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  • Egypt Tops List As Most Powerful African Country In 2024 (See Full List)

    .. Egypt Tops List As Most Powerful African Country In 2024 (See Full List)

     The World of Statistics unveiled its latest report on Sunday, revealing the ranking of the most powerful countries in Africa for 2024. Topping the list is Egypt, followed closely by South Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, and Tunisia.The comprehensive analysis conducted by the World of Statistics evaluates countries across four key areas of stren
  • Two Notorious Drug Kingpins,Uwaezuoke Ikenna & Agbo Chidike Sentenced To Life Imprisonment By NDLEA

    .Two Notorious Drug Kingpins,Uwaezuoke Ikenna & Agbo Chidike Sentenced To Life Imprisonment By NDLEA

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the sentencing of two notorious drug kingpins, Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince, to life imprisonment. This decision concludes their extensive involvement in cocaine trafficking spanning continents.Uwaezuoke's journey to a lifetime behind bars began with his arre
  • FT:Tottenham (2)v(3) Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . FT:Tottenham (2)v(3) Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 28th April, 2024 Time : 2:00 pm Stadium  Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Referee  Michael Oliver (England) Goal Scorer: Arsenal: 15' (OG) P. Højbjerg, 27' B. Saka, 38' K. Havertz, Tottenham: 64' C. Romero, 87' S. Heung-Min PEN[size=14pt] Tottenham [/size]Following an impressive start to life in
  • Nottingham Forest v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Nottingham Forest v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 28th April, 2024 Time : 4:30 pm Stadium  City Ground Nottingham Referee  Simon Hooper (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Nottingham [/size]Meanwhile, Forest are again likely to be without Taiwo Awoniyi due to a thigh injury. The best-case scenario is a return to the substitutes' bench.Willy Boly is also absent
  • Edo Police Apprehend Suspected Cultists Accused Of Killing Man In Daughter’s Presence In Auchi

    . Edo Police Apprehend Suspected Cultists Accused Of Killing Man In Daughter’s Presence In Auchi

     The Edo State Police Command has made significant strides in combating cult-related violence with the apprehension of individuals believed to be members of the Eiye cult group. They are accused of the murder of Emmanuel Odiase in Auchi, Edo State, last Monday.The victim, Odiase, tragically lost his life in the presence of his daughter during the a
  • NDLEA Arrests Suspects For Drug Offenses Across Nigeria, Including Cannabis-Infused Cakes (Photos)

    .. NDLEA Arrests Suspects For Drug Offenses Across Nigeria, Including Cannabis-Infused Cakes (Photos)

     In a series of operations targeting drug-related crimes, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has detained several individuals across different states in Nigeria, including Bayelsa, Lagos, Kaduna, and Adamawa.Jennifer Iliya, a 28-year-old woman, was apprehended in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, for her involvement in manufacturing and distrib
  • Nigerian Man, Wife, & 11 Others Nabbed In Vietnam For Alleged Money Laundering Scheme

    .. Nigerian Man, Wife, & 11 Others Nabbed In Vietnam For Alleged Money Laundering Scheme

     A Nigerian man, identified as Eneh Davidson Caleb, along with his Vietnamese wife Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, and 11 accomplices, have been arrested in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on charges of money laundering and illicit money trafficking across borders.The arrest, which took place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, by HCMC police, follows reports of fraudu
  • EFCC Arraigns Four Women For Obstruction of Duty and Assault In Kaduna (Photos)

    .. EFCC Arraigns Four Women For Obstruction of Duty and Assault In Kaduna (Photos)

     In a recent development, the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought four suspects before Justice A.A Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on charges of obstruction of lawful duty and assault against EFCC officers.According to a statement released by the commission on Saturday, April 27, 2024, the su
  • Benin Kingdom Suspends Five Functionaries For ‘Unauthorised’ Visit To Ooni Of Ife

    . Benin Kingdom Suspends Five Functionaries For ‘Unauthorised’ Visit To Ooni Of Ife

     In a recent development, the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has announced the suspension of five functionaries in the Benin Kingdom, citing their involvement in sacrilegious behavior contrary to Benin customs and traditions.According to a statement released by the BTC and signed by the Iyase (Prime Minister) of Benin, Chief Sam Ugbe, the suspensi
  • Iraqi Parliament Passes Law Criminalizing Same-Sex Relations & Gender Identity

    . Iraqi Parliament Passes Law Criminalizing Same-Sex Relations & Gender Identity

     In a controversial move, the Iraqi parliament has approved legislation imposing severe penalties for same-sex relations and gender identity, sparking outrage among human rights activists and LGBTQ+ advocates.Under the newly passed bill, individuals found guilty of engaging in same-sex relations could face imprisonment of up to 15 years, marking a
  • Fuel Scarcity Grips Sokoto: Black Market Price Hits N2,000 Amidst Residents' Pleas

    .. Fuel Scarcity Grips Sokoto: Black Market Price Hits N2,000 Amidst Residents' Pleas

     As the grip of fuel scarcity tightens in certain regions of the country, residents in the Sokoto metropolis are facing exorbitant prices for petrol, with some black market vendors charging as much as N2,000 to N2,500 per litre.The dire situation has left many residents grappling with the economic fallout, prompting calls for government interventio
  • Shake-Up In EFCC As Olukoyede Appoints Chief Of Staff, 14 Directors

    . Shake-Up In EFCC As Olukoyede Appoints Chief Of Staff, 14 Directors

     The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has appointed Michael Nzekwe as his chief of staff.As part of a restructuring drive, Olukoyede upgraded all the zonal commands of the EFCC to departments and appointed 14 new directors.A statement by Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, said the security unit of the ag
  • NATCOM Director-General, Adegbenro Detained by Police In Abuja For Alleged Fraud, Impersonation

    . NATCOM Director-General, Adegbenro Detained by Police In Abuja For Alleged Fraud, Impersonation

     The Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) of the Nigeria Police Force has reportedly arrested Adejare Adegbenro, the Director-General of the National Commission against the Proliferation of Arms, Light Weapons, and Pipeline Vandalism (NATCOM), for alleged fraudulent activities, according to SaharaReporters.Top sources informed this newspaper tha
  • Lagos State Government Seals 5 Churches, 19 Hotels, Others Over Environmental Pollution

    . Lagos State Government Seals 5 Churches, 19 Hotels, Others Over Environmental Pollution

     The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed at least five churches and 19 hotels over noise pollution between March 23 and April 26.Also, no fewer than four markets and shopping complexes have been temporarily closed.The churches include St Monica’s Hall of Our Lady of Lord’s Catholic Church, Christ Rock of Fire Ministr
  • Anambra Police Arrest 16 Cultists, Hunt Down 21 Others

    . Anambra Police Arrest 16 Cultists, Hunt Down 21 Others

     The Anambra State Police Command has made significant strides in curbing cult-related violence, with the arrest of 16 notorious cultists and the declaration of 21 others as wanted individuals.SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command's spokesman, revealed in a statement issued in Awka on Saturday that the breakthrough followed heightened efforts to que
  • NSCDC Busts Illegal Lithium Mining Ring In Nasarawa, Arrests Four Chinese Nationals

    . NSCDC Busts Illegal Lithium Mining Ring In Nasarawa, Arrests Four Chinese Nationals

     In a decisive operation, the Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have apprehended four Chinese nationals at an illicit mining site notorious for trading lithium in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.The NSCDC spokesman, Babawale Afolabi, revealed this development in a statement issued on Saturday, unde
  • Fifteen-Yr-Old Girl, Halimat Tajudeen Vanishes After Bank Errand: Family Appeals For Help

    .. Fifteen-Yr-Old Girl, Halimat Tajudeen Vanishes After Bank Errand: Family Appeals For Help

     The unsettling disappearance of 15-year-old Princess Halimat Tajudeen has left her family in distress as they seek answers about her whereabouts.Halimat was last seen on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, around 5:20 pm, when she embarked on a routine errand to the bank on behalf of her mother, Stella Timothy. However, concern quickly escalated when she f
  • Nigeria Loses Title As Africa’s Largest Economy; Slips To Fourth Place

    .. Nigeria Loses Title As Africa’s Largest Economy; Slips To Fourth Place

     Nigeria's economic landscape witnessed a significant shift as it relinquished its position as Africa's largest economy, falling to fourth place behind South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria, according to the latest forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The IMF's World Economic Outlook projects Nigeria's gross domestic pro
  • Police Arrest Ritualist Gang, Including A Traditonal Ruler Behind Gruesome Murders In Lagos

    . Police Arrest Ritualist Gang, Including A Traditonal Ruler Behind Gruesome Murders In Lagos

     In a significant breakthrough, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended ten individuals suspected to be part of a criminal gang involved in grave exhumation and human sacrifices for ritualistic purposes.Among those arrested was an 85-year-old traditional ruler from Benin Republic, Yusuf Lawal Muse, along with other key members of the syndica
  • 55-yr-Old Man, Ahmadu Usman Arrested In Katsina For Culpable Homicide In Botched Delivery

    . 55-yr-Old Man, Ahmadu Usman Arrested In Katsina For Culpable Homicide In Botched Delivery

     [size=10pt] File photo [/size] The Katsina State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has apprehended a 55-year-old man, Ahmadu Usman, from Farfari village, Batagarawa LGA, Katsina, in connection with a suspected case of culpable homicide.According to the command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the incident occurred on April 1, 202
  • Nigerian Man Arrested For Allegedly Orchestrating Wife's Murder In Abuja

    . Nigerian Man Arrested For Allegedly Orchestrating Wife's Murder In Abuja

     In a shocking turn of events, a Nigerian man has been apprehended for allegedly masterminding the murder of his wife, sending shockwaves through the Police Estate community in Kurudu, Abuja.According to police reports, two other suspected accomplices are currently in custody in connection to the heinous crime, which unfolded on Wednesday at the vi
  • Joint Security Operation Claims Lives Of Three Notorious Bandit Leaders In Zamfara

    .. Joint Security Operation Claims Lives Of Three Notorious Bandit Leaders In Zamfara

     In the fight against insurgency in Zamfara State, joint security forces, including the Security Intelligence and Militia Joint Task Force, have reportedly neutralized three notorious bandit kingpins.The operation, which took place in Tidibale and Gangara villages of Isa and Sabon Birnin local government areas on Friday, resulted in the elimination
  • Tragic Tanker Explosion Claims Five Lives, Engulfs Over 70 Vehicles In Rivers State

    . Tragic Tanker Explosion Claims Five Lives, Engulfs Over 70 Vehicles In Rivers State

     A devastating tanker explosion along the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State on Friday night has resulted in five confirmed fatalities and the destruction of more than 70 vehicles, reports The PUNCH.Initial reports had indicated that at least four individuals were feared dead in the aftermath of the multiple explosions at the Eleme
  • Aston Villa v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Aston Villa v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 27th April, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  Villa Park Referee  Craig Pawson (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Aston Villa [/size]Unai Emery has received a positive update on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Chelsea on Saturday, the Aston Villa manager will be bereft of the services
  • Manchester United v Burnley: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Manchester United v Burnley: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 27th April, 2024 Time : 3:00 pm Stadium  Old Trafford Referee  John Brooks (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Erik ten Hag will thank his stars that he does not have a new injury concern hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Burnley on Saturday, the Manc
  • West Ham v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . West Ham v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 27th April, 2024 Time : 12:30 pm Stadium  London Stadium Referee  Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] West Ham [/size]George Earthy is the only long-term injury problem for West Ham here with a face injury. Other than that, David Moyes will have a fully fit squad to choose from. West Ham are likely
  • Pregnant Woman Gives Birth In Captivity: Husband Pays N1.6 Million Ransom For Release

    . Pregnant Woman Gives Birth In Captivity: Husband Pays N1.6 Million Ransom For Release

     In a harrowing incident that unfolded last Monday, a pregnant woman identified as Chinwendu Igwe was reportedly abducted while en route to the hospital for delivery. Sources indicate that the abduction took place in Egede, Udi local government area of Enugu State, plunging the family into a nightmare scenario.Tragically, Chinwendu Igwe found herse
  • EFCC Cracks Down On Currency Fraud: 34 Suspected Speculators Arrested In Abuja (Photos)

    . EFCC Cracks Down On Currency Fraud: 34 Suspected Speculators Arrested In Abuja (Photos)

     In a significant operation targeting currency fraud, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), working in collaboration with the Taskforce on Currency Mutilation and Forex Malpractice, have apprehended 34 individuals suspected of engaging in illegal foreign exchange activities.The arrests, conducted on Friday, April 26, 20
  • Nigerian Singer, Davido Claims Family Powers Nigeria With Electricity Empire

    . Nigerian Singer, Davido Claims Family Powers Nigeria With Electricity Empire

     Renowned Nigerian artist, David Adeleke, known as Davido, recently stirred waves by asserting his family's pivotal role in energizing a significant portion of Nigeria through their power ventures.In a candid revelation during an appearance on the American podcast 'Business Untitled,' Davido unveiled insights into his family's d
  • Kogi Court Summons EFCC Chair, Ola Olukoyede Over Alleged Contempt, Yahaya Bello Case

    . Kogi Court Summons EFCC Chair, Ola Olukoyede Over Alleged Contempt, Yahaya Bello Case

     A Kogi State High Court in Lokoja has summoned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it on May 13, 2024, to address allegations of contempt of court.The court's directive follows a motion filed by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, accusing the EFCC of

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