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NAFDAC DG Mojisola Adeyeye remains undeterred by death threats linked to the agency's crackdown on fake drug networks. Despite risks to her team, she vows to continue protecting public health, urging government support for workers. Adeyeye's commitment underscores her dedication to combating...
Lagos Police PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, humorously joined the Lamborghini conversation following recent purchases by Mercy Eke and Sophia Egbueje. Hundeyin asked, "Where are you all seeing this money?" while expressing his desire for a Lamborghini. Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Public...
A woman was caught selling soft drinks in a shop months after testifying in church about purchasing a mansion. The confrontation, filmed by a customer, raised suspicions of a testimony scam. This incident has sparked a debate over the authenticity of testimonies in religious settings. A woman...
CAN condemns the school closures in Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states during Ramadan. The association calls for dialogue to protect students' educational rights and avoid exacerbating the out-of-school children crisis. CAN urges state governments to adapt school schedules, following the...
Gunmen posing as EFCC operatives kidnapped 10 people from White Hill Hotel in Niger State, Nigeria. The attackers disabled CCTV cameras before abducting the guests. Security agencies have launched an investigation into the incident, urging the public to remain vigilant. Gunmen posing as...
A heated exchange on a public bus went viral after a Muslim man confronted a woman for eating while fasting during Ramadan. The woman refused to stop eating, sparking a debate on public etiquette and respect for religious practices. The incident highlights tensions surrounding public behavior...
A Bauchi businessman, Nuru Isah, was arrested for allegedly flogging his 24-year-old wife, Wasila Abdulahi, to death after a dispute over Ramadan food ingredients. The incident occurred in Fadamam Mada, Bauchi. Police have initiated an investigation and recovered the cane used in the assault as...
Joyce Wigwe, the sister of the late Herbert Wigwe, refutes claims that their father, Shyngle Wigwe, sued his granddaughter Tochi over inheritance. She clarifies the matter, emphasizing that the legal actions were aimed at ensuring transparency in handling Herbert’s estate, not targeting Tochi...
Zarah Abubakar Shehu, a 21-year-old student from the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), died in captivity after being abducted in November 2024. Despite a ransom payment, her kidnappers demanded additional items before releasing her. After months in captivity, she passed away, marking another...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the government's plan to raise electricity tariffs by moving consumers to higher bands. The NLC condemned this decision as economic exploitation, threatening nationwide protests if the plan goes ahead. They argue that it will worsen hardship for...
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