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The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken a significant step to establish a better connection with the Nigerian public. Pulse Nigeria reports that the agency has created the Directorate of Public Relations and Strategic Communications (DPRSC) and appointed Dr. Peter Afunanya, formerly the...
Leah Sharibu, the Nigerian schoolgirl held in captivity by terrorists for five years, has reportedly married another ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province) commander, following her divorce from her first 'husband.' Leah, abducted alongside 109 other female students on February 19, 2018, from...
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Nigeria's recent rise in the 2023 Global Organised Crime Index, now at the forefront of Africa alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo, is not just a mere statistic. It reflects a narrative increasingly depicted in popular culture, particularly in Nollywood - Nigeria's booming film industry...
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In a disturbing incident that underscores the challenges faced by Nigerian women, a 27-year-old man, identified as Gabriel Gibson or "Ogidi", has been arrested in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria, for allegedly assaulting his friend's wife. According to reports from Premium Times Nigeria, The...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have jointly announced an indefinite strike scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 3. The decision was made following a joint press briefing held by the union leaders in Abuja. The unions have also called on their...
The House of Representatives commenced its plenary session in Abuja by observing a moment of silence for the late Afrobeats sensation, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. Mohbad, who was only 27 years old, tragically passed away two weeks ago. The tribute to the late musician occurred at...
In a disturbing incident, gunmen have attacked the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic in Lafia, Nasarawa State, resulting in the shooting of three students and the abduction of a female student named Ajoke, who is in her ND II studying Science Laboratory Technology. The attack has sent shockwaves...
Image Credit: https://twitter.com/virgingrltoyin Tallahassee, FL — A Leon County courtroom witnessed an emotional day as family and friends of the victims, Victoria "Vicki" Sims, 75, and Oluwatoyin Salau, 19, gathered for the sentencing of Aaron Glee, who had been convicted of their murders. In...
The Nigerian Army has officially launched the 2023 recruitment exercise for the 86 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for Non-Tradesmen and Women. The Army Headquarters made this announcement via its verified social media handle. The recruitment process begins with online registration, which started...
The Minister for Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has expressed confidence that when President Tinubu completes his cabinet appointments, America will pale in comparison. During an interview with ARISE TV, she emphasized President Tinubu's commitment to advancing Nigeria with the...
The Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has offered his perspective on enhancing leadership culture in Nigeria, suggesting that if he were a governor or the president of Nigeria, he would establish a weekly tradition of addressing his constituents. During a Monday segment of...
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, has declared that he has never accepted a bribe throughout his career in the police. This statement came in response to a question from a verified user who asked him to swear by his "village deity" that he had never taken a bribe...
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