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Truck Crashes Into Worshippers in kano state, 15 people dead
A devastating truck accident has claimed the lives of 15 people, including four young boys, after a vehicle lost control and veered off the road during a busy Friday afternoon in the country. The incident occurred after a group of … Continue Reading
My peace of mind is more important – police officer who rejected N150m bribe
A Nigerian police officer, Superintendent Ibrahim Sini, has made headlines for his integrity and commitment to doing the right thing. Sini, who led a team of investigators in a high-profile case against a Lagos-based businessman, Akintoye Akindele, rejected a N150 … Continue Reading
Hisbah Board seizes 142 Cartons of Alcohol in kastina state
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has made a significant haul in its ongoing efforts to combat immoral behaviors and indiscipline in the state. According to the Hisbah Commander, Dr Aminu Usman, his team seized 142 cartons of alcohol intended for … Continue Reading
prophet banned from casinos after winning $30,000 using “winning formula” from God
A self-proclaimed prophet and leader of the Johanne Masowe eChishanu Apostolic Sect, Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa, has won a substantial amount of money at a casino in Zimbabwe. According to reports, he took home £23,487 ($30,000), claiming that God had given … Continue Reading
how My friends and i were almost Raped in owerri – nollywood actress, prittican opens up
Nollywood actress, Prittican Yakubu, has shared a harrowing account of her experiences in the entertainment industry, revealing that she was once almost raped by a producer in Owerri, Imo State.
According to Prittican, who is also known as Kogi … Continue Reading
Why Every President is Interested in Who Becomes Rivers Governor – Princewill
In a recent interview, former governorship candidate and political stalwart, Tonye Princewill, spoke on the political crisis in Rivers State and why every President is interested in who becomes the state’s governor. According to Princewill, the president’s interest in Rivers … Continue Reading
How robbery prank led to the death of a fresh UNIZIK graduate
A heartbreaking incident has befallen the academic community of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) as a student, Miss Ifunanya Miracle, lost her life in a tragic accident on her way to complete her clearance process.
According to Chief Ken Chukwurah, … Continue Reading
Actor robbed and killed after Tinder date with two women
A 42-year-old Chilean actor, Alex Araya, was found dead in his Airbnb vacation rental in Medellín, Colombia, after a night out with two women he met on the dating app Tinder.
According to the actor’s brother, Eduardo Araya, Alex had … Continue Reading
EFCC arrests Immigration officer over N800k job scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured significant victories in its fight against fraud and corruption in Nigeria, with two high-profile cases resulting in convictions and sentencing.
In the first case, Dabiet Onyemi Gilbert, an immigration officer, was … Continue Reading
cholera outbreak: ECHON warns against eating at uncertified bukas
The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (ECHON) has issued a warning to Nigerians to avoid consuming food from restaurants and bukas not certified by environmental health practitioners as the country grapples with a growing cholera outbreak.
According to ECHON, … Continue Reading