Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people who were abducted and held captive for several months in forests across Kwara and Niger states, in what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described as the country’s largest same-day rescue operation. The victims were rescued during a major security operation targeting criminal groups operating around the Kainji Lake forest area. According to reports, 163 of those rescued were abducted from the Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State in February. Another 145 victims were reportedly kidnapped from communities in Niger State. SPONSORED LINK BY: We print and deliver quality throw pillows. They come in different sizes. 18by18 and 20by20 pillow size 📞 Contact BMC Brands Ltd 📍 Address: 6, Kelani Lane, Ojuelegba Yaba Road, Lagos 📞 Call 07067536962 💬 WhatsApp BMC Now 📧 Email Us ...

Israeli PM refuses troop withdrawal until Hamas is completely disarmed, throwing Trump’s Gaza breakthrough into fresh uncertainty JERUSALEM — U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambitious push to end the Gaza conflict has hit a dramatic roadblock after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu openly rejected the 15-point proposal, insisting that Israel will not withdraw its troops until Hamas is fully disarmed. Netanyahu delivered the blunt message on Sunday, declaring that Israel does not accept the 15-point document and would not agree to any military withdrawal before Hamas gives up its weapons. The Israeli leader’s position threatens to derail what Trump had presented as a major breakthrough in efforts to end the devastating conflict. At the heart of the dispute is a fundamental question: Who moves first — Israel or Hamas? SPONSORED LINK; We print and deliver quality throw pillows. They come in different sizes. 18by18 and 20by20 pillow size. ...

Former U.S. President Joe Biden is facing a serious new development in his battle with prostate cancer, with his son, Hunter Biden, revealing that the disease has spread further and is causing his father significant pain. In a recent BBC interview, Hunter Biden described his father’s condition as “very painful” and “very debilitating,” offering one of the most candid public accounts yet of the former president’s health. He said the cancer has metastasized into Biden’s bones and beyond. The revelation comes as Biden, 83, continues to undergo treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer. His diagnosis was publicly announced in May 2025, after doctors discovered that the disease had already spread to his bones. His cancer was reported to have a Gleason score of 9, placing it among the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer. Hunter’s comments paint a more difficult picture than the relatively optimistic updates previously offered by the Biden family. He ...

Grammy-nominated singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called for calm ahead of the Osun State election, urging stakeholders to prioritize peace and protect lives. In a video shared on his Instagram and X accounts on Thursday evening, the Afrobeat star appealed directly to political leaders, security agencies, and residents of the state to ensure the process remains peaceful. Davido, who hails from Osun State, said the election should be about the will of the people and not violence or intimidation. “My people of Osun, I beg una,” he said. “Election is coming and we need peace. No fight, no bloodshed. Make we vote and go home peacefully. This is our state.” In what quickly went viral, Davido made a direct appeal to a prominent political figure he referred to as “our daddy from Imo State,” asking him to use his influence to ensure there is no crisis in Osun. SPONSORED BMC BRAND LTD. Get value for every penny spent 📍 Address: 6, Kelani Lane, Ojuelegba...

Tragedy struck in Anambra State on Thursday after three children were found dead inside the home of a female native doctor in the state. There was panic in Umuduba village, Ideani Community in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State after three children were found dead inside the home of a female native doctor. The children, reported to be between the ages of 6 and 15, were discovered lifeless in the residence of the woman popularly called "Ezenwanyi" in the area. According to sources, there was a fourth child who was found alive. The President General of Ideani Community, Chief Paul Okoye, alongside the DPO of Ogidi Police Division reportedly intervened and rushed the child to a hospital. The child is said to be currently receiving treatment. The news has left residents of Ideani Community in shock as police are expected to begin investigation into what happened. The situation has thrown residents into shock and mourning.  According to local sources, neighbors rai...

Nigerians are once again asking questions about the price of petrol as speculations continue about a possible increase by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC, this week. As of Thursday, August 6, 2026, the official pump price of petrol in most NNPC stations across Lagos, Abuja and other major cities remains between ₦680 and ₦720 per litre. However, independent marketers are selling between ₦750 and ₦800 per litre depending on location. The fear of another price hike comes amid fluctuations in global crude oil prices and the exchange rate of the naira to the dollar. Industry experts say if the naira continues to weaken against the dollar, marketers may be forced to adjust prices upward to cover landing costs. Meanwhile, the naira is still under pressure in the foreign exchange market. On the official CBN window today, 1 US Dollar exchanges for around ₦1,520. On the black market, popularly called the parallel market in Lagos, 1 Dollar is being sold for betwe...

Point of Sale, POS, operators across Nigeria are crying out for protection following the killing of three people during a robbery at a POS shop in Galadimawa, Kaduna State on Tuesday. The attack, which happened at about 4:30pm on August 4, has sent fear through the POS business community. Eyewitnesses said bandits on two motorcycles stormed the shop, shot five people and made away with cash. Three people died in the attack: Alhaji Hassan Abdullahi, Yakubu Muazu and Magaji Sarauta. Two others are currently in hospital. In reaction, many POS operators in Kaduna and other northern states say they no longer feel safe. “We are targets now. Anywhere they hear POS, they come to rob and kill,” said a POS agent in Zaria who did not want her name mentioned. POS business has grown rapidly in Nigeria in the last five years because many people in rural areas don’t have easy access to banks. But the rise of the business has also attracted criminals who now see POS shops as easy targets f...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after recording an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final group stage match. The 9-time African champions put up a dominant display to finish top of their group and send a strong warning to other teams in the tournament. From the first whistle, the Falcons played with confidence and attacking intent. Rasheedat Ajibade opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a well-taken strike before Asisat Oshoala doubled the lead 10 minutes later. Egypt pulled one back to make it 2-1, but the Super Falcons responded immediately. Uchenna Kanu added the third before halftime to give Nigeria a comfortable 3-1 lead at the break.  The second half was more of the same. Michelle Alozie scored a brilliant goal in the 58th minute, followed by goals from Toni Payne and Esther Okoronkwo to make it 6-1. Egypt managed a late consolation to end the game 6-2. Coach Justin Madugu...