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By Deborah Nnamdi The Zone 7 Command of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a suspect in connection with the alleged fraudulent sale of a defective luxury vehicle and recovered $7,000 from the individual. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Zone’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Halima Mohammed. According to the statement, the matter was reported on June 19 through a formal petition addressed to the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) overseeing Zone 7. Mohammed revealed that the petition concerned a fraudulent transaction that took place at Ilado Car Stand in the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Pere Faruk, a 43-year-old man, has been found dead in what is believed to be a case of suicide, shortly after he allegedly attacked his girlfriend with acid during a domestic altercation on Lagos Island. According to a report by Zagazola Makama, the incident took place at around 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, at No. 8 Messy Street, Lagos Island. Family sources revealed that Faruk’s younger brother, Pere Jeli, who lives at No. 9 Igbosere Street, was informed of the situation and immediately raised the alarm. Kemi Bashiru, the woman involved, was promptly taken to Lagos…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a post-tax profit of ₦1.054 trillion for May 2025—a 40.37% surge from the ₦748 billion recorded in April. This was disclosed in the company’s May 2025 Monthly Report Summary, released on Tuesday. The national oil company also posted revenue of ₦6.008 trillion for the month and stated that it had remitted a cumulative ₦5.583 trillion to the federal government from January to May 2025. NNPCL clarified that the reported figures are provisional and unaudited, reflecting only the company’s direct operations. Data from independent oil and gas firms are excluded and are…

By Deborah Nnamdi Veteran Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has reignited public discussion with his candid views on male sexuality and relationships. Speaking on the 234 Mzansi podcast hosted by Ani Emmanuel (a.k.a. Nedu Wazobia) and others, the 49-year-old artist expressed his belief that men are not biologically inclined to remain sexually committed to one partner—even when deeply in love. “I’ve said this before, and it got me in trouble, but I’ll say it again: men were not designed to be sexually committed to just one woman,” he said during the episode. He continued, “A man…

Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has released N32 billion through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) to enhance primary healthcare services across Nigeria. This was announced during the 11th Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting on the BHCPF held in Abuja. The disbursement, which covers the first half of 2025, is aimed at supporting over 8,000 primary healthcare facilities nationwide. Reaffirming the government’s commitment to quality healthcare delivery, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, emphasized that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 74 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The arrests were made on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Joyous Hotel in Nyanya, a suburb of the capital, following actionable intelligence linking the suspects to cybercrime activities. According to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, items recovered during the operation include 86 mobile phones, a rifle pistol, and three motorcycles. “The suspects were apprehended based on credible intelligence regarding their alleged involvement in internet-related offences,” Oyewale stated. “They will be formally charged in court upon…

By Deborah Nnamdi Angry youths in Lafiagi, the headquarters of Edu Local Government Area in Kwara State, on Monday set fire to the palace of the Emir of Lafiagi and the office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in protest against the persistent wave of kidnappings in the area. The unrest followed the abduction of a prominent agrochemical dealer known as Alhaji Chemical, who was reportedly kidnapped from his residence in the Taiwo area around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday. Gunmen suspected to be bandits, riding on motorcycles, allegedly overpowered local vigilantes with heavy gunfire before whisking the businessman…

By Deborah Nnamdi Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has confirmed his intention to run again in the 2027 presidential election, promising to serve only a single four-year term if elected. Speaking to supporters during a live X (formerly Twitter) Space on Sunday night, Obi addressed several pressing issues, including rumors of a potential alliance with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, which he firmly denied. He clarified that while he is involved in coalition discussions, any alliance must be focused on addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges. “If the coalition isn’t aimed at ending the killings in…

By Deborah Nnamdi Following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party’s Acting National Chairman, Alhaji Ali Bukar Dalori, has called on members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and party stakeholders to remain united and avoid divisive rhetoric or actions. Dalori appealed on Monday in Abuja during the first NWC meeting held after Ganduje’s departure. He emphasized that political transitions often come with uncertainty, but the party must not allow it to breed disunity. “To all party members and stakeholders, I urge us to stay united. Political transitions often create…

By Deborah Nnamdi The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that loneliness is a major global health concern, contributing to the deaths of at least 871,000 people each year. According to a new WHO commission report, one in six people worldwide experiences loneliness, which—along with social isolation—can have serious health consequences. These include an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and suicide. The report warns that the effects of loneliness are far-reaching. Among teenagers, loneliness is linked to a 22% drop in academic performance, while adults who feel isolated often struggle to find or maintain employment. On…