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A man named Tahiru Hamidu has been arrested in Ogun State for allegedly raping a mentally unstable woman multiple times. The suspect reportedly threatened the victim's brother-in-law to continue his assaults. The police have launched an investigation into the disturbing case, highlighting...
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being declared wanted for alleged fraud. His decision follows consultations with family and legal advisors, emphasizing his commitment to clearing his name and supporting the...
NAFDAC has raided and shut down a Lagos factory producing counterfeit cosmetics, seizing over 1,200 cartons of fake products and unregistered chemicals valued at ₦50 million. The agency urges consumers to report suspicious activities to ensure safety and compliance in the cosmetics market. The...
The Nigerian Federal Government has issued a flood alert due to the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, starting at 100m³/s and expected to rise to 1000m³/s. Authorities assure that significant flooding is not anticipated but urge vigilance among bordering states. The Federal...
University of Ibadan students are crowdfunding to pay increased tuition fees due to a recent hike approved by the university's governing council. With a September 20 deadline approaching, student groups are appealing for public support to prevent financial hardship and ensure no one is forced to...
A viral series of extraordinary testimonies from members of The Lord’s Chosen Church, including claims of miraculous rescues and overpowering robbers, has sparked social media outrage and skepticism. Activist Martins Vincent Otse threatens legal action, accusing the church of misleading...
Salisu Ahmed, a 66-year-old Nigerian man, became the fourth person globally cured of HIV after a groundbreaking stem cell transplant. After living with the virus for 31 years and facing stigma and family abandonment, his successful treatment at City of Hope Medical Center brings hope for...
The death toll in Kaduna's tragic road accident has risen to 40 after a J5 bus carrying children for the Eid-el Maulud celebration collided with a truck on Saminaka Road. Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has ordered urgent medical attention for survivors, as the deceased victims have been laid to rest...
The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministry has addressed a viral video of an elderly woman's testimony claiming she fought off armed robbers. Church officials clarified that her story was misinterpreted, stating it was a dream rather than a real event, and criticized the manipulation of the...
Residents of Mpape and Maitama, Abuja, are alarmed by recurring earth tremors, accompanied by loud noises. The tremors, felt for three days, have caused buildings to shake, leading to widespread concern. Local authorities, including NEMA, have been tagged for explanations as the situation...
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