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File photo: The deceased children Residents of parts of Kano were thrown into shock and mourning on Saturday following the brutal killing of a housewife and her six children by suspected hoodlums in the Dorayi Chiranci area of the city. The attack reportedly occurred in the early hours of the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed not to support, either directly or indirectly, any action capable of undermining peace and security in the state, as he reaffirmed his resolve to continue governing despite renewed political tensions. The governor made the pledge on Saturday while speaking as…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen have attacked Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State, killing a police officer and abducting an Indian expatriate in what the police described as a coordinated, commando-style operation. Confirming the incident on Saturday, the Oyo State Police Command said the assailants stormed the company…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the abduction and killing of a six-year-old girl, in a case linked to an Enugu-based alleged native doctor, Obieze Ezeani, popularly known as “Edey Play” or “Edey Show.” The suspect, identified as…

By Deborah Nnamdi A long-wanted drug suspect popularly known as “Kanmo-Kanmo” has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), 12 years after his alleged involvement in the killing of three NDLEA officers. The suspect was apprehended on January 16, 2026, in Owode town, Ogun State,…

A 103-year-old woman has died following a fire outbreak at a residential building in the Oyingbo area of Lagos. The incident occurred at No. 8, Bola Street, off Kadara Street, where a fire reportedly broke out in one of the rooms before spreading to other sections of the building. Confirming…

Nigeria has approved satellite broadband operating licences for Amazon’s Project Kuiper, BeetleSat, and Satelio, clearing the way for the companies to begin offering non-geostationary satellite internet services across the country from 2026. The development was disclosed in a post on X by the Special Adviser to the President on Social…

Canada has announced new immigration options aimed at making it easier for international medical doctors to obtain permanent residence, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. The update was disclosed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in a post outlining a new framework designed to attract…

Founder of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, has announced a new empowerment initiative aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs across Nigeria with grants totalling $300,000. The programme is designed to benefit 100 individuals operating in key sectors including agriculture, technology, and manufacturing. Each selected participant is expected to receive…

Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in what police believe was an extortion-related attack. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight in Marikana, an area within the crime-plagued Cape Flats. Police said the victims included one woman and six…