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Investigation Launched into Mysterious Death of 100 level Veritas Student With 5 stab wounds
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benneth Igweh, has ordered an urgent investigation into the death of a student at Veritas University in Abuja following reports of suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.
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EFCC and Cubana Chief Priest Reach Out-of-Court Settlement on Naira Abuse Charge
In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and popular celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest, have reached an agreement to settle the naira abuse charge outside of court. This decision comes after Cubana Chief Priest was granted … Continue Reading
tragic accident Leaves 16 Travellers Burnt To Death In Enugu Road Crash
A devastating accident on the Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road in Ekwegbe, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, resulted in the loss of sixteen lives when a Toyota Hummer bus burst into flames after crashing into a fence. The tragic incident occurred … Continue Reading
Nigeria Labour Congress rejects Government’s Salary Increment, advocates for a living wage of N615,000
Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has expressed dissatisfaction with the salary increment approved by the Federal Government, describing it as “mischievous.” Ajaero emphasized the need for organized labor to advocate for a living … Continue Reading
Police Inspector allegedly Cuts Off Pregnant Wife’s Hand Over ₦3,000
The Plateau State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into an incident involving one of its officers accused of severing his wife’s hand following a dispute over money. The officer, identified as an Inspector, reportedly committed … Continue Reading
Federal Government Approves Salary Increase for Civil Servants and Pensioners
The Federal Government of Nigeria has given the green light for a salary increase ranging from 25% to 35% for civil servants across the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures. This increment follows previous raises granted to those in the Tertiary … Continue Reading
FBI: how 7 Nigerian pickers in U.S. Laundered $8 million scam proceeds to Yahoo Boys in Lagos
Seven Nigerian men have been charged by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy for their involvement in romance scams. Acting as middlemen, they allegedly received $8 million in proceeds from victims of … Continue Reading
Minister of Power Warns of Possible Blackout Without Electricity Tariff Hike
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has issued a stark warning, stating that failure to increase electricity tariffs could result in nationwide power outages. Adelabu’s remarks come in the wake of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) recent approval of … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s super falcons Goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie wins best goalkeeper in france
Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Nigerian international goalkeeper, has made headlines by becoming the first African and Nigerian player to clinch the title of the best goalkeeper in the French D1 Arkema (women’s league). The 23-year-old’s outstanding performance throughout the season, particularly … Continue Reading
Emefiele collected $600,000 Cash As Kickback From Contractors – Ex-CBN Director Confesses
John Ikechukwu Ayoh, a former director at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has leveled serious allegations against the embattled former governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele. Ayoh made these claims while testifying in an ongoing case of … Continue Reading