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Umeh Kingdom, nestled in the heart of Isoko South Local Government Area in Delta State, Nigeria, is enveloped in grief following the passing of its revered traditional ruler, His Majesty Ambrose Odiri Owhe I, at the remarkable age of 103. The monarch, who reigned for an extraordinary 50 years, left an indelible mark on the…
In a shocking development that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s entertainment industry, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has summoned popular Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, widely known by his stage name Speed Darlington, for questioning over a disturbing confession made during a recent Instagram Live session. The agency issued a…
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has announced a pivotal meeting with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The gathering aims to present and deliberate on a series of bills currently under consideration for amending the 1999 Constitution, a document that has long served as the bedrock of…
A wave of violent robberies targeting students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has plunged the university community into fear and uncertainty, prompting an urgent distress call from the institution’s Students’ Union. In a detailed press statement released on May 29, 2025, the Union described the escalating security situation in off-campus student residential areas as “terrifying,”…
A classroom block at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria, collapsed on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at approximately 6 p.m., trapping dozens of students, teachers, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, and exam supervisors. The incident occurred during a heavy downpour accompanied by a fierce windstorm, as students…
A catastrophic incident unfolded yesterday at the bustling Salad Market junction along the Aba-Owerri Road, near the GIA Event Centre, when a towering advertising billboard collapsed during a fierce rainstorm, crushing several commercial tricycles, locally known as Keke Napeps. The tragic event, which occurred in the early evening amidst heavy downpour and gusting winds, left…
In a significant development for students, educators, and stakeholders across West Africa, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued a heartfelt apology for the delayed commencement of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The delay, which sparked widespread discussion among candidates and parents, was attributed to the council’s intensified efforts to…
In a move that has sparked widespread discussion, Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X Corp, has officially stepped down from his high-profile role as a special government employee in the Trump administration. Musk, who served as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, announced his…
The political landscape of Rivers State, Nigeria’s oil-rich South-South region, remains embroiled in a high-stakes power struggle that has captivated the nation. At the heart of the crisis is the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, whose resolve to continue serving the people of Rivers State has become a rallying point for his supporters, even as he…
In a chilling discovery that has sent shockwaves through Enugu State, Nigeria, the Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three alleged accomplices of a notorious native doctor, High Chief Levi Onyeka Obu, popularly known as “Ezeani” and “E-Dey-Play-E-Dey-Show.” The arrests follow the gruesome unearthing of decomposing bodies buried in a concrete-sealed pit…
