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Hisbah bans prostitution and gambling in kastina state
In a bid to promote morality and maintain order in Katsina State, the Katsina State Hisbah Board has issued a new set of rules that prohibits various activities deemed harmful to the society. The rules, signed by the Commandant of … Continue Reading
Lagos Couple Arrested for Trying to Sell 2-Year-Old Son to Raise Funds for Abroad Travel
A shocking incident has unfolded in Lagos, Nigeria, as a 28-year-old labourer, Uchenna Eziekwe, and his 22-year-old wife, Chineye, were arrested for attempting to sell their two-year-old son at the Isolo General Hospital.
The couple, who were taken into … Continue Reading
Nigerians Cry Out Over Extortion At Immigration Office In Akure, Pay Up To N75,000 For Five-Year Passport
A group of concerned citizens has petitioned the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over alleged extortion by officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Akure office in Ondo State.
According to the petitioners, applicants are being … Continue Reading
Father Arrested for Chaining Six-Year-Old Son in Bauchi
In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old father, Mamuda Abubakar, has been taken into custody by the Bauchi police command for allegedly chaining his six-year-old son, Adamu, in their home. The unusual punishment was reportedly meted out to prevent the minor … Continue Reading
Prankster Zfancy released after A week detention following disturbing ‘ritual prank video’
Zion Ubani aka Zfancy, a popular skit maker and prankster, has been released from police custody after being detained for a week.
ReportAfrique earlier reported that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) arrested him on July 4 over a series of … Continue Reading
Ex-Accountant General begs for more time to refund looted funds
Former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has begged a Federal High Court in Abuja to grant him more time to conclude the repayment of public funds allegedly stolen by him and his co-defendant.
Former accountant-general, Nwabuoku and Felix … Continue Reading
N33bn fraud: Ex-power minister collapses outside courtroom
Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, collapsed outside the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, prompting an adjournment of his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The 12-count charge against Mamman, which borders on money … Continue Reading
Tiktoker Bags 6 years imprisonment for insulting President
A 24-year-old Ugandan TikToker has been sentenced to six years in prison for spreading defamatory content about President Yoweri Museveni, his wife Janet Museveni, and their son Muhoozi Kainerugaba on social media. Edward Awebwa’s offense was sharing a video… Continue Reading
12 Children Killed in South Africa School Minibus Blaze
Twelve children were tragically killed on Wednesday when a minibus transporting them to school near Johannesburg, South Africa overturned and burst into flames after being hit by another vehicle, according to authorities.
The crash, which occurred in the … Continue Reading
Facebook Unveils Game-Changing Full-Screen Video Player for Nigerian Content Creators
Facebook has announced the global rollout of its new full-screen video player, a feature that is expected to revolutionize the way Nigerians consume and engage with video content on the platform.
The new player, which is now available to users … Continue Reading