Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, said Nigeria’s security agencies have the capacity to locate and track bandits, arguing that criminals should not be harder to find than ordinary citizens. Buratai while responding to questions about the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State by suspected gunmen said he did not believe security...
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Adeboye Walk Targeted Insecurity, Not Jonathan Administration, RCCG Says
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, participated in a protest against the administration of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, describing the narrative as false and misleading. The claim centres on a photograph showing Adeboye holding a placard during a public...
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Lagos Police Debunk Bandit Invasion Rumours, Arrest Suspects
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed viral social media claims alleging that armed bandits had invaded communities in Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, Oke-Afo and other parts of the state, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement, Lagos Police Spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi said there was no security crisis, coordinated attack or invasion targeting...
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Rare Celestial Double Treat: Blue Moon Aligns With Year’s Smallest Full Moon
Blue Moons occur only once every two to three years, with the next one expected in January 2029. Even rarer is the coincidence of a Blue Moon with the year's smallest full moon, a phenomenon last seen in 2020.
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Nigeria Police Urge Calm Over South Africa Attacks
The Nigeria Police Force on Saturday urged calm following reports of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa and warned against any reprisal attacks targeting South African nationals, businesses or interests in Nigeria. The police in a statement said security and intelligence agencies reviewed the situation at a Joint Intelligence Board meeting held on May...
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Oyo Teachers Protest Prolonged Abduction Of Colleagues, Students
Teachers in Oyo State Southwest Nigeria on Friday staged a protest in Ibadan over the continued abduction of teachers and students from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area, 15 days after they were kidnapped. The protesters, drawn from different schools and education groups, marched through parts of the Ibadan metropolis demanding the unconditional release...
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Cambodia Denies Reports Of Africans’ Expulsion
Cambodia has rejected reports claiming that African nationals with expired immigration waivers have been ordered to leave the country, urging the public to rely only on official information from the General Department of Immigration (GDI). In a statement issued on May 29, the GDI described the reports as false, adding that official immigration information is...
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Badagry Eid Celebration “Ayeye Ileya” Highlights Peace And Religious Unity
Muslims in Badagry, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria gathered on Thursday for the 23rd edition of the Ayeye Ileya celebration, an annual Eid-el-Kabir event which brings Islamic households, families and visitors together in a display of unity, culture and faith. Saoti Arewa performing at the 2026 Ayeye Ileya The celebration, held in front of the Badagry...
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250,000 Pilgrims Attend Mass Of The Blessing Of The Candles In Portugal
More than 250,000 Catholic pilgrims gathered in Portugal for the annual Mass of the Blessing of the Candles, one of the country’s largest religious celebrations. The ceremony, held at the renowned Marian shrine of Sanctuary of Fátima, drew worshippers from across the world who came to pray, light candles, and take part in the solemn...
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Shakira, Burna Boy Unveil Official 2026 World Cup Anthem
Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian Grammy-winning Afrobeats singer Burna Boy are set to release “Dai Dai”, the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, on May 14. World football governing body FIFA selected the track as the tournament’s official anthem ahead of the competition, which will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and...