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Four youths were killed in a brutal attack by gunmen at a mining site in Butura, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Friday night. The attackers, who reportedly spoke the Fulani dialect, opened fire on the workers around 9 p.m., killing four individuals on the spot and injuring …

The Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled November 1, 2024, to rule on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) application for the final forfeiture of $2.045 million, seven properties, and shares linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Additionally, the court will decide on Emefiele’s …

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has taken a firm stance against President Bola Tinubu’s administration for implementing a fuel price hike while the President is on vacation in Europe. The increase, announced on Wednesday, October 9, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, occurred during Tinubu’s annual …

The spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, has made a public statement clarifying that no individual has the authority to “order” the police to make an arrest. Adeh emphasized that police actions are based on thorough investigations and not driven by personal vendettas or …

President Bola Tinubu’s decision to take a two-week vacation in the UK and France has sparked outrage among Nigerians, who are struggling to cope with the country’s worsening economic crisis.  The president’s trip, which was described as a “working vacation” by his spokesman Bayo Onanuga, has been criticized as insensitive …

As Hushpuppi marks his 42nd birthday behind bars, Daddy Freeze has taken to social media to celebrate him. However, this gesture has sparked controversy, with many questioning why celebrities are silent about Hushpuppi’s travails with the law. Moreover, Delta State Governor’s aide, Ossai Ovie, pointed out that celebrities who once …

Nnamdi Kanu’s treason trial has taken a new turn as the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has directed that the case file be returned to Justice Binta Nyako. This comes after Justice Nyako recused herself from the case on September 24, following Kanu’s demand that …

The Zamfara State Government has issued a stern warning to communities allegedly providing shelter to bandits, threatening to demolish such areas.  This follows the recent ambush and killing of nine Community Protection Guards (CPG) by bandits along the Tsafe-Funtua road in the community.  Deputy Governor, Malam Mani Mummuni, made this …

The Rivers State Government has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent judgment of the Appeal Court in Abuja, which dismissed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s appeal against the reinstatement of the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The state government, through its Attorney General, Dagogo Iboroma, SAN, insisted that …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has plunged deeper into crisis following the suspension of key national officials, signaling a major internal rift. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, were suspended by the National Working Committee (NWC) on Thursday, October 10, over allegations of …

Former US President Barack Obama, while campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris, took a direct swipe at Donald Trump, calling his policies “cr@zy” and urging voters to support Harris in the upcoming 2024 elections.  Speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania, Obama also addressed concerns over gender bias, particularly among Black …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former US presidential candidate, took to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to his mother, Ethel Kennedy, following her passing at the age of 96. Ethel, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy and mother of 11 children, passed away peacefully in Boston, surrounded by her …

A group of sports journalists traveling from Anambra to Uyo to cover the Nigeria vs. Libya African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier have been kidnapped by gunmen in the Isseke community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The abduction occurred on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, while the journalists were …

The National Youth Leader of the APC made a statement on social media that “Joy is coming” just a day after the petrol pump price increase. However, the relevance of this statement remains unclear, and it’s hard to decipher what he’s trying to convey, Is it a call to action, …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has abandoned a contentious visa clearance policy that required married women to present a letter of approval from their husbands before traveling. This policy, which was met with widespread criticism on social media, was labeled by many as discriminatory and outdated, prompting concerns …