Amid rising transport fares due to fuel price hikes, student attendance in Nigerian schools has plummeted in the 2024/2025 academic year. Many families struggle with commuting costs, prompting parents to relocate students closer to home or leading to increased absenteeism and late arrivals.
As...
A tragic incident unfolded at the Bonny/Nembe/Bille jetty in Port Harcourt City Local Council of Rivers State on Monday evening, as three passenger boats succumbed to a devastating fire. While the exact casualty count remains uncertain, numerous traders and passengers are feared dead.
The fire...
In a joint effort coordinated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), at least 320 Nigerians stranded in Libya have been successfully rescued. Libya, a major departure point for migrants aiming to reach Europe, has witnessed a surge in individuals from various African countries...
Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for the release of five pupils and four staff members from Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, abducted on Monday. The principal confirmed the demand, highlighting the ongoing challenge of kidnappings nationwide.
The abduction...
In a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, 32-year-old Justin Mohn decapitated his 68-year-old father, Michael, in their Levittown home, unleashing a horrifying sequence of events. The unsettling episode took a macabre turn as Mohn proceeded to post a...
The Lekki Deep Seaport achieves a significant milestone with the arrival of the largest container vessel, the "CMA CGM SCANDOLA." This massive ship boasts an impressive overall length of 366 meters and a width of 51.11 meters, showcasing the port's capacity for handling substantial maritime...
Tensions flared in Abule Egba, Lagos, as chaos erupted between irate Okada riders and Taskforce officials on Tuesday morning.
The catalyst for the clash was the seizure of motorcycles by the police, triggering outrage among the riders. Pandemonium gripped the area as Taskforce officers...
MP Kate Osamor, representing Edmonton and known for her vocal stance on human rights issues, finds herself embroiled in controversy as she faces suspension from the Parliamentary Labour Party. The firestorm ignited after Osamor's accusation against Israel, labeling their actions in Gaza as...
Morekeji "Keji" Olamilekan's alleged assault on his ex-wife, Mary Ololuwa, has left her hospitalized. Witnesses, appalled by the brutality, intervened and handed Keji over to the police. Confirming the arrest, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the command, revealed that a case of...
In a decisive victory against terrorism, troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) successfully neutralized two terrorists and rescued 35 kidnap victims in Katsina State.
The daring operation carried out on January 27, showcased the well-coordinated efforts of the...
Numerous school children from Apostolic Faith School were abducted in Emure Local Government, Ekiti State. The incident occurred as they traveled from Emure Ekiti to Eporo Ekiti in their school bus. Authorities are investigating the kidnapping, raising concerns about the safety of the students...
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