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Landlord and spouse accused of disposing of tenant's body in canal prompt police manhunt in Temidire, Ogun State. Tenant, Iya Ibukun, dies after a hit-and-run accident, resorting to self-medication due to financial constraints. Community leaders raise suspicions, while police confirm the search...
Workers protest nationwide against electricity tariff hikes by picketing Ikeja and Ibadan DisCos. Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress demand tariff reversal, giving an ultimatum to regulators. Government warns of sector repercussions but faces pressure as IMF suggests subsidy...
The 62-year-old man who made history as the first recipient of a genetically edited pig kidney transplant has died two months after the landmark surgery, though it wasn't caused by the experimental procedure itself. Richard "Rick" Slayman, the 62-year-old man who made medical history as the...
A Nigerian Police "wanted" poster went viral for using vivid terms like "BIG" head, chin, and mouth to describe a suspect, prompting humor but also criticism over unprofessional language. A "wanted" poster issued by the Nigerian Police Force has gone massively viral on social media, with many...
Nigerian authorities arrested an Edo father accused of exploiting his 4-year-old daughter by posting ob§c£n£ photos/videos online. The young victim was rescued and will get medical care. The investigation continues into potential accomplices involved in the abuse. Nigerian authorities have...
Former PDP Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, implicates lack of revenue access in Rivers State as a key factor behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara's challenges. Accusations against Nyesom Wike for exacerbating tensions highlight calls for transparency and intervention. In a recent development...
Nigerian police provoked anger by stating they'll only "counsel" an Edo father who posted exploitative ob§c£n£ content of his 4-year-old daughter on Instagram, rather than arresting him. Many demand prosecution for potential child abuse. The Nigerian police have sparked outrage by indicating...
Tunisia faces global condemnation as reports emerge of door-to-door deportations targeting black Africans, including legal residents, students, and workers. The government's actions, seen as a political maneuver, draw ire for violating human rights and disregarding international law. Outrage...
Nigerian social media users demand the arrest of an Edo father exploiting his 4-year-old daughter with ob§c£n£ Instagram posts, calling her a "model" with an adult film actress "mentor." Outrage over potential child abuse, many urging the disturbing account's removal. Nigerian social media...
Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, witnesses a controversial incident as a senior lecturer faces public humiliation following allegations of sexual advances towards a female student. The incident has led to an internal investigation by the university's management. On Friday, at the Federal...
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