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Five Mozambique nationals were k!lled in “xenophobic attacks” in South Africa at the weekend, the Mozambican government said – the first d3aths officially linked to protests against illegal immigration sweeping the country. About 800 Mozambican nationals were caught up in violence that broke out in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay on Friday, a government statement said. The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return to their country by their own means on Saturday, it said. "Regrettably, seven Mozambican citizens have d!ed, five of them as a direct consequence of the xenophobic attacks and the other two as a result of a road accident when they were travelling in a private vehicle on their way back to Mozambique, the statement said. It said the remaining 500 people affect...

The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged residents of the state to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, saying voting against him would be “wrong” given his family ties to the state. Naija News reports that Oborevwori made the remark during an interview on Arise Television, where he emphasized that the President has a personal connection to Delta State through First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. According to him, among the major political figures expected to contest, President Bola Tinubu stands out as having a direct affinity with Delta State and should therefore be supported. “Among the candidates that emerged, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the only one with an affiliation to Delta State. He is an in-law here, and it would be wrong to vote against your in-...

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has debunked reports suggesting its General Overseer, Enoch Adeboye, endorsed any political party or candidate, stressing that he remains non-partisan in his public engagements. In a statement issued on Tuesday through the church’s official public relations platform on X, RCCG explained that Pastor Adeboye has consistently encouraged members to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in elections based on personal conviction and conscience. According to the church, the cleric’s teachings have always emphasized civic responsibility rather than political allegiance. It added that RCCG members belong to different political parties and should be allowed to exercise their democratic rights freely and responsibly. The church ...

The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to viral social media posts and accompanying graphic material alleging that Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, Oke-Afo and other parts of Lagos State are under invasion by armed bandits targeting schools and children. In a statement released by its spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the command categorically stated that the claims contained in the circulating posts are “false, misleading, unfounded, and intended to create unnecessary fear, panic, and apprehension among residents.” ‘’There is currently no security crisis, invasion, or coordinated attack on any school or community in Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, Oke-Afo, or any other part of Lagos State. The Command wishes to reassure members of the public that schools across the state remain safe, while the Police ...

Nigeria’s electricity sector has received at least $3.653bn in World Bank-backed funding over the past 24 years, yet millions of households and businesses across the country continue to grapple with unstable power supply, frequent grid collapses, and heavy reliance on generators. An analysis of World Bank-supported power projects between 2001 and 2024 showed that successive interventions targeted transmission upgrades, sector reforms, rural electrification, renewable energy expansion, and recovery programmes aimed at stabilising the country’s troubled electricity industry.  According to data from the World Bank, as reported by Statisense, the projects include the $100m Transmission Development Project introduced in 2001, the $172m National Energy Development Project in 2005, a...

Lagos, Nigeria — A growing debate among Nigerians has raised a thought-provoking question: would the scramble for political offices remain as intense if aspiring presidents, governors, senators, and lawmakers were required to undergo the same rigorous training, discipline, and risks faced by members of the Nigerian Armed Forces? The question, which has gained traction on social media and in public discourse, comes amid increasing concerns about the motivations behind political ambition in the country. While thousands of young Nigerians compete annually for limited slots in the military despite the physical challenges and dangers involved, political positions continue to attract fierce competition due to the prestige, influence, and benefits attached to public office., Analysts argue ...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, took a swipe at former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday, June 1, labeling him a "food is ready" politician who shies away from difficult challenges. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja, Wike questioned Obi’s governance approach, stating that the former Anambra State governor prefers seeking the easiest political routes rather than confronting complex national problems head-on. The minister’s remarks came in response to recent pledges made by Obi—the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections—who promised to increase Nigeria’s electricity generation and distribution capacity to 10,000 megawatts. Faulting the feasibility of this vision, W...

Former First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, was reportedly overcome with emotion and broke down in tears during the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction crisis, one of the most painful security incidents in Nigeria’s recent history. The tragedy occurred in April 2014, when over 270 schoolgirls were abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, in Borno State by insurgents linked to Boko Haram. The incident triggered nationwide outrage and global advocacy under the “Bring Back Our Girls” campaign. According to accounts circulating at the time, the former First Lady became visibly distressed while receiving updates on the worsening situation and the public pressure surrounding efforts to rescue the kidnapped students. Eyewitness reports and widely shared narratives cla...

Former presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati has called on Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to clarify how he allegedly obtained access to the restricted database of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The controversy arose after Olayinka published voter registration details belonging to Nollywood actor Emeka Ike following the actor’s declaration of interest in contesting for a seat in the FCT House of Representatives. His action sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians questioning how a non-INEC official was able to access information believed to be stored on the commission’s restricted administrative platform. Speaking during the “What’s Trending” segment of Arise Television’s Morning Show on...

The Nigerian military, working alongside the United States Africa Command, reportedly killed 21 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province during an air strike in Arege, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. According to security publication Zagazola Makama, the operation was carried out on Saturday, May 30, after intelligence and surveillance reportedly confirmed the presence of ISWAP fighters in the area. Security sources cited by the publication said the strike targeted a terrorist camp where insurgents were allegedly planning attacks across the Lake Chad region. “The precision engagement resulted in the elimination of 21 terrorists and caused significant disruption to the operational capabilities of the criminal elements,” the publication quoted sources as saying. ...