American rapper Nicki Minaj has filed a lawsuit against Nigerian social media influencer Dr Penking following what she describes as cyberbullying and unauthorized use of her video content, TRUETELLS Nigeria reports. The controversy began when Dr Penking shared an old video of Minaj on the social media platform 𝕏 on Saturday, accompanied by a caption…
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…
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…
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…
A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft has crashed in western Iraq during the ongoing military operations connected to escalating hostilities with Iran, TRUETELLS Nigeria reports. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, noting that the aircraft went down while participating in Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.-led…
Three brothers, including two of the United States’ most prominent luxury real estate brokers, have been convicted of sex trafficking following a five-week trial that drew widespread attention within the real estate industry. A jury delivered the guilty verdict on Monday, March 9, after hearing testimony from multiple women who accused the brothers of drugging…
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has raised the alarm over a potential terrorist attack targeting American diplomatic facilities and US-affiliated schools across the country. In a security notice issued Monday, the embassy called on American citizens in Nigeria to heighten their personal security measures, particularly when visiting the US Embassy in Abuja and the…
A woman in her 30s was arrested on Sunday, March 8, after allegedly firing multiple shots at singer Rihanna’s Beverly Crest residence. The incident occurred around 1:21 p.m. at a home on the 9500 block of Heather Road. Police said the suspect fired between seven and nine rounds from an AR-15-style rifle, with four rounds…
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, has been appointed the new Supreme Leader of Iran, marking a significant moment in the country’s political history. The announcement was made shortly after midnight on Monday by the Assembly of Experts, the powerful clerical body responsible for choosing Iran’s supreme leader. The council…
As the world commemorates International Women’s Day 2026, the Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation has strengthened its commitment to advancing menstrual health and restoring dignity for vulnerable women and girls in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across Nigeria. In line with this year’s theme, “Give to Gain: Investing in Girls’ Health and Dignity,”…
