North Korea in a report on state news agency KCNA, confirmed it sent troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine. Pyongyang’s military claimed its soldiers helped Russian forces “completely liberate” the Kursk border region, according to an order given by leader Kim Jong Un. Pyongyang’s announcement comes just days after Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov praised the “heroism” of North Korean troops, the first time Moscow has publicly acknowledged their involvement. Acoording to BBC, Western officials believed at least 1,000 of the 11,000 troops sent from North Korea had been killed over three months. Gerasimov also claims Moscow regained...
Vancouver Ramming Attack Suspect Charged With Murder As Hundreds Attend Vigils For Victims
A 30-year-old man was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver, as hundreds attended vigils across the city for the victims and the Canadian prime minister visited the site on the eve of a federal election. Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, was charged with eight counts of second degree murder in a video appearance before a judge on Sunday, hours after he was arrested at the scene, said Damienne Darby, spokeswoman for British Columbia prosecutors. Lo has not yet entered a plea. Investigators...
A Nation of Barbarians in Identity Crisis
By Basil Odilim We have become a nation of barbarians, worshipping money like a god, mocking those who still believe in dignity. No one asks how you made it—only how much. Steal billions, and they call you “Boss.” Speak the truth, and they ask if you’re mentally okay. This is Nigeria—a nation intoxicatedly operating in its own universe, where criminals are crowned, where con men trend, where pastors kneel before thieves, and scholars beg for scraps. A country now producing only one thing: celebrities. Not earned through service, but bought with blood, bribes, and brazen impunity. Open your social media...
Lagosians Protest High House Rents, Agents’ Charges
Frustrated by soaring housing costs and exorbitant fees charged by property agents, a group of Lagos residents took to the streets in protest. Videos shared on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday showed protesters moving through parts of Lagos in a car packed with demonstrators. A large poster attached to the vehicle boldly stated their grievances, reading: “Enough is enough, we say no to overpriced house rents. We say no to housing agents. Agents of darkness.” The protest reflects growing anger among Lagosians, who say the cost of securing accommodation in the city has become unbearable,...
Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Boy With Pistol In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old boy, Solomon Ibiwoye, after he was found in possession of a firearm in the Ebute-Ero area of the state. Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in an X post on Sunday, commending vigilant residents whose alert led to the arrest. “Kudos to observant Lagosians who noticed 16-year-old Solomon Ibiwoye with a firearm and discreetly alerted Ebute-Ero Police Division,” Hundeyin wrote. He added that a subsequent search of the teenager’s residence led to the recovery of a locally fabricated firearm and an unexpended cartridge. “One more firearm off the streets,” he...
My Wife Died Because NEPA Took Light” — Grieving Husband Cries Out After Power Failure at General Hospital27th April 2025
A tragic scene unfolded at Jummai Babangida Aliyu General Hospital in Minna after a man lost his wife during a surgery that was disrupted by a power outage and a failed backup generator . The heartbroken husband, whose identity has not yet been made public, poured out his grief in a series of emotional posts on Facebook, sparking outrage and renewed conversations about the terrible state of healthcare in Nigeria. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Kasaa. I just lost my wife,” he wrote, his words heavy with pain. According to him, the surgery had been going on for just...
NDLEA raids Lagos hotel, recovers N1.042billion illicit drug consignments
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Oluwo Leads Asr Prayer, Promotes Islamic Unity in Yorubaland
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, made headlines once again as he led the Asr prayer at the central mosque in Iwo, reinforcing his commitment to promoting Islam and unity among Yoruba Muslims. Oluwo Leads Asr Prayer, Promotes Islamic Unity in Yorubaland The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, made headlines once again by leading the Asr prayer at the central mosque of Jamaat Taawunil Muslimeen in Iwo, reinforcing his commitment to promoting Islam and unity among Yoruba Muslims. Dressed in Yoruba cultural attire, the traditional ruler stood not only as a custodian of Yoruba culture but...