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man arrested for raping pastor’s 5 months pregnant wife to death in rivers state
Police in Rivers State have apprehended a suspect named Emeka, accused of leading a gang that brutally raped and killed Mrs. Chigbewejim Steward, the wife of an Assistant Pastor, in the Abarikpo community, Ahoada East Local Government Area. The incident … Continue Reading
103 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists surrendered to the Nigerian military in Borno – dHQ
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, announced on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu’s administration had successfully defeated Boko Haram terrorists within its first year. Speaking at a book launch in Abuja celebrating Tinubu’s achievements, … Continue Reading
Nigeria Police Force Launches Enhanced Cybercrime Reporting Platform
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has introduced a new and improved platform for reporting cybercrimes, aimed at bolstering its efforts to combat digital threats. This initiative, managed by the NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), features a new website replacing … Continue Reading
Why Over 40 Directors Failed Examination for Permanent Secretary Positions
No fewer than 40 directors failed the qualifying examination for the appointment of permanent secretaries, according to information obtained by The PUNCH. Out of 92 directors who sat for the examination on May 27, 2024, 40 scored below 50 percent, … Continue Reading
[PHOTOS] Four-storey building collapses in Lagos
On Thursday, a four-storey building collapsed in Lagos Island, trapping an unspecified number of people beneath the rubble. The incident occurred at Iga Iduganran, in close proximity to the Oba of Lagos’ palace.
Gbenga Omotosho, the Lagos State Commissioner for … Continue Reading
Comedian Brainjotter Raises Over N20 Million for Physically Challenged Fan
During a show on May 25, popular comedian and social media influencer Chukwuebuka Amuzie, known as Brainjotter, raised more than N20 million for a physically challenged fan, Queen Onwunachie. The event took place at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, where … Continue Reading
Naira appreciates to N1,375/$ in parallel market
The Naira experienced an appreciation in the parallel market yesterday, rising to N1,375 per dollar from N1,500 per dollar on Tuesday.
However, in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira depreciated, falling to N1,339.33 per dollar. According … Continue Reading
Niger state generates N10bn monthly revenue – governor
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has announced that the state’s monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has reached N10 billion. Speaking during his one-year anniversary lecture, Bago highlighted the government’s goal of increasing this figure to N100 billion by … Continue Reading
Nigerian Government Intervenes in Teesside University Deportation Row
The Nigerian government has stepped into the controversy surrounding Teesside University’s decision to deport Nigerian students over unpaid tuition fees.
A delegation led by Ambassador Christian Okeke and leaders of the Nigerian Students Union in the UK will meet with … Continue Reading
Tinubu appeals to Wike to extend Abuja Metro Train Free Ride until December
President Bola Tinubu has called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to extend the free train rides on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, also known as the Metro Rail, for an additional six months, continuing until the end of the year. … Continue Reading