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TRAGEDY STRIKES AS WOMAN DIES AFTER BEING PUSHED INTO BOILING PEPPER POT
A devastating incident has claimed the life of Roseline, a caterer, after she was allegedly pushed into a boiling pot of fresh pepper and tomatoes by her two female friends during a catering job in Sapele.
According to Israel … Continue Reading
FG Vows to Crack Down on Nigerians with Fake Certificates
The Federal Government has pledged to root out Nigerians parading fake certificates, following an investigation into degree mills operating in the country.
Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, SAN, made the vow while receiving the report of the … Continue Reading
Lagos Market Ablaze as Hoodlums Clash, Leaving Trail of Destruction
A violent confrontation between hoodlums in the Ile-Epo area of Lagos State has left a local market in ruins, with numerous injuries and significant damage reported.
The clashes, which began on Wednesday night, continued into Thursday morning, culminating in a … Continue Reading
48 Million Nigerians Still Practice Open Defecation Despite 2025 Deadline
The Minister of State for Environment, Izhaq Adekunle Saleko, has revealed that 48 million Nigerians, representing 23% of the total population, still practice open defecation despite a 2025 deadline to end the practice.
Speaking before the House of Representatives… Continue Reading
35 Suspected Cultists Arrested During Initiation Ceremony in Edo State
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended 35 individuals suspected of cultism in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the state.
The operation, conducted by the Anti-Cultism Unit of the command, was prompted by intelligence indicating a gathering … Continue Reading
Ogun Government Warns Residents in Floodplain Areas to Relocate
The Ogun State Government has issued a warning to residents in floodplain areas to relocate to safer grounds before the rainy season commences fully. The warning was given by the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, during the 2024 Ogun State … Continue Reading
NFF Owing Ex-Super Eagles Coach Christian Chukwu 19 Years After Service
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu, has revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) still owes him salary from his time as the country’s male senior national team head coach, 19 years after his tenure … Continue Reading
Tragic Auto Crash Claims 19 Lives in Kogi State
A devastating auto crash on the Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi State has left 19 people dead, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, April 28, 2024, involved two vehicles—a … Continue Reading
Police Arrest Suspect Using Pepper to Steal Bikes from Riders
Ekiti State Police have apprehended a suspect, identified as Bernard Shadrack, allegedly in the act of attempting to snatch a motorcycle from a commercial rider.
The arrest, carried out by officers from Oye Divisional Police Headquarters in collaboration with local … Continue Reading
Breaking: Scores Dead As Fire Outbreak Engulfs Dozens Of Vehicles in Eleme, Rivers State
A devastating fire outbreak occurred on the night of April 26, 2024, at Aleto along the East-west road in the Eleme axis of Rivers State, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming multiple lives.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident … Continue Reading