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![Tension As Lassa Fever Outbreak Hits Ogun State, Govt Confirms Corps Member As First Casualty]()
Ogun Government has announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state while confirming its first case.The Commissioner of Health, Dr Tomi Coker, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abeokuta.According to Coker, the index case is a 25-year-old female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who fell sick while in Ondo.She explained tha![.]()
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![Katsina Chief Judge Grants Bail To 103 Inmates, Discharges Others]()
The Chief Judge of Katsina State, Justice Musa Danladi, has granted bail to 103 inmates and discharged three others on health grounds, prolonged detention, age, and good conduct while in custody.The exercise, conducted on Wednesday was part of the first quarter of the 2025 jail delivery initiative aimed at decongesting correctional facilities in t![.]()
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![Two Persons Killed, One Injured In Kano Auto Crash]()
A fatal road accident at Eldorado Cina Junction along Airport Road in Kano claimed the lives of two people and left one seriously injured on Wednesday morning.The crash which occurred at approximately 8:15 a.m., involved a commercial DAF truck and a private Jincheng motorcycle. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano Sector Command attributed th![.]()
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![It’s AI-Generated – Pastor, Adeboye Disowns Viral Video Of Him Advertising Drug]()
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, has distanced himself from a viral video advertising a drug.A Facebook advert campaign, featuring an alleged image of the clergyman, had circulated online.One of the video clips, posted via the handle ‘Africa Health Centre’, depicted Adeboye advertising a![.]()
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!['In 10 Years, AI Will Replace Many Doctors, Teachers' – Bill Gates Reveals]()
Over the next ten years, advancements in artificial intelligence will reduce the need for human involvement in most tasks, according to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.The billionaire philanthropist shared this perspective in a February interview with comedian Jimmy Fallon on NBC’s “The Tonight Show.”Currently, human expertise remains essent![.]()
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![Bandits Kill Three Kidnapped Kaduna Residents Despite Ransom Payment]()
Suspected bandits have k!lled three kidnapped residents of Kusheka and Kabene communities in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State despite ransom payment. The Surubu Community Development Association condemned the k!lling of three residents, describing the incident as tragic and deeply disturbing.In a statement obtained by the punch on Wedne![.]()
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![Nursery Teacher Accused Of Raping 3Yr Old Child While Working At Daycare]()
A preschool teacher has been charged after allegedly raping a three-year-old child in a horrific attack. 48-year-old Sarah Hazledine allegedly raped the toddler in August 2024 while working as a teacher at Spearfish day care in South Dakota. She has since been charged with first-degree rape of a minor under the age of 13 and sexual contact with a![.]()
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![Tragedy As Ogun Hunter Bolugbe Accidentally Shoots Self While Retrieving Prey, Dies On The Spot]()
A routine hunting expedition in the Ajinawo area of Yewa North, Ogun State, turned fatal when a hunter, Taiwo Bolugbe, accidentally shot himself while attempting to retrieve a hunted animal.According to a statement by the Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, the tragic incident was reported on March 23, 2025, at around 16:3![.]()
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![Cameroonian Pastor Exposes Nigerian Web Designer, John Asanga In Massive N40M PayPal Scam]()
New evidence has surfaced in an alleged fraud case involving John Asanga, a self-proclaimed web designer, accused of defrauding Jean-Michel Tchamba, a Cameroonian pastor living in the United Kingdom.Asanga’s sister, Blessing, previously accused Jean of using operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to arrest and detain![.]()
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![Actor Kunle Remi Welcomes First Baby With Wife, Tiwi Following Challenging Medical Journey]()
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi and his wife, Tiwi, have welcomed their first child following a challenging medical journey.The couple shared their emotional path to parenthood, revealing the hardships they endured, including a difficult medical discovery, prolonged bed rest, and over 80 days of faith-driven visits to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (![.]()
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!["There Is Hope For Female President And Vice President In Nigeria" – DJ Cuppy]()
Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has expressed hope that Nigeria could one day have both a female President and Vice President.Her statement comes in response to Namibia’s historic milestone as the first African nation to have women in both top leadership positions.Sharing her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), DJ![.]()
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![Kidnappers Demand ₦20 Million Ransom For Abducted Imo Catholic Priest, Fr. John Ubaechu]()
Kidnappers of Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, the Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe, Imo, are demanding for ₦20 million as ransom for the release of the clergyman.Ubaechu was abducted in Ejemekwuru on Sunday evening while on his way to attend the annual retreat of priests of the Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Imo.His abduction was confir![.]()
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![PHOTOS; Mercy Aigbe Wins Best Dressed At Iyabo Ojo’s Movie Premiere]()
Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Mercy Aigbe-Adeoti, has been announced as the best-dressed female at Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere.Iyabo Ojo shared the news on her Instagram page, stating that she looked stunning in her outfit.She wrote; ”And the award for Best Dressed Female at the Labake Olododo, The Warrior Lord movie premiere 2025 goe![.]()
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![Moment Senators Engage In Altercation Over Motion To Immortalise Ex NEC Chairman, Nwosu]()
There was tension at the Senate on Wednesday morning, March 26, over a debate on the motion to award a posthumous national honour to the late chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC) Humphrey Nwosu.Recall that last week, INEC chairman, Yakubu Mahmood called for a national honour to be bestowed on Nwosu who conducted the annulled![.]()
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!['My Verbal Exchange With Nwaebonyi Shows What Women Endure In Many Instances' - Ezekwesili]()
Ex-Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has reacted to the clash with the senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, at a Senate Committee hearing on Tuesday.Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Wednesday, Ezekwesili stated that she is pleased with her verbal engagem![.]()
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![President Tinubu Signs South-west And South-south Development Commission Bills Into Law]()
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the South-West and South-South Development Commission bills into law.This completes the establishment of development commissions for all six geo-political zones in Nigeria.The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 26, during plenary by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu. He emph![.]()
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![Your Statement Is Defamatory – Reuben Abati Tackles Atiku Over Allegations Against Akpabio]()
Ace Nigerian journalist and presenter, Reuben Abati has reacted to the allegations of corruption levelled against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio by the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.Atiku, during an interview with Nigerian journalist, Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie, on the program Untold Stories, said Akpabio is not only corrupt but also has![.]()
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![Man, Oguzie Chima Sentenced To 2 years Imprisonment For Internet Fraud In Akwa Ibom]()
A man identified as Oguzie Chima Joseph ( a.k.a Sergeant Flores Nguyen) was sentenced to two years imprisonment on Monday, March 24, 2025, by Justice Sergius Onah of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after he was convicted of internet fraud.He was prosecuted by the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Co![.]()
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![Court Sentences Man To 25 years Imprisonment For Killing His Wife And Stepdaughter]()
A 63-year-old man, Paul Philipps Prinsloo has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by the Pretoria High Court in South Africa for two counts of premeditated m8rder of his 58-year-old wife, Magdalenne Prinsloo and 34-year-old stepdaughter, Ruzanna Prinsloo. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in a statement on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, said![.]()
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![Four Armed Robbers Evading Arrest Die In Nasarawa Road Crash, Items Recovered]()
Four suspected armed robbers who attempted to evade arrest in Nasarawa State have been reported dead in a road crash.Spokesperson of the command, SP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, said one surviving suspect was arrested and is currently receiving medical treatment under police watch. “The Nasarawa St![.]()
Four Armed Robbers Evading Arrest Die In Nasarawa Road Crash, Items Recovered -
![Alleged Money Laundering: Court Arraigns Man, Sunday With Undeclared $578,000 At Lagos Airport]()
A man identified as Okorie Sylvernus Sunday who was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, with $578,000 (Five Hundred and Seventy Eight Thousand United States of America Dollars) has been handed over to the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission![.]()
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![Natasha Akpoti Apologises To Oby Ezekwesili For Insult She Received From Male Senator While Defending Her]()
The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has apologised to former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili, for the insults she received during a heated exchange with the Senator representing Ebonyi North, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, on Tuesday, March 25. The exchange took place at the Senate Ethics Committee hearing![.]()
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![Fire Destroys Goods Worth Millions, Shops In Onitsha Market]()
On Tuesday night, a fire outbreak destroyed shops and goods worth multi-million naira at the popular Iweka Road, close to Ochanja market, Onitsha, Anambra State.It was gathered that the fire, which started at about 8.30 pm, razed many shops, burning goods and property to ashes.It was further gathered that the fire raged for several minutes before![.]()
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![Prince Harry Quits As Patron Of Southern Africa Charity]()
Prince Harry has quit as patron of a charity he founded in southern Africa almost 20 years ago in honour of his mother Princess Diana after a bitter boardroom battle.Harry founded Sentebale in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to help young people with HIV and Aids in the southern African kingdom and later Botswana.But relations have soured betwe![.]()
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![Nollywood Actress Lili Afe In Shock After Being Charged $1200 For Aso-ebi]()
Nollywood actress Lili Afe has expressed her shock and frustration after being asked to pay $1,200 for aso ebi for a friend’s wedding in Lagos.Taking to Instagram on March 26, 2025, Lili shared her disbelief, explaining how she had eagerly congratulated her friend upon receiving the wedding invitation—only to be taken aback by the staggering c![.]()
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![Five Hunters Land In Police Net As Colleague Dies In Alleged Gun Mishap In Ogun]()
In the Ajinawo region of the Yewa North Local Government area of Ogun State, a hunter named Taiwo Bolugbe was reportedly killed while on a hunting trip with five other colleagues.According to report, the group set out on a hunting expedition near Dangote Cement Company in Ibese around 3 p.m. on Sunday when the incident happened.The victim was said![.]()
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![Police Arrest Survivor As Four Fleeing Robbers Die In Nasarawa Road Accident]()
The Goshen City Division of the Nasarawa State Police Command arrested a suspected armed robber on Tuesday after he and his gang carried out a robbery on residents in Keffi.Ramhan Nansel, the command spokesperson, said in a statement on Tuesday that the arrest was made after the suspects were involved in a car accident after fleeing the crime site![.]()
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![Nigerian Flag Travels The World As Explorer Visits Seven Continents In 71 Hours]()
Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi has made history as the first person to visit all seven continents using a Nigerian passport.Her journey, spanning 71 hours, 26 minutes, and 25 seconds, came with challenges, including visa issues, flight delays, and travel restrictions linked to her Nigerian passport.On her Instagram page on Tuesday, s![.]()
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![“Beware Of Women Who Pray Online But Avoid Church” – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo]()
Kingsley Okonkwo, relationship coach and Lead Pastor of David’s Christian Centre, Lagos, has cautioned men against engaging with certain women on social media to protect their peace of mind.The clergyman posted on his Instagram story on Tuesday, listing the types of women men should avoid.He first advised men to stay away from women who frequent![.]()
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![Annie Idibia Finally Breaks Silence On Divorce From 2Baba Idibia]()
Nigerian actress and reality star, Annie Macaulay has broken her silence following alleged divorce from singer, 2baba. Some months ago, 2Baba, in a now-deleted Instagram post, announced his divorce from Annie. He went further to announce his engagement to Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly. Reacting to the development, An![.]()
Annie Idibia Finally Breaks Silence On Divorce From 2Baba Idibia
Tension As Lassa Fever Outbreak Hits Ogun State, Govt Confirms Corps Member As First Casualty
Actor Kunle Remi Welcomes First Baby With Wife, Tiwi Following Challenging Medical Journey
PHOTOS; Mercy Aigbe Wins Best Dressed At Iyabo Ojo’s Movie Premiere
Moment Senators Engage In Altercation Over Motion To Immortalise Ex NEC Chairman, Nwosu
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