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The EFCC has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted over alleged money laundering and conspiracy. Authorities claim she evaded questioning and may have fled Nigeria. The anti-graft agency urges the public to provide information on her whereabouts as investigations into...
A deadly military crackdown on Shi’ite protesters in Abuja left at least five dead and many injured during the International Quds Day procession. Eyewitnesses allege indiscriminate gunfire by security forces, while human rights groups demand accountability. The government has yet to respond to...
The Delta State Government has ordered the School of Nursing, Agbor, to withdraw a query issued to a student over a viral video of a welcome song for First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. Commissioner for Health, Joseph Onojaeme, confirmed the directive, stating that no student should be victimized. The...
The family of Bumpa co-founder, Adetunji “Teejay” Opayele, demands justice after his tragic death in a Lagos hit-and-run. The driver, Biola Adams-Odutayo, allegedly used her influence to avoid manslaughter charges. Nigerians are calling for accountability, urging authorities to take action...
Delta State College of Nursing has queried student Osato Edobor for sharing a viral video of colleagues humorously rejecting First Lady Remi Tinubu as “our mother.” The school threatens disciplinary action, but officials claim the video was misrepresented. The incident has sparked debate on...
A tragic dispute over mango harvesting in Benishiekh, Borno State, led to the death of 40-year-old Kajdi Kachalla after a violent altercation with his younger brother, Baba Goni Kachalla. Authorities are investigating the incident while the community mourns. The injured suspect remains...
Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has blamed officer negligence for the Kogi prison break, confirming that seven of the 12 escaped inmates have been re-arrested. He assured that investigations are ongoing, while Governor Usman Ododo has directed security agencies to prevent future...
Nigeria is battling a severe meningitis outbreak, with 807 suspected cases and 74 deaths across 22 states. The NCDC has deployed emergency response teams to the worst-hit areas. Health officials urge swift intervention, emphasizing vaccination and infection control to curb the spread of the...
Pastor Femi Lazarus has sparked controversy after announcing a coalition of ministries aiming to shut down platforms that criticize pastors. His remarks on church hierarchy and gospel artists have ignited backlash online, with many Nigerians condemning the move as censorship and an attack on...
Joseph Abodunrin, a 25-year-old Nigerian man, died by suicide in Osun State after sharing emotional social media posts about his mental health struggles. His tragic passing has sparked discussions on mental health awareness and support. His family confirmed his death, mourning his hidden pain...
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