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The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three people by suspected bandits in Pissa village, Borgu Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday that the bandits attacked the village at about 9:00 am. He said some houses were set ablaze during the attack and added that the bandits were engaged by the military, but details of the encounter remained sketchy. “The report received indicated that suspected bandits invaded Pissa village in Borgu LGA. “Three persons were reportedly killed during the attack, and some houses were set ablaze.…
Arsenal football legend Thierry Henry has cleared the air following social media reactions to a viral video from the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match, insisting he has nothing but “mad respect” and love for Nigeria. The controversy began during the tournament opener, where popular American streamer IShowSpeed met football icons Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry. A viral video captured them questioning Speed’s decision to pair a United States national team jersey with Nigerian national team shorts. Spotting the mixed outfit in the stands, Ibrahimović said, “You have an American shirt, you have Nigerian shorts.” Henry added, “I love Nigeria,…
A malicious attachment delivered through a phishing email points to the involvement of North Korea-linked threat actors in Humanity Protocol’s recent hack, according to blockchain security company Quantstamp.The decentralized identity company said a compromised employee’s laptop enabled attackers to steal $36 million in Humanity (H) tokens on Monday. The malicious attachment was disguised as a token lockup schedule update from South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb. It installed malware that gave attackers full remote access to the laptop, Quantstamp said in its incident response.The phishing email that led to the Humanity Protocol compromise. Source: QuantstampQuantstamp added that the malware was signed…
Milo Ventimiglia‘s wife Jarah Mariano is sharing a rare glimpse into their life as parents as the couple prepare to welcome baby number two. Taking to her Instagram on Saturday, June 13, Mariano, 42, posted a carousel of photos and images which featured the This Is Us alum and their 18-month-old daughter Ke’ala. One wholesome image showed Mariano holding Ke’ala as she stretched out to touch a horse. Another snap featured Ventimiglia, 48, posing with Ke’ala strapped to his back and a dog in front of him. Other pictures displayed Mariano’s growing baby bump as the couple gear up to…
Some social media users have been circulating a video clip of an attack, which they suggested happened in Imo State on Thursday, 11 June 2026. “While we are here laughing on Facebook, terrorists have invaded somewhere in Imo State, leaving over 10 persons butchered,” a social media user, Vivian Irondi, posted on Facebook on Friday, 11 June. In her comment section, many users asked her for details of the reported attack, but she would send a video clip instead. Ms Irondi repeatedly admitted that she has no idea where the attack happened, but she continued circulating the clip. The Facebook…
How did a Canaanite woman know about Jesus? Since I met Jesus, or more appropriately, since Jesus met me, I have never asked Him for something that He did not answer. I tell people this, but I know they do not believe me.They look at me and conclude that I am just fibbing or boasting.But I am in good company,The psalmist says: Ps 44:8 8 In God we boast all day long, and praise Your name forever. NKJV It is not a vain boast. I know the scriptures cannot be broken. Jesus says: Luke 11:9-10 9 I say to you,…
Nigerians living in Poland and other parts of Central and Eastern Europe have appealed to the Federal Government to strengthen and modernise passport and consular services in Warsaw to meet the growing needs of citizens residing in the region. The appeal, according to a statement issued on Saturday, was made by the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora, Poland, Mr Adekunle Ayoola, while welcoming the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and his entourage, including heads of paramilitary agencies and diplomats, during a visit and engagement with Nigerians living in Poland. Ayoola, who also doubles as the Chairman of the All…
The air component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised 27 terrorists in separate air interdiction missions targeting terrorist enclaves in the Southern and Northern Tumbus areas of Borno. An operational report of the Nigerian Air Force, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, indicated that the strikes were conducted following Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions across the theatre. According to the report, air assets comprising Dragon and ISR platforms conducted an air interdiction mission at Dawoshe, a known terrorist enclave in the Southern Tumbus area, at about 12:40 am on June 10. The…
Ekiti All Progressives Congress 2026 Governorship Election Campaign Council has said that the party’s Grand Finale Mega Rally ahead of the June 20 election holding on Tuesday, will demonstrate people’s overwhelming support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second-term bid. It said that Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima; All Progressives Congress governors, national leaders of the party, National Assembly members, ministers, and thousands of enthusiastic supporters from within and outside Ekiti State are expected to converge on the Ado Ekiti event. The Director, Media and Communication of the Campaign Council, Taiwo Olatunbosun, said in a statement released in Ado Ekiti on Sunday that…
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has said Morocco could have defeated Brazil 3–1 if they had players like Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman in their squad. Oliseh stated this on Sunday in a comment shared on his X handle following Morocco’s 1–1 draw with Brazil in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage match on Saturday. Describing Morocco’s display as impressive, Oliseh praised their tactical balance in both attack and defence. “Impressive performance by this Moroccan side, defensively and offensively well structured. Had this team had ‘Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman’ like players versus Brazil, they could have…
