Nigeria’s poverty rate climbs to 63% despite easing inflation — World Bank
Ozoro: Festival of fertility or harassment?
ECWA pastor abducted in Plateau
Eight dead as terrorists bomb bridge in Niger
Economy: Nigerians in diaspora now order clothes from home
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SubscribeElectricity woes worsen as DisCos record N2.4trn in financial losses
•Rising debt restricts power generation •Consumers slam DisCos for non-transparency, demand mass metering •Operators knock Presidency over exit from national grid By Obas Esiedesa At the backdrop of worsening power supply to offices and homes, Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have recorded a combined loss of N2.349 trillion over the past two years due to billing and collection […]
Terrorists abduct nine worshippers in Kwara church, three rescued
Suspected bandits, on Sunday, invaded an Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Church in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting several worshippers, while three victims were rescued by security operatives.
Ghana lauds Nigerian government, DSS for rescuing 44 nationals
The Government of the Republic of Ghana has praised the Nigerian authorities, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS), for rescuing 44 of her nationals from a “criminal network” that specializes in luring unsuspecting foreigners with false promises of job opportunities.
Electricity: How Nigeria lost 11,200MW post-privatization
country continues to endure severe hardship due to a chronic and unstable electricity supply, bedeviling the power sector.
Ozoro: Police arrest 11 more over sexual harassment
Eleven more persons have been arrested by the police over sexual molestation of women during a festival in Oramudu quarters in Ozoro
Photos: Driver, assistant burnt to death, vehicles destroyed in Lagos gas explosion
“The driver of the tipper-lorry and his assistant, both male adults were also recovered burnt beyond recognition while the gas truck driver escaped unhurt”
Two minor siblings burnt to death in Ondo fire incident
Two minor siblings, Queen Ohwo (6 years), Everlyne Ohwo ( 4 years) have been burnt to death in a tragic fire incident that occurred at their parents residence, located at No. 1 Olaribigbe Street, Zion Area, Ode-Aye, Okitipupa Council Area of Ondo State.
How two Nigerians drugged, raped 15-yr-old girl in London
‘The men who did this to me are disgusting – I can’t find the words to describe them. These men must go to prison.’
Police arrest bullying student in Edo viral video to face juvenile court
It read, “The Edo State Police Command wishes to update the general public on the viral bullying incident which has generated widespread concern and public reactions across the state.
Nigerian extradited from South Africa jailed 90 months for fraud in US
In a statement issued on Saturday, the agency said Aliyu would serve the sentence for participating in a scheme that targeted corporate email servers, adding that he was extradited from South Africa to face justice in the United States.
Maiduguri Explosions: How UNIMAID professors narrowly escaped being killed
Many Professors and friends of the UMTH boss jumped over the wall with their back when one of the bomb explosions erupted at the gate
Mothers of Chibok: Chilling story of resilience, self-reliance, optimism
The documentary “Mothers of Chibok”, where the motivation for the women is to provide their children with the best education is mind-blowing
Nigeria’s Gen Zs and the silent destroyer called Ice
Many thought that since they had suffered and reportedly repented in prison, the Indonesian government should have at least sentenced them for life
Lagos community where residents defecate into canal
The canal which passes through the Boundary market and empties into adjoining waterways constantly emits unpleasant odors
How we were sexually exploited in Mali — Nigerian teens
Her trafficker, identified only as “Madam Cassandra”, demanded N4 million from her family as “compensation” for the cost of trafficking her
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