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  • ECOWAS Court To Try Tinubu Administration, Governors Over Alleged Free Speech Suppression

    . ECOWAS Court To Try Tinubu Administration, Governors Over Alleged Free Speech Suppression

     The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the 36 state governors, alleging misuse of the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024 to suppress free speech in Nigeria.  Filed under suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/03/2025 at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja
  • Chaos At Uyo Airport As Female Passenger Blocks Ibom Air Flight To Abuja

    .. Chaos At Uyo Airport As Female Passenger Blocks Ibom Air Flight To Abuja

     A dramatic scene unfolded at Victor Attah International Airport on Saturday when a female passenger delayed an Ibom Air flight to Abuja, nearly sparking a violent altercation with other travellers.  According to a statement from Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA
  • President Tinubu Departs For Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit

    . President Tinubu Departs For Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit

     President Bola Tinubu departed Nigeria's capital on Saturday evening to participate in the 2025 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in the United Arab Emirates.  The summit, scheduled from January 12 to 18, is being held at the invitation of UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. According to a statement by pr
  • Lagos Police Bust Uber Drivers' Killer-Gangs, Arrest Seven Suspects

    . Lagos Police Bust Uber Drivers' Killer-Gangs, Arrest Seven Suspects

     The Lagos State Police Command has successfully dismantled several robbery gangs preying on Uber drivers, with seven suspects arrested in connection to two separate incidents.  One of the gangs, a four-man group, included a U.S. returnee who was involved in the brutal murder of an Uber driver on January 9, 2025. According to the Commissioner
  • Lakurawa Gunmen Kill Two Immigration Officers, Civilian In Kebbi State Attack

    . Lakurawa Gunmen Kill Two Immigration Officers, Civilian In Kebbi State Attack

     Tragedy struck in Kangiwa Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Saturday as a fresh unprovoked attack by the notorious Lakurawa armed group claimed the lives of two immigration officers and one civilian.  Sources revealed that the officers were at a site where border-monitoring equipment was set to be installed when the gunmen launched thei
  • TCN Clarifies: No National Grid Collapse, Only Transmission Line Tripping

    .. TCN Clarifies: No National Grid Collapse, Only Transmission Line Tripping

     The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has dispelled reports of a national grid collapse , explaining that the grid merely experienced a transmission line tripping on Saturday, January 11, 2025. This clarification comes amidst widespread power outages in parts of the country, leading to speculation of a grid failure.In a statement issued b
  • 25-Year-Old Mother Arrested For Drowning Daughters After Discovering Husband's Infidelity

    . 25-Year-Old Mother Arrested For Drowning Daughters After Discovering Husband's Infidelity

     A 25-year-old Zimbabwean woman, Blessing Chiromonyo, has been arrested for allegedly killing her two young daughters in a tragic domestic dispute fueled by suspicions of her husband’s infidelity.  The incident occurred on January 8, 2025, at a water canal in Section 4 of Triangle, Masvingo. According to a police statement shared on social m
  • Abuja Siblings Accuse Police Officers Of Abduction & ₦470,000 Extortion At Gunpoint

    . Abuja Siblings Accuse Police Officers Of Abduction & ₦470,000 Extortion At Gunpoint

     Two siblings in Abuja have accused officers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command of abducting and extorting N470,000 from them at gunpoint.  The incident reportedly occurred on January 8, 2025, near the Kurudu area, shortly after the Army Estate. According to the victims, armed policemen in a gold-colored, fully-tinted Toyota
  • Real Madrid v Barcelona: El Clasico Super Cup Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Real Madrid v Barcelona: El Clasico Super Cup Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 12th January, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium King Abdullah Sports City Referee  Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Real Madrid [/size]Luka Modric’s involvement remains a doubt as he missed the semi-final because of an illness. There are some concerns around the fitness of Fe
  • Arsenal v Manchester United: FA Cup Round 3 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Arsenal v Manchester United: FA Cup Round 3 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 12th January, 2025 Time : 4:00 pm Stadium Emirates Stadium Referee  Andrew Madley (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Arsenal [/size]Mikel Arteta does not have any new injury concerns hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. The Arsenal manager will be bereft of th
  • Two Men Die After Falling Into Diesel Reservoir In Lagos

    . Two Men Die After Falling Into Diesel Reservoir In Lagos

     Tragedy struck on Saturday in the Oregun area of Lagos State, as two men lost their lives after falling into a diesel reservoir during a work-related incident.  The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident in a statement.  The emergency occurred aroun
  • Eleven Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

    . Eleven Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

     A multi-vehicle collision on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday morning left 11 people injured, according to the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE). The accident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. near the Interchange section of the expressway.Babatunde Akinbiyi, TRACE spokesperson, reported that the incident involv
  • NAPTIP Arrests Suspect Linked To Organ Harvesting in Akwa Ibom

    . NAPTIP Arrests Suspect Linked To Organ Harvesting in Akwa Ibom

     The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has apprehended a suspect allegedly involved in organ harvesting within Akwa Ibom State. This development was disclosed on Saturday by the agency’s State Zonal Coordinator, Emmanuel Awhen, during a press briefing held in Uyo to commemorate the 2025 National Human Traffick
  • BREAKING! National Grid Suffers its First Collapse in 2025

    . BREAKING! National Grid Suffers its First Collapse in 2025

     On January 11, 2025, Nigeria’s national grid suffered its first collapse of the year, leaving millions in darkness. The failure occurred at 1:56 pm, according to the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org). This incident is part of a worrying pattern, as the grid experienced 12 collapses throughout 2024.The cause of the collapse has no
  • Manchester City v Salford City: FA Cup Round 3 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Manchester City v Salford City: FA Cup Round 3 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 11th January, 2025 Time : 6:45 pm Stadium Etihad Stadium Referee  Josh Smith (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Manchester City [/size]Pep Guardiola’s team remains without the services of Rodri, Ruben Dias, and John Stones. Ederson is a doubt with a knock and is unlikely to be involved
  • Chelsea v Morecambe: FA Cup Round 3 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Chelsea v Morecambe: FA Cup Round 3 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 11th January, 2025 Time : 4:00 pm Stadium Stamford Bridge Referee  Andrew Kitchen (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Chelsea [/size]Enzo Maresca has greeted a positive update on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture. The Chelsea manager will be bereft of the services o
  • Man, Chukwunyere Akomas Sentenced To 14 Years in Prison For Defiling Two Minors In Abia State

    . Man, Chukwunyere Akomas Sentenced To 14 Years in Prison For Defiling Two Minors In Abia State

     A mobile court in Umuahia has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Chukwunyere Okechukwu Akomas, to 14 years imprisonment for defiling two minors, aged 8 and 11.  The sentencing took place on Friday, January 10, 2025. Akomas was found guilty on two counts of defilement and received a 14-year prison term for each count, to run concurrently.  The
  • DSS Arrests Blogger, Sylvester Victor Augustus For Cloning Official Website In Recruitment Scam

    . DSS Arrests Blogger, Sylvester Victor Augustus For Cloning Official Website In Recruitment Scam

     The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended a 32-year-old blogger, Sylvester Victor Augustus, for allegedly cloning its official website to perpetrate a fraudulent recruitment scheme.  Augustus, a self-proclaimed content creator and graduate of the University of Uyo, was arrested on Thursday at his residence on Akpan Eno Street in
  • Heartbroken Yahoo Boy Discovers Girlfriend's Betrayal After Spending ₦500k On Her Birthday

    .. Heartbroken Yahoo Boy Discovers Girlfriend's Betrayal After Spending ₦500k On Her Birthday

     A Nigerian man has expressed his heartache after learning that his girlfriend, whom he gifted ₦500k for her birthday, had been intimate with another man for just ₦25k. The revelation surfaced in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), sparking widespread reactions across social media.  In a private message shared by a fellow user, the distr
  • Woman, Riyanatu Musa Arrested For Stabbing Barman To Death Over N200 Change In Adamawa

    . Woman, Riyanatu Musa Arrested For Stabbing Barman To Death Over N200 Change In Adamawa

     Adamawa State Police have arrested Riyanatu Musa, a woman known for her involvement in sex work, after she allegedly stabbed a barman, Yohanna Musa, to death over a N200 change dispute in Mubi South Local Government Area.The incident occurred after Riyanatu Musa, who had purchased two alcoholic drinks, including a popular dry gin called ‘Big Ben
  • Benjamin Killaboi Who Killed Girlfriend & Escaped Custody Now Flaunting Lavish Life In Qatar

    .. Benjamin Killaboi Who Killed Girlfriend & Escaped Custody Now Flaunting Lavish Life In Qatar

     A man wanted for the gruesome murder of his girlfriend, Augusta, in 2023, has reportedly evaded justice after bribing his way out of custody and now lives a luxurious lifestyle in Qatar.*Benjamin Killaboi, formerly known as Benjamin Best Nnanyereugo, was involved in a violent altercation with his girlfriend Augusta that tragically ended in h
  • Kidnappers Kill Two Young Men, Babangida and Usama In Sokoto State After Ransom Is Paid

    .. Kidnappers Kill Two Young Men, Babangida and Usama In Sokoto State After Ransom Is Paid

     Tragedy struck in Sokoto State as two young men, Babangida and Usama, were killed by their kidnappers after their families reportedly paid the ransom demanded by the abductors. The victims, from Isa Local Government Area, were held captive for four weeks before the horrific outcome. Crisis and conflict journalist, Bakatsine, confirmed the incident
  • Cross River Police Arrest 29-year-old Man, Mathias Amunde In Connection With His Mum, Justina Amunde’s Death

    .. Cross River Police Arrest 29-year-old Man, Mathias Amunde In Connection With His Mum, Justina Amunde’s Death

     A 29-year-old man, Mathias Amunde Ugwe, has been arrested by police in Cross River State in connection with the brutal killing of his mother, Mrs. Justina Amunde, which occurred on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024. Ugwe is accused of murdering his mother at their home in Ohong community, Obudu Local Government Area.According to sources, Mrs.
  • Eleyele Market In Ibadan Closed After Fatal Truck Accident, Traders Hold Prayer For Victims

    . Eleyele Market In Ibadan Closed After Fatal Truck Accident, Traders Hold Prayer For Victims

     Traders at Eleyele Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, closed the market on Friday following the tragic death of two individuals in a truck accident earlier this week. The incident occurred on Wednesday when a truck fully loaded with granite lost control and crashed into traders at the roadside, leading to fatalities and several injuries.According to rep
  • Three Men Arrested For Brutal Gang-Rappe Of A 12-Year-Old Girl, Esther In Edo

    .. Three Men Arrested For Brutal Gang-Rappe Of A 12-Year-Old Girl, Esther In Edo

     Three men have been arrested by the Edo State Police Command over the brutal gang-r3pe of a 12-year-old girl identified as Esther. The heart wrenching incident occurred on December 24, 2024, in Okpella, Estsako East Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that five men gang-r*ped the minor, recorded the heinous act and posted the video
  • California Struck by 3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Amid Ongoing Wildfire Crisis

    . California Struck by 3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Amid Ongoing Wildfire Crisis

     In a difficult turn of events, a 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck California on Friday morning, further compounding the state’s already severe challenges with devastating wildfires.  The tremor, which struck at 7:02 AM PT, was centered near the San Francisco Bay Area, roughly five miles southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge and two miles west
  • Well Collapse in Kano Town Claims Life Of 50-Yr-Old Man, Yusuf Nadabo; Two Rescued

    .. Well Collapse in Kano Town Claims Life Of 50-Yr-Old Man, Yusuf Nadabo; Two Rescued

     Tragedy struck in Gargajiga town, located in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State, on Thursday, when a well collapsed, resulting in the death of one person and leaving two others injured but alive. The incident occurred during re-digging and repair work on the well.The collapse, which occurred in the afternoon, involved three individuals�
  • Suspected Bandits Kill 21 In Katsina Village Attack

    . Suspected Bandits Kill 21 In Katsina Village Attack

     A brutal attack by suspected bandits in Baure village, located in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, has left 21 people dead and several others missing. The attack occurred on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, when a joint team of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (CWC) and vigilante members, returning from what was initially reported as
  • Tensions Erupt At AGN Meeting In Umuahia As Aggrieved Members Protest Leadership Disputes

    . Tensions Erupt At AGN Meeting In Umuahia As Aggrieved Members Protest Leadership Disputes

     An intense scene unfolded in Umuahia on Thursday when disgruntled members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) disrupted a meeting organized by the National President, Emeka Rollas. The protestors, who expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing leadership crisis within the guild, stormed the venue, leading to a standoff that required police interv
  • Nigerian Rap Sensation, Olamide Makes History With Over 1 Billion Spotify Streams

    .. Nigerian Rap Sensation, Olamide Makes History With Over 1 Billion Spotify Streams

     Nigerian rap sensation and YBNL record label boss, Olamide, has achieved an extraordinary milestone, surpassing 1 billion career streams on Spotify. This remarkable feat cements his status as a trailblazer in the global music industry.  The achievement makes Olamide the first African rapper to reach this streaming landmark, a testament to his

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