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The Nigerian Army, under the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, has intensified its efforts against banditry in Taraba State through a series of clearance operations under the codename ‘Operation Golden Peace.’    The operations, which follow extensive patrols and community engagements, have successfully dismantled multiple bandit hideouts in the northern region of the state.     The latest phase …

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a new lawsuit alleging sexual battery and false imprisonment, with accusations that he dangled a woman over the edge of a 17-story balcony.    The lawsuit, filed by Bryana “Bana” Bongolan in Los Angeles Superior Court, includes claims that the incident occurred in September 2016 at the apartment of Diddy’s then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.   According …

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported significant advancements in Nigeria’s fight against insurgency, with an increase in terrorist surrenders, particularly in the north-central region.    Edward Buba, director of defence media operations, disclosed that several notorious terrorist leaders and commanders, including Yellow Jambros, have surrendered to the Nigerian military. Others who surrendered include Alhaji Mallam, Ardo Idi (Alhaji Lawal), Lawal …

US President-elect Donald Trump has escalated tensions with the BRICS bloc by threatening to impose 100% tariffs on imports from member countries if they proceed with creating a new currency to rival the US dollar.   In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, November 30, Trump declared, “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to …

A public outcry has been sparked after the partner of a popular media personality, widely known as “Egungun of Lagos,” disclosed an ongoing blackmail attempt.    In a series of detailed posts, she narrated how an unnamed blackmailer is threatening to release a private video of her husband unless financial demands are met.   In her statement, she clarified that …

A married Nigerian chef, Joe, has said that he plans on enrolling his daughters in martial arts classes from childhood so they can protect themselves from violence.  He stated this in a Facebook post on Saturday, November 30, while reacting to reports of a man identified as Samuel, who has been accused of beating his 25-year-old wife, Jessica Olua, to …

A Nigerian man, Peter Ukaegbu, has mourned the d3ath of his wife, Emmanuella Chizoba and their daughter, Onyinyechi Prisca, in the fatal stampede at Christ the King Cathedral (CKC) in Aba, Abia State.     The mother, daughter and three other worshippers were trampled to d3ath, with about 13 children hospitalised, following the stampede which occurred during the annual Christ …

A Nigerian woman, Charity Ekpeyong, who is set to marry her long-term boyfriend, Ntiedo Samson, has shared how they began dating after meeting in a cab eleven years ago.     Sharing their throwback and pre-wedding photos on Saturday, November 30, Charity said their love story was not without challenges, but they weathered every storm together.    “Some 11 years …

A Nigerian man, Sam Odeg has shared his traumatic experience growing up in a polygamous family.   Sam, who recently welcomed his first child with his wife, also advised women not to be pressured into accepting polygamy.  According to him, his father, a palmwine tapper, married three wives and had 20 children.   Sam said growing up in such an environment was unpleasant, adding that …

Two undocumented Nigerian nationals have been remanded in custody in South Africa for drug related charges.   The suspects, Ikemukwu Benjermin Ezirim, 39. and Christian Valentine Uchenna, 37, appeared in the Volkrust Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga on Friday, November 29, 2024.    Captain Dineo Sekgotodi, spokesperson of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, said the men …