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Gumi Alleges Groups Burying Empty Coffins to Stage Fake Christian Killings in Nigeria

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi , has alleged that some groups in Nigeria’s Middle Belt are staging fake mass burials by burying empty coffins to promote what he described as a false narrative of Christian genocide in the country. Gumi made the claim in a post on his verified Facebook page while reacting to criticism over his stay in Turkey amid renewed international focus on alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. His comments came in response to former United States President Donald Trump’s recent statement suggesting that Christians are being killed in large numbers in Nigeria. Quoting a message he claimed was from a medical doctor, Gumi wrote: “Do you know that some Middle Belt Christian groups are now staging fake mass killings? They are burying empty coffins and recording the process as if real victims were killed, just to push the narrative of a Christian genocide. This is desperation at its peak. A disgrace.” He accused those behind the alleged a...
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Lady Baffled as She Shows Off Unusual Toilet WC During House Hunt

A lady has expressed surprise after discovering an unusually constructed toilet in an apartment listed for rent at ₦900,000 per year during her recent house-hunting experience. The lady, identified as @only1oritoke on TikTok, shared a video of the apartment inspection that has since gone viral. In the clip, she revealed that the water closet (WC) in one of the apartments had been fixed in an unusual manner, mounted on a raised cement platform, giving it a visibly elevated appearance. According to her, the landlord informed her that the rent for the apartment was ₦900,000 despite the unconventional design. The video quickly drew attention online, with many social media users reacting humorously to the toilet’s unusual structure. One user, @SKIE , jokingly asked, “Na throne?”  while another, @nikkyoozemoya , commented, “The toilet is built upon a solid rock.” Another TikTok user, @P TUMS , wrote, “Definition of ‘in my toilet, I am a queen.’” Others continued the joke, referrin...

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Files Appeal to Stop Justice Omotosho’s Judgment in His Ongoing Trial

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu , has filed a fresh motion before the Court of Appeal in Abuja , seeking to stop the impending judgment in his ongoing trial before the Federal High Court. Kanu, who has remained in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his re-arrest in 2021, is asking the appellate court to restrain Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja , from delivering judgment on November 20, 2025 , pending the hearing and determination of his appeal. The motion, filed on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 , was personally signed and presented by Kanu at the Court of Appeal registry. The application specifically seeks an order staying the proceedings of the trial court in Case No. FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015: Federal Republic of Nigeria vs. Nnamdi Kanu, until his appeal challenging several rulings of the lower court is heard and decided. In his motion, Kanu asked the appellate court to intervene in what he descri...

“Marry My Daughter”: US-Based Nigerian Soldier Sends Marriage Proposal to Lt. Yerima After Viral Confrontation

A US-based Nigerian soldier has sparked reactions across social media after publicly offering his daughter’s hand in marriage to Lieutenant Yerima , the Nigerian officer who recently went viral for confronting the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike , during a land dispute in Abuja. In a post that circulated widely online, the man identified as Falegan Opeyemi David praised Lt. Yerima for his bravery, professionalism, and composure during the heated exchange with the Minister. He described the young officer as a man of integrity who deserves to be part of a good family. Falegan wrote, “Don’t worry, you will marry my daughter. She is almost a full lieutenant too. She is an elite soldier. I like your steeze in the face of unprecedented provocation. Very, very professional.” His message quickly went viral, drawing a wave of amused and admiring comments from Nigerians. Many praised Lt. Yerima for displaying courage and discipline in the face of public pressure, whil...

Newly Opened Bridge Collapses in China Authorities

              Authorities in China’s southwestern Sichuan Province have confirmed the collapse of a recently opened bridge on Tuesday, November 11. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The incident occurred along a national highway that connects China’s heartland with Tibet. According to officials, the 758-metre-long Hongqi Bridge in the city of Maerkang had been closed to all traffic on Monday afternoon, following the discovery of cracks on nearby slopes and roads. Police said shifting mountain terrain had raised serious safety concerns, prompting the precautionary closure. By Tuesday afternoon, conditions on the mountainside worsened as landslides struck the area. These events ultimately led to the collapse of the approach bridge and its roadbed. Construction of the Hongqi Bridge had been completed earlier this year, according to a video posted by its contractor, Sichuan Road and Bridge Group.

‘National Embarrassment’: Peter Obi Reacts to Clash Between Wike and Naval Officer in Abuja

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi , has described the recent altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike , and a Nigerian Navy officer, A. M. Yarima , as a national embarrassment. In a statement released on Wednesday through his 𝕏 account, Obi said the encounter should prompt a national reflection on the state of governance and institutional discipline in the country. The confrontation occurred on Tuesday in Abuja when soldiers reportedly prevented Wike and his entourage from gaining access to a parcel of land in the Gaduwa District . The situation escalated when one of the officials accompanying the Minister protested the soldiers’ actions. Speaking to journalists at the site, Wike accused former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo , of using soldiers to intimidate civilians and oversee the illegal development of a parcel of land without any valid title documents. The Minister maintained that Gambo’s actio...

Bandits Kill Four, Abduct ECWA Pastor and 11 Others in Kaduna

Tragedy struck on Tuesday night as suspected armed bandits attacked three communities in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Four people were killed and 12 others, including a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, Rev. Istifanus Dunga, were abducted. The assailants, believed to be Fulani armed men, invaded Jantsauni, Mai Doki and Maiyamma, which are suburban areas of Yarkasuwa in Kurama Chiefdom, around 10 p.m. They fired sporadically as they moved from house to house. According to the National Publicity Secretary of the Federated Kurama Association, Mr. Pius Agaji Kyauta, the attackers left the communities in ruins. He said four young men aged between 27 and 30 were killed, and several others, including the ECWA pastor, were taken away. “There is an urgent need for security intervention. Our communities have been ravaged beyond imagination,” Kyauta said, lamenting the devastation caused by the assault. A resident, whose father and younger sister were among th...

“Ordinary President” Praises Lt. A.M. Yerima, Calls for Apology from FCT Minister Wike

The host of Brekete Family , Ahmed Isah, popularly known as “Ordinary President,” has commended Naval officer Lieutenant A.M. Yerima for his professionalism during a heated confrontation with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and other FCT Administration officials. Speaking on his human rights radio and television programme on Wednesday, Isah urged either Minister Wike or President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to issue an apology for the abusive language directed at Lt. Yerima. He said: "What happened yesterday, that soldier that stood there [Lt. Yerima] was representing Tinubu and Nigerians, and Wike disrespected him… This Lieutenant Yerima is the true reflection of the discipline our Nigerian military has. Let’s appreciate him. He respectfully neutralized the situation. Lieutenant Yerima, we are proud of you; you made the military proud and Nigerians proud." Ordinary President emphasized that the officer’s conduct reflected the discipline and restraint of the Nigerian military. He criti...

Yvonne Jegede Praises Nigerian Navy Officer for Upholding the Law in Abuja

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has publicly commended Lieutenant A.M. Yerima of the Nigerian Navy for his professionalism and courage during a recent incident in Abuja. According to Naija News , Jegede shared her praise on her Instagram story, describing the officer as the embodiment of a “new Nigeria” and applauding him for restoring hope and faith in the nation. She wrote: "The face of a new Nigeria… Thank you for restoring my faith. Thank you for giving us hope as a nation. Thank you for letting us know that all hope is not lost. I salute you sir. AM YERIMA NIGERIAN NAVY." Her comments follow Tuesday’s viral video showing a heated confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike , and Lieutenant Yerima at a construction site in Gaduwa District, Abuja. The dispute reportedly involved a contested parcel of land allegedly linked to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Zubairu Gambo . In the video, Minister Wike accused the officer o...

14-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Sold by Parents for £4,000 and Whiskey in Spain

Spain Authorities in Catalonia, Spain, have arrested five individuals after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly sold by her parents to a stranger for marriage in exchange for £4,000, five bottles of whiskey, and food. The disturbing case has reignited international concerns over child trafficking, forced marriage, and the exploitation of minors. The shocking incident came to light when local police discovered the teenager begging outside a supermarket in Les Borges Blanques, a town in western Catalonia. Officers said the girl appeared to be under the control of a family who had allegedly purchased her for the purpose of forcing her into marriage. Investigations revealed that the girl’s parents, both aged 35, reportedly agreed to sell her to a couple from Lleida, aged 40 and 42, in exchange for money, alcohol, and food. The couple’s 20-year-old son was reportedly intended to marry the girl. According to the Guardia Civil, the teenage girl “remained under the control of the purchasing famil...