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I Packed faeces everyday in Kirikiri prison – Quadri Alabi
Quadri Alabi Accused in Lagos Street Fight Claims Brutality in Detention, Police Misconduct Alleged
Lagos, Nigeria – Quadri Alabi, the 17-year-old who gained notoriety after standing before presidential candidate Peter Obi’s convoy in 2023, has made harrowing allegations about … Continue Reading
WAEC Bans 574 Schools from conducting 2025 WASSCE Due to Exam Malpractice
WAEC Revokes Licenses of 574 Secondary Schools in Nigeria Due to Examination Malpractices
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the revocation of licenses for 574 secondary schools across Nigeria, citing involvement in examination malpractices. The examination authority declared … Continue Reading
Stray Cows to Be Slaughted And Served to Inmates – Ghana Mayor Warns
Ghana’s Kumasi Mayor Announces Stricter Measures Against Stray Cows
Kumasi, Ghana – Mayor Richard Boadi has delivered a stern message to cattle herders within the city, declaring that beginning May 1, any stray cattle will be seized and slaughtered. … Continue Reading
Tunde Onakoya breaks world record for Longest Chess Marathon
Nigerian Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Chess Marathon
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya, the founder of Chess in Slums Africa, has successfully set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, exceeding the … Continue Reading
CBN begins mystery shopping at BDC outlets to Combat money laundering
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Launches Mystery Shopping Initiative for Bureau de Change Compliance
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has initiated mystery shopping exercises at bureau de change (BDC) outlets as part of its intensified efforts to ensure strict … Continue Reading
NBA unveils new executives In Yobe State
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Inaugurates New Officials in Yobe State
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yobe State Branch, held an inauguration ceremony for its newly elected officials on Saturday, marking the commencement of their two-year term. The nine-member executive … Continue Reading
Tinubu’s economic reforms yet to ease poverty Of Nigerians – IMF
IMF: Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Yet to Benefit Ordinary Citizens Amid Rising Poverty
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted that the rigorous economic reforms implemented by the Nigerian government have not yet translated into improvements for the average citizen, nearly … Continue Reading
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U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles coach Announces 24-man squad [FULL LIST]
Flying Eagles Set for U-20 AFCON with 24-Man Squad Announcement
Aliy Zubairu, the head coach of Nigeria’s U-20 national football team, the Flying Eagles, has announced a 24-man squad ahead of the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Continue Reading
Reps postpone meeting with Rivers State sole administrator
Postponement of Interactive Session Between House Committee and Rivers State Sole Administrator
The interactive session scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, between the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight and Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), the State … Continue Reading
EFCC Vows to Recover N1.3 Trillion Investors Lost to CBEX
EFCC Vows to Recover N1.3 Trillion Lost to CryptoBank Exchange Fraud (CBEX)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to recover funds defrauded from investors by the collapsed digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX). The … Continue Reading