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Residents of Jakande Housing Estate in Lekki, Lagos State, urge Governor Sanwo-Olu to address severe flooding that claimed a life. The community fears worsening conditions as the rainy season peaks, seeking immediate intervention to prevent further deaths and property damage. Residents of...
Senior Advocate of Nigeria seeks withdrawal from Yahaya Bello's N80.2bn fraud case, citing procedural issues and requests for case transfer, amidst repeated court absences. Adeola Adedipe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has moved to withdraw his representation of Yahaya Bello, former Kogi...
Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi, an international law expert, was appointed acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja. At 40, she's the youngest female law professor in Northwestern Nigeria. Her appointment awaits governing council ratification. Maikudi brings extensive research experience...
Federal Government and ASUU officials, led by Education Minister Tahir Mamman and ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, negotiate to avert a nationwide strike. Talks focus on resolving issues like IPPIS removal and salary arrears, signaling potential progress in addressing long-standing...
Nigerian Twitter user Lotanna Don shares a bizarre theft story where his new driver stole his car, testified in church about it, and sold his laptop. Police tracked and recovered both items, leading to widespread online praise for their efficiency and the ironic twist. Lotanna Don recently...
Emmanuel Chukwuma, 47, was arrested for allegedly stabbing pregnant lover Bosede Adefehinti in Lagos after a phone call from her ex-boyfriend. He claimed self-defense during an argument that turned fatal. The incident in Festac sparked community outrage, highlighting domestic violence issues...
Gunmen attacked the Ishieke Police Division in Ebonyi, resulting in fatalities and widespread panic. Details emerge of a violent shootout with police. Gunmen launched a brazen attack on Ishieke Police Division in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, on Wednesday night, June 26, unleashing heavy gunfire that...
Miami judge rules to exclude critical evidence in Courtney Clenney's trial for the murder of her Nigerian boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. Get updates on the legal proceedings and reactions to the controversial case. In a Miami courtroom, the case of OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney, accused of...
Cross River State faces a meat crisis as high beef and goat prices lead to alleged sales of snake, donkey, and horse meat. Residents blame checkpoints and middlemen for price hikes. Rising meat prices in Cross River State, Nigeria, have reportedly led to unconventional alternatives flooding...
A viral story about a Mexican church selling "plots of land in heaven" was revealed to be satire. The Iglesia del Final de los Tiempos uses humor to mock exploitative pastors, but many initially believed the sensational claims. This week, social media buzzed with claims about a Mexican church...
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