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Obasanjo Urges African Youths to Fight Against Drug Abuse
The former president President Olusegun Obasanjo urged individuals grappling with addiction to come forward and seek assistance rather than conceal their struggles, emphasizing the dire consequences associated with drug abuse, including premature death.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has made a … Continue Reading
Yobe Governor Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants
Governor Mai Mala Buni Announces N70,000 Minimum Wage for Yobe State Civil Servants Starting December 2024
Yobe State Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni has officially approved a minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants within the state, set to take … Continue Reading
Maurid Polytechnic Addresses Allegations Surrounding Public Health Program: Affirming Commitment to Education
Mbiaso, Nigeria – In response to recent allegations circulating on social media regarding its Public Health program, Maurid Polytechnic (also known as the Maurid Institute of Management and Technology) has released an official statement to clarify its position and uphold … Continue Reading
Man remanded in Jail for impregnating 15-Year-Old daughter in Calabar
Calabar Court Remands Father for Allegedly Raping and Impregnating His 15-Year-Old Daughter
A Magistrate Court 1 in Calabar has ordered the detention of Mallam Adamu Ibrahim Umaru, 48, in prison for allegedly raping his 15-year-old daughter and causing her pregnancy.… Continue Reading
Husband Accuses Commissioner of Illicit Affair with Wife, Presents 854 photos, 100 video clips As Evidence
Jigawa Resident Accuses Sharia Court of Overlooking 854 Photos, 100 Videos, and 500 Hours of Call Records in Case Against Commissioner
A storm of controversy has erupted in Jigawa State after Nasiru Buba, a local resident, accused Auwal Danladi Sankara, … Continue Reading
Husband Accuses Bauchi University Lecturer Of Sexual Assault on His Wife
Investigation Launched Into Alleged Sexual Harassment at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi
The spouse of a female student from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi has taken action to escalate his petition regarding allegations of harassment against a university … Continue Reading
Renowned Catholic Gospel Singer Jude Nnam Released After Five Days in Captivity
Nigerian gospel music icon Jude Nnam, popularly known as “Ancestor,” regained his freedom on November 20, 2024, after enduring five harrowing days in captivity.
His abduction, which occurred on November 15 while he was en route to a church event … Continue Reading
71% of Nigerian Households Struggle with Soaring Food Prices: Urgent Action Needed
A recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has unveiled a troubling reality: 71% of households in Nigeria are grappling with the adverse effects of skyrocketing food prices.
With inflation reaching historic levels and essential goods becoming increasingly … Continue Reading
Businessman Files N50m Lawsuit Against NDLEA over illegal detention
Nigerian Businessman Seeks N50 Million in Lawsuit Against NDLEA for Unlawful Detention
A Nigerian businessman, Damilare Samuel, also known as Na God, has filed a lawsuit seeking N50 million in damages against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA… Continue Reading
Naira Falls to N1,745/$ in parallel market
Naira Experiences Mixed Performance in Foreign Exchange Markets
In a fluctuating day on the foreign exchange front, the Naira saw depreciation within the parallel market, slipping to N1,745 per dollar on Thursday, compared to N1,740 per dollar the previous day.… Continue Reading