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Violent clash erupts in Ondo as Amotekun and herdsmen clash over anti-open grazing law, leaving several injured. Incident halts traffic on Ado-Akure road. In a tense confrontation in Sango, Igoba, Akure, operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, engaged in a violent...
Fuel shortages trigger long queues at Abuja petrol stations, linked to a $6 billion payment backlog at NNPC. Nigerians face high living costs and inflated fuel prices post-subsidy removal, impacting daily life across the capital. Photos highlight the severity of the crisis. Long queues have...
Lagos Police Shootout: Nine Kidnappers Killed in Mushin Incident. Police engage armed kidnappers in Ladipo, Mushin, resulting in nine fatalities. Cache of weapons seized; two suspects escape. In a dramatic confrontation, Lagos police engaged suspected kidnappers in a shootout resulting in the...
Sandie Okoro OBE, Group General Counsel of Standard Chartered, was appointed as the University of Birmingham's first female Chancellor, succeeding Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE. Sandie Okoro OBE has been appointed as the University of Birmingham’s first female Chancellor, succeeding Lord...
A thief attempting to steal tithe and offering money from a church gets stuck in a window, allegedly due to divine intervention. The incident sparks debate over spiritual beliefs versus practical responses to crime in Nigeria, highlighting community reactions and the thief's fate. In a bizarre...
Urhobo kings and UPU leaders visited the demolished Okuama community, providing relief materials and calling for immediate resettlement. They urged the Federal Government to assist in rebuilding efforts. The visit highlighted the need for unity and support for the displaced residents now living...
Pastor David Ibiyeomie's controversial statement on giving and blessings sparks debate over biblical teachings and church practices. Pastor David Ibiyeomie sparked controversy with his recent statement that "God does not bless you when you give to people who are not givers." The remark, made...
A 61-year-old Lagos resident was electrocuted while wading through floodwaters during a downpour in Orile-Iganmu. The incident was confirmed by Police spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin. This tragic event highlights the dangers of electrical hazards in flood conditions and underscores the need...
Charles Dale Memorial School in Port-Harcourt sent students to Igwuruta Community Secondary School to experience the state of public education. This initiative, part of an exchange program, sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians, highlighting the stark contrast between private and public...
The Nigerian Police face public outcry after Erasmus dies in custody, allegedly from asphyxiation. Social media uproar questions police transparency and demands justice amid accusations of brutality and cover-up. The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has come under intense scrutiny following the...
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