Two days after Eid-el-Kabir, while many in Nigeria are still savouring the rhythms of the holiday, a different kind of celebration unfolds in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The focus shifts from sacrifice and devotion to colour, fashion, and pageantry. This is Ojude Oba, a festival that reflects the enduring spirit of the Ijebu people. The festival…
Armed herders on Saturday launched a brutal overnight attack on Yelewata Community in Guma local government area of Benue State, killing no fewer than 100 people, most of whom were internally displaced persons (IDPs). According to Daily Trust, the attack, which lasted for more than two hours was the third on the community in one…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced a ministry-wide prayer and fasting session to invoke divine intervention for national protection and food security. According to an internal circular dated June 11, 2025, and signed by Director of Human Resource Management of the Ministry, Mrs. Adedayo Modupe O., directors, deputy directors, assistant directors,…
At least 20 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight and into Saturday, according to local health officials. The 20-month war with Hamas has raged on even as Israel has opened a new front with heavy strikes on Iran that sparked retaliatory drone and missile attacks. Another 11 Palestinians were killed…
Mali’s Council of Ministers on Wednesday adopted a controversial bill granting the head of the military junta an additional five years in power. Gen. Assimi Goita has led the West African nation since orchestrating two coups in 2020 and 2021. The move follows the military regime’s dissolution of political parties in May. According to the…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not invited to the 2025 Trooping the Colour, marking their third consecutive exclusion from the royal event. Despite Harry’s recent call for reconciliation, insiders say the rift with the royal family is deepening. King Charles reportedly remains distant due to trust issues, and Prince William is firmly against mending…
Beyoncé is reportedly penning a deeply personal memoir that insiders believe could challenge the very core of her marriage to Jay-Z. Recall that a biography about the singer has been written in the past, but this time, Beyoncé will say things in her own words. According to sources, the pop icon began work on the…
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, briefly showed up to the New York sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs on Friday to support the hip-hop mogul, a longtime friend. But he wasn’t allowed into the courtroom and left after briefly watching the trial on a video monitor in another room. Ye, dressed…
Iran launched a second night of missiles against Israel late Saturday. At the same time, Israel’s military kept up attacks inside Tehran and elsewhere, a day after Israel’s blistering attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. The latest U.S.-Iran talks will not take place Sunday, officials said. Both Israel’s…
Recent falling oil prices are delaying a deal by Nigeria and Saudi Arabian oil company, Aramco, as both parties struggle to reach an agreement on a record $5 billion oil-backed loan. Banks that were expected to back the deal, four sources told Reuters, are raising concerns over the current situation of the oil market, the…
