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By Deborah Nnamdi Tragedy struck in Enugu over the weekend when a 22-year-old woman, identified as Miss Odama Mary Agado, reportedly took her own life after discovering her boyfriend with another woman. Mary, a hairstylist from Woleche-Ipuole in Yahe Ward, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, was said to have ingested a poisonous substance suspected to be sniper following the incident. Sources said the deceased had been doing well in her business and had recently bought a car and rented an apartment for her boyfriend. According to a family member, Daniel, the tragedy occurred after Mary visited her…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted reports by an online publication alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was connected to an attempted military coup. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) described the report as “false, malicious, and aimed at causing unnecessary tension and distrust among Nigerians.” According to the DHQ, the decision to cancel the parade was made to enable President Bola Ahmed Tinubu attend a strategic bilateral meeting outside the country, while also allowing members of the Armed…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nottingham Forest have dismissed manager Ange Postecoglou after just eight matches in charge, following a 3–0 home defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. In a statement posted on X, the club said: “Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect. The club will make no further comment at this time.” Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis reportedly left his seat before the final whistle at the City Ground, and the decision to sack Postecoglou was confirmed shortly after full-time.…

By Deborah Nnamdi A former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Matters and Social Events, Dr. Waripamo-Owei Dudafa, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dudafa, who also served as a member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, announced his defection in a statement issued on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. In his resignation letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Southern Opokuma/Ayibabiri Ward 8 in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, Dudafa said his decision followed a period of deep reflection and wide…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested a man, identified as Lawal Faruq, for allegedly setting his former lover, Omolola Hassan, ablaze during a violent attack inside a military barracks in Ibadan. The shocking incident, which occurred earlier in the week, reportedly followed the breakdown of the couple’s relationship. According to counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama, who shared details of the case on X (formerly Twitter), the suspect confessed that he and the victim had taken an oath never to separate. “The victim, Omolola Hassan, was reportedly doused in petrol and set on fire by the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division and Sector 3 Operation FANSAN YAMA have rescued 21 kidnapped victims during coordinated operations in Kwara and Kogi States. Lt.-Col. Polycarp Okoye, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Division Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday. Okoye said the rescue followed sustained military operations targeting bandits and other criminal elements terrorising parts of Kwara and neighbouring states. According to him, troops of the 12 Brigade, Lokoja, and 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, conducted the joint operation on Friday, forcing the kidnappers to abandon their captives.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Police in Ondo State have arrested a man, Oyewole Adamolekun, for allegedly engaging in an incestuous relationship with his 15-year-old biological daughter, which led to her pregnancy. Adamolekun, who resides in Taye Village, Lafa 2, Ajue area, was accused of repeatedly abusing his daughter since she was three years old. The case came to light after a concerned neighbour reported the matter to the Enu-Owa Divisional Police Headquarters, Ondo. Police operatives swiftly apprehended the suspect, while the victim was taken to a medical facility where an ultrasound confirmed that she was more than 19 weeks pregnant. A…

The Lagos State Government has launched the €410 million Omi Eko Project, a landmark initiative designed to revolutionize inland waterways transportation and ease road congestion across the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially flagged off the project on Friday at the Five Cowries Terminal, headquarters of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) in Falomo, Ikoyi. The project, implemented by LASWA on behalf of the state government, is being financed through a €360 million investment under the Global Gateway Initiative, supported by the French Development Agency (AFD), the European Union (EU), and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The financial package includes a…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned the public to disregard fake appointment letters currently circulating online, describing them as fraudulent and misleading. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, October 17, 2025, the Service clarified that it is not issuing appointment letters at this stage of its ongoing recruitment exercise. “The Nigeria Customs Service is not issuing appointment letters at this stage of its recruitment exercise. Appointment letters circulating online are FAKE and should be disregarded,” the statement read. NCS explained that the recruitment process is still at the examination…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned Nigerians against engaging with a digital token known as Shalom Coin (SHLM) or its promoters, warning that the project poses serious fraud risks. In a statement released on Friday, the Commission said Shalom Coin is being marketed as an investment opportunity supposedly issued on the Ethereum Blockchain as an ERC-20 token. Preliminary investigations, according to SEC, revealed that the token is being promoted on various online platforms and social media channels as a “meme coin” or community token, often accompanied by exaggerated claims of potential returns. The Commission added…