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A man publicly cries for help in church, revealing his wife’s abuse towards him and how their children now mimic her behavior. Despite his requests for private correction, the wife continues to retaliate in front of the children, escalating family violence. This shocking situation has garnered...
A LASTMA official in Lagos was severely injured when a reckless trailer driver rammed into him at Ojodu Berger. The officer's leg was crushed, leading to amputation. The driver fled but was later apprehended. LASTMA’s GM condemned the incident and urged heightened road safety awareness. A...
Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, donates N100 million to victims of the January 18 tanker explosion in Niger State. The donation supports 70 families, providing N1 million each for relief. Her visit to Minna highlighted her commitment to aiding the recovery of affected communities in the...
The death toll from the Enugu tanker explosion has risen to 23, as two more victims succumbed to their injuries. The accident, caused by a brake failure, involved 44 people and multiple vehicles. Authorities urge road safety measures as survivors receive treatment in Enugu hospitals. The tragic...
A 31-year-old woman, Ajayi Esther, has been arraigned in an Ado-Ekiti court for allegedly deceiving a suitor by claiming to be single and collecting N607,500 before refusing to marry him. She faces charges of fraud, impersonation, and breach of peace. The court granted her bail; trial continues...
A fire outbreak at an MRS filling station in Adamawa State led to the explosion of two petrol tankers, disrupting traffic and causing panic. Firefighters struggled to contain the flames, while security operatives secured the area. Authorities urge caution as investigations into the cause of the...
A 200-level Mass Communication student at UNILORIN has reportedly died by suicide due to financial hardship. The student, struggling after his father's death, left a note citing financial struggles before taking his own life. The tragic incident has sparked discussions on student mental health...
Nigeria is attracting patients from the US and UK as healthcare investments grow. The government approved ₦12 billion for MRI and CT scanners across six hospitals. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate highlights improved medical services and Nigeria’s ratification of the African Medicines Agency...
A Nigerian woman in the UK was arrested after mistakenly referring to her husband's medication as "drugs" during a phone call. Misunderstood by locals and the police, she was detained and questioned. The incident highlights cultural and language barriers, particularly the difference between...
Candidates for the 2025 UTME in Lagos faced long delays at the Perfect Angel CBT Centre due to technical issues. Many spent hours waiting as the registration process, originally scheduled for January, was postponed to February 5. The delay was caused by the system's restriction to iPhone...
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