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Anambra: Gunmen Attack Security Post in Governor Soludo’s Hometown, 2 Assailants Killed

Oluchi Nkwachukwu | Sub-Editor -
ISUOFIA, Nigeria — Armed assailants launched an attack on a security checkpoint in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Thursday evening,...
Metro

Disgraced Nigerian Televangelist Timothy Omotoso Deported from South Africa

Silas Ebeh | Crime Reporter -
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Controversial Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso has been deported from South Africa, just days after prosecutors confirmed they would appeal his...
News

Oba of Benin Deposes Chief Priest Over Land Grabbing and Extortion Allegations

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
BENIN CITY, Nigeria — The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, deposed the Chief Priest of Okhuoromi Community in...
Metro

‘She Wanted to Study Microbiology’: Grief and Outrage After UTME Candidate Takes Her Life

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
LAGOS, Nigeria — A 19-year-old Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidate, Faith Opesusi, has died by suicide after scoring 146 out of 400 in...
Metro

At Least 23 Killed in Coordinated Attacks Across Four LGAs in Benue State

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
MAKURDI, Nigeria — A wave of coordinated violence across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Benue State has left at least 23 people dead,...
Government

Rivers Women Stage Walkout at Remi Tinubu’s Event, Demand Fubara’s Return

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria - A scheduled empowerment programme spearheaded by Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, in Port Harcourt descended into chaos on Friday, May...
Crime

Anambra Community in Shock as Suspected Serial Rapist Arrested for Brutal Murder of 15-Year-Old

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
NNEWI, Nigeria - A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Anambra State for the alleged rape of a young woman and subsequent murder of...
Metro

Ogun State Sanctions 175, Close 45 Worship Centres and Nightclubs Over Noise Pollution

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
ABEOKUTA, Nigeria - The Ogun State Government has announced that it sanctioned 175 noise polluters and closed down 45 others in 2024 as part...
News

Military Confirms Giwa Barracks Explosion in Maiduguri

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria - The Nigerian Military High Command in Maiduguri has confirmed an explosion at the Giwa military barracks late on Wednesday, April 30,...
Government

Major Diversions as Lagos Begins Emergency Works on Oworonshoki–Third Mainland Route [SEE DETAILS]

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
LAGOS, Nigeria - The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive traffic diversion plan to facilitate the emergency rehabilitation of the Oworonshoki Bridge, a...
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