Nigerians Among Dozens Injured as Iran Launches Missile, Drone Attacks on UAE
Nigerians were among more than 140 residents injured after Iran launched a barrage of…
Nigerians Among Dozens Injured as Iran Launches Missile, Drone Attacks on UAE
Nigerians were among more than 140 residents injured after Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles at the United Arab Emirates (UAE), heightening fears among thousands of Nigerians living and working in the Gulf nation. Truetells Nigeria reports that the attack, which occurred on March 14, represents a significant escalation…
NCAA Summons Air Peace Over Flight Disruptions, Passenger Complaints
TRUETELLS NIGERIA REPORTS that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned airline operator Air Peace to its headquarters for an urgent meeting over recent flight disruptions and growing passenger complaints. The regulatory body directed the airline to appear on Monday to explain a series of operational issues that reportedly affected passengers, including a controversial…
Why Boko Haram, ISWAP Intensify Attacks on Military Bases in Northern Nigeria
TRUETELLS Nigeria reports that the recent surge in coordinated assaults by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on military installations and communities across northern Nigeria has heightened fears of a renewed phase of insurgency in the country. Within the last three weeks, at least 65 Nigerian soldiers have reportedly been killed…
Angry Residents Disrupt Pro-Tinubu Rally in Owerri, Seize Empowerment Items
Residents of Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Saturday disrupted a political rally organised by the City Boy Movement (CBM), carting away several empowerment materials that were meant for distribution at the event held in support of President Bola Tinubu’s possible re-election campaign in 2027. TRUETELLS NIGERIA reports that the rally, which drew a…
UK Lawmakers Ask Starmer to Challenge Tinubu Over Christian Killings During State Visit
Several lawmakers in the United Kingdom have called on British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, to raise concerns with Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, regarding the reported killings of Christians in Nigeria during the president’s ongoing state visit. TRUETELLS Nigeria reports that Tinubu and Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, are scheduled to be hosted by King…
CBN Introduces New BVN Age Requirement, Fraud Watchlist Guidelines
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines governing the operation of the Bank Verification Number (BVN), including a minimum age requirement and additional measures aimed at curbing fraudulent transactions. TRUETELLS Nigeria reports that the apex bank directed banks and other financial institutions to establish and maintain a temporary watchlist for BVNs suspected…
Akpabio Says FG Partnering International Community To Tackle Insecurity
Truetells Nigeria reports that the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is taking deliberate steps to address insecurity and restore peace across the country. Akpabio gave the assurance on Friday during the inauguration of a sub-committee of the National Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC)….
US Lawmaker Claims Old Dominion Shooter Linked to ISIL Activities in Nigeria
United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has alleged that the gunman behind the recent Old Dominion University attack in Virginia had connections with the extremist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) during a visit to Nigeria. Moore made the claim on his 𝕏 account on Saturday, following the shooting incident. Reports indicate that…
Toyin Abraham Advises Timini Egbuson to Stay Away From Politics
Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has cautioned her colleague, Timini Egbuson, against publicly involving himself in politics. Speaking about strategies for selling out movies at the box office, Abraham shared that her open support for President Bola Tinubu in the last election negatively affected her career. She urged Egbuson to remain neutral and avoid endorsing…
Former Super Eagles Midfielder Henry Nwosu Passes Away at 62
Nigeria mourns the loss of former Super Eagles midfielder, Henry Nwosu, who has died at the age of 62. The death of the Imo State-born football legend was confirmed on Saturday by his former teammate and fellow 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Segun Odegbami. Nwosu had spent several days in intensive care at the…
