JUST IN: Dozens Of Inmates Die In Prison Not less than 31 inmates died in a violent prison riot in southwest Ecuador on Sunday, with 27 prisoners in Machala succumbing to asphyxiation and hanging. The National Service for Comprehensive Care for Adults Deprived of Liberty and Adolescent Offenders (SNAI) reported the deaths, in a statement issued on Sunday, which was shared on X, stating that authorities are working to clarify the facts. The statement partly read: “Regarding the events that occurred this Sunday afternoon at the Machala Detention Center, it is reported that, at this time, 27 inmates have died,…
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How IPOB Official Met US Lawmaker To Discuss Biafra Independence Ted Cruz, a United States senator, was among officials the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) once met to advance its separatist agenda. IPOB is seeking the excision of a Biafra nation from south-east Nigeria. In 2017, the Nigerian government proscribed IPOB and labelled the group a “militant terrorist organisation” after the Eastern Security Network (ESN), its armed wing, was accused of killings and violence. In 2024, Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader, said Ogechukwu Nkere, Biafra “finance minister”, met with Cruz. Ekpa is currently serving a…
FULL LIST: Nigerian Police Academy Admission: Names Of Akpabio’s Candidates, Others Which IGP Egbetokun Smuggled It has confirmed the names of the 60 persons “smuggled” into the Nigerian Police Academy admission list as candidates of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, his deputy, Barau Jibrin, and other top senators. According to the admission document, dozens of names “sponsored by the Senate President, his deputy, and other top lawmakers” have been inserted into the official admission records. It was earlier reported that the infamous IGP Egbetokun gifted 60 admission slots in the 2025 Nigerian Police Academy intake to Senate President Godswill Akpabio,…
Finally, Portable Has Resumed School Controversial street-hop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed why he plans to return to school — saying education will help him balance fame with professionalism and manage his music career better. The singer disclosed this in a video shared on his Instagram page, where he spoke about the importance of education despite his success in the entertainment industry. Portable, who holds an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from Kwara State Polytechnic, explained that his decision to continue his studies stemmed from a desire to grow intellectually and set a good example for his…
BBC DG, CEO Resign Over Trump Tim Davie, director general of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC); and Deborah Turness, CEO of BBC News; have both resigned from their roles. They tendered their resignations after the news corporation came under fire for editing a documentary involving US President Donald Trump. Last Monday, The Telegraph published an exclusive report that showed how the edited clip made Trump appear to encourage the 2021 Capitol Hill riot.
Nwoko Cries Out, Says His Enemies Are Using Regina’s Condition To Blackmail Him Ned Nwoko, the Senator representing the Delta North Senatorial District, has alleged that a “syndicate of pull-down-Ned” group is taking advantage of the situation involving his wife, Regina Daniels, to tarnish his image. Nwoko made this claim amid reports of ongoing marital challenges between him and the Nollywood actress. The allegation was contained in a statement issued by the Communication/Technical Action Team, Office of the Senator, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday. He noted that individuals who had targeted him…
Over 700 High-Profile Boko Haram Suspects Facing Prosecution; Says Tinubu The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has claimed that over 700 high-profile Boko Haram and other terrorism suspects are currently being prosecuted across the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said this while speaking on the ongoing trials and convictions of individuals linked to terrorism. Idris explained that a Special Court dedicated to Boko Haram cases had already conducted more than seven sittings, leading to the conviction of over 700 suspects, while fresh trials were still underway. “The Special Court for Boko Haram cases has held…
BREAKING: Sheik Gumi Reportedly Flees to Turkey. Popular Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has reportedly fled to Turkey after defending bandits terrorizing northern Nigeria, claiming they are on “revenge missions” rather than waging unprovoked violence. According to Sources, the self-acclaimed “Bandits’ Negotiator” quietly left Nigeria, leaving behind other terrorst sympathizers., saying “the fear of Trump is the beginning of wisdom.” But security experts insist Gumi can still be tracked down, no matter where he hides. The world’s too small for fugitives now. Gumi, who has consistently courted public outrage over his sympathy for terrorists, made the remarks during an…
BREAKING: Many Causalities As Soldiers Open Fire On Policemen Returning From Anambra Election Many police officers involved in providing security during the Anambra State governorship election have been shot by some Nigerian Army personnel. It was gathered that the army personnel were involved in an argument with the policemen at a checkpoint along Onisha Road on Sunday before opening fire on them. “Happening now on our way coming back from Anambra State election, we had a misunderstanding with Army personnel at a military checkpoint. “Before we know what was going on, they opened fire on us. One of us was…
Regina Daniels Finally Speaks On Drug Use, Reveals Why She Want To Divorce Ned In a dramatic escalation of their marital crisis, Regina Daniels has admitted to using hard drugs but turned the accusation back on her husband Ned Nwoko, alleging he orchestrated her addiction as part of a pattern of control and manipulation. The admission came in a lengthy Instagram post on Sunday, which served as a direct response to Nwoko’s recent claim that her family introduced her to drugs. Daniels described her husband’s narrative as a calculated distraction from the “core issue: her allegations of domestic violence and…