The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has said that the Nigerian Air Force will always prioritise the safety of civilians and avoid collateral damage during its operations. He recently revealed that the pledge aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s expectations for the military. Speaking during his maiden meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding and other senior officers at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja, he shared that the service will concentrate on operational efficiency, safety and professionalism. He stated that the Nigerian Air Force will keep working with other security agencies to end terrorism in Nigeria. “We…
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The United States military has reportedly drawn up contingency plans for potential airstrikes in Nigeria, The New York Times has said. This comes after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to “prepare to intervene” to protect Christians from terrorist attacks. The report, published hours ago, stated that the U.S. Africa Command are already working on several operational options for the Department of War, as a response to a request from Secretary Pete Hegseth to develop plans aligned with Trump’s directive. Military officials close to the operation told The New York Times that the proposals – categorised as “heavy,” “medium,” and…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of making false claims about a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. He recently described the American leader as someone who hates Africa, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana revealed that Trump cannot back his allegation that thousands of Christians were being systematically killed in Nigeria with proof. According to him, the truth of the matter is that the violence in different parts of the country is mainly driven by criminality and resource conflicts rather than religion. He stated that kidnappers, for instance, do…
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has extended support to fellow moviestar Regina Daniels amid her marital crisis with estranged husband Ned Nwoko. She recently sent her love and prayers to her colleague, urging her to remain positive and focused on her personal growth. In an Instagram post, Aigbe disclosed that Regina Daniels should realize that she is still a young woman with a lot of talent and potential. According to her, life is full of ups and downs, and Regina’s youth should serve as a reminder that she is still learning and growing. She stated that with time, the mother of…
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Africa’s economic growth will continue to be hindered until it is anchored on social justice that prioritises the welfare of its citizens. He recently revealed that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures alone do not translate to genuine progress if citizens remain poor and excluded. Speaking during his keynote address titled “Social Justice as an Imperative to Development” at the 65th anniversary celebration of the Ford Foundation in Abuja, Osinbajo shared that despite Africa being the fastest-growing continent in GDP growth, the reality is that Africans are not living better lives. According…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has hailed her colleague Iyabo Ojo on social media. She recently described Iyabo as one of the best in Nollywood, and fans have been reacting. In a post on Instagram, Funke appreciated Iyabo’s beauty, style, and elegance, saying that her performance in the upcoming movie “Behind The Scenes” was brilliant. According to her, Ojo’s passion for acting is only obvious in every role she takes on, and that has solidified her position as one of the top actresses in the Nollywood industry. “WomanCrushWednesday. My WCW is the beautiful, stylish and elegant Iyabo Ojo! Her…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an interim order restraining the Lagos State Police Command and its Commissioner of Police from arresting, harassing or intimidating Omoyele Sowore. Justice Musa Kakaki recently granted the order on Wednesday following a suit filed by Sowore seeking protection of his fundamental rights. The court ordered that the police must not arrest, detain, threaten, or declare him wanted pending the determination of the substantive case. In his supporting affidavit, Sowore shared that he was declared wanted without being served any formal invitation or warrant of arrest by the police. He stated that the…
Grammy-nominated singer Akon has a special message for his fans ahead of his India concert. The “Blame It On Me” singer is set to kick off his concert in Delhi on the 9th of November, 2025. In a clip he shared online, Akon vowed to bring the party of the year straight to his Indian fans on the 9th, urging them to turn up in their numbers on that day. According to him, he cannot wait to meet up with lovers of his music in the country because they have history to make together. “Y’all ready, India. It’s your boy…
Popular rapper A$AP Rocky has hailed his partner Rihanna for inspiring him to win the CFDA Fashion Icon Award. He recently appreciated Riri for her support over the years while celebrating his major career moment. Accepting the recognition on stage, he took a moment to remind Rihanna of a promise he once made. According to him, he once told his woman how her life inspires him to earn lots of recognition career-wise, so he is proud to be delivering on the heartfelt promise years later. “Baby girl, I love you, boo,” he said. Read Also: Secular Artists Serve The Devil…
Popular actress Gabrielle Union has shared her experience with racism in Hollywood. Recall that the moviestar had penned her sad experience in her book, “Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood,” released in 2021. Remphasizing her ordeal with racists, Gabrielle shared that despite the success of women of colour in Hollywood, the challenges faced must be highlighted as well. According to her, the racism was so bad that there was a long drought of black teen shows on TV until Halle Berry won the Oscar for ‘Monster’s Ball.’ She stated that even when more roles became available after Halle’s…
