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Missing Girls: Afiba Would Not Sleep With a Man for N1m – Husband
The husband of Afiba Tandoh, one of girls in the trending case of the two missing girls in Aba, has spoken out against claims that his wife had travelled to Nigeria from Dubai to meet up with Andrew Amechi … Continue Reading
NSCDC destroys illegal refinery in rivers state, 3 arrested
In a major operation, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested three suspects at an illegal oil refinery in Rivers State. The refinery, located in Etche Local Government Area, was discovered by NSCDC operatives who were patrolling … Continue Reading
Customs officers reject N1.5m bribe from vandals
In a bold move, officers and men of the Nigerian Customs Service, Sokoto/Zamfara Command, have rejected a bribe of N1.5m offered by suspected vandals of railway tracks. The suspects, who were attempting to smuggle vandalized railway tracks, were intercepted … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Malawi Vice-President’s Plane Goes Missing with 10 Onboard
A plane carrying Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others has vanished mid-air, prompting a search and rescue operation.
According to a statement from the president’s office, the Malawi Defense Force aircraft lost contact with aviation officials after departing from … Continue Reading
Reps seek a 6-year tenure for president, rotation among geo-political zones
A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives has proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution aimed at promoting stability and efficiency in governance. The proposals include the rotation of the presidency among the six geo-political zones of the country … Continue Reading
Russia forces African students to Fight in War Against Ukraine – reports
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to rage, according to Bloomberg, the Kremlin has been enlisting thousands of foreign nationals, including migrants and students, to fight alongside Russian troops. This move is part of a larger effort to bolster the … Continue Reading
Immigration Officer Bags 7 Years in Jail for Passport Fraud
A former Nigeria Immigration Service staff, Quadri Ismail Adeyinka, has been convicted of passport fraud by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The conviction was handed down by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital … Continue Reading
EU Profits from Rejected Visas, Nigeria Contributes €3.4m
The European Union has generated €3.4 million from rejected Schengen visa applications from Nigeria in 2023, contributing to a global total of €130 million from rejected visa applications, mainly from African and Asian countries.
African nations bear the brunt of … Continue Reading
Governors should also recieve N62k minimum wage – Father Mbaka
Catholic priest, Ejike Mbaka, has urged the federal government to extend the proposed minimum wage of N62,000 to all public servants, including governors and members of the national assembly. Mbaka made this call in an interview with AIT, reacting … Continue Reading
woman commits suicide after Opening up online about having sex with her dogs
A devastating turn of events has unfolded in the wake of a podcast episode where a young woman shared her harrowing story of sexual addiction stemming from past trauma. The woman, who was interviewed by Nigerian actress Abiola Adebayo, tragically … Continue Reading