Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

As part of their continued offensive against terrorist elements in the North West part of Nigeria, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed notorious bandit leaders in Katsina and Zamfara states. Troops successfully conducted an operation in Mai Sheka village, Kunchin Kalgo town, in Katsina State, neutralizing an unascertained number of terrorists, including a notorious kingpin, Alhaji Ma’oli. According to Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, intelligence sources said Ma’oli was responsible for imposing levies and engaging in criminal activities in Unguwan Rogo, Mai Sheka, Magazawa, Unguwar Dan Halima, Unguwar Dan Mairo, and Katangan Yamma.Similarly in…

Socia media personality, Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has alleged that N180 million was stolen from his NGO’s account after it was hacked. VDM had launched the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative, in October, raising over N35 million in donations within hours. Shortly after, he announced receiving a N100 million contribution from music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy. However, in a video shared on Instagram on Friday, the activist revealed that the funds were diverted into an unknown account. The controversial activist wrote, “Honestly, I’ve not been myself for the past few days.“Somebody hacked…

Adams Oshiomhole, the All Progressives Congress senator representing Edo-North District, has distributed 11,000 bags of rice to residents in the district to celebrate Christmas. NAN reports that 10kg, 25kg, and 50kg of rice were distributed to the six local government areas of the Edo-North District. Speaking during the distribution to the various local governments on Wednesday, Oshiomhole said the donation is part of palliative measures for the people of the district. The senator admonished Christians and Nigerians to promote peace and love during the celebration. “This rice is not for party members alone; mechanic, tailors, and vigilante groups should also…

The senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Jimoh Ibrahim, has donated N10 million to traders affected by the fire incident at the Caring Heart market in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. Ibrahim, who visited the scene of the fire incident on Thursday, in company with some traditional rulers in the district to assess the level of damage, sympathised with the affected traders. Reports said a midnight fire engulfed the market on December 12 and razed fewer than 18 shops stocked with frozen foods and other goods worth over N50 million.Ibrahim, upon realising the…

A gay couple resident in Georgia, the United States, William and Zachary Zulock, aged 34 and 36, have been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing their adopted sons. A Walton County court, last week, imposed 100-year sentences on each, without the possibility of parole. The victims, two brothers, are now 12 and 10 years old, The Economic Times reports. The Zulocks reportedly adopted the boys from a Christian special-needs agency and lived in an Atlanta suburb. Zachary worked in banking, and William was a government employee. The abuse reportedly involved forcing the children into sexual acts and creating…

Police have intensified search for Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted by gunmen on December 24 along Ugwunapampa Road in Onitsha North Local Government Area of the State. In an update on the incident on Thursday, the Anambra State Police Command said the lawmaker’s vehicle has been recovered. The Command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, said that police operatives attached to the Inland Town Division retrieved the abandoned vehicle during an ongoing rescue operation. Despite the recovery, the lawmaker’s whereabouts remain unknown as the kidnappers are yet to contact his…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, alongside his sons, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Thursday to mark the Christmas season. The visit, which took place at the President’s private residence, was described as a gesture of goodwill and festivity.

A former prime minister of India, Manmohan Singh, whose economic reforms made his country a global powerhouse, has died at the age of 92. Singh, who held office from 2004 to 2014, was credited with having overseen an economic boom in Asia’s fourth-largest economy in his first term, although slowing growth in later years marred his second stint. India “mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders”, current Prime Minister, Narendra Modi posted on social media platform X on Thursday, shortly after news broke of Singh’s passing. “As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s…

Drop-dead gorgeous Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo, popularly known as Omoborty, has announced that she has officially tied the knot with her partner, Adeniyi Olabiyi, in a legal wedding ceremony in the United States of America. Taking to her Instagram page on Wednesday, the actress shared stunning photos from the memorable event, expressing her joy and gratitude. Omoborty described the day as one of the most beautiful in her life, marking her legal union with the love of her life. Reflecting on the journey, the actress revealed that all wedding protocols were observed, encompassing traditional, official, and legal ceremonies. She expressed…

Nollywood legend, Richard Mofe Damijo has come out to celebrate his daughter’s graduation from university. He recently revealed that his daughter, Mena, has just graduated from from Towson University, Maryland, USA. According to him, he could not be prouder to call Adufe Morayo Efemena his daughter, and she must know that the world is now hers to conquer. The versatile thespian posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Christmas Day, “My baby girl. Efemena, Adufe, Morayo, Titilayomi, my forever star, today we celebrate you! The world is yours to conquer, and I couldn’t be prouder to call you my…