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The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, who was arrested alongside other party members in Benin City, has been released from custody. The arrest, prompted by a petition from the LP Youth Leader loyal to a factional chairman, raised questions about internal party disputes...
A pregnant Muslim woman's photo on X, showcasing her 33-week baby bump, stirred online controversy. Despite being fully covered, some X users criticized her for sharing the image, arguing it goes against traditional expectations of modesty for Muslim women. The post drew mixed reactions, with...
Renowned British-Nigerian cosmetic doctor, Oluwafemi 'Tijion' Esho, recently admitted to an 'improper emotional relationship' with a patient, sparking controversy over allegations of exchanging Botox treatments for explicit content. In a medical tribunal, details emerged that Dr. Esho allegedly...
In a bold and defiant response to the Department of State Services (DSS), the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rejected the DSS's plea to shelve their planned nationwide protest scheduled for February 27 and 28. The DSS had cautioned against...
Reesa Teesa, the Atlanta woman behind the viral TikTok account @reesamteesa, has emerged as an unexpected internet phenomenon. Her 52-part TikTok series, titled "Who TF Did I Marry?!," recounts the intricate and unsettling tale of her whirlwind romance, marriage, and eventual separation during...
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo advocates for urgent legislative support to aid kidney disease patients and tackle the rising issue of organ trafficking in the country. Speaking at the 36th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the National Association of Nephrology...
Adachukwu Okafor, a lawyer residing in Anambra State, has been remanded by the Children, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence Court in Awka for allegedly brutally assaulting her 11-year-old house help, Happiness Nwafor. Facing two charges under the Violence Against Persons Laws of Anambra State...
In a recent revelation, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the sale of a falsified Paracetamol Injection mislabelled as "Paracetamol Injection 300mg/2ml I.M I.V Aminoglycoside Antibacterial." The discovery came to...
In a viral video, a young woman faced harassment from a group of men at a bus park over her outfit. The men demanded she change, poured water on her, and taunted her. Despite the woman's resistance, the crowd around grew, and she eventually left on a bike. The incident highlights concerns about...
In response to the ongoing protests against hardship and soaring food prices in Nigeria, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a groundbreaking initiative. Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi revealed plans to distribute seized food items to Nigerians, aiming to address food...
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