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Man Arrested After Invading Bank While strapped With Bomb
An unidentified man has been arrested for possessing a bomb on the premises of a bank in Dadin Kowa, located in the Jos South area of Plateau State.
However, the suspect was quickly subdued after the explosive was discovered, preventing … Continue Reading
Tinubu Bans Purchase Of Petrol-Powered Vehicles For Official purposes
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive banning members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) from purchasing petrol-powered vehicles. Instead, he has mandated that all government ministries, departments, and agencies procure vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).
Chief Ajuri … Continue Reading
Why tikTok banned nigerian Who buried himself alive For 24 hours
TikTok, the popular short video platform, has permanently banned the account of a Nigerian individual known as Young C, who undertook a controversial 24-hour challenge of being buried alive. Young C’s profile is no longer accessible on the platform, … Continue Reading
EFCC Exposes How “yahoo yahoo” Boys Get bank Accounts and Driver’s Licences For Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exposed a disturbing trend where underage boys involved in internet fraud, commonly known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo,’ falsify their age to open bank accounts and obtain driver’s licenses for handling proceeds from … Continue Reading
oil bunkering : NSCDC uncovers 2 illegal pipeline connection points in Rivers state
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has made significant strides in combating illegal bunkering activities, uncovering two illicit sites in Rivers State. CSC Babawale Afolabi, the NSCDC spokesperson, revealed this in a statement on Monday, highlighting the … Continue Reading
Many Churches In Nigeria Are Built For Business Purposes – Catholic Bishop Laments
The Catholic Bishop of Yola, Stephen Mamza, has expressed concern over the proliferation of churches in Nigeria, which he says are increasingly being established as profit-making ventures rather than centers of worship.
Bishop Mamza raised these concerns during a Mass … Continue Reading
Rivers lawmakers Who Switched from PDP To APC have lost their seats – Falana
Human rights advocate, Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has asserted that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who switched allegiance from the (PDP) Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have … Continue Reading
Police Arrest Father For Posting Bizarre Video of his 4-Year-Old Child On Social Media
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a man who posted bizarre video and photos of his 4-year-old daughter on Instagram.
The Police is against any forms of sexual exploitation and stands in solidarity with the victim.
The Nigeria Police Force’s … Continue Reading
I paid N140 Million for my AMVCA Outfit – Tacha BBNaija
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and media personality, Natacha Anita Akide, commonly known as Tacha, has disclosed the extravagant cost of her attire for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on Saturday.
In an … Continue Reading
nDLEA Arrests 75-year-old grandpa and 70-year-old grandma for alleged drug Trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported a substantial bust of illegal drugs, with its officers confiscating three trailer loads of opioids in Lagos State during the weekend. The unit included 3,450,000 pills and 344,000 bottles of codeine … Continue Reading