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Breaking: Suicide Bomber Hits Wedding in Gwoza, Borno State
A suicide bomber attacked a wedding ceremony in Gwoza, a town in Borno State, resulting in multiple fatalities.
Numerous wedding guests are reported to be among the dead, and many others sustained injuries.
Details of the attack remain unclear … Continue Reading
Hisbah Board seizes 142 Cartons of Alcohol in kastina state
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has made a significant haul in its ongoing efforts to combat immoral behaviors and indiscipline in the state. According to the Hisbah Commander, Dr Aminu Usman, his team seized 142 cartons of alcohol intended for … Continue Reading
Court Sentences Father to 17 Years in Prison for Raping and Impregnating Daughter
A Bayelsa State High Court has sentenced a 41-year-old man, Baridapsi Needam, to 17 years in prison for raping and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter.
The victim gave birth to a baby girl during the course of the trial.
Needam was … Continue Reading
EFCC arrests Immigration officer over N800k job scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured significant victories in its fight against fraud and corruption in Nigeria, with two high-profile cases resulting in convictions and sentencing.
In the first case, Dabiet Onyemi Gilbert, an immigration officer, was … Continue Reading
Gunmen Attack Ebonyi Police Station, Five Killed
A fierce gun battle erupted between police operatives and gunmen suspected to be IPOB supporters at Ishieke police station in Ebonyi LGA late Thursday night, leaving at least five of the attackers dead.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen arrived … Continue Reading
Bolivian Military general arrested after failed coup attempt
In a dramatic turn of events, Bolivian authorities have arrested General Juan José Zúñiga, the country’s former army commander, who is accused of leading a botched coup attempt against the government. The arrest came after a group of … Continue Reading
US Offers $5 Million Reward for Fugitive “Cryptoqueen” Ruja Ignatova
The US government has announced a significant reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of Ruja Ignatova, a Bulgarian-born entrepreneur accused of masterminding one of the largest fraud schemes in history. Ignatova, 44, … Continue Reading
how Usmanu Danfodiyo University deputy VC was Killed in Zamfara by Bandits
A tragic incident has occurred in Zamfara State, resulting in the untimely demise of Professor Yusuf Saidu, the deputy Vice Chancellor of Research and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. According to reports, Professor Saidu was on an official duty … Continue Reading
Man Arrested with Human Skull in Ogun State
A chilling discovery has led to the arrest of a man in Ogun State, Nigeria, for allegedly exhuming and beheading a corpse for ritual purposes.
According to the Ogun State Police Command, Lekan Akinyemi was apprehended on Monday after … Continue Reading
Four Arrested Over Murder of Retired Army General in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended four individuals in relation to the murder of retired Brigadier General Uwem Udokwere in Abuja.
According to the police, the suspects were apprehended on Sunday following credible intelligence. The suspects, who have … Continue Reading