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The Ogun State Police are investigating the death of a student, Ariyo, allegedly following corporal punishment at Obada Idi-Emi High School. Reports indicate he was made to perform frog jumps and was caned, resulting in his collapse and later death. An autopsy is pending as inquiries continue...
A fire broke out on a section of Lagos’ Blue Line rail track near Eko Bridge but was quickly contained by emergency responders. No injuries were reported, and authorities confirmed the area was safe. LAMATA will provide updates on the rail line’s operation status. A fire outbreak has affected a...
Nigerian military forces have arrested key IPOB leaders, neutralizing 24 extremists and rescuing one hostage in coordinated raids across southeastern Nigeria. Operation Udoka recovered weapons and handed suspects to authorities, marking a significant step in combating insurgency and restoring...
A female customs officer received a controversial farewell at Tin Can Port, Lagos, as port workers chanted “thief” on her final day at work. The incident, caught on video, shows workers expressing frustration, raising questions about her tenure, and revealing tensions between customs officers...
A teenage boy, Monday Ariyo, reportedly died after allegedly receiving 164 lashes from a teacher at Obada Grammar School in Ogun State. Following a minor classroom remark, the incident has sparked calls for justice and prompted social outrage, with demands for an investigation into school...
Former militant leader Asari Dokubo expressed frustration over his alliance with President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of betrayal. Dokubo claimed he sacrificed financially for Tinubu's campaign but felt abandoned. He now seeks alliances with northern leaders, lamenting that the Tinubu he...
PENGASSAN mourns the loss of four members in a helicopter crash near Bonny Finima, Port Harcourt while calling for a thorough investigation. The Sikorsky SK76, operated by East Winds Aviation, was en route to the NNPCL facility FPSO—NUIMS ANTAN when the tragic incident occurred on October 24...
Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of Financial Crime Compliance, has returned to the U.S. after eight months in Nigerian detention. His release follows the dismissal of money laundering charges by a federal court, which cited his deteriorating health. His family expresses relief as they focus on...
Pastor Bolaji Idowu advises men to seek partners within their financial means to avoid stress and heartache. In his sermon, he challenged cultural norms of lavish weddings, encouraging men to pursue financially compatible relationships instead. Pastor Bolaji Idowu recently urged men to choose...
A helicopter crash in Rivers State on October 24, 2024, has left all eight passengers feared dead. The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, operated by East Wind Aviation, ditched into the ocean shortly after takeoff. Recovery operations are underway, and condolences are extended to the victims' families...
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