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A viral CCTV footage shared by Arise TV journalist Rufai Oseni shows military officers storming the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) after their power was disconnected over an unpaid ₦4 billion debt. A shocking CCTV footage shared by Arise TV journalist, Rufai Oseni, has captured...
NYSC member Ushie Uguamaye, known as Raye, was summoned after criticizing President Tinubu's government. Activist Omoyele Sowore and lawyers accompanied her, but NYSC officials failed to appear. The incident has sparked debates on free speech and political dissent, with concerns over...
The EFCC has arrested TikTok influencer Murja Kunya in Kano over alleged naira abuse. The arrest has sparked online reactions, with some supporting the crackdown while others accuse the agency of selective justice. Kunya, known for her controversial content, may face prosecution after the...
The Lagos State Government will shut the Independence/Mekwen Bridge (Marina-CMS route) for two months, from March 19 to May 26, 2025, for repairs. Alternative routes have been provided, and LASTMA will manage traffic. Motorists are advised to plan ahead to avoid disruptions during the closure...
Sweden-based East African woman Maureen Bahema sparks debate after advising women to submit in relationships or step aside for those who will. Her statement has divided opinions online, with supporters praising her stance and critics calling it outdated. The discussion reflects ongoing debates...
Image Credit: Vatican Press Office The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization in February. The 88-year-old pontiff, recovering from pneumonia, appears in a wheelchair at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. While showing improvement, he still requires medical...
An Ibadan man, Hamzat, seeks divorce, alleging his wife, Safiyat, used water from washing her private parts to cook his meals. He also accuses her of theft and witchcraft. The Grade A Customary Court adjourned the case to April 8 after Safiyat failed to appear in court. An Ibadan man, Hamzat...
EKEDC has accused military personnel of invading its substation and abducting workers over a power outage linked to an upgrade at the Agbara TCN facility. The abductees were allegedly assaulted before release. This follows a similar IKEDC invasion. The case has been reported to authorities for...
Femi Falana has warned that probing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s attendance at the IPU meeting in New York could embarrass Nigeria. The investigation follows Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s claims that she humiliated the country. Falana insists the probe risks exposing Nigeria to...
Fatima Musa, a repentant Boko Haram member, regrets destroying her NCE certificate due to extremist beliefs. During a UKaid-supported event in Maiduguri, she sought her father's forgiveness. Community leaders emphasize support for reintegration, urging government empowerment programs to prevent...
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