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Police Arrest Pipeline Vandal in Akwa Ibom, Others Flee
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man, Ekwere Obiowo Ernest, for his involvement in…
EFCC Arraigns MD Over Alleged $680,000 Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Olalekan Adewoye, the Managing Director of Sunsteel,…
DSS Arrests Five Suspects in Kano Over Murder of One-Year-Old Baby
The Directorate of State Services (DSS) in Kano State has arrested five individuals accused of the abduction and…
Vigilante Group Orders Native Doctors to Leave Rivers Communities
A local vigilante group in Rivers State has given a seven-day deadline for all native doctors to leave…
BREAKING: JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results, Withholds 39,834
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation…
No Extradition Process Against Simon Ekpa – AGF
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has firmly refuted reports suggesting that the…
Amotekun Nabs Drug Kingpin in Ogun Market Bust
Operatives of the Ogun State Security Network, known locally as the Amotekun Corps, have apprehended a man suspected…
Tinubu’s Peaceful Visit Shows Anambra is Safe – Police
The Nigeria Police Command in Anambra has noted that President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the state went…
Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager, EeZeeTee, Granted ₦20m Bail
A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted bail to Ezekiel Onyedikachi, widely known as EeZeeTee, in a…
Oyo Kicks Off Demolition of Shanties, Unapproved Structures
The Oyo State Government has started pulling down illegal structures and makeshift settlements at several locations across Ibadan,…
Kogi JSC Forces Judge Into Retirement, Suspends Magistrate Over Misconduct
Kogi State Judicial Service Commission has removed a judge from office and suspended a magistrate following findings of…
Olubadan Suspends Two Chiefs Over Land Dispute Allegations
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has taken decisive action by suspending two family chiefs, known…
JAMB to Release 2025 UTME Results Today
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is preparing to release the long-awaited results of the 2025 Unified…
Foreign Herdsmen Responsible for Killings in Benue, Plateau — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has pointed to the infiltration of foreign herders as the main cause of recent deadly…
Pope Leo XIV Expected to Continue Francis’ Legacy — Says Lagos Catholic Archdiocese
The Director of Social Communications for the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Rev. Fr. Anthony Godono, has said that…
All You Need to Know About Robert Francis Prevost, The First American Pope (FULL BIOGRAPHY)
On May 8, 2025, white smoke billowed above the Sistine Chapel, as Robert Francis Prevost made history by…
BREAKING: American Robert Francis Emerges New Pope
Robert Francis Prevost made history on Thursday by becoming the first American ever to be elected pope, taking…
BREAKING: New Pope Elected as White Smoke Rises
White smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, marking the successful election of a…
More Lawyers Join Nnamdi Kanu’s Defense Team as Trial Heats Up
More senior and experienced legal experts have officially joined the legal defense team of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained…
Benue: Traditional Ruler, Farmer Killed in Suspected Herdsmen Attack in Otukpo
The District Head of Odugbeho in Agatu Local Government Area, Chief Anthony Adejoh, has been confirmed dead following…
Black Smoke Again from Sistine Chapel as Cardinals Continue Pope Selection Process
Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel for the second time on Thursday morning, signaling…
EFCC Nabs Former Jigawa Lawmaker Muhammad Kazaure in Kano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former House of Representatives member, Muhammad Gudaji Kazaure, into…
Soldiers, Terrorists Die in Battle Over Borno Community
A renewed Boko Haram raid in Borno State has claimed the lives of a Nigerian Army captain and…
Police Demotes Sergeant in Imo for Misconduct, Reprimands Two Inspectors
Imo State Police Command has taken disciplinary action against three officers after a disturbing video surfaced showing one…
60,000 Nigerian Teachers Set to Make History with Record-Breaking Gathering in Lagos
More than 60,000 educators from across Nigeria are expected to converge on Lagos this September in what could…
Ondo: Self-Proclaimed Monarch, Four Others Nabbed Over Illegal Installation
Self-acclaimed traditional ruler Adekolajo Aladeseyi has landed in police custody along with four others following an alleged illegal…
Bello Turji on the Run as Military Eliminates Several Terror Commanders — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, has revealed that wanted terrorist leader Bello Turji is currently fleeing military…
“I’m Broke, Yet Accused of Money Laundering” – VeryDarkMan Speaks After EFCC Release
Popular social activist Martins Otse, better known online as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has finally broken his silence following his…
Fire Destroys Staff Quarters at Ibadan Polytechnic, Millions Lost in Midnight Blaze
Property worth millions of naira has been lost following a major fire that tore through part of the…
JUST IN: EFCC Releases VeryDarkMan After Detention
Social media figure Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has been released from the custody of the Economic…
Kidnapping: Police Rescue PDP Chairman, 36 Others in Edo
The Police Command in Edo State has successfully rescued 37 kidnapped victims, including the Chairman of the Peoples…
EFCC Drops Mercy Chinwo’s Name from Charges Against EeZeeTee
In a dramatic twist in the ongoing legal case involving gospel music promoter Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as…
Panic as Fuel Tanker Falls on Asaba-Onitsha Road
Residents and commuters deserted the Asaba-Onitsha expressway Tuesday evening following a terrifying incident involving a fuel tanker that…
What to Know About India’s Airstrikes on Pakistan, Kashmir
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, India has launched a series of airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir,…
Cardinals Convene in Vatican to Select New Pope as Conclave Begins
The Vatican has begun its process to elect a new Pope today, May 7, 2025. Following the death…
Another US Warplane Crashes Off Aircraft Carrier Into Red Sea
Another US warplane has plunged into the Red Sea after a failed landing attempt on the USS Harry…
VDM Still in Custody Despite Bail, Not Told Why He Was Arrested — Lawyers
The legal team of social media personality Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has raised serious concerns…
India Launches Strikes on Pakistan After Kashmir Tourist Attack
India launched military operations against Pakistan early Wednesday in response to a deadly attack that killed 26 Indian…
Why Wigwe’s Helicopter Crashed — US Report
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded its investigation into the helicopter crash that killed…
NSCDC Deploys Over 1,500 Officers Ahead of President Tinubu’s Visit to Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed a total of 1,531 officers across Anambra State…
FG Begins Overhaul of NYSC Scheme, Plans Teachers’, Medical Corps
The Federal Government has launched a new initiative aimed at revamping the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), a…
EFCC Grants Bail to VeryDarkMan Amid Ongoing Investigation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released Martins Vincent Otse, known on social media as VeryDarkMan,…
UTME Mass Failure Shows Exam Reforms Are Working — Education Minister
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has stated that the high failure rate in the 2025 Unified…
Nnamdi Kanu Founder of Eastern Security Network – Witness
A witness in the ongoing terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),…
Judge Bars Nnamdi Kanu’s In-Law From Courtroom
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja took firm action on Tuesday, ordering Favour Kanu,…
IPOB Slams Prosecution, Media Over “False” Report on Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have raised strong concerns over recent developments in the trial of their…
Jihadist Attack in Niger Claims Lives of 10 Soldiers
An attack attributed to suspected jihadist fighters has left 10 soldiers dead in Niger, according to reports from…
Police Distribute N20.12 Billion to Widows of 7,076 Slain Officers
The Oyo State Police Command, on Tuesday, presented cheques totaling N20.12 billion to 7,076 widows of slain police…
25 Killed as Bandits, Vigilantes Engage in Deadly Gun Battle in Bauchi Forest
At least 25 people lost their lives in a violent clash between suspected bandits and local vigilante groups…
VeryDarkMan: Stop Speculating, Allow Us Do Our Job — EFCC tells Nigerians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan,…
EFCC Arrests 35 Internet Fraudsters in Edo
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 35 young men in Auchi, Edo State,…
Hajj 2025: Kaduna to Begin Airlifting Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia on May 14
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has officially confirmed that the airlift of pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj…
NIMC Unveils New NIN Verification Service
The Federal Government has given the green light to a new identity verification platform developed by the National…
Tenant Killed by Landlord’s Son During Dispute in Ondo
A heated argument between a tenant and the landlord’s son ended in tragedy after 22-year-old Joy Tale was…
Woman Arrested for Stabbing Boyfriend to Death During Argument
The Lagos State Police have arrested a 21-year-old woman, Precious Anegbode, after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend, Damilola,…
VeryDarkMan to be Released Today, Faces Court Charges Thursday
Activist and influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), is expected to regain his freedom today following…
20-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing His Father with Machete in Jigawa
A 20-year-old man from Jigawa State is now in police custody after allegedly killing his father in a…
Full List of New U.S Non-immigrant Visa Fees For Nigerian, International Travelers
The United States government has rolled out a revised structure for non-immigrant visa application fees, which will affect…
How to Check 2025 UTME Results (Step-by-Step Guide)
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Monday, announced the release of the 2025 UTME results, revealing…
FG Upgrades 38 Technical Colleges, Plans Digital Exams by 2027 — Minister
The Federal Government has announced the successful upgrade of 38 technical colleges across the country, as part of…
Man Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Kidnapping, Killing Ekiti Sex Worker
A 26-year-old man was on Monday sentenced to death by hanging for his role in the kidnapping and…
VeryDarkMan Arrested Over Multiple Petitions, to be Charged Soon — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially confirmed the arrest of controversial social media personality, Martins…
Suspected Herdsmen Hijack Fully Loaded Vehicle, Kill Driver, Abduct Passengers in Benue
Gunmen suspected as herdsmen attacked a commercial vehicle on Sunday night along the Otukpo-Adoka road in Benue State,…
Over 1.5 Million Candidates Score Below 200 in 2025 UTME
Out of nearly two million candidates who took part in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), a…
Kaduna Governor Donates SUVs to Monarchs, Urges Continued Unity and Peace
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has called on traditional rulers to maintain their efforts in fostering peace and…
UK Opens Visa Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt
Residents of Enugu and Port Harcourt now have more direct access to UK visa services, as two new…
Woman Arrested in Delta State for Flogging Baby to Death
Operatives of the Nigerian police in Isiokolo, a town in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State, have…
‘Some People Will Account For My Incarceration’ – Farotimi Threatens Legal Action
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has signaled his intent to pursue legal action against those he believes are…
Why EFCC Arrested Influencer VeryDarkMan — Sources
Social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has once again landed in legal trouble…
Army Foils Bandit Attack in Taraba, Recovers Weapons During Raid
Troops of the Nigerian Army successfully stopped a planned attack and neutralized a suspected bandit during a recent…
Oyedepo’s Ex-Deputy Bishop Abioye Unveils New Church
Former Vice-President of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Abioye, has officially launched a new ministry known as the…
Asia Set to Make History as Filipino Cardinal Tops List of Pope Francis’ Successor
As Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle steps into the spotlight, global attention has shifted toward Asia as the…
Tensions Escalate Between Alaafin, Ooni Over Yoruba Village Dispute
In a video that circulated widely online, a moment involving the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem…
Northeast States Suffer 26 Attacks, 227 Deaths in Four Months – Report
Terrorist activities have escalated in Nigeria’s Northeast, with new data from VANGUARD revealing that Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe…
Four Soldiers Killed as Boko Haram Strikes Military Base in Yobe State
No fewer than four soldiers were killed when suspected Boko Haram fighters launched a deadly attack on the…
EFCC Blocked Us from Giving VeryDarkMan Food – Friends
Friends and associates of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known widely as VeryDarkMan (VDM), say they were…
Troops Battle ISWAP Terrorists in Yobe
Troops of the Nigerian Army are currently engaged in a heavy gun battle with suspected Islamic State West…
Police Begin Manhunt After Gunmen Kill Roadside Vulcaniser in Edo
Following the report of a deadly shooting in Auchi, Edo State, police have begun a manhunt to track…
Police Arrest Three in Akwa Ibom, Recover Weapons
Following credible intelligence, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three individuals believed to be involved in…
$3bn Refinery Fraud: EFCC Uncovers N80bn in Bank Accounts of Sacked MD
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested several recently dismissed managing directors of Nigeria’s major refineries…
Military Arrests Two Security Agents, Others Helping Terrorists in North-East
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrest of four individuals aiding terrorist operations in the North-East region of…
Troops Eliminate Notorious Bandit Leaders, Recover Weapons in Zamfara
Troops from from Combat Team 6 of the 1 Brigade Nigerian Army have made significant progress in the…
Federal Colleges of Education to Now Award Bachelor’s Degrees
The Federal Government has officially started the full implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy across all Federal Colleges…
BRT Driver Sentenced to Death for Killing Bamise Ayanwola
Justice Sherifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court has delivered a final verdict in the case of…
No Weapons Found on Nnamdi Kanu During 2015 Arrest in Lagos, DSS Witness Tells Court
A witness of the Federal Government admitted at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday that no…
Fire Destroys Three Shops, Goods Behind Filling Station in Ibadan
The early hours of Friday brought panic to residents and business owners in Sango, Ibadan, as a fire…
AfDB to Provide $650m Yearly to Boost Nigeria’s Economy, Fight Poverty
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a new five-year development plan aimed at helping Nigeria overcome poverty…
IPOB Influence Fading Fast in Southeast — AIG Uzuegbu
The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 9, Umuahia, Mr. Kanayo Uzuegbu, has noted that…
E-Money Warns Nigerians to Stop Spraying Naira at Parties After EFCC Interrogation
Popular Lagos socialite and businessman, Emeka Okonkwo, better known by his nickname E-Money, has issued a stern message…
EFCC Traces Funds from CBEX to Four Countries, Recovers Some Assets
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has tracked stolen funds tied to the collapsed CBEX cryptocurrency bridge…
Over N1bn Lost as Fire Ravages Terminus Market in Jos
A massive fire broke out at the popular Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau State, late Tuesday night, destroying…
NJC Suspends Three High Court Judges, Places Others Under Watch for Judicial Misconduct
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has taken disciplinary action against three High Court Judges for misconduct, suspending them…
Extreme Heat Cause of Giwa Barracks Explosion – Fire Service
The Borno State Fire Service has said that extreme weather conditions could be responsible for the explosion that…
Explosion Rocks Borno Military Barracks
There was tension in Maiduguri, Borno State, in the early hours of Thursday, after a series of explosions…
May Day 2025: Workers Demand Wage Review Over Soaring Cost of Living
The condition of Nigerian workers continues to be a source of concern, with labour unions across the country…
FG Declares Independence Bridge Repairs Permanent, Assures Lagosians of Safety
The Federal Government has confirmed that the structural repairs carried out on the Independence Bridge in Lagos are…
Over 42,000 Osun Schoolchildren Receive Free Eye Treatment, Surgeries
The Osun State Government has taken another significant step in improving the well-being of schoolchildren as it begins…
CBEX: EFCC Declares Foreigner Wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a 41-year-old foreign national, Elie Bitar, wanted over allegations…
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Free Six Hostages
The Nigerian Army successfully rescued six travellers after foiling a kidnapping attempt along the Wukari-Kente route in Taraba…
Ex-NANS Senate President Raises Alarm Over Seyi Tinubu’s Role in Student Union Affairs
The former Senate President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Henry Okunomo, has expressed serious concerns…