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  • Controversy Surrounds Death Of Mechanic, Chukwudi Okereke Abraham In Rivers State Police Custody

    . Controversy Surrounds Death Of Mechanic, Chukwudi Okereke Abraham In Rivers State Police Custody

     Tensions rise as conflicting narratives emerge following the death of Chukwudi Okereke Abraham, a motor mechanic, while in custody at the Octopus Strike Force Unit of the Rivers State Police. The deceased's family alleges torture, while the police claim he was involved in criminal activities.According to the Rivers State Police Command, Chukw
  • Ajayi Crowther University Student Beaten To Death Over Alleged Phone Theft

    . Ajayi Crowther University Student Beaten To Death Over Alleged Phone Theft

     In a tragic turn of events at Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, a student identified as Alex has been beaten to death by his colleagues on allegations of stealing a mobile phone.According to a source within the institution who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Friday when Alex was co
  • Nigeria's Abigail Marshall Katung Becomes First African Lord Mayor Of Leeds

    . Nigeria's Abigail Marshall Katung Becomes First African Lord Mayor Of Leeds

     Abigail Marshall Katung, a Nigerian-born politician, has been officially announced as the next Lord Mayor of Leeds following the city council’s annual general meeting. Katung, who succeeds Al Garthwaite, is set to become the 130th Lord Mayor of Leeds and the first individual of African descent to hold this esteemed position.Katung's journey
  • President Tinubu Begins National Project Commissioning To Mark One Year In Office

    . President Tinubu Begins National Project Commissioning To Mark One Year In Office

     President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Saturday for Lagos to kick off a series of project inaugurations marking the first anniversary of his administration. This commissioning tour, starting on Sunday and running through Friday, will see the President unveiling key infrastructure projects across the country.A State House press release titled “P
  • Minister Of Power, Adebayo Adelabu Promises Future Reduction In Electricity Tariffs

    . Minister Of Power, Adebayo Adelabu Promises Future Reduction In Electricity Tariffs

     The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity tariffs will decrease significantly over time, offering hope for a more affordable energy future. Speaking during the presentation of his ministerial scorecard on Friday, May 24, Adelabu characterized the current tariff regime as a "temporary hardship" that wi
  • National Hajj Commission Announces Airlift Of 18,906 Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia

    . National Hajj Commission Announces Airlift Of 18,906 Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia

     The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully airlifted a total of 18,906 pilgrims for the 2024/1445 Holy Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. This update was disclosed in the Commission’s Day 11 airlift report on Saturday.According to the Commission, the airlifting of these pilgrims was executed through 45 flights. This significant l
  • Footballer,Kayode Olanrewaju's Wife, Dora Breaks Silence On Allegations Of Paternity Fraud

    . Footballer,Kayode Olanrewaju's Wife, Dora Breaks Silence On Allegations Of Paternity Fraud

     Dora Ezinne Kayode speaks up on accusations of paternity fraud, reveals no DNA test was carried out while also alleging that her husband is mentally unstable.The lawyer who is married to Nigerian footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju was accused of having an affair with UK pastor, Tobi Adegboyega.Only recently, she was also dragged online for paternity fr
  • Two Women Killed By Lightning Strike In FESTAC, Lagos

    . Two Women Killed By Lightning Strike In FESTAC, Lagos

     In a tragic incident, two women lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a rainstorm in the FESTAC area of Lagos State. The news was confirmed by Lagos State Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a post on his X handle (@benHundeyin) on Saturday. According to Hundeyin, the lightning strike occurred on Friday during heavy rain.
  • Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Defrauding Friend Of N1.94 Million in Fake Dollar Exchange

    . Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Defrauding Friend Of N1.94 Million in Fake Dollar Exchange

     The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Abubakar Ibrahim, for defrauding his friend of N1,942,000 under the pretense of exchanging the amount for United States Dollars (USD).Police spokesperson DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to DAILY POST. According to the statement, Ibrahim Musa, a 20-year
  • Mother Of Four Gets Murdered Inside A Hotel In Sokoto

    . Mother Of Four Gets Murdered Inside A Hotel In Sokoto

     The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome murder of a middle-aged woman in a hotel within the Sokoto metropolis. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, involved the woman being killed in a hotel room where she allegedly accompanied her killer.In a telephone interview, the state Police Public Relations Offic
  • Kidnapping Victim, Akponye Alphonsus Sues Private Bus Company For Negligence Leading To Abduction

    . Kidnapping Victim, Akponye Alphonsus Sues Private Bus Company For Negligence Leading To Abduction

     Akponye Alphonsus, a recent kidnapping victim, has filed a lawsuit against a private bus company, alleging negligence that led to his abduction. Alphonsus claims that on March 31, 2024, he purchased a ticket at the bus company’s Abuja park for an 8 am departure, with an expected arrival time of 5 pm the same day. However, the bus did not depart
  • Fuel Tanker Explosion Causes Massive Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Video)

    .. Fuel Tanker Explosion Causes Massive Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Video)

     A fuel tanker explosion occurred on Saturday along the Ibafo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leading to a significant traffic gridlock.The explosion reportedly happened after the tanker fell on the highway, causing panic and severe disruptions in traffic flow. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with thick plumes of smoke billowing f
  • "We Will Respect Court Order Halting The Reinstatement Of Sanusi II As Emir"— Kano Police (Video)

    .. "We Will Respect Court Order Halting The Reinstatement Of Sanusi II As Emir"— Kano Police (Video)

     The Kano State Police Command has announced its commitment to abide by a court order restraining the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano.In a press briefing held on Saturday, May 25, Commissioner of Police Muhammad Usaini Gumel affirmed that the command is complying with the court's directive to maintain the status quo unt
  • Kaduna Police Capture Notorious Bandit Accomplice, Muhammad Bello & Rescue Kidnapped Victims

    . Kaduna Police Capture Notorious Bandit Accomplice, Muhammad Bello & Rescue Kidnapped Victims

     The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the capture of Muhammad Bello, a notorious bandit known to be an accomplice of the infamous Dogo Haliru. This successful operation followed the rescue of three kidnapped individuals who were abducted along the Kindandan-Dogon Dawa Road in the Birnin Gwari local government area.In a statement issued by
  • Blaze Engulfs Iconic Cartege Cinema In Asaba, Delta State (Video)

    .. Blaze Engulfs Iconic Cartege Cinema In Asaba, Delta State (Video)

     In a devastating turn of events, the iconic Cartege Cinema, a beloved landmark in Asaba, Delta State, was engulfed in flames yesterday evening, sending shockwaves through the local community and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.Eyewitnesses reported thick plumes of smoke billowing from the cinema's premises as the inferno raged on,
  • Nigeria Customs Intercepts Drugs Worth N24 Million At Kebbi Borders

    . Nigeria Customs Intercepts Drugs Worth N24 Million At Kebbi Borders

     The collaborative efforts of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in the Northwest region have yielded significant results with the interception of drugs worth over N24 million at the Kangiwa and Bachaka borders in Kebbi State.According to Comptroller Aminu Abubakar Danmusa, the coordinator of the border patrol unit, the traffickers were apprehended
  • NAFDAC Cracks Down On Drug Hawkers In FCT, Seals Three Shops

    . NAFDAC Cracks Down On Drug Hawkers In FCT, Seals Three Shops

     On Friday, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) intensified its crackdown on illegal drug activities by sealing three shops in the Kpaduma Community 2, Asokoro District, and Nyanya Motor Park within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).This enforcement action follows Thursday's raids on drug hawkers at the
  • Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts Illicit Wildlife Shipment To Vietnam

    . Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts Illicit Wildlife Shipment To Vietnam

     The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with illicit wildlife products destined for Vietnam. This significant seizure, carried out by the NCS's Special Wildlife Office, led to the arrest of three suspects connected to the crime, barely six weeks after Vietnamese authorities made a similar bust
  • Nigerian Army Officer, Charles Ogbonna Kidnapped Near Makurdi Barracks, N5m Ransom Demanded

    . Nigerian Army Officer, Charles Ogbonna Kidnapped Near Makurdi Barracks, N5m Ransom Demanded

     In a distressing turn of events, Charles Ogbonna, a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) in the Nigerian Army, has been abducted by unknown gunmen near an army barracks in Makurdi, the state capital. The incident was confirmed by military sources to SaharaReporters.Ogbonna's identity card was discovered in his abandoned vehicle, left by the
  • DSS, Security Forces Surround Kano's Kofar Kudd Palace Housing Emir Muhammadu Sanusi

    .. DSS, Security Forces Surround Kano's Kofar Kudd Palace Housing Emir Muhammadu Sanusi

     In a dramatic turn of events, top security operatives have converged on the Kofar Kudd Palace, where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi is currently residing. This move comes amidst significant political upheaval in the ancient city of Kano.Governor Abba Yusuf has reinstated Emir Sanusi, who returned to the palace in the early hours of the morning. However, th
  • Kano Residents Gripped By Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero

    . Kano Residents Gripped By Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero

     Tension has gripped Kano State following reports of the alleged forcible return of deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero.This is as the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered his immediate arrest.Daily Post reports that the governor, his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam and other top government functionaries have taken over the Emir’s
  • Nigeria Army Dismisses Four Soldiers Over Killing of NSCDC Officer in Niger State

    . Nigeria Army Dismisses Four Soldiers Over Killing of NSCDC Officer in Niger State

     The Niger State Police Command has paraded four dismissed soldiers arrested over the killing of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kingsley Chimetalo. Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, May 24, 2024, said the Nigerian Army court-martialed and dismissed the so
  • Former Abia State First Lady, Odochi Orji Dumps PDP

    . Former Abia State First Lady, Odochi Orji Dumps PDP

     There's quite a political shake-up happening in Abia State. The departure of both the former First Lady, Mrs. Odochi Orji, and her son, Chinedum Orji, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could indeed signal a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Their decisions to leave the party may have far-reaching implications, e
  • Man, Abraham Achibong Arrested For Def!ling 8yrs Old Daughter in Ondo State

    . Man, Abraham Achibong Arrested For Def!ling 8yrs Old Daughter in Ondo State

     The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended Abraham Achibong for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with his eight-year-old daughter in the Ile-Oluji community, located in the Ile-Oluji Oke Igbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. This arrest was announced by the command’s Public Relat
  • Manchester City v Manchester United: English FA Cup Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Manchester City v Manchester United: English FA Cup Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 25th May, 2024 Time : 3:00 pm Stadium Wembley Referee  Andrew Madley (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Manchester City [/size]Pep Guardiola does not have any new issues hampering his preparations ahead of the FA Cup final. Against Manchester United on Saturday, the Manchester City manager will be bereft of the servic
  • Tension Heighten in CBN As Olayemi Cardoso Approves Mass Sacking

    . Tension Heighten in CBN As Olayemi Cardoso Approves Mass Sacking

     The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is currently undergoing significant restructuring under its new governor, Olayemi Cardoso. This restructuring has resulted in the dismissal of several high-ranking officials. Initially, seven directors were sacked, with another twelve senior executives scheduled for dismissal. This wave of terminations primarily a
  • Nigerian And His Fiancee's Wedding Called Of After Couple Was Arrested For $3.123m Fraud

    . Nigerian And His Fiancee's Wedding Called Of After Couple Was Arrested For $3.123m Fraud

     The wedding ceremony between a Nigerian man, Darlington Akporugo, and his fiancée, Jasmin Sood, which was billed to take place tomorrow, May 25 in Houston, USA, has been called off, following their arrest over alleged fr@ud. The Fulshear couple was arrested in April on charges of conspiring to defr@ud more than a dozen elderly Americans who belie
  • Vladimir Putin Ready To End The Ukraine War

    . Vladimir Putin Ready To End The Ukraine War

     Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is ready to end the war with Ukraine. According to Reuters, Putin is ready to halt the war with a negotiated ceasefire that recognises the current battlefield lines. “Putin can fight for as long as it takes, but Putin is also ready for a ceasefire – to freeze the war,” a senior Russian source who has worke
  • BREAKING: Tribunal Upholds Hope Uzodinma’s Election As Imo Governor

    . BREAKING: Tribunal Upholds Hope Uzodinma’s Election As Imo Governor

     On Friday, the Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal affirmed the victory of Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Imo State.The tribunal, which gave its ruling in Abuja, also dismissed the petition of the Labour Party, LP, and its governorship candidate, Athan Achonu.In a unanimous decision delivered
  • Gov Yusuf Reveals What He Will Do To Judge Who Tried To Halt Sanusi’s Reinstatement

    . Gov Yusuf Reveals What He Will Do To Judge Who Tried To Halt Sanusi’s Reinstatement

     Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said that the Judge who halted Emir Muhammad Sanusi Lamido's reinstatement, simply abused power. The governor stated that he would bring the issue to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to be tackled accordingly. Recall that Governor Yusuf had signed a bill repealing the State Emirate Council Law 2019, which

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