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ABSU Final Year Student Allegedly Murdered Following Cult Clash in Abia State
An Abia State University final-year student, identified as Emmanuel, has been seen in a viral video attacking in retaliation by cult members. Emmanuel, a recent recruit to the Black Axe (Aye) Fraternity, and his cult members reportedly went on an operation on Monday, March 11, against the Vikings, a rival…
Read More »Herbert Wigwe, wife, son laid to rest as mourners pay final respects
The business mogul, his wife, and son lost their life in a helicopter crash in February. The late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings PLC, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and son Chizi have been finally laid to rest in his hometown. Remains of the trio were buried in a…
Read More »“Release him, he didn’t do anything” – Sunday Igboho pleads with FG for the release of Nnamdi Kanu
The Yoruba Nation agitator accused the government of playing politics with Kanu’s trial. Popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Samuel Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has appealed to the Federal Government for the released of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a video that has gone…
Read More »16-year-old UK-based Sinhalese student takes his own life after being blackmailed by Nigerian yahoo boy
The young boy was top of his class in English and Economics. A 16-year-old Sinhalese student, Dinal De Alwis, has taken his own life after he was allegedly blackmailed by a Nigerian yahoo boy. According to DailyMail, Dinal had just started sixth form when he was contacted by someone on…
Read More »“We didn’t shoot anyone” – EFCC denies shooting students during operation at Kwara varsity
The commission, however confirmed that some students were arrested on Wednesday in a ‘coordinated and professional’ manner. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has debunked claims that students were shoot at during and operation at Kwara State University hostels, Malete. In a statement shared on the EFCC’s official account…
Read More »Public toilet operators increase charges by 100%
The chairman stated that the upsurge was due to the increase in the prices of items used for maintenance of the facilities. The Association of Public Toilets in Bauchi Local Government Area have annouced a 100% increment in charges for using public toilets. According to the Chairman of the association,…
Read More »Zookeeper mauled to death by male lion while attempting to rescue female colleague
A committee to investigate the matter will be formed. A zookeeper, identified as Olabode Olawuyi, was tragically mauled to death by a 9-year-old male lion at the zoological gardens of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, while attempting to rescue a female colleague from the beast. This was…
Read More »UNILORIN expels 14 students over examination malpractices
The students expelled included final year students of the institution. The Management of the University of Ilorin has expelled 14 students from the institution for various cases of examination malpractice. This was disclosed in a statement published on Monday by the university’s Spokesperson Kunle Akogun. According to him, the students…
Read More »“I now use withdrawal method”- Lagosians lament as price of condoms rises by 200%
The increase in condom prices is impacted by the rising inflation, cost of production, and the exchange market. Some residents of Lagos have raised concerns over the increasing prices of contraceptives, saying it would lead to unsafe sex and unwanted pregnancies among citizens. These residents mentioned this while speaking in…
Read More »NLC, TUC issue 14-day nationwide strike notice to FG as economic hardship worsens
The unions explained that they had to issue the notice due to the massive hardship in the country. The Trade Union of Nigeria (TUC) and The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) have issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government of the non-implementation of the October 2023 agreement between…
Read More »Pregnant woman stabs woman to death over bunch of plantain in Rivers State
The suspect was alleged to have stolen the bunch of plantain from the deceased’s farm. A pregnant woman identified as Blessing Godday, has stabbed another woman, Imeran Idema to death over a bunch of plantain. Godday, who is also a mother of 9, was said to have attempted to steal…
Read More »‘I was scamming banks even before 419 became Known’ – Charly Boy (Video)
Maverick singer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has revealed that he was “scamming” banks way before fraud, otherwise known as 419, became popular in Nigeria. He disclosed this in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, co-hosted by actor, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka Nedu. “I was scamming…
Read More »FG to set up committee to resolve power blackouts – Minister for Power reveals
Adelabu stated that the Ministry of Power is committed to addressing challenges affecting power supply in Nigeria. The Nigerian Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu says that the Federal Government is to set up a committee to resolve blackouts in some parts of the country. Through his official X account, Adelabu…
Read More »EFCC exposes church for receiving N7bn from proceeds of fraud
The anti-graft agency chairman stated that its operatives were shut off when they visited the church for investigation. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Femi Olukoyede has disclosed the the anti-graft agency has been able to trace the sum of N7 billion from the proceeds of fraud…
Read More »Unilorin 400-level student sets new world record for fastest time to complete 5 fade haircuts
The remarkable feat is set to make the Guinness World Records listing. A 400-level student of the Department of Statistics, University of Ilorin, has set a new world record for the fastest time devoted to completing five skin fade haircuts. Qudus Owoyemi accomplished this feat in 14 minutes, 56 seconds,…
Read More »Father bags life imprisonment sentence for sexually assaulting his 3 female children by penetration
The defendant’s name has been registered in the Lagos State Sexual Offences Register. A father of three girls, Ademola Oladimeji had been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for sexually assaulting his three girls. According to reports, the children were aged 5, 7…
Read More »UK Declares ‘National Incident’ Over Measles Outbreak – Urgent Measures Implemented to Address the Health Crisis
The U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has declared a national incident over a surge in measles cases across the country. In a statement, its chief executive Jenny Harries said that “immediate action” is needed to boost the uptake of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine in areas where the…
Read More »Hotel manager dies from heart attack triggered by the explosion in Ibadan
The hotel management released a statement saying that he suffered the heart attack on Wednesday, January 17 (a day after the explosion). The management of BON Hotel Nest Ibadan have annouced the passing away of their Operations Manager Tunde Solomon, who passed away after suffering a heart attack triggered by…
Read More »Missing UniAbuja Fresh Graduate Rescued After Being Kidnapped and Thrown Out of Moving Vehicle by Suspected One-Chance Gang
The missing fresh engineering graduate of the University of Abuja, Halima, has been found alive. 21-year-old Halima was declared missing on Wednesday, January 16, 2024, while heading home from the university, where she is currently doing her final year project. Her sister, Faiza Mahmud, who confirmed the development on Thursday,…
Read More »Disturbing Footage: Video Shows 89-Year-Old Grandmother Suffering from Dementia Allegedly ‘Maltreated and Abused’ by Four Nigerian Carers in the UK
Harrowing footage has revealed how an 89-year-old grandmother suffering from dementia was abused by four Nigerian carers after her family became suspicious of bruises on her body and hid a secret camera in her bedroom. According to Mail Online, sisters Danielle and Rebecca Hinsley captured footage that ‘broke our hearts’…
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