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  • General Overseer, Godfrey Arrested For Attempting to Kidnap a Fellow Bishop in Delta

    . General Overseer, Godfrey Arrested For Attempting to Kidnap a Fellow Bishop in Delta

     The arrest of Bishop Godfrey, the General Overseer and founder of a new generation church, has caused a significant stir in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. He was apprehended by police for allegedly attempting to kidnap a fellow bishop. During a search of his residence, police found three Army uniforms and over 20 SIM
  • Tragedy Strikes Kubwa Hotel: Sex Worker, Zara Tua Stabbed To Death By Clients

    . Tragedy Strikes Kubwa Hotel: Sex Worker, Zara Tua Stabbed To Death By Clients

     In a shocking incident, a sex worker identified as Zara Tua was brutally murdered by two men who had checked her into a hotel in the Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory. The tragic event unfolded following a heated argument in their hotel room, leading to Zara's fatal stabbing.Witnesses reported that one of the men used a pair of scis
  • President Bola Tinubu Jets Out On Another Foreign Trip

    . President Bola Tinubu Jets Out On Another Foreign Trip

     President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday depart Lagos for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the inauguration of Ramaphosa follows his re-election as president for a second term.Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, said in a statement
  • Tobi Amusan Wins Fourth National Women’s 100m Hurdles Title; Eyes Olympic Glory

    .. Tobi Amusan Wins Fourth National Women’s 100m Hurdles Title; Eyes Olympic Glory

     World record holder Tobi Amusan claimed her fourth national title in the women's 100m hurdles at the national trials on Monday, clocking an impressive 12.78 seconds. The 27-year-old sprinter, affectionately known as "Tobi Express," left her competitors in her wake, with Adaobi Tabugbo finishing second in 13.33 seconds and Faith Osam
  • Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma Donates 32 Vehicles To Imo Police (Photos)

    .. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma Donates 32 Vehicles To Imo Police (Photos)

     Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma has donated 32 vehicles and 11 refurbished Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to the Imo State Command of the Nigerian Police Force in order to bolster security and protect lives and property across the state.According to the Governor, the provision of the operational vehicles will address the pressing need for improved
  • Hoodlums Burn Ten Vehicles, Raze Buildings & Destroy Properties In Jos Protest (Video)

    .. Hoodlums Burn Ten Vehicles, Raze Buildings & Destroy Properties In Jos Protest (Video)

     No fewer than 10 vehicles belonging to some traders have been razed in Bukuru, Jos South local government of Plateau State. The incident occurred at Nerat Plaza in Jos Bukuru on Monday when the rampaging hoodlums  destroyed several cars and razed buildings, following an alleged minor skirmish with security operatives at the Kugiya market .The
  • Suspected Herdsmen Attack Taraba Community; Kill Six Villagers

    .. Suspected Herdsmen Attack Taraba Community; Kill Six Villagers

     Suspected herdsmen have killed six persons in an attack on villages in Maihula ward, a farming community in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State.Several people were also injured in the attack which occurred in Mararaban Azagwa and Alele villages on Sunday, June 16, 2024, A resident of the area, Isah Abdul, told Punch on Monday that trouble s
  • Tax From Manufacturers in Nigeria Declines By Over 70% Following Exit of Most Companies

    . Tax From Manufacturers in Nigeria Declines By Over 70% Following Exit of Most Companies

     Tax revenue from manufacturers in the country dropped sharply by 70.24 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to N43.2 billion in the first quarter of 2024 (Q1’24), down from N145.1 billion in the previous quarter (Q4’23).This data is from the Company Income Tax (CIT) Q1 2024 report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which covers tax revenu
  • Tragedy Strikes Hajj Pilgrimage As At Least 14 Die From Heatstroke In Sweltering Saudi Arabia

    .. Tragedy Strikes Hajj Pilgrimage As At Least 14 Die From Heatstroke In Sweltering Saudi Arabia

     The annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has turned tragic for Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims as scorching temperatures claim lives amidst the religious rituals.Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that at least 14 Jordanian pilgrims have tragically passed away during the Hajj pilgrimage due to severe sunstroke exacerbated by an i
  • Police Probe Death Of US-based Businessman, Onyejekwe Izuchukwu In Lagos Hotel

    . Police Probe Death Of US-based Businessman, Onyejekwe Izuchukwu In Lagos Hotel

     The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the tragic death of Onyejekwe Izuchukwu, a 62-year-old businessman based in Texas, USA, who was found deceased in a hotel room in Ikoyi.Izuchukwu, who returned to Nigeria for business engagements, tragically met his demise on June 9, 2024, under mysterious circumstances while lodgin
  • Ogun State Teacher, Femi Onayemi Arrested For Alleged Defilement Of 13-Year-Old Girl

    . Ogun State Teacher, Femi Onayemi Arrested For Alleged Defilement Of 13-Year-Old Girl

     A teacher in Ogun State, Femi Onayemi, has been taken into custody by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl in the Obada-Oko area. The arrest follows a shocking incident that has left the local community reeling.According to a police source who spoke to PUNCH Metro, Onayemi was hired by the girl's parents in
  • Enugu Rangers International FC Secure ₦150m Prize for 2023/24 NPFL Title Win

    .. Enugu Rangers International FC Secure ₦150m Prize for 2023/24 NPFL Title Win

     Rangers International Football Club has clinched the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, earning a reward of ₦150 million. The Flying Antelopes secured their eighth NPFL championship with a decisive 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday.Kenechukwu Agu and Chidiebere Nwobodo netted th
  • "Why Governors Rejected ₦62,000 Minimum Wage" - Budget Minister, Atiku Bagudu

    . "Why Governors Rejected ₦62,000 Minimum Wage" - Budget Minister, Atiku Bagudu

     Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has weighed in on the contentious issue of the proposed ₦62,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers under the Tinubu-led administration.Bagudu clarified that the reluctance of governors to accept this wage figure is rooted in the financial constraints faced by states and local governments
  • MultiChoice Adjusts DStv And GOtv Subscription Prices Following Court Ruling

    . MultiChoice Adjusts DStv And GOtv Subscription Prices Following Court Ruling

     MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has revised its subscription fees for its services after a court ordered the pay television provider to suspend its planned price hikes.The adjustment, which came into effect and reflected on the company's apps as of Sunday, June 16, 2024, sees a return to previous subscription rates across va
  • Kaduna Troops Eliminate Late Bandit Leader, Buharin Yadi In Kaduna Following Recent Operations

    . Kaduna Troops Eliminate Late Bandit Leader, Buharin Yadi In Kaduna Following Recent Operations

     In a significant development in the ongoing security operations in Kaduna State, troops from Sector 6 of Operation Whirl Punch have successfully neutralized a notorious bandit known as Daushe during a special fighting patrol in Giwa Local Government Area.The incident was confirmed by Samuel Aruwan, the overseeing Commissioner for the Ministry of I
  • Nigerian Music Star, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes History With 1 Billion On-Demand Streams In The US

    .. Nigerian Music Star, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes History With 1 Billion On-Demand Streams In The US

     Nigerian music sensation Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has set a historic milestone with his hit song ‘Calm Down,’ becoming the first African track to surpass 1 billion on-demand streams in the United States.The remarkable achievement was confirmed by Chart Data, an American music stats company, which tweeted, “REMA’s ‘Calm D
  • Former Daily Times City Editor, Sampson Iheanyi Amaku Passes Away At 86

    . Former Daily Times City Editor, Sampson Iheanyi Amaku Passes Away At 86

     Sampson Iheanyi Amaku, affectionately known as Sampen, a distinguished former City Editor of Daily Times newspapers in the 1970s, has been confirmed dead. Amaku, who hailed from Eziama Ancient Kingdom in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, passed away last week at the age of 86 after a brief illness.The news of his passing was shared
  • Peter Obi Condemns Kidnappings & Ransom Demands In Foreign Currency; Calls For Stronger Security Measures

    . Peter Obi Condemns Kidnappings & Ransom Demands In Foreign Currency; Calls For Stronger Security Measures

     Peter Obi Condemns Kidnappings and Ransom Demands in Foreign Currency, Calls for Stronger Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has voiced grave concerns over the escalating trend of kidnappings and ransom demands in foreign currency, stressing their detrimental impact on Nigeria’s economy.In a series of state
  • "I Was Attacked Online" - Adekunle Gold Opens Up About Abuse After Revealing Sickle Cell Struggle

    . "I Was Attacked Online" - Adekunle Gold Opens Up About Abuse After Revealing Sickle Cell Struggle

     Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has shared his experience of being trolled online after publicly disclosing his battle with sickle cell disease. The artist, known for his hit song "Orente," revealed that he faced significant backlash and abuse on social media following his announcement.In a recent interview with CNN, Adekunle Gold explaine
  • Nigerian Air Force Kills Over 100 Terrorists In Katsina State Airstrikes

    . Nigerian Air Force Kills Over 100 Terrorists In Katsina State Airstrikes

     In a significant victory against terrorism, the Nigerian Air Force's Operation Hadarin Daji has successfully targeted a notorious criminal group associated with Yusuf Yellow and Rabe Imani in Faskari Local Government Area. The nighttime airstrikes resulted in the deaths of over 100 terrorists and the destruction of 45 motorcycles used by the
  • Jigawa Police Arrest 43-Yr-Old Suspect, Mahmud Adam Recover Stolen SUV in Gwaram

    . Jigawa Police Arrest 43-Yr-Old Suspect, Mahmud Adam Recover Stolen SUV in Gwaram

     The Jigawa State Police Command has successfully apprehended Mahmud Adam, 43, in connection with a car theft and recovered a stolen SUV in Gwaram Local Government Area.The command’s spokesman, DSP Shiisu Adam, announced on Sunday, June 16, that the suspect was detained on Saturday, June 15. This arrest followed a report of a stolen Honda CRV, wi
  • UPDATE: Guinness Denies Report Of Exiting Nigeria

    . UPDATE: Guinness Denies Report Of Exiting Nigeria

    Guinness Nigeria Plc has debunked insinuations that it is exiting the Nigerian market following the sale of the majority shareholding by Diageo, a British multinational alcoholic beverage company.In a statement, the company which commenced operations in Nigeria in 1950 said it “wishes to correct the recent speculations and false/malicious misinf
  • Two Dead, Three Injured In Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Road Accident

    .. Two Dead, Three Injured In Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Road Accident

     A tragic road accident on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode road claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others injured on Sunday morning. The collision, which involved an Ash Howo Truck with no registration number and a Blue Toyota Camry car (registration number APP478FS), occurred around 11:28 a.m.Florence Okpe, spokesperson for the Federal Road
  • President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Embrace Sacrifice & Charity During Eid-el-Kabir (Photos)

    .. President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Embrace Sacrifice & Charity During Eid-el-Kabir (Photos)

     President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to demonstrate greater care for their neighbours and to extend charity in the spirit of Eid-el-Kabir. Speaking to journalists after attending Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos on Sunday, June 16, the President emphasized the importance of sacrifice for the nation's progress.Addressing the media
  • Popular Abjua Disc Jockey, DJ Bash Tragically Killed During A Robbery In Gwarimpa Nightclub

    . Popular Abjua Disc Jockey, DJ Bash Tragically Killed During A Robbery In Gwarimpa Nightclub

     Early Saturday morning, DJ Bash was tragically killed during a robbery at Volcano, a popular nightclub in Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. The incident involved an unspecified number of assailants.FCT police spokesperson Josephine Adeh reported that police were not promptly alerted about the crime, which occurred around 2:00 a.m., and were only informed at
  • Emir Muhammad Sanusi II Defies Police Ban; Leads Traditional Durbar In Kano (Photos)

    .. Emir Muhammad Sanusi II Defies Police Ban; Leads Traditional Durbar In Kano (Photos)

     As the emirship dispute in Kano persists, reinstated Emir Muhammad Sanusi II and deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero led separate Eid el-Kabir prayers in different locations across the state on Sunday.Emir Sanusi II, joined by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, conducted prayers inside the Kofar Mata Juma’at Mosque due to inclement weather. Meanwhile, Emir Ba
  • Gunmen Kill Six, Abduct Several In Gwadabawa Village, Sokoto On Sallah Day

    . Gunmen Kill Six, Abduct Several In Gwadabawa Village, Sokoto On Sallah Day

     In a tragic and brazen assault, heavily armed gunmen suspected to be terrorists launched a deadly attack on Tudun Doki village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in six fatalities and the abduction of numerous individuals during the early hours of Sallah day.According to reports, the gunmen stormed the village around 1:3
  • Tragedy Strikes As Middle-Aged Man & His Girlfriend Were Found Dead In Ondo Residence

    . Tragedy Strikes As Middle-Aged Man & His Girlfriend Were Found Dead In Ondo Residence

     A somber atmosphere enveloped the Ayeyemi area of Ondo as a middle-aged man identified as Eric and his girlfriend were discovered lifeless in their apartment on Saturday.According to reports from Channels TV, the tragic incident unfolded when Eric and his unnamed girlfriend were found deceased in their residence located in Ondo West Local Governme
  • Tyres Burnt As Crisis Erupts Over Imposition Of Traditional Ruler In Osun State

    . Tyres Burnt As Crisis Erupts Over Imposition Of Traditional Ruler In Osun State

     Tensions flared on Sunday morning in Ekosin, an ancient town in Osun State's Odo-Otin Local Government Area, following widespread protests triggered by the imposition of a new traditional ruler.According to reports from Daily Post, members of the Nyanbilolu Ruling House took to the streets, setting tires ablaze at strategic locations across t
  • "I Was Stripped N*ked, Detained Overnight With 8-Year-Old Daughter" - Businesswoman Recounts Harrowing Ordeal Of Assault And Imprisonment By Lagos Police

    .. "I Was Stripped N*ked, Detained Overnight With 8-Year-Old Daughter" - Businesswoman Recounts Harrowing Ordeal Of Assault And Imprisonment By Lagos Police

     In a distressing account, Lagos-based businesswoman Princess Bunmi Blessing has detailed the severe mistreatment and wrongful imprisonment she and her eight-year-old daughter endured at the hands of Lagos police officers.Blessing, a mother of two and a merchant in clothing materials and jewelry, described her traumatic experience while attempting

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