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  • Anticipation Grows With Tinubu’s Upcoming Evaluation of Ministers’ Work

    . Anticipation Grows With Tinubu’s Upcoming Evaluation of Ministers’ Work

     President Bola Tinubu will receive the performance evaluation of his appointed cabinet members this week. As the Administration approaches its one-year anniversary next week, the ministers will have served nine months in office by tomorrow, having taken their oaths on August 21, 2023. The performance evaluations of special advisers and heads of ke
  • Air Peace Under Scrutiny by UK Authority for Suspected Safety Infraction

    . Air Peace Under Scrutiny by UK Authority for Suspected Safety Infraction

     The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority has written Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority stating Air Peace has reportedly violated some aviation safety regulations The development came barely three months after the Nigerian carrier commenced the Lagos-London route. Two mandatory occurrence reports on Air Peace had been reportedly sent to the U
  • Ebrahim Raisi: Iran's President Confirmed Dead In Helicopter Crash

    . Ebrahim Raisi: Iran's President Confirmed Dead In Helicopter Crash

     Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has died at the age of 63 in a helicopter crash, Iranian news outlets have reported. The crash also claimed the lives of Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and seven others.Raisi's death comes at a tumultuous time in the Middle East, with ongoing conflict in Gaza. The helicopter crash occurred just week
  • Nigerian National, Muoka Ebuka Beaten To Death By South African Police, Sparks Outrage

    . Nigerian National, Muoka Ebuka Beaten To Death By South African Police, Sparks Outrage

     Prince Muoka Ebuka, a 43-year-old Nigerian from Obosi, Anambra State, was allegedly beaten to death by police officers in South Africa on Friday, May 17, 2024. The incident occurred in Danielskuil, Northern Cape, during a raid on his residence under the suspicion of drug dealing.The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) condemned the killing in a sta
  • Tragic Accident Claims Lives Of Taraba CAN Women Members

    .. Tragic Accident Claims Lives Of Taraba CAN Women Members

     Taraba State was plunged into mourning on Sunday following a tragic motor accident that claimed the lives of six members of the state chapter of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN).According to reports, the accident occurred as the victims were travelling from Gembu, the administrative headquarters of Sardauna Local Go
  • Condition Of Iranian President Unclear After His Helicopter Crashes In Northwestern Iran

    . Condition Of Iranian President Unclear After His Helicopter Crashes In Northwestern Iran

     Reports from Iranian news agencies indicate that a helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday while traversing a mountainous region. The exact whereabouts of the President remain unknown as rescue teams continue their search efforts.Iran's Interior Minister confirmed that the helicopter experienced
  • NDLEA Apprehends Four Suspects Linked To Seizure Of Improvised Explosive Devices

    .. NDLEA Apprehends Four Suspects Linked To Seizure Of Improvised Explosive Devices

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in combating criminal activities by arresting four suspects in connection with the seizure of 2,025 pieces of improvised explosive device (IED) materials.In a statement released by NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja, it was revealed that the IEDs were inter
  • NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling Attempt, Seizes Cocaine & Amphetamine Concealed In Unlikely Items

    . NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling Attempt, Seizes Cocaine & Amphetamine Concealed In Unlikely Items

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted two parcels containing cocaine and amphetamine concealed in unexpected items: steel bolts and shea butter.According to a statement released by NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the agency's officers from the Directorate of Operations and General I
  • Renewed Violence In Ebonyi State Claims Two Lives & Destroys Property

    . Renewed Violence In Ebonyi State Claims Two Lives & Destroys Property

     A resurgence of violence in Ikachi village, Akparata, Effium, located in Ohaukwu Local Government Area, has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and the destruction of property worth millions of naira. According to DAILY POST, the victims were beheaded, seven people were kidnapped, and five houses were completely burned down in the attack tha
  • NDLEA Arrests Drug Dealer, Emeka Nwadiaro Attempting To Export 3.6kg Of Marijuana To Dubai (Video)

    .. NDLEA Arrests Drug Dealer, Emeka Nwadiaro Attempting To Export 3.6kg Of Marijuana To Dubai (Video)

     Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a suspected drug dealer who tried to export 3.6 kilograms of marijuana, commonly known as "Loud," concealed in 36 water flasks to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.In a statement released on Sunday, May 19, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi reported that the suspect
  • Drama As Scorned Lady Lays Heavy Curses On Man Who Used & Dumped Her

    .. Drama As Scorned Lady Lays Heavy Curses On Man Who Used & Dumped Her

     A woman's emotional tirade has ignited a social media storm after she publicly cursed a man for using and abandoning her. The unnamed woman took to an anonymous platform run by a Twitter influencer to air her grievances, accusing the man of deceit and heartbreak.In her impassioned post, she alleged that the man manipulated her into a sexual r
  • NDLEA Declares Couple Wanted For Operating Cocaine Cartel From India

    .. NDLEA Declares Couple Wanted For Operating Cocaine Cartel From India

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade and Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade wanted for allegedly orchestrating a cocaine trafficking operation from India. This declaration follows the arrest of four syndicate members in Lagos and the seizure of a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and two properties linked to th
  • JUST IN! Helicopter Carrying Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi & Three Iranian Officials Crashes

    . JUST IN! Helicopter Carrying Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi & Three Iranian Officials Crashes

     In a tragic incident on Sunday afternoon, a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed in northwestern Iran while he was on an official visit to neighboring Azerbaijan. The fate of President Raisi and other passengers remains uncertain as rescue operations are underway.Interior Minister Ahmed Vahidi has confirmed that rescue team
  • EFCC Arrests Two Men In Kaduna For Money Counterfeiting

    . EFCC Arrests Two Men In Kaduna For Money Counterfeiting

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kaduna Zonal Command has detained Abdullahi Yahaya and Ibrahim Haruna on charges of money counterfeiting. The arrests were confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale.When apprehended, Yahaya and Haruna were found in possession of $81,700 in
  • Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Ignore ECOWAS Peace Offer, Form New Confederation

    . Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Ignore ECOWAS Peace Offer, Form New Confederation

     In a significant geopolitical shift, ECOWAS has lifted sanctions on Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, aiming to reconcile the three nations with the regional bloc after their announced withdrawal. This development comes as the trio finalizes plans to form a confederation, marking a notable transformation within the Economic Community of West African
  • 11-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Her Abusive Uncle In Aba (Photos)

    .. 11-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Her Abusive Uncle In Aba (Photos)

     In a joint effort by human rights activists and the Abia State Police Command, an 11-year-old girl has been rescued from her allegedly abusive employer in Aba. The operation was led by the Abia State Director of Behind Bars Initiative (BBI), Ochiegbu Marvelous, who revealed that the girl was working as a maid for the suspect, with whom she has no
  • Two Nigerian Men & Kenyan Woman Arrested In Nairobi For Suspected Drug Trafficking (Photos)

    .. Two Nigerian Men & Kenyan Woman Arrested In Nairobi For Suspected Drug Trafficking (Photos)

     In a significant operation by the anti-narcotics unit, two Nigerian nationals and a Kenyan woman have been apprehended in the Kasarani area of Nairobi on suspicion of drug trafficking.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced on Saturday, May 18, 2024, that suspects Stephen Emenike, Chijioke Andrew, and Margaret Wanjiku Kioni were
  • Paramount Ruler, HRM Ogwong Okon A. Abang Kidnapped In Akwa Ibom Amid Surge In Abductions

    .. Paramount Ruler, HRM Ogwong Okon A. Abang Kidnapped In Akwa Ibom Amid Surge In Abductions

     In a shocking incident on Saturday, May 18, 2024, gunmen kidnapped the Paramount Ruler of Mbo Local Government Area (LGA) in Akwa Ibom state, HRM Ogwong Okon A. Abang, from his palace in Ebughu.The abductors have yet to contact the family for a possible ransom, but the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the monarch's abduction. ASP
  • Korra Obidi: Fans Request Refund of Donations After News of Dancer's Hawaii Vacation Leaked

    . Korra Obidi: Fans Request Refund of Donations After News of Dancer's Hawaii Vacation Leaked

     News of Korra Obidi's Hawaii vacation has sparked a wave of refund requests from fans who had previously donated a significant sum of money to her—up to $50,000. The backlash stems from the perception that the funds, which many fans believed were meant for more pressing needs or support, were instead used for a luxurious trip. Korra Obidi,
  • Lagos Businessman, Sodiq Adamu Arrested for Alleged N129.9 Million Fraud

    . Lagos Businessman, Sodiq Adamu Arrested for Alleged N129.9 Million Fraud

     Lagos businessman Sodiq Adamu, 44, has been arrested by the Police at Zone 2 Command, Lagos, and charged before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court for allegedly obtaining N129,900,000 under false pretenses. The police allege that Adamu obtained the money from complainant Abdulazeez Imam, promising to use it to purchase $150,000. However, Adamu reportedl
  • Two, Sunday Babatunde & David Sammaru Arrested For Stealing Street Light Cables In Lekki

    . Two, Sunday Babatunde & David Sammaru Arrested For Stealing Street Light Cables In Lekki

     The Maroko Police Division in Lekki, under the Lagos State Police Command, has arrested two men, Sunday Babatunde, 29, and David Sammaru, 22, for allegedly vandalizing and stealing street light cables valued at N2,500,000. The incident plunged the residents of Ikate, Lekki into darkness.The arrest occurred when vigilant residents noticed the suspe
  • Federal Government Returns Two Looted Artefacts To Oba of Benin (Photos)

    .. Federal Government Returns Two Looted Artefacts To Oba of Benin (Photos)

     In a significant cultural restitution, the Federal Government of Nigeria has handed over two looted artefacts returned by Germany to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, in Benin City. The artefacts, which include a bronze Royal Stool and a wooden Royal Stool (Ekete), were formally presented to the Benin monarch at his palace on Saturday, May 18, 2024
  • Tragic Electrocution Claims Life Of Father Of Two In Bayelsa State

    .. Tragic Electrocution Claims Life Of Father Of Two In Bayelsa State

     In a tragic incident, a father of two, known only as Amas, was electrocuted while working on a high tension pole in the Ekeki community of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The incident occurred near the Police Divisional Headquarters on Azikoro Road.Amas, a resident of the neighborhood and a non-employee of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), was
  • Sheffield v Tottenham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Sheffield v Tottenham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 19th May, 2024 Time : 4:00 pm Stadium Bramall Lane Referee  Andrew Madley (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Sheffield [/size]Sheffield United have suffered many injuries during the season, and some may point to this as a big reason for their eventual downfall. On the positive side, Chris Wilder will have Mason Holgate,
  • Manchester City v West Ham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Manchester City v West Ham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 19th May, 2024 Time : 4:00 pm Stadium Etihad Stadium Referee  John Brooks (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Manchester City [/size]Pep Guardiola has a new injury concern hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against West Ham United on Sunday, the Manchester City manager might be bereft of the
  • Liverpool v Wolves: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Liverpool v Wolves: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 19th May, 2024 Time : 4:00 pm Stadium Anfield Referee  Chris Kavanagh (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Liverpool [/size]Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara will not play again this season, with the duo leaving Liverpool as free agents in the summer transfer window. Diogo Jota misses out with a muscle injury, with his camp
  • Chelsea v Bournemouth: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Chelsea v Bournemouth: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 19th May, 2024 Time : 4:00 pm Stadium Stamford Bridge Referee  Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Chelsea [/size]Mauricio Pochettino has new roster issues hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Bournemouth on Sunday, the Chelsea manager will be bereft of the services of s
  • Brighton v Manchester United: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Brighton v Manchester United: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 19th May, 2024 Time : 4:00 pm Stadium The American Express Community Stadium Referee  Craig Pawson (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Brighton [/size]Roberto De Zerbi has a new injury concern hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s final game of the 2023/24 season. Against Manchester United on Sunday, the Brigh
  • Arsenal v Everton: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Arsenal v Everton: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 19th May, 2024 Time : 4:00 pm Stadium Emirates Stadium Referee  Michael Oliver (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Arsenal [/size]As it stands, there are no injury issues for Arsenal from the win over Manchester United. Jurrien Timber may not feature until next season despite the Dutchman being fit and training regularly
  • Stepmother, Rachel Geoffrey Arrested For Allegedly Burning Stepchildren's Hands In Adamawa

    .. Stepmother, Rachel Geoffrey Arrested For Allegedly Burning Stepchildren's Hands In Adamawa

     A 23-year-old woman identified as Rachel Geoffrey, residing in the Federal Housing Estate, Girei, has been apprehended by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly inflicting severe burns on the hands of her stepchildren.The victims, identified as Genesis Geoffrey, aged seven, and Idadai Geoffrey, aged three, now bear the painful aftermath of

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