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  • Nigeria Singer, Burna Boy Makes Movie Debut In ‘3 Cold Dishes’ Starring Wale Ojo, Osas Ighodaro

    . Nigeria Singer, Burna Boy Makes Movie Debut In ‘3 Cold Dishes’ Starring Wale Ojo, Osas Ighodaro

     Nigerian singer Burna Boy is set to make his film debut with 3 Cold Dishes, a crime adventure that tackles the serious issue of s*x trafficking. The film is produced by Spaceship Films, a company he co-founded with his mother, Bose Ogulu, where he also serves as executive producer.Director Asurf Oluseyi has confirmed that 3 Cold Dishes has complet
  • Deadly Landslide Buried Over 2000 People In Papua New Guinea

    . Deadly Landslide Buried Over 2000 People In Papua New Guinea

     A deadly landslide which villagers in Papua New Guinea say struck like “an exploding bomb” may have buried more than 2,000 people alive, a government agency fearsThe figure – provided by the acting director of the country’s National Disaster Centre – is far higher than the 670 the United Nations (UN) suggested over the weekend.Exact casu
  • Officer Caught Extorting Money From Drivers In Owerri To Be Demoted - Imo Police Command

    . Officer Caught Extorting Money From Drivers In Owerri To Be Demoted - Imo Police Command

     Officer caught on tape extorting money from motorists in Owerri has been recommended for rank demotion - Imo police command The Imo State Police Command says its officer caught on camera extorting money from motorists along Owerri-Onitsha express road has been reduced in rank.  The viral video shows the officer collecting money from drivers p
  • Reps To Probe Ministry Of Women Affairs Over ₦510 Million Contract

    . Reps To Probe Ministry Of Women Affairs Over ₦510 Million Contract

     The House of Representatives has announced plans to carry out a thorough probe into allegations bordering on financial misappropriation in the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. The Chairman, House Committee on Women Affairs, Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, stated this during an investigative hearing into petitions initiated by some contractors over the paym
  • FG Suspends Air Nigeria Project Indefinitely

    . FG Suspends Air Nigeria Project Indefinitely

     The controversial Air Nigeria Airline project has been suspended indefinitely. The Federal Government suspended the project in a statement by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo. Keyamo announced this at the ministerial briefing to mark the first year of the President Bola Tinubu administration. According to him, “the airline was
  • BREAKING: Tribunal Upholds Election Of Gov Douye Diri Of Bayelsa State

    . BREAKING: Tribunal Upholds Election Of Gov Douye Diri Of Bayelsa State

     The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, affirmed the re-election of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State.The Justice Adekunle Adeleye-led three-member tribunal dismissed as lacking in merit, the petition that was brought before it by All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate, Chief Timipre Syl
  • FFk's Ex Wife Absent As He Celebrates Their Triblirts Birthday (Photos)

    . FFk's Ex Wife Absent As He Celebrates Their Triblirts Birthday (Photos)

     FFK’s ex-wife, Precious Chikwendu, conspicuously absent as he throws birthday soiree for their triplet sons, Liam, Aiden and Ragnar The boys turned six on May 21 and he threw them a birthday soiree in his home. The former Aviation Minister shared photos of himself posing with his boys and another woman at the birthday soiree.
  • Cult Clash In Ogun State; Eiye Confraternity Member Beheaded In Reprisal Attack

    .. Cult Clash In Ogun State; Eiye Confraternity Member Beheaded In Reprisal Attack

     A violent cult clash in the Ijoko area of Ogun State has resulted in the death and beheading of an individual identified only as Seun, an alleged member of the Eiye confraternity. The gruesome incident occurred in what appears to be a series of retaliatory attacks between rival cult groups.Reports indicate that Seun, who worked as a fuel attendant
  • Three Arrested For Attempting To Smuggle Drugs Hidden In Bread To Detainee (Photo)

    .. Three Arrested For Attempting To Smuggle Drugs Hidden In Bread To Detainee (Photo)

     Kaduna State's Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has apprehended three individuals attempting to smuggle hard drugs hidden inside a loaf of bread to a detainee in police custody.The suspects, John Solomon (38), Kunle Oluwale (45), and James Daniel Baba (45), all residents of Sabon Wuse, Abuja, were arrested at the SCID Kaduna's ch
  • Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers In Military Attire, Rescue Victims

    .. Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers In Military Attire, Rescue Victims

     The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully apprehended four suspected kidnappers dressed in military uniforms and rescued their victims. This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, ASP Timfon John, in a statement released in Uyo on Sunday.According to John, the Command received a distress call on May 24
  • Girl Dies After Gunmen Rob, Push Her Off Moving Tricycle In Delta

    . Girl Dies After Gunmen Rob, Push Her Off Moving Tricycle In Delta

     In a disturbing incident that shook residents of Udu Local Government Area in Delta State, a young Nigerian girl lost her life after being forcefully ejected from a moving commercial tricycle by armed assailants.The girl, whose identity remains unknown, reportedly fell victim to the ruthless actions of gunmen who robbed her of her belongings insid
  • Bandits Murder ECWA Pastor, Joshua Musa Despite Ransom Payment In Niger State

    .. Bandits Murder ECWA Pastor, Joshua Musa Despite Ransom Payment In Niger State

     Tragedy has struck the Sarkin Pawa community of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, as bandits brutally murdered Reverend Joshua Musa, a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), even after receiving ransom.The incident unfolded when Rev. Joshua Musa, hailing from Nasarawa State, was abducted alongside his wife and others on Mon
  • UPDATE! 11-Year-Old Girl Confirmed Dead In Lagos Mosque Collapse, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

    .. UPDATE! 11-Year-Old Girl Confirmed Dead In Lagos Mosque Collapse, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

     Emergency teams rushed to the scene of a devastating incident in Lagos State on Sunday, where a collapsed mosque claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl in the Papa Ajao area.Confirming the grim discovery, Benjamin Hundeyin, the State Police Public Relations Officer, acknowledged the tragic turn of events. "The rescue operation is ong
  • Fatal Road Accident Claims Four Lives Along Sagamu-Ikorodu Route

    . Fatal Road Accident Claims Four Lives Along Sagamu-Ikorodu Route

     Tragedy struck along the Sagamu-Ikorodu route as four individuals lost their lives in a road accident involving two vehicles on Sunday afternoon.The collision occurred around 12:40 pm and involved a wine-colored Toyota Sienna with registration number LND945EL and a white Convoy bus with registration number AKD232XV, according to Florence Okpe, the
  • Highway Travellers Abducted In Ekiti State: Gunmen Strike, 18 Victims Taken

    . Highway Travellers Abducted In Ekiti State: Gunmen Strike, 18 Victims Taken

     In a disturbing turn of events, gunmen suspected to be kidnappers ambushed a group of travellers on the Irun-Akoko/Imesi axis of the Ekiti highway over the weekend, abducting no fewer than 18 individuals who were journeying from Ekiti State to Ondo State.The incident occurred on Saturday evening as the passengers were returning to Ikare-Akoko, the
  • Two Suspected Kidnappers, Ahmed Audu & Adebayo Abayomi Apprehended In Jigawa State

    . Two Suspected Kidnappers, Ahmed Audu & Adebayo Abayomi Apprehended In Jigawa State

     In a proactive move, the Jigawa State Police Command has successfully arrested two individuals suspected of involvement in a kidnapping threat against a 52-year-old businessman and his family.According to DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the spokesperson of the command, the suspects, identified as Ahmed Audu and Adebayo Abayomi, were apprehended following a
  • Delta State Polytechnic Accountant, Oviri Onorigho Arrested For Possession Of Illegal Firearm

    . Delta State Polytechnic Accountant, Oviri Onorigho Arrested For Possession Of Illegal Firearm

     In a significant breakthrough, the Delta State Commissioner of Police Special Team, under the leadership of ASP Julius Robinson, apprehended a 52-year-old accountant of the Polytechnic, Oghara, Ethiope-West Local Government Area, identified as Chief Oviri Onorigho, at his residence on Friday morning around 11:30 AM.Accompanied by members of the po
  • TRAGIC LOSS! Two Kogi Students Killed By Terrorists Over Failure To Pay Ransom

    .. TRAGIC LOSS! Two Kogi Students Killed By Terrorists Over Failure To Pay Ransom

     In a heartbreaking development, two students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Okene, Kogi State, fell victim to the violence perpetrated by terrorists who raided the institution two weeks ago. The bandits, who had previously abducted students preparing for their upcoming examinations, claimed the lives of Michael Anajuwe
  • Police Apprehend Armed Robbery Suspect, David Samuel In Nasarawa State

    . Police Apprehend Armed Robbery Suspect, David Samuel In Nasarawa State

     In a significant breakthrough, the Nasarawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of an alleged armed robbery suspect, identified as David Samuel, in the Kabayi area.The arrest, carried out by operatives attached to Mararaba 'A' Division, occurred on Saturday following proactive measures based on credible intelligence.According t
  • Man, Etinosa Aiguokun Arrested For Killing Father & Stepmother With Pestle In Edo State

    . Man, Etinosa Aiguokun Arrested For Killing Father & Stepmother With Pestle In Edo State

     [size=10pt] File Photo [/size] In a tragic turn of events, the Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 32-year-old man, Etinosa Aiguokun, for his alleged involvement in the brutal killing of his 74-year-old father, Pa Aiguokun, and stepmother, Mrs. Roseline, using a pestle.The gruesome incident unfolded last Wednesday in Evbomore communi
  • BREAKING! Tragedy Strikes As Mosque Collapses During Prayers In Lagos (Photos)

    .. BREAKING! Tragedy Strikes As Mosque Collapses During Prayers In Lagos (Photos)

     In a devastating incident, an unspecified number of worshippers lost their lives when a mosque collapsed in the Papa Ajao area of Lagos. The tragic event unfolded on Sunday afternoon during the congregation's prayers.Initial reports indicate that several lifeless bodies have been retrieved from the rubble, while numerous individuals sustained
  • Six Ajayi Crowther Uni Students Arrested For Beating Colleague, Alex Timileyin To Death Over Phone Theft

    .. Six Ajayi Crowther Uni Students Arrested For Beating Colleague, Alex Timileyin To Death Over Phone Theft

     In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) in Oyo State, at least six students have been apprehended by the police in connection with the brutal murder of their fellow student, identified as Alex Timileyin. Reports indicate that the arrested students allegedly attacked Alex after accusing him of bein
  • NDLEA Foils Attempt To Smuggle Cocaine Hidden In Shea Butter To UK, Arrests Freight Agent (Video)

    .. NDLEA Foils Attempt To Smuggle Cocaine Hidden In Shea Butter To UK, Arrests Freight Agent (Video)

     In a significant interception, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has prevented a 2kg parcel of cocaine from being shipped to the United Kingdom. The agency's Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday, May 26, 2024.According to the statement, NDLEA operatives made the disco
  • Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspect With Stolen Truck & Firearm On Benin-Asaba Expressway

    . Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspect With Stolen Truck & Firearm On Benin-Asaba Expressway

     In a swift operation along the Benin-Asaba Expressway on May 17, police operatives from "B" Division, Asaba, Delta State, apprehended a 32-year-old armed robbery suspect, Emeka Okorie. The suspect was found in possession of a stolen truck and a locally made cut-to-size gun, while two accomplices managed to evade capture.Delta State Polic
  • Nigerian National, Paul Chizetere Osuaha Arrested In Malawi For Cocaine Possession

    . Nigerian National, Paul Chizetere Osuaha Arrested In Malawi For Cocaine Possession

     In a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, Malawi police in Lilongwe have apprehended a 43-year-old Nigerian national for allegedly being in possession of 33 blisters of cocaine.The suspect, identified as Paul Chizetere Osuaha, was arrested around 10:30 PM on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Area 49 New Gulliver in the capital ci
  • Nigerian Pilgrim From Kebbi State Passes Away In Mecca

    .. Nigerian Pilgrim From Kebbi State Passes Away In Mecca

     Tragedy struck in Mecca on Saturday, May 25, as a Nigerian pilgrim from Kebbi State breathed his last following a brief illness, according to an official statement.Aliyu Tanko, the Nigerian Makkah Office Coordinator, conveyed the sad news in a condolence message issued on behalf of Jalal Arabi, the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON)
  • Former EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde Passes Away At 61

    . Former EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde Passes Away At 61

     The Nigerian anti-corruption community mourns the loss of one of its pivotal figures as Mr Ibrahim Lamorde, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has passed away at the age of 61.According to reports, Mr Lamorde breathed his last on Sunday morning in Egypt, where he had traveled for medical treatment. His demi
  • Federal Government Takes Governors To Supreme Court Over Local Government Autonomy

    . Federal Government Takes Governors To Supreme Court Over Local Government Autonomy

     The federal government has filed a lawsuit against the 36 state governors before the Supreme Court to ensure the autonomy of the nation’s local governments. The case, marked SC/CV/343/2024, was filed on May 20 by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on behalf of the federal government.In the suit,
  • NDLEA Arrests Paris-Bound Bizman, Emmanuel Orjinze With 111 Wraps of Cocaine At Abuja Airport (Video)

    . NDLEA Arrests Paris-Bound Bizman, Emmanuel Orjinze With 111 Wraps of Cocaine At Abuja Airport (Video)

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Emmanuel Okechuku Orjinze, a 48-year-old businessman en route to Paris, France, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja.NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi reported that Orjinze, who claims to be a professional footballer in Europe, was arrested on May 21 during the outw
  • Flood Ravages INEC Office In Benin, Damages Voter Registration Equipment (Photos)

    .. Flood Ravages INEC Office In Benin, Damages Voter Registration Equipment (Photos)

     The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported significant damage to its Edo office in Benin, caused by severe flooding. Voter registration machines and other vital items were submerged in water.Mr. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, issued a statement on Saturday i

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