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US-Nigeria joint air strike k!lls ‘21 ISWAP fighters’ in Borno
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US-Nigeria joint air strike k!lls ‘21 ISWAP fighters’ in Borno

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. ...
CIA officer busted with gold bars has ties to Trump’s Deputy Defense Secretary
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CIA officer busted with gold bars has ties to Trump’s Deputy Defense Secretary

A veteran CIA officer arrested over the alleged hoarding of millions of dollars worth of gold bars has reportedly been linked to Stephen A. Feinberg, a senior Pentagon official in President Donald Trump's administration.According to reports by NBC News and The New York Times, David Rush previously worked with Feinberg, a billionaire businessman who currently serves as Deputy Secretary of Defense. Rush spent 17 years at the Central Intelligence Agency and held a senior role within the agency's Directorate of Science and Technology.Reports indicate that Rush and Feinberg may have first crossed paths during Trump's first term in office when both were associated with the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. Feinberg served as chairman of the board, which advises the White House...
INEC steps up readiness for Osun governorship election
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INEC steps up readiness for Osun governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified preparations for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, with a renewed focus on voter education, inclusivity and strategies to address voter apathy.The Commission disclosed this in a post on its official X handle on Monday, following a Joint Implementation Meeting involving its Voter Education and Publicity as well as Gender and Inclusivity departments in Osogbo.Speaking at the meeting, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, stressed the importance of sustained civic engagement ahead of the poll, describing elections as a continuous process rather than a one-day event.“Election is a process, not an event,” Babalola said, warning that inadequate vot...
Atiku’s primary win was rigged – Babachir Lawal says as he dumps ADC
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Atiku’s primary win was rigged – Babachir Lawal says as he dumps ADC

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC).He alleged that the party’s recent presidential primary was manipulated in favour of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.Lawal confirmed his resignation in a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Monday, saying he could no longer remain in a party whose primary process he described as fundamentally flawed.“I am exiting the ADC because its just concluded primaries were at all levels massively rigged in favour Kachalla Abubakar Atiku,” Lawal said.The former SGF alleged that results were altered to favour Atiku and his supporters, adding that even in areas where voting was conducted, declared winners were allegedly replaced.“Results were just ...
Seven k!lled, scores injured as gunmen attack Plateau community
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Seven k!lled, scores injured as gunmen attack Plateau community

Gunmen have attacked Gwon-Ajang village in Foron district, Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau, k!lling at least seven people. The gunmen suspected to be herders raided the village on Sunday night, May 31, 2026.Rwang Tengwong, spokesperson for the Berom Youths Moulder-Association, who confirmed the incident on Monday said the attack occurred around 9:30 p.m.*At least seven persons were reportedly k!lled in another armed invasion perpetrated by terrorist gangs of Fulani at about 9:30 p.m. or thereabout on 31st May, 2026 in Gwon-Ajang village of Foron District, Barkin Ladi LGA,” Mr Tengwong said.about:blankAccording to him, more than 10 people were wounded in the attack."The Special Task Force commander who is in charge of that axis. He said it even took him by s...
Content creator Mark Angel weds again months after ex-wife did exposé on him.
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Content creator Mark Angel weds again months after ex-wife did exposé on him.

Mark Angel is a married man again.The content creator got married the traditional way in an event attended by his friends and colleagues.A video shared online by a guest showed Mark and his young wife kneeling before the bride's parents as they blessed the new couple.Guests who attended the wedding said they had a good time.This comes months after Mark Angel's ex-wife made some damning allegations against him.In January 2026, the ex-wife who shares a daughter with Mark Angel claimed he got her to do threesome with a woman by allegedly asking her to lie to the woman that they are not married. She also alleged that he brought a woman into their home and slept with her while she could hear them.She further claimed that she had to go under the knife because he made ...
40-year-old Mexican Goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth world cup
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40-year-old Mexican Goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth world cup

Mexican goalkeeper, Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper in history to feature in six World Cup tournaments after being named in Mexico’s squad for the upcoming finalsThe 40-year-old, who currently plays for Cypriot club AEL Limassol, joins football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in making a sixth appearance at the global showpieceHowever, unlike Ronaldo and Messi, who remain first-choice stars for their teams, Ochoa is expected to play a limited role after falling down the pecking order in recent years. Ochoa, whose World Cup journey began in Germany in 2006, headlines a squad that also includes forwards Raúl Jiménez and Santiago Giménez, who play for Fulham and AC Milan respectively. Two naturalised players, Spain-born midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo and Colombia...
Obama White House’s Instagram is account reportedly been  hacked
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Obama White House’s Instagram is account reportedly been hacked

The official Instagram account associated with the The Obama White House was briefly compromised on Sunday after hackers posted unauthorised content, according to a spokesperson for Meta.The incident affected the @obamawhitehouse Instagram account, which serves as an archived account for the administration of former U.S. President Barack Obama.Among the posts published during the breach was an AI-generated image accompanied by a caption that reportedly translated to, “The White House is under Shiites' control.” The hackers also posted several Instagram Stories before the account was secured.A representative for Meta confirmed that the account had been hacked and said the unauthorised content had since been removed. The company added that the account has now been secured...
Nigerian student found guilty of attempted r@pe and s3xual assault in UK
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Nigerian student found guilty of attempted r@pe and s3xual assault in UK

A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Qudus Ajeyemi, has been convicted of attempting to r@pe a woman after following her upstairs at a house in Hull, United Kingdom and ignoring her repeated refusals during a night out.Ajeyemi, formerly of May Street off Beverley Road in Hull and more recently living in Manchester, was found guilty at Hull Crown Court on Friday, May 29, 2026 of attempted r@pe by a 10-2 majority verdict and of s3xual assault by a unanimous decision.Charlotte Baines, prosecuting, told the court that Ajeyemi – nicknamed Spartan – and others were invited to a "party" night out in Hull, including at a club. The woman, who had consumed a significant amount of alcohol including champagne and vodka, began to feel unwell and went upstairs in the house to lie down and sl...
US commits $3.5m to monitor Nigeria’s religious violence
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US commits $3.5m to monitor Nigeria’s religious violence

The United States Department of State has announced a $3.5 million funding programme aimed at improving the documentation and reporting of religious freedom violations in Nigeria.The initiative, unveiled by the Office of International Religious Freedom under the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, seeks applications from organisations capable of strengthening efforts to monitor and document religion-related abuses across the country.According to the funding notice released on May 22, 2026, the programme will run for between 24 and 48 months, with one grant or cooperative agreement expected to be awarded. The State Department said the project is intended to improve accountability, advocacy and memorialisation efforts through better documentation of abuses committed by...
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