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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recovered an illegally possessed firearm and ammunition from a residence in Uyo, the state capital. According to the police, the recovery followed reports that the suspect had been habitually threatening people in the area. Acting on the information, officers carried out an operation at the residence, where they […]
Continue ReadingA Nigerian Catholic priest, Father Benjamin, has reportedly died by suicide in the United States after being instructed to return to Nigeria. According to reports, the priest had expressed fears about returning home, saying he believed his life would be at risk if he went back. He was said to have shared his concerns with […]
Continue ReadingThe Organising Secretary of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Toba Ajiboye, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen. According to reports, the attack occurred when the assailants opened fire on Ajiboye, leaving him with fatal gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save his life, he was confirmed dead […]
Continue ReadingLucky Otoikhila, a 49-year-old indigene of Edo State, Nigeria, spent 11 tumultuous years in South Africa chasing greener pastures, only to return home with nothing but his life after enduring repeated xenophobic violence that shattered his businesses, threatened his family, and forced him to leave his South African wife and two children behind. Born and […]
Continue ReadingThe family of Michael Oyedokun, one of the teachers killed during the recent abduction of pupils and staff in Oyo State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde to help recover his body for a proper burial. Speaking after the rescue of the kidnapped victims, the family said they are grateful that […]
Continue ReadingPrince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of forging government appointment letters and posing as the Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), says he fears for his life but is not hiding from security agencies. Speaking on Channels Television on Monday, Adeyemi denied claims that he was on the run, insisting he […]
Continue ReadingThe Enugu State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a commercial bus driver and his conductor after they allegedly assaulted a police officer, snatched his AK-47 rifle, and fled the scene. The incident reportedly occurred during a routine police operation in Enugu. According to the police, the officer attempted to stop the commercial bus […]
Continue ReadingAmerican fitness influencer Ashton Hall has described Nigeria as his favourite destination in Africa following his recent visit to the country. Speaking about his experience, Hall praised the energy, hospitality, culture and vibrant lifestyle he encountered during his stay. He also compared Lagos to Miami in the United States, calling it the “African Miami” because […]
Continue ReadingA 60-year-old headmaster has been kidnapped by suspected gunmen in Oyo State, with the abductors demanding ₦30 million for his release. According to reports, the victim was abducted while returning home, leaving his family and members of the community in shock. The kidnappers later established contact with the family and demanded a ₦30 million ransom. […]
Continue ReadingFormer Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the latest attacks in Benue and Plateau states, describing the continued killings as heartbreaking and unacceptable. Obi expressed sympathy to the families who lost loved ones and to communities affected by the violence. He said Nigerians should not become accustomed to the repeated loss of innocent […]
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