Ojelu with agency report In a sharply divided hearing on Thursday, members of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa debated the increasingly fraught issue of Christian persecution in Nigeria. The session exposed deep fractures in Congress over whether the violence against Christians in Nigeria should be framed as religiously motivated genocide … Continue reading “Genocide: Different strokes as US congress probes killings in Nigeria”
•Community suspects foul play, calls for investigation•Government orders schools’ closure, to establish military base By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Oke-Isegun at Oke-Ado street in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara state was unusually filled up last Tuesday at about 6:30 pm, unknown to the congregation that danger was lurking around … Continue reading “Kwara Church Attack: How attackers hid on top of trees for hours before striking”