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![Nigeria Rejects Claims Of Targeted Persecution Of Christians By Catholic Clergymen]()
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly dismissed recent claims made by two Catholic clergymen alleging targeted persecution of Christians in the country . The ministry called the accusations “inaccurate and unfair,” stressing that the situation in Nigeria involves complex security challenges that cannot be simplified into a![.]()
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![Nigerian National, Francis Odoko Arrested For Attempted Illegal Border Crossing In Tripura]()
A Nigerian man, Francis Odoko, was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) at the Belonia railway station in Tripura, India, on Friday evening for attempting to illegally cross into Bangladesh. The 41-year-old was detained by personnel from the 43rd Battalion of Belonia BOP around 8:30 PM on April 11, 2025.Mrinal Kanti Bhowmik, Officer-in-Char![.]()
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![Two Rescued After Three-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos Island]()
Two individuals were rescued after a three-storey building under construction collapsed on Sunday afternoon at 4, Agarawu Street, Lagos Island. The incident left the victims trapped under the debris until emergency responders arrived to pull them out and rush them to the hospital for medical treatment.Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for![.]()
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![Suspected Bandits Set Fire To Mosque, Healthcare Center, And Homes in Zamfara Reprisal Attack]()
Suspected bandits have carried out a destructive attack in Biyabiki village, located in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, setting fire to a Juma’at mosque, a Primary Healthcare Centre, and at least 10 residential houses. The assault occurred around 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025.The attack is believed to be a reprisal by a![.]()
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![Presidency Dismisses U.S. Court Ruling On Tinubu Investigation As Political Maneuver]()
The Nigerian Presidency has firmly rejected reports claiming that a U.S. federal court has ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release records related to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s past investigation. The controversy stems from a recent ruling by Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S![.]()
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![Herbalist, Murtala Musa Arrested In Adamawa Over Death & Mutilation Of 11-Year-Old Boy]()
The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a herbalist, Murtala Musa, in connection with the death and mutilation of an 11-year-old boy in Kodomun village, Demsa Local Government Area.According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the incident was reported on April 13, 2025, by the Village Head o![.]()
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![Media Personality Claims Activist Verydarkman Was Barred From Obi Cubana’s Birthday Party (Vid)]()
Media personality, Radiogad, has made a bold claim that activist Verydarkman was denied entry to the star-studded 50th birthday celebration of Anambra-based businessman Obi Cubana, which was attended by numerous high-profile guests.Obi Cubana’s birthday party, held recently, saw a glittering list of A-listers from various industries, but one not![.]()
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![U.S. Judge Rules CIA Can Withhold Records On Nigerian President Bola Tinubu]()
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is within its rights to refuse the release of any files concerning Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, citing a lack of evidence that the agency ever gathered intelligence on him. In a ruling issued on April 8, 2025, Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court in Washington D.![.]()
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!["Tinubu’s France Trip Not For Medical Treatment"– Presidential Aide, Daniel Bwala]()
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has refuted claims suggesting that President Bola Tinubu’s recent trip to France was for medical purposes, stating firmly that the president is in Paris on official assignment.Speaking during an interview on *Sunday Politics* aired on Channels Television, Bwala dismissed online rumours questioning the president’s![.]()
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![OAU Distant Learning Student Electrocuted While Retrieving Ball In Osun]()
Tragedy struck in Moro, Osun State, on Saturday evening when a student of the Obafemi Awolowo University’s Distance Learning Centre was electrocuted while attempting to retrieve a football from a nearby compound.The incident occurred at a private hostel along the Moro/Ife road. Eyewitnesses said the student, whose identity has not been disclosed![.]()
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![Pastor Emmanuel Iren Reveals Why He Changes Phone Number Every Two Years]()
Lead Pastor of Celebration Church International, Emmanuel Iren, has revealed that he changes his phone number every two years to protect himself from unwarranted intrusions by people attempting to diminish the spiritual work he is doing.The revelation came during a recent sermon, a clip of which was shared on TikTok by user @williamztv. In the vid![.]()
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![LASUSTECH Sacks Three Lecturers Over Sexual Harassment Allegations]()
The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has dismissed three members of its academic staff following confirmed cases of sexual harassment, reinforcing its commitment to upholding ethical standards and ensuring a safe campus environment.The affected lecturers are Nurudeen Hassan from the Department of Mass Communication, Kar![.]()
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!["All My Life Problems Came From Love" - Nollywood actress, Beverly Osu Opens Up]()
Nollywood actress and former Big Brother Africa housemate, Beverly Osu, has revealed that love has been the root cause of many of her life’s challenges.In a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Osu revisited the controversy surrounding her time on the 2013 edition of Big Brother Africa, particularly the widely speculated intim![.]()
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![Nigerian Crossdresser, Bobrisky Returns To Nigeria, Announces New Hookup Rate Of $200K (Photo)]()
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser and social media personality, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as *Bobrisky*, has confirmed his return to the country after spending five months abroad.The internet celebrity, who had reportedly left Nigeria following a run-in with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), made his comeback public in an![.]()
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![Drama As Controversial Singer, Portable Arrested By Police Over Ilorin Petition (Video)]()
Controversial Nigerian street musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known by his stage name *Portable*, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force.The arrest, which quickly went viral after a video surfaced online, shows the singer surrounded by officers while seated in a vehicle. Portable is seen appealing to the officers, sugges![.]()
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![Young Boy, Yunusa Dies After Fall From Mango Tree In Mokwa Community, Niger State]()
A young boy identified simply as Yunusa has died from internal injuries sustained after falling from a mango tree in Takowangwa community, located in Mokwa town, Niger State.The tragic incident occurred during the recently concluded Ramadan fasting period, when Yunusa and his friends were returning from a nearby farm. According to local reports, h![.]()
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![Man Raises Alarm After Woman Steals Power Bank At Popular Restaurant (Video)]()
A Nigerian man has taken to social media to express outrage after discovering his power bank was stolen at a popular eatery, Kilimanjaro, by a fellow customer who cleverly concealed it inside her food pack.The man, who shared his experience on X (formerly Twitter), recounted how he mistakenly left his power bank on the counter while paying for his![.]()
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![Reactions As Cubana Chief Priest Spotted With Tinubu's Cap At Obi Cubana's 50th Birthday]()
That is Cubana Chief Priest Wearing a replica of President Tinubu's cap....His Online frenemies are saying he wore the cap to steal the show so should be ignored...LOLThe cap brought out his good looks though...I like CP. He was everywhere in that party. The kind that his presence can not be unnoticed. ReplyJolly13 April 2025 at 14:00Money na![.]()
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![Unregistered Digital Asset Exchanges, Online Forex Platforms Banned By Nigerian Govt]()
The federal government through the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has banned the operations of digital asset exchanges or online foreign exchange trading platforms without formal registration with the regulatory authority SEC.SEC, in a statement signed by its Head of Media, Mrs Efe Ebello, and made available to newsmen weekend, SEC said![.]()
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![Ex-Slay Queen Reveals Radical Transformation After Giving Her Life To Christ (Video)]()
A former "slay queen" has shared her remarkable transformation after leaving behind her party-centric lifestyle to embrace Christianity. The woman, who once gained attention for her provocative social media posts, documented her journey from her old ways to a renewed life in Christ in a powerful video that has since gone viral.The video![.]()
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![Oyo State Anti-Kidnapping Squad Arrests Four Suspected Kidnappers in Dramatic Video Reveal]()
The Oyo State Anti-Kidnapping Squad** has successfully apprehended a group of four individuals suspected to be involved in a series of kidnapping operations. The arrest was confirmed through a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), which has since gone viral.In the video, a man’s voice can be heard identifying the suspects, who were initially tho![.]()
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![NDLEA Arrests 48-Year-Old Gambo Lawan In Gwagwalada Following Massive Tramadol Seizure]()
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 48-year-old Gambo Lawan in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of an ongoing investigation into the illicit distribution of tramadol.The arrest came after NDLEA officers seized 8,960 pills of tramadol during a routine operation along the Gwagwalada Expres![.]()
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![NDLEA Intercepts Lexus Loaded With 124kg of Skunk On Niger Highway, Arrests Driver, Ademiluyi Adedapo Collins]()
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a large quantity of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis, during a highway operation along the Mokwa-Jebba Road in Niger State.The bust occurred on Friday, April 11, 2025, when officers flagged down a Lexus vehicle with registration number KTU 54 CU. Upon inspection, 11![.]()
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![NDLEA Nabs 27-Yr-Old Suspect, Aliyu Ibrahim In Kano With 25,600 Tramadol Pills, 20 ATM Cards]()
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 27-year-old man, Aliyu Ibrahim, in Kano State with a large haul of tramadol pills and multiple ATM cards, in what authorities suspect may be linked to a wider drug and financial crime network.The arrest took place on Friday, April 11, 2025, in the Bachirawa area of the![.]()
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![NDLEA, Customs Nab Suspected Drug Trafficker, Odoh Peter Ikechukwu With Nearly 9,000 Opioid Ampoules at Nigeria-Cameroon Border]()
In a major breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), working in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service, have apprehended a suspected trafficker with a large cache of controlled substances at the Nigeria-Cameroon border in Mfum, Cross River State.The susp![.]()
NDLEA, Customs Nab Suspected Drug Trafficker, Odoh Peter Ikechukwu With Nearly 9,000 Opioid Ampoules at Nigeria-Cameroon Border -
![Man, Jonah Acheme Killed In Suspected Herdsmen Ambush In Benue Community]()
Tension has flared once again in Benue State following the killing of a man, Jonah Acheme, who was ambushed and murdered by suspected Fulani herders on Saturday evening.The incident occurred along the Igah Ologbeche–Oiji Road, near Idada community under Apa Local Government Area, in the southern part of the state.Local sources confirmed that Ach![.]()
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![Police Bust Car Theft Syndicate in Abuja, Recover Stolen Vehicles In Durumi Workshop]()
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested three members of a car theft syndicate linked to multiple stolen vehicles across the capital city.The breakthrough followed a distress call received by the Durumi Police Division over the theft of a gold-coloured 2005 Toyota Corolla with registration number **KUJ 208 DA![.]()
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![Tragedy In Akwa Ibom As Final-Year Polytechnic Student Dies During Karate Training]()
A final-year student of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, identified simply as John, has died under tragic circumstances after collapsing during a karate training session on campus.John, a Higher National Diploma (HND) student of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, reportedly left his off-campus lodge on Saturday morning for a routine marti![.]()
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![Outrage As 25-Yr-Old Man Suffers Stroke After Eight Months in Prison Over Unproven Phone Theft]()
A 25-year-old Nigerian man, simply identified as Martins, has reportedly suffered a stroke after spending eight months in detention for a phone theft allegation that had no supporting evidence.The disturbing development came to light through a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), where Martins' ordeal drew public outrage and calls for urgent r![.]()
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![Man, Nnamdi Anyaji Arrested For Allegedly Killing Mother Over Cassava Sales Dispute In Anambra]()
A 49-year-old man, Mr. Nnamdi Anyaji, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly killing his 69-year-old mother, Mrs. Dorathy Anyaji, during a dispute over proceeds from cassava sales.The tragic incident occurred at Amudo Village in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area, on Friday, April 11, 2025. According to a police s![.]()
Man, Nnamdi Anyaji Arrested For Allegedly Killing Mother Over Cassava Sales Dispute In Anambra
Nigeria Rejects Claims Of Targeted Persecution Of Christians By Catholic Clergymen
Nigerian National, Francis Odoko Arrested For Attempted Illegal Border Crossing In Tripura
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