Barbir, who recently traveled to Nigeria, made these claims during an interview with the US-based news outlet CBN News, addressing concerns about insecurity in several states. American Christian missionary Alex Barbir has accused Fulani militias of orchestrating a wave of killings across parts of Nigeria, claiming the Federal Government has failed to act and is attempting to suppress what he described as a “targeted campaign” against Christians. Barbir, who recently visited Nigeria, made the remarks in an interview with US-based news outlet CBN News, addressing growing insecurity in several states. “The Fulani terrorists are massacring Christians across Nigeria, they are taking over land, and the Nigerian government is doing nothing about it,” he said, dismissing claims that Boko Haram insurgents were primarily responsible for violence in regions such as Benue, Plateau, Taraba, and Kaduna. “It’s not Boko Haram—it’s the Fulani going about killing and massacring,” he added. The missionary further accused the government of shielding perpetrators and downplaying attacks on Christian communities. “We need to deal with them. The government is not doing anything; they are basically covering them up. They are paying billions to… US Missionary Visiting Nigerian Communities Claims Fulani Bandits Are Responsible for Killings, Accuses Tinubu Administration of a Cover-Up

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday sentenced two Chinese directors of Genting International Co. Limited, Huang Haoyu (aka Ken) and An Hongxu, to 46 years in prison each for their involvement in a multi-billion-naira cybercrime and money laundering scheme. Justice Daniel Osiagor gave them an option of a ₦56 million fine, ordered three days of community service, and ruled that they would be repatriated to China after serving their sentences and completing the service. The duo were among 792 suspected internet and cryptocurrency fraudsters arrested by the EFCC in December 2024. At the proceedings, they changed their plea from not guilty to guilty, while a third defendant, Audu Friday, maintained his innocence and will face trial separately. EFCC prosecutor Bilkisu Bala-Buhari urged the court to impose maximum sentences, noting that the charges carried life imprisonment for some counts. Justice Osiagor also approved the forfeiture of assets recovered during the investigation, including thousands of phones, office equipment, electronic devices, vehicles, and other household items. The defendants were accused of recruiting Nigerian youths to impersonate foreign nationals online for financial gain, laundering fraud proceeds—including over… Two Chinese Nationals Jailed 46 Years Each for Multi-Billion Naira Cybercrime

The Meta-owned messaging service revealed this in a brief statement shared on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday. WhatsApp has accused the Russian government of attempting to fully block its messaging platform in the country, calling the move an effort to drive users toward a state-owned alternative. The Meta-owned service made the claim in a brief statement shared on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday. “Today the Russian government attempted to fully block WhatsApp in an effort to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app,” the company said. WhatsApp warned that such restrictions would undermine private and secure communication for millions of users in Russia. “Trying to isolate over 100 million users from private and secure communication is a backwards step and can only lead to less safety for people in Russia,” the statement added. The company did not provide further details about the attempted block or whether services had been restored at the time of the announcement. Widely used for both personal and business communication, WhatsApp said it remains committed to keeping users connected in Russia. “We continue to do… WhatsApp Claims Russian Government Is Trying to Completely Block the Platform, Cutting Off More Than 100 Million Users

US actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his lead role in the hit TV series Dawson’s Creek, has passed away at the age of 48. Van Der Beek died on Wednesday after a battle with colorectal cancer, which was diagnosed in 2023. A statement posted on Van Der Beek’s Instagram page confirmed his passing, noting that he faced his final days with “courage, faith, and grace.” His wife, Kimberly, shared the news, requesting privacy for the family during their grief. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now, we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend,” she wrote. Van Der Beek rose to fame for his portrayal of Dawson Leery in the 1998–2003 teen drama, which followed a group of friends growing up in a small Massachusetts town. Van Der Beek also appeared in films such as Varsity Blues and… “James Van Der Beek, Star of ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ Passes Away at 48.”

In a statement issued Thursday and signed by Nurse Thomas Abiodun Olamide on behalf of the forum, the group described the situation as “unjust, discriminatory and unacceptable,” warning that the prolonged delay is undermining morale among nurses nationwide. The Elegant Nurses Forum (ENF) has accused the Federal Government of discrimination and injustice over the alleged failure to pay January salaries of nurses in federal health institutions, despite reports that doctors and other hospital workers have received theirs. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Nurse Thomas Abiodun Olamide on behalf of the forum, the group described the development as “unjust, discriminatory and unacceptable,” warning that the delay is eroding morale among nurses nationwide. According to the ENF, nurses in federal hospitals are yet to be paid their January salaries, even as other health professionals have reportedly been settled. “This development is disturbing, unfair and discriminatory. It represents a serious act of injustice against a group of professionals who play one of the most critical roles in the healthcare system,” the statement read. The forum emphasised that nurses are central to healthcare delivery, providing… Nurses Forum Slams FG Over ‘Discriminatory’ Treatment, Decries Unpaid January Salaries in Federal Hospitals