Nigerians from different economic, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds have differed on the propriety or otherwise of organising lavish and elaborate burial ceremonies, following the loss of loved ones. The outbreak of COVID-19 in Nigeria in February 2020, resulting in restriction of movements, religious and public gatherings as well as use of face masks and […]

The trial of a 19-year-old suspected cybercrime kingpin, David Oritsegbeyiwa Ofoeyeno, who blackmailed female students with nude videos, has been put on hold over the transfer of Justice Uche Agomoh, the presiding judge of the Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti.

By Ochuko Akuopha – Ughelli One person has been reportedly shot dead and one other inflicted with bullet wounds at Ekakpamre community, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, following a violent clash between members of rival cult groups. The clash, which began Monday night, continued Tuesday, causing pandemonium in the agrarian community. Sources said […]

By Esther Onyegbula & Nimat Otori A 20-year-old nursing mother, Onyineyechi, whose baby was stolen and sold by a child trafficking syndicate, who pretentiously came to marry her, has revealed how she almost lost her baby to the suspected traffickers in Anyeamelu local government area of Anambra State. According to Onyineyechi, “my troubles began five […]

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has urged the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to immediately declare a state of emergency in the water sector.