T he Nigerian military has carried out air strikes on a hideout of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Jilli, Borno State, killing several terrorists and destroying their vehicles. The strike was carried out after intelligence reports indicated that the area was a convergence point for ISWAP fighters and their collaborators. The military had been monitoring the area following recent attacks in the region, including an IED incident in January that killed eight soldiers and coordinated attacks on April 9 in Ngamdu and Benisheik. "The military carried out a rigorous targeting process before executing the air strikes," a statement said. "Post-strike assessment confirmed that the target area was struck with high accuracy, resulting in the destruction of the identified terrorist logistics enclave." The military said those targeted were preparing logistics for planned attacks on troop locations in Gubio axis. A suspected logistics courier, Turja Bulu, was arr...

  R ising Nigerian rapper  Okwudili Onyeka Okoli , professionally known as ' 6uff' or ' 6uffzaddy', has shared the shocking story of his family's financial downfall after his father's death. In an interview on the 'Off the Record podcast', 6uff revealed that his father's ₦3 billion oil business empire was left in shambles, plunging his family into poverty. "We lost everything," 6uff said. "We were forced to sell all our properties just to survive." The rapper described years of hardship, relying on credit, and struggling to make ends meet. Despite his current success, 6uff said many still think he was born into wealth. "People find it hard to believe because they only see the version of me that is successful now," he said. 6uff's mother is reportedly unsupportive of his music career, leading him to hide a tattoo of his late father on his arm. "Even though I provide for the family, she still tells me that one day...

T he United States has commended Nigeria for securing 386 convictions in terrorism-related cases, calling it a significant step towards justice and accountability. Massad Boulosin, US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, praised Nigeria's efforts to fast-track terrorism trials in a statement shared on X on Sunday. "We welcome the convictions of 386 Islamist militants in cases that had previously faced significant delays in courts, and we recognize this as an important step toward accountability and justice," Boulosin said. He added, "We believe that timely and transparent legal processes are critical in confronting extremism and reinforcing public trust in judicial institutions." Boulosin further stated, "Upholding the rule of law remains essential to ensuring the safety, stability, and long-term security of all Nigerians, and we support continued efforts to strengthen judicial efficiency and fairness across the country." The US official lauded...