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The Nigerian Army has marked its 162nd anniversary with a strong appeal to the nation’s youth to embrace military service as a career and a patriotic duty.

The call was made by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Maj.-Gen. Godwin Ajose, during a sensitisation event at Yahaya Abdulkarim Model Primary and Secondary School in Sokoto on Tuesday. He was represented by Brig.-Gen. Aliyu Musa.

Speaking at the event, Ajose described the Nigerian Army as a pillar of national unity, pride, and professionalism, stressing that the military remains committed to defending the country’s territorial integrity and protecting its citizens.

“Our mission is defend the nation, root out terrorism, and uphold the peace and security that every Nigerian deserves. Our strategies are focused, and our commitment is unwavering,” Ajose said.

Ajose encouraged young Nigerians to seize the numerous career opportunities the Army offers, noting that recruitment is open to eligible individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of tribe or religion.

The GOC also highlighted the ongoing Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, which features a series of activities, including prayers, symbolic events, and community outreach programmes aimed at strengthening the bond between the military and civilians.

“These celebrations are not just ceremonial they are moments of reflection, thanksgiving, and recommitment to service. We honor our fallen heroes, our serving personnel, and the unity that binds us,” Ajose added.

Also speaking, Lt.-Col. Nuhu Yahaya, Acting Director of Education Services, 8 Division, explained the recruitment process for both commissioned and non-commissioned officers, urging students to see the military as more than a job, but a vital contribution to nation-building.

In her remarks, the school’s Principal, Hajia Murjanatu Muhammad, and Head Teacher, Hajia Lubabatu Musa, commended the Army for the initiative, saying the interaction would inspire students to consider roles in national defence.

Meanwhile, in a related development, the Chairperson of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) 8 Division, Mrs. Meg Ndidi Ajose, hailed the role of women in supporting the military, describing them as the “unseen strength behind the uniform.”

“The strength behind the uniform is a woman. We are the caregivers, the moral compass, the voices of peace. We bridge the gap between the barracks and civilian life. We nurture, we educate, and we heal,” Mrs. Ajose said.

She also emphasised the importance of women in promoting hygiene, education, and moral values within military communities and society at large.

Lawyer, financial consultant, and spiritual thinker, Owolabi Salis has made history as the first Nigerian to travel to space, joining Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission.

In an interview, Salis opened up about the motivation behind his space trip, the cost, and the revelations he encountered during the voyage.

Salis explained that his journey was more spiritual than scientific. He described Earth as “Planet 3,” suspended by the sun’s beam and revolving at high speed—something he finds deeply mysterious.

His goal was to explore deeper questions about the soul, its origin, and its purpose.

He said he wrote to Blue Origin, expressing his interest in conducting research on spiritualism.

After paying a significant, undisclosed amount—estimated to be around $2 million—he underwent intensive training and secured the necessary approvals from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

Although the initial flight on June 21 was delayed due to high winds, the trip eventually took place on June 29. Despite the risks involved, Salis said he felt no fear, thanks to his deep spiritual grounding.

During the flight, he experienced weightlessness for about three minutes.

He described floating like a bird and being awed by the sight of Earth suspended in darkness.

He said the view confirmed his belief in a divine presence beyond religious texts.

“From what I saw, the Almighty Lord of the Universe is not the same as what some religious books are telling us,” he said.

Salis revealed that he has visited over 120 countries, the North and South Poles, and other extreme locations, which he considers spiritual pilgrimages.

His next goal is to explore isolated islands by boat, drawn by their volcanic origins and natural beauty.

Although he is retired, Salis said he finances his trips through savings and past work as a prominent lawyer and civil rights advocate in New York.

He has also contested multiple times to become the governor of Lagos State but expressed no regret over the failed attempts.

He called for reforms in Nigeria’s political system, advocating for a shift from what he calls “assisted personality politics” to a more inclusive model he terms “equitocracy.”

He also urged the Nigerian government to implement local policing to improve grassroots governance and public safety.

Salis believes that space travel will become more accessible in the future and is already recommending more Nigerians for similar opportunities with Blue Origin.

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First Nigerian in Space: I Felt Like My Soul Was Leaving My Body – Salis

We were all flying and orbiting like birds. We could see the planet suspended through the window.
Owolabi Salis, Citizen Astronaut/US-Based Lawyer and Politician pic.twitter.com/412mpbeZoy

— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) July 4, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, guilty of contempt.

Justice Binta Nyako ruled that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan violated a court order by posting a satirical apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on her Facebook page on April 7.

The court held that the apology mocked the gag order issued to both parties.

The judge ordered Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to publish a formal apology to the court in two national newspapers and on her Facebook page within seven days. Additionally, she was fined ₦5 million.

Although the contempt case was brought by Senator Akpabio, the court did not grant any orders in his favor.

The court also delivered its judgment on Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawsuit challenging her six-month suspension imposed by the Senate.

Nigerian pastor has been caught attempting to get intimate with a pregnant, married church member.

According to a post shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @PH_Socials, the pastor was caught in the act while already on top of the woman.

Footage from the scene shows the pastor being confronted and physically punished by those who discovered the incident.

The video has since sparked widespread reactions, with many users flooding the comment section to express their outrage and disappointment.

See some reactions below: 

@Nkaynora09: “Pastor did not rape oooo. Pastor is having an affair which has been going on for months if not years….nd they are exposing him to that?. I thought they said men are polygamous in nature..ei pain una as na una wife….but u same married men are sleeping with many people girl.”

@subanainc: “Why will you allow another man to beat you cos you’re caught having consensual sex? Unless it’s rape, theft or murder I don’t think any man should allow anybody to beat him for stuffs.”

@milady456: “I weak for the way dem dey drag the man. The woman wey know say she be person wife and no allow her kpekus receive air why dem no drag her like that the way dem drag the man. E fit be say her husband no dey do am well so she try pastor base on say she been don hear testimonies.”

@TUnuagba: “This is just rubbish. Why are they not dragging the married woman? Was she rapped? Was she hypnotized? That’s why jungle justice is not to be supported in any form because it is highly biased.”

@SaneBukas: “But was it a Rape Case? How come no one is beating the woman? How come they’re only beating the Pastor? Didn’t both of them agreed before doing it?”

@Mazichukwudere: “Justice well served.: “Jeremiah 48:10 Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood”

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Nigerian man has been detained by the police after a lady came to visit him and spent the night at his house only to pass away.

This is contained in a post made available on a popular social media platform, X, formally.

The post shared by a user, @itsleeswhag, confirm the incident happened to his distant cousin who is now in the custody of the police.

Detailing the event, he mentioned that his distant cousin is in the custody of the police over an incident involving a lady.

A lady came to visit him and spent the night only for her to die before the next day.

His statement: “My distant cousin has been in police detention for over a month now because a woman came over to his place to spend the night and he woke up the next day to discover that the lady is dead.”

He mentioned that he suggested an autopsy to be done but the lady’s family is yet to respond, “I suggested the autopsy too, we haven’t gotten a feedback from the lady’s family.”

As the post made it’s way online, concerned individuals stormed the comment page of the post to share their thoughts.

See some reactions below: 

@Jeffosky1: “This is serious. It’s sad that the circumstances point to your cousin as a suspect but in grounding an action for manslaughter, there must be a nexus b/w the mens rea (intention) & actus reus (the wrongful act). The result of the autopsy is also important to prove cause of death.”

@Olori_Seun1: “He need a very good lawyer and AUTOPSY has to be done and make una pray well well say no be suffocation.”

@OlanmaDiamond: “Why haven’t police carried out autopsy, to know the cause of her death and stop tormenting him?”

@D_Ministar: “The prosecution would need to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he caused the death intentionally or through negligence. A good criminal defense lawyer should be able to challenge this and either secure bail or push for the case to move forward properly through the courts.”

@Adx0G: “The law said he will do jail except he has a concrete evidence that he doesn’t have a hand in it or he should get a good lawyer and autopsy should be done on the dead body.”

@Misturrah: “This is one thing i fear the most because how will he explain it 🤦🏾‍♀️ in a sane country proper investigation would be done.”

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Nigerian soldier has been accused of beating a phone repairer to death in Mayo-Belwa, Adamawa State, over a delayed repair of his girlfriend’s mobile phone.

According to Sahara Reporters, the soldier, identified as Lance Corporal Ahmada A., allegedly attacked the technician, Alkasum Ibrahim, on Wednesday after his girlfriend complained that her phone had not been fixed on time.

Witnesses said the woman had taken her phone to Alkasum’s shop earlier, but the repair was delayed due to undisclosed reasons. Upset by the delay, she reportedly contacted her boyfriend.

Shortly after, the soldier stormed the shop and violently assaulted the young technician.

Alkasum was left unconscious and later died from the injuries he sustained.

The incident has sparked public outrage, with many calling for justice and condemning the use of force by military personnel against civilians.

Nigerian groom stormed a vendor‘s store to demand a refund after paying over ₦300,000 for a service he no longer needed, following the cancellation of his wedding.

This was revealed in a post shared on popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @ChuksEricE, who also shared a video capturing the confrontation between the groom and the vendor.

According to the post, the man and his former fiancée had earlier made a payment of ₦300,000 for a wedding-related service.

However, after calling off the wedding, the groom visited the vendor’s store to request a refund. The vendor, however, stood her ground, citing a strict “no refund” policy.

In the video, the groom could be heard saying: “It has not been rendered. Have we taken any items from your store? Am I supposed to just give you over ₦300,000 without any service?”

The post sparked widespread reactions, with many users taking to the comment section to express their opinions on the vendor’s refusal and the groom’s actions.

See some reactions below: 

@Buchi_Victor9: “What nonsense they should refund.”

@mideice_: “You came back from Canada to collect 300k from a vendor…. Wahala.”

@adex_royale: “Refund for what?? Cake? Or dress.”

@Video: “E be like say I know this voice.”

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Moment groom asks for a full refund because he is no longer getting married to the bride😳🙆 pic.twitter.com/YqV6jgAd3E

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) July 4, 2025

 

 

 

The US Embassy has announced the closure of its branches in Abuja and Lagos on July 4, 2025, in observance of US Independence Day.

This annual holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, marking the day the Continental Congress formally declared the 13 American colonies’ independence from British rule.

The closure affects routine consular services, including visa processing, at both the embassy and consulate.

However, emergency services are accessible through official contact channels for emergency assistance.

Normal operations are expected to resume on Monday, July 7, 2025, with regular services and functions fully restored.

A 46-year-old Nigerian woman who opened up about her lifelong battle with loneliness and remaining a virgin has started receiving marriage proposals from men in Nigeria and abroad, according to a recent update from Agidigbo FM.

The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, had shared her deeply personal story during an emotional appearance on Kokoro Alate, a programme hosted by renowned broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat.

In her interview, she revealed that she had never been in a romantic relationship or engaged in sexual activity, despite being financially independent and hardworking.

She described years of feeling unwanted and dismissed, especially by younger people who often referred to her as a “grandma.”

“I am 46 years old. I have never had sxx. If there’s anything you can use to test me, you can do it. I do not know how to run after men. Three years ago, I noticed men began to see me as an aged woman. I sell goods; I’m not lazy. But the rejection has become too much,” she said during the broadcast.

Her heartfelt plea sparked widespread reactions, with many listeners expressing sympathy and admiration for her courage.

In a follow-up broadcast, Hamzat announced that the woman’s story had touched many hearts, leading to a wave of marriage proposals from within Nigeria and from Nigerians in the United States and the United Kingdom.

“We’ve been getting calls from men, serious-minded individuals, who say they want to meet and marry her,” Hamzat disclosed. He also invited the woman back to the station to review the proposals and possibly take steps toward finding a life partner.

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A graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Jamiu Bashola, has allegedly been detained after requesting validation of his JAMB result and admission status.

Jamiu, an orphan, was admitted into FUTA in 2018 to study Civil Engineering after writing and passing the 2017 UTME and Post-UTME.

He reportedly received admission letters from both the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and FUTA, and has all supporting documents.

After seven years of dedication and hardship, he successfully graduated with a CGPA of 4.41. However, his academic journey has now been called into question.

According to a viral post shared on X, formerly Twitter, Jamiu approached JAMB to validate his records, only to be allegedly detained by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and officials of JAMB.

Despite his documentation and academic record, JAMB allegedly declared his admission “fake,” rendering him unable to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or seek employment.

In the words of his friend: “JAMB, DSS & NPF detained my friend because he asked them to validate his JAMB result and admission. He didn’t cheat the system. He worked for everything. For 7 years, Jamiu struggled through school like many of us, particularly as an orphan.”

“Now his hopes are dashed. After seven long years of sleepless nights and burning midnight candles. @JAMBHQ says his admission is fake. Now he can’t go for his youth service. He can’t apply for jobs.”

“He’s stuck. A degree he earned through blood and sweat is being treated like it never happened. We know Jamiu. We saw him every day for 7 years. We are witnesses to his journey. This is unfair. This is heartbreaking. We are speaking now because Jamiu deserves better. He deserves to be heard. He deserves justice.”

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