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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 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…
In a powerful and impassioned address marking the 2025 National Children’s Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned child bullying in Nigeria, declaring it an unacceptable barrier to the well-being and development of the nation’s youth. Speaking on Tuesday, the President reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to creating a safer, more nurturing environment for Nigerian…
In a significant development in Libya’s ongoing efforts to curb crime and protect local infrastructure, authorities in the southern city of Sabha have arrested five Nigerian nationals accused of stealing valuable electrical equipment from a local farm. The arrests, which took place on May 25, 2025, were carried out by the Al-Qahira Police Department, marking…
the Gombe State Government has successfully rescued a 14-year-old girl who was forcibly married off to an elderly man as his third or possibly fourth wife in neighboring Taraba State. The rescue operation, confirmed by the Gombe State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Asma’u Iganus, marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing…
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has vowed to prevent any of the state’s 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) from falling into the hands of Boko Haram or its splinter faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The declaration, made following a high-stakes meeting with President Bola Tinubu on May 26, 2025, underscores a renewed…
operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun, have successfully rescued eight kidnapped passengers in the volatile Akoko North axis of Ondo State. The operation, which unfolded along the Ase-Isua-Ishe-Iboropa-Ugbe axis—a notorious hotspot for criminal activities—marks another significant victory for the state’s homegrown security outfit in its ongoing battle against kidnapping…
Nigeria is gearing up to commission four state-of-the-art lithium processing plants in 2025, with investments totaling over $800 million, predominantly funded by Chinese companies. This ambitious initiative, spearheaded by Nigeria’s Ministry of Solid Minerals, marks a significant step toward transforming the country into a hub for critical mineral processing and reducing its reliance on raw…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the current Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is set to depart Abuja today for Lagos to spearhead the 50th anniversary celebrations of the regional bloc. The festivities, marking five decades since the signing of the Treaty of Lagos on May 28, 1975, promise a blend of…
