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How Nigerian Journalist, Anthony Eshemokhai was Trailed and Attacked by Thugs in Lagos
Media consultant and former journalist with Legit.ng, Anthony Eshemokhai narrowly escaped being killed after armed men suspected to be paid political thugs visited horror on his house in Lagos.
According to Eshemokhai, his travails started after he stopped doing … Continue Reading
BREAKING: NFF Reverts to Augustine Eguavoen As Bruno Rejects Offer
Augustine Eguavoen To Lead Super Eagles As Bruno Labbadia Rejects Appointment
Stringent tax regulations from German authorities have thwarted the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) plans to appoint Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The disagreement … Continue Reading
How Bauchi Man Conquered the Urge to Suck Wife’s Breast Milk, Putting Family First
Zubairu found himself struggling with the unusual desire to suck his wife’s breast milk.
Bauchi, Nigeria – In an admirable demonstration of self-discipline and commitment to his family’s well-being, Okashatu Zubairu, a road engineering artisan, has successfully resisted the unusual … Continue Reading
URGENT: Bruno Labbadia Declines Nigeria National Team Role- Reason Here!
Bruno Labbadia Bows Out, Super Eagles’ Search Continues
Bruno Labbadia will not be stepping into the role of Nigeria’s national football coach. The 58-year-old German had been in talks with the Nigerian Football Association (NFF) for a week but decided … Continue Reading
Namibia to Kill More Than 700 Animals To Combat Severe Hunger
Elephants, Zebras, and Hippos Among Animals Targeted as Drought Fuels Food Crisis In Namibia
Facing its worst drought in a century, Namibia has announced plans to cull(reduce the population of (a wild animal) by selective slaughter.)more than 700 … Continue Reading
Boko Haram Strikes Yobe School at 4AM, Drags Students Outside and Executes Them
This school attacked by Boko Haram is associated with the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a prominent Shia group, became the site of a brutal assault.
Yobe State, Nigeria – In a tragic act of terrorism, suspected Boko Haram … Continue Reading
NNPC Plans to hand over Warri And Kaduna refineries to private operators
The NNPC’s objective is to ensure the reliable and sustainable operation of these refineries to meet the nation’s fuel supply needs and enhance energy security.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has unveiled plans to collaborate with … Continue Reading
Kafanchan Magistrates’ Court Sentences Man to 9 Months in Prison for Stealing Two Tubers of Yam
Kaduna state, Nigeria – A Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, has sentenced 40-year-old Cletus Gandu to nine months in prison for stealing two tubers of yam.
The sentencing took place on Thursday after Gandu admitted to the theft, stating … Continue Reading
Over 7,500 Persons Kidnapped in Nigeria: N11 Billion Ransom Demands Mark Tinubu’s First Year
A recent report by SBM Intelligence has revealed that at least 7,568 individuals were Kidnapped across Nigeria between July 2023 and July 2024, highlighting the worsening security crisis in the country.
The report underscores the growing complexity of the situation, … Continue Reading
Nigerian Pilot Faces Possible 5-Year Prison Sentence in U.S. for False Declaration
Despite these convictions, Ojo, the Nigerian pilot submitted false statements to the FAA in March 2023 and March 2024 to conceal his past.
Texas, USA – A Nigerian pilot, Olukayode Ojo, 36, is facing up to five years in prison … Continue Reading