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Authorities have launched an extensive manhunt for the abductors of students from the Enugu State College of Health Technology, following a distressing incident in which five students were kidnapped by armed men suspected to be herdsmen.    The attack, which occurred on Thursday evening at the college in Oji River …

House Republicans call for President Joe Biden’s impeachment, accusing him of using his office for personal gain in a $27 million influence-peddling scheme during his tenure as Vice President. The investigation, which began in September 2023, has uncovered what Republicans describe as “one of the most egregious abuses of power …

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has once again found himself at the center of attention after reportedly being attacked in Iju Ishaga, Lagos State.    The incident occurred following his performance at a local event, where he and some of his crew members were allegedly assaulted …

John Aprea, one of the famous and talented actors best known for his role as young Salvatore “Sal” Tessio in “The Godfather Part II,” has passed away at the age of 83. Aprea, who died of natural causes on August 5 in Los Angeles, was surrounded by his loved ones …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued permits to several key organizations, including Golden Penny Power Limited and MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, for the generation of mini-grid electricity.    The permits, granted in the first quarter of 2024, authorize these entities to generate power primarily for their own consumption, …

The ongoing fuel scarcity in Nigeria, which first emerged in Lagos and Abuja over a month ago, has now spread to other parts of the country, leaving citizens grappling with skyrocketing prices and limited access to petrol.    In some regions, the price of gasoline has surged to over N1000 …

China has sentenced Li Yuyi, the former vice president of the Chinese Football Association, to 11 years in prison for corruption, demonstrating the country’s unwavering stance against bribery and abuse of power.    The verdict, delivered by a Chinese court on August 19, found Li guilty of accepting bribes and …

President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to utilize the 2023 final dividends owed to the federation to cover the cost of petrol subsidies.    This decision reflects the president’s concern for alleviating the financial strain on citizens while ensuring that essential policies …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has highlighted the persistent leadership crisis as the root of Nigeria’s ongoing challenges, including unemployment, insecurity, and economic instability.    Speaking at the 2024 edition of the Leadership Empowerment International Conference on August 17, Obasanjo emphasized that self-centered and deceitful leadership continues to hinder the nation’s …

A terrifying incident at the Highfield Festival in Leipzig, Germany, has raised urgent calls for stricter safety checks after a Ferris wheel caught fire, leaving over 30 people injured.    As horrified onlookers watched, two carts burst into flames while the wheel continued to rotate, trapping riders in a dangerous …

A Kaduna State lecturer and public commentator, Ismail Sahabi, has been released by kidnappers after enduring 31 harrowing days in captivity.  According to LIB, Mr. Sahabi, a lecturer at the Federal College of Education, Zaria, was abducted along with his brother, Sidi Aliyu Sahabi, and two others while they were …

In a decisive move to enforce accountability and reduce unnecessary expenditure, President Bola Tinubu has mandated a significant reduction in the size of Nigeria’s delegation to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The directive, aimed at curbing wasteful spending and ensuring that only essential officials participate, …

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as’Portable’, has agitated controversy once again after sharing a video that appears to depict him performing a ritual, sparking widespread concern over the public promotion of practices that could negatively influence societal values.  The video, which has gone viral, shows the singer engaging …

Over 1,400 protesters have been arrested across Northern Nigeria following the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, with many now languishing in prison as they await trial.  The protests, which took place from August 1 to August 10, were driven by deep-seated frustrations over worsening economic conditions and perceived government indifference. For many …

Nigerian On-Air Personality (OAP) Chidi Sunday has shared a powerful testimony of survival after facing a near-death experience due to a severe lung infection. In a heartfelt revelation, Chidi recounted how his faith in God remained steadfast, even as his condition worsened and doctors began to lose hope. Despite witnessing …