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In a swift response to the bandit invasion of the Sabon-Gida community in Zamfara's Bungudu Local Government Area, military forces have successfully rescued six out of the 24 abducted students from the Federal University Gusau, according to a top military source. This operation is being led by...
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Six medical students from Santo Amaro University (UNISA) in Brazil were expelled after their inappropriate behaviour at a women's volleyball game. The students, also male futsal players, were observed with their pants lowered to their ankles on the sidelines. At the same time, the university's...
Bandits attacked the Federal University of Gusau in Zamfara State on Friday morning, kidnapping an unspecified number of students from their hostels. The assailants ransacked three student hostels before escaping with their victims. Troops from the Nigerian Army engaged the attackers in a...
In the early hours of Friday, more than 24 students from the Federal University of Gusau were kidnapped in Sabon-Gida, Zamfara State, as bandits invaded the community. According to a student from the university, most of the abducted students were female. Gunmen entered the community at around 3...
The Lagos State Police Command has explained its decision to disperse sympathizers who had gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate to mourn the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. According to a statement by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the police...
As Nigeria faces the possibility of soaring petrol prices due to a weakening naira and rising crude oil costs, the Federal Government may be forced to spend approximately N1.68 trillion on petrol subsidies from September to December this year, according to oil marketers and industry data...
As the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) deadline to address the suffering caused by the removal of petrol subsidies expires, the union's leadership is planning to meet next week to decide on when to start an indefinite nationwide strike. Vice President Kashim Shettima has reportedly been in...
Protesters and fans gathered at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State on Thursday night to hold a candlelight procession in honor of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. However, reports emerged that teargas was allegedly used to disperse the crowd during the...
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In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have uncovered what may be the oldest evidence of early humans building with wood. Located in Zambia, the remains of this Stone Age structure provide a rare glimpse into the architectural prowess of our ancient ancestors. The nearly...
A fire broke out at Ibis Royal Hotel near Ajao Estate on Airport Road, Lagos State, on Wednesday evening. Social media videos depicted a two-story building engulfed in flames. Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos State Governor Babjide Sanwo-Olu, reported the fire at 4:50...
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