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2027: Yusuf Buhari declares interest in house of representatives seat
By Deborah Nnamdi Yusuf Buhari, the only son of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated April 3, 2026, personally signed by him, Yusuf—also known as Talban Daura—announced…
Read More »Unmarried couple flogged 100 times each for sexual relations in Indonesia
By Deborah Nnamdi An unmarried couple has been publicly flogged in Indonesia’s Aceh province after being found guilty of engaging in sexual relations outside marriage, in line with the region’s strict enforcement of Islamic law. The man and woman, whose identities and ages were not disclosed, each received 100 lashes…
Read More »Woman alleges medical report misuse in Blessing CEO cancer controversy
By Deborah Nnamdi Deborah Mbara, a makeup artist and cancer survivor, has alleged that her medical report was altered and used without her consent in the ongoing controversy involving social media influencer Blessing CEO, describing the experience as deeply traumatic. Mbara made the claim in a video posted on Instagram…
Read More »Police arrest 18yo over N20m threat, ransom plot in Lagos
By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Police Command have arrested an 18-year-old suspect in connection with a N20 million threat-to-life and ransom demand case. The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja. According to him, the arrest was the…
Read More »Israeli strike kills IRGC intelligence chief as Iran defies Trump over Hormuz
Photo: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Khamenei Israeli airstrikes have killed the intelligence chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Majid Khademi, as tensions escalate across the Middle East, with Tehran rejecting threats from Donald Trump to target civilian infrastructure if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict intensified on Monday…
Read More »P’Harcourt firms threaten protest over alleged N1bn debt by Oando
Two indigenous companies based in Port Harcourt, ELC Oil and Gas Services and Chiefest Nigeria Limited, have threatened to stage a large-scale protest over the alleged nonpayment of more than N1 billion for contracts executed in 2024. The firms said the prolonged delay has severely impacted their operations and workforce,…
Read More »Obi blasts Tinubu over renewed killings, says security failures persist
By Deborah Nnamdi Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over fresh attacks reported across parts of the country, questioning the government’s ability to curb rising insecurity. In a statement shared on X on Monday, Obi expressed concern over what he described as the rapid…
Read More »Stray bullet from celebratory gunfire kills teenager in Maiduguri
By Deborah Nnamdi A 14-year-old girl has been killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by military personnel during celebratory gunfire at a wedding in Maiduguri, Borno State. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, April 4, when the secondary school student was struck by a bullet while inside her…
Read More »Terrorists kill three youths, injure one in Plateau midnight attack
Armed terrorists have killed three youths during a midnight invasion of Pwomol Village in Heipang District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, which occurred around midnight, reportedly targeted vigilante youths who were keeping watch over the community. It is the second assault on the village…
Read More »Police arrest father, 13yo son over illegal firearm possession in Ogun
By Deborah Nnamdi The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Kehinde Joseph, and his 13-year-old son, John Joseph, for allegedly being in possession of a locally made pistol, a live cartridge, and a mask. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday along the Sagamu/Ogijo Road during a stop-and-search…
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