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16-Year-Old Nuhu Haruna Arrested for Killing Stepmother in Katsina
Katsina State Police Arrest Teen for Stepmother’s Murder and Capture Suspects in Kidnapping Cases
The Katsina State Police Command has apprehended a 16-year-old suspect, Nuhu Haruna, from the Dutsinma Local Government Area, in connection with the alleged murder of his … Continue Reading
VeryDarkMan Issues Apology Over Police Uniform Controversy
VeryDarkMan Apologizes to Nigeria Police for Wearing Police Uniform in Video
Social commentator Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, has publicly apologized to the Nigeria Police Force after facing criticism for appearing in a police uniform in a recent … Continue Reading
Why we Haven’t Started buying from Dangote Refinery – IPMAN
Independent Petroleum Marketers in Talks with Dangote Refinery Amidst Ongoing Price Controversy
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has confirmed that negotiations are still underway with Dangote Refinery regarding the terms for the lifting of petrol, … Continue Reading
Atiku: Judiciary Must Not Spark Unrest in Rivers State
Atiku Abubakar Urges Caution from Judiciary Amid Rivers State Tensions
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has issued a stern warning to the judiciary to avoid actions that could ignite unrest in Rivers State. His comments follow a … Continue Reading
UNIPORT Final-Year Student Sentenced to 14 Years for Internet Fraud
Final-Year Student Faces 14-Year Jail Term for Impersonation and Fraud Scheme Targeting Foreign Victim
A final-year student from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Henry Nathaniel Ekanem, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by the Federal High Court … Continue Reading
Abdulrahman Lekki, Aide to Sanwo-Olu, Passes Away After Brief Illness
Lagos State Scholarship Board Mourns the Passing of Executive Secretary Abdulrahman Lekki
Lagos, Nigeria – In a somber announcement, the Lagos State Head of Service confirmed the passing of Mr. Abdulrahman Lekki, who served as the Executive Secretary of … Continue Reading
Nigerian Inmates to Receive Increased Daily Feeding Allowance of N1,150
Nigerian Correctional Service Announces Increased Feeding Allowance for Inmates in 2025 Budget
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed plans to include a new feeding allowance for inmates in its 2025 budget. This information was confirmed on Tuesday by Stephen … Continue Reading
Ghana Turns to Dangote Refinery for Petroleum Imports, Eyes Broader Regional Collaboration
Ghana Eyes Dangote Refinery Imports to Boost Energy Security and Strengthen West African Economic Ties
In a move to strengthen energy security and deepen regional ties, the National Petroleum Authority of Ghana (NPA) is looking to import refined petroleum products … Continue Reading
RCCG Takes Action: Two Pastors Suspended Following Allegations of Homosexuality Involving Minors
RCCG Church Launches Two Weeks Investigation as Suspended Pastors Face Allegations of Gross Misconduct with Minors
In a significant move, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa following allegations … Continue Reading
Kidnappers demand N200m ransom for Release of Edo Rev. Father
Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode Abducted, N200 Million Ransom Demanded by Kidnappers in Edo State
The rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary under the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, has been kidnapped, with his captors reportedly … Continue Reading