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A Nigerian Army Special Court-martial has sentenced former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited, Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, to seven years imprisonment for embezzling $2,178,900 and N1.65 billion belonging to the Nigerian Army Property Limited (NAPL). The court found him...
The Lagos State Police Command has issued a nationwide manhunt for Benjamin Best Nnanyereugo, the prime suspect in the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Augusta Onuwabhagbe Osedion, aged 21. The incident occurred on July 13, 2023, at Nnanyereugo's residence in Oral Estate, Ajah. After...
Three members of the Happie Boiz, a group of former security personnel turned entertainers, have reportedly been arrested in Cyprus. The reason for their arrest and subsequent court appearance remains unclear at this time. The Happie Boiz gained notoriety earlier this year when they publicly...
The Lagos State Government has announced the suspension of its planned mass burial for the 103 corpses recovered in the aftermath of the October 2020 #EndSARS protest. The decision comes in response to the controversy and objections raised when the government initially revealed its intentions in...
The use of a presidential jet by Seyi Tinubu, the son of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, for attending a polo event in Kano has ignited a wave of mixed reactions. The discussion took off when journalist Jaafar Jaafar criticized Seyi's use of the presidential aircraft for non-official purposes...
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced at the 2023 University of Lagos International Week that Nigerians applying for passports will soon enjoy quicker processing and home delivery services. He disclosed this during the event themed 'Breaking the Borders of Partnership'. The...
A Lagos State High Court, presided over by Justice Ibironke Harrison, has sentenced Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Drambi Vandi to death by hanging for the killing of a pregnant Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem. The tragic incident occurred at the Ajah under-bridge checkpoint...
Zaharaddeen Salisu Dansabo, a Nigerian man, recently tied the knot with his older Caucasian lover in a wedding ceremony held in Kano State on September 7, 2023. He took to social media to share photos from the wedding and requested prayers from well-wishers. In response to a congratulatory...
In recent years, attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Gaza refugee camps have played a pivotal role in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, leading to an alarming rise in casualties. Since Saturday, the crisis has intensified, resulting in over 1,000 casualties on both sides...
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho, has finally regained his freedom after two years of legal battles in Benin. In an Instagram video, Igboho expressed his gratitude to God, the Beninese government, and various supporters who stood by him during his ordeal. Igboho began by thanking God and...
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has asserted that the Igbo race originated from Ile-Ife, presenting documented evidence to support this claim. Speaking ahead of an International Conference on 'Ile-Ife and Yoruba Civilization: Nexus between Tradition and Modernity' at his palace in Ife...
In a remarkable testament to their dedication and innovation in education, two Nigerian teachers, Peace Sule and Stephanie Akinwoya, have been shortlisted in the top 50 candidates for the prestigious Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2023. This global recognition, in collaboration with...
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