5 Killed, 35 Injured in Maiduguri Mosque Bombing
A suicide bomber detonated an IED inside a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru area during evening prayers. Five worshippers were killed and 35 injured. Police have cordoned off the area.
A suicide bomber detonated an IED inside a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru area during evening prayers. Five worshippers were killed and 35 injured. Police have cordoned off the area.
A suicide bomber detonated an IED at a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru Market during evening prayers. Many feared dead. Police yet to comment. Read the latest details.
A Police Inspector attached to Niger State Government House has reportedly died in detention after arrest for alleged arms dealing with bandits. This is the second such incident in a week.
Senator Henry Seriake Dickson describes his condolence visit for late Deputy Gov Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo as a deeply personal loss. Read his emotional tribute and call for unity.
Governors Douye Diri and Monday Okpebholo have signed their states' 2026 appropriation bills into law. Bayelsa's budget is N1.016 trillion, while Edo's is N939 billion. Read more on the fiscal plans.
Newly revealed documents show Jeffrey Epstein wrote to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar before his death. Discover the shocking contents and implications.
Tatyana Remley, the California socialite who pleaded guilty to hiring a hitman to kill her husband, has died by suicide. Get the full details of her turbulent life and shocking case here.
Bayelsa State launches a road show to sensitize residents ahead of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign from January 20-29, 2026. Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children aged 9-15 months.
Donovan Metayer, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting, has died by suicide at age 26. His family shares his story to break the silence on mental health and gun violence trauma. Read more.
James Ransone, famed for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in HBO's The Wire, has died at 46. Authorities confirm suicide as cause. Support mental health awareness today.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara visited Bayelsa to commiserate over the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read more on the historic bond between the two states.
James Ransone, known for his role in 'The Wire,' has died by suicide in Los Angeles at age 46. He was a father of two and a survivor of sexual abuse. Read the full story.
Joseph Fekala sentenced to death for murdering Kate Oguoh over N50,000 dispute. Justice Eradiri dismissed insanity plea. Read the full court details.
A Federal University Otuoke graduate was shot dead in a suspected cult clash in Bayelsa. Police confirm the incident and have launched an investigation. Read the full story.
PINL security firm provides free medical outreach and palliatives to over 800 persons in Bayelsa host communities. The initiative aims to secure pipelines and mitigate flooding impacts. Read more.
A Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State shot himself during an audit into missing AK-47 rifles and ammunition. Four officers arrested for negligence.
Shell-funded All On awards a $532,828 grant to Darway Coast Ltd to build a solar hybrid minigrid in Akeddei, Bayelsa. The project aims to connect over 1,000 customers by Q1 2026, boosting clean energy access in the Niger Delta.
A Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State shot himself dead after being implicated in supplying AK-47 rifles and ammunition to bandits. Full details of the shocking incident inside.
Comedian Bovi explains the legal jeopardy facing TikToker Peller after his arrest. Nigerian law criminalizes attempted suicide, with a potential one-year prison sentence. Read more.
Former Alabama sports reporter Christina Chambers and husband Johnny Rimes found dead in suspected murder-suicide. Their 3-year-old son was unharmed. Read the tragic details.
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a military checkpoint in Pulka, Borno, killing five soldiers. The attack is linked to ISWAP. Read more for details.
The NDDC suspends all project inaugurations, including a 700-bed hostel, in honour of late Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read the full story.
A Nigerian man in Germany reacts to the arrest of TikTok star Peller, citing colonial-era laws on attempted suicide and demanding imprisonment with no fine. Read the full story and public reactions.
The NDDC has postponed all project inaugurations in the Niger Delta to honour the late Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read about the tributes and the suspended 700-bed hostel commissioning.
Popular Nigerian TikToker Habeeb 'Peller' Hamzat is in police custody after a suicide attempt linked to a breakup. Influencer Tunde Perry calls for public support. Full story.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan visits Bayelsa to mourn Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Governor Douye Diri orders autopsy, warns against politicising the death. Read more.
A suicide bomber attacked a military post in Borno's Firgi near Pulka, killing at least five soldiers. Security sources suspect Boko Haram. Read the latest on the insurgency.
Popular TikTok influencer Tucker Genal has died by suicide at 31. His brothers confirmed the tragic news, asking for privacy as fans mourn his sudden passing.
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries concludes a powerful two-day crusade in Yenagoa, focusing on faith for 'hard things' and officially launching three new South-South regions. Read the full report.
Two Nigerian men and a Sudanese woman have been sentenced to over 20 years combined for a romance scam that caused a retired American teacher's suicide. Read the shocking details of the elaborate fraud.