C’River: Police launch investigation into woman found dead in church toilet
The Cross River State Police Command has commenced investigations into the death of a woman, Blessing Ayebe, whose body was discovered inside the toilet facility of a church in the Ikot Ansa area of Calabar Municipality.
Court okays El-Rufai’s dental, eye treatment in Abuja under ICPC supervision
The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has granted former governor Nasir el-Rufai permission to seek medical treatment in Abuja.
‘They deceived us; but I made money’ — Women trafficked to Ivory Coast for prostitution
Despite the ordeal, she admitted the financial returns influenced her perception of the experience
Man, 27, bags life imprisonment for raping 13-year-old girl in Calabar
A 27-year-old man, Edidiong Nyojole, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Cross River State Family Court 2 sitting in Calabar for raping a 13-year-old girl.
16 killed in attacks on Katsina villages, Plateau communities
No fewer than 16 persons have been killed following a reprisal attack by bandits on communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State, and in a fresh attack by terrorists in Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Locally-made bar soap ‘Kogi’ makes come back as detergent prices soar
“Kogi soap”, the traditional, hand-made sky blue or creamcoloured bar soap, has reclaimed its spot on bathroom shelves of millions
DSS presents “Justice Crack” to Peter Akah, Sowore alleges
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that the Department of State Services (DSS) has presented Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” to Peter Akah at its headquarters.
Gunmen abduct 60-year-old trader in Ibadan
A 60-year-old building materials trader (name withheld) has been abducted by armed men in the Monatan area of Ibadan, Oyo State, as police intensify efforts to secure his release.
I was forced to transfer N200,000 at gunpoint by Police — Victim
A Facebook user, Aare Feyisayo, has narrated how he was allegedly forced to transfer N200,000 by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command while on his way to work in the early hours of Wednesday.
Justice Crack: Why we arrested social media influencer – Army
The Nigerian Army has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of popular blogger and social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, also known as Justice Crack.
Delta: Stakeholders trade blame over Utorogun IPP failure seven years after
“We started with one megawatt because of limited funds, but we have built the infrastructure to scale up to four megawatts and beyond”
Delta Daylight Murder: What have I done to police, killing my two sons — Grieving mother
Police describe it as “unexplainable”. Lawyers are demanding justice in the court of law. Civil society affirms it is nothing new
Troops rescue six abducted women, children in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have rescued six women and children abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Ngoshe village, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Outrage as Air Peace passengers stranded in London
By Dickson Omobola West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, Friday, came under fire on X, formerly Twitter, over what passengers describe as poor communication by the carrier. The criticism followed complaints by Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, who called out the airline for allegedly leaving passengers stranded at London Gatwick Airport without proper updates since 6:30am. […]
Kwara-Oyo bridge collapse disrupts traffic, injures several commuters
The Moro Bridge linking parts of Kwara State to neighbouring Oyo State has collapsed after a heavy-duty truck caved in the structure while crossing on Wednesday night.
Amnesty raises alarm over alleged deaths of 150 Fulani detainees in Kwara Camp
Global rights group Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to investigate the reported deaths of at least 150 members of the Fulani community allegedly detained at a military-controlled facility in Kwara State.
