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Media personality Elsa Majimbo's comments on sending money to extended family have sparked controversy. Majimbo implied that financial support often leads to entitlement, prompting mixed reactions online. Critics argue her view lacks empathy, while others defend the practice, highlighting its...
Apostle Johnson Suleman revealed he purchased a third private jet during the COVID-19 pandemic, boasting about his prosperity while others struggled. His comments, including a joke about a “money-printing machine,” sparked backlash on social media, with critics accusing him of flaunting wealth...
Lagos police face challenges investigating the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl by the landlord's son in Alakuko. Despite social media outcry, the house was found empty, and the victim's mother was uncooperative. Community residents refuse to assist, hindering progress. Police continue seeking...
A Gavi study reveals Nigerian newborns are being born with colistin-resistant bacteria, raising concerns over antibiotic resistance. Analyzed samples from hospitals in Kano and Abuja show that 1% of babies and mothers harbor resistant genes. This resistance likely stems from colistin's use in...
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has received N50 billion from the EFCC, funded by proceeds from crime. The allocation, directed by President Bola Tinubu, aims to support student loans. NELFUND’s MD, Akintunde Sawyerr, and EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, emphasize transparency and...
A former Illinois school food service director, Vera Liddell, was sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The embezzlement, uncovered through an audit, involved ordering over 11,000 cases of wings and billing the school...
A 14-year-old girl in Lagos, Nigeria, was allegedly raped by her landlord's son, sparking public outrage. The landlord's dismissive response has intensified calls for justice. Social media users demand immediate action, highlighting issues of sexual violence, trauma, and the need for stronger...
A viral video showing Nigerian youths under the influence of suspected "zombie drugs" has triggered widespread concern on social media. The footage speculated to involve crystal meth, highlights issues of drug abuse among Nigeria’s youth and raises alarms about the increasing use of dangerous...
Taiwo Agbaje has been arrested in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for the brutal murder of his younger brother's two children. After abducting them, Agbaje killed the children and mutilated their bodies, citing jealousy over his brother's higher earnings. The disturbing incident has shocked the local...
Skai Jackson, known from Disney’s "Jessie" and "Bunk'd," was arrested for domestic battery at Universal CityWalk after a public altercation with her boyfriend. Despite initially denying physical contact, video evidence led to Jackson’s arrest for misdemeanor battery. The case is under review by...
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