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Inspector General of Police condemns violence at Rivers State Council secretariats, ordering heightened security measures. A clash over local council chair's tenure led to fatalities, including a police officer and a vigilante member. IGP directs intensive investigations and deploys special...
Abdul MKO Abiola reveals DNA results showing 55 biological children from his father's 103 with 40 wives, sparking discussions on polygamy and paternity. Abdul MKO Abiola, son of MKO Abiola, revealed that despite his father's 40 wives and 103 children, DNA tests confirmed only 55 as his...
Kogi lawmaker reacts to Adeola Fayehun's disclosure of legislators' salaries. In the Kogi State House, a lawmaker raised concerns over journalist Adeola Fayehun's online revelation of legislators' salaries, citing constituents' reactions. He mentioned Fayehun by name and vowed to address the...
Woman wins £200,000 in civil rape case against therapist Michael Lousada in London. Ella Janneh accused him of sexual assault during a therapy session, despite the CPS not pressing charges. The High Court ruled in her favor, emphasizing her lack of consent and the distressing nature of the...
Enugu residents switch to charcoal stoves amid soaring kerosene prices, now at N1,350-N1,600 per liter. Despite charcoal's cost rising to N8,000 per sack, families find it economical with a sack lasting up to two months. In Enugu, escalating kerosene prices have spurred residents to embrace...
29-year-old Joe Philip, also known as Aboy, was beaten to death by Anioma Security Watch Network members in Agbor, Delta State, over a missing Nokia torchlight phone. The phone was later found with the accuser's son. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice. A 29-year-old man, Joe...
Actress Uche Elendu raises alarm as egg prices surge to N6000 from N4500 recently, sparking an outcry on social media over food inflation in Nigeria. Citizens express frustration and disbelief, highlighting broader economic challenges. Actress Uche Elendu's outcry over the skyrocketing price of...
The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission calls for the replacement of IGP Kayode Egbetokun amid allegations of recruitment irregularities. They accuse top officers of smuggling names during police constable recruitment, highlighting concerns over training school readiness. The...
Nigerian screenwriter Opeyemi Akande's criticism of Ogun State's Ojude Oba festival sparks debate on social media. Akande's remarks question state priorities amid cultural celebrations, drawing varied reactions. Nigerian screenwriter Opeyemi Akande sparked controversy on social media with his...
Lagos State urges heightened school hygiene amidst a cholera outbreak ahead of mid-term and Eid-el Kabir breaks. Commissioner for Health warns of recent fatalities due to delayed treatment and emphasizes free healthcare access at designated centers. Ahead of the mid-term and Eid-el Kabir...
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