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Fubara denies defection rumours, reaffirms loyalty to APC
Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed widespread speculations linking him with a planned defection from the All Progressives Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, declaring that he remains firmly committed to the ruling party amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor broke his silence…
Read More »Police raid separatist camp in Anambra, recover arms, explosives
The Anambra State Police Command has raided a suspected secessionist camp in Owerre-Ezukala, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, recovering sophisticated weapons, ammunition and explosive devices in what authorities described as a major breakthrough in ongoing security operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state,…
Read More »Veekee James, husband welcomes first child
Renowned Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur Victoria James, popularly known as Veekee James, has announced the birth of her first child. The designer shared the news in a heartfelt social media post, introducing her daughter, Eliana Adeife Atere, to the world. In the reveal video, the newborn was seen wearing…
Read More »Ex-power minister Saleh Mamman sentenced to 75 years in prison for N33.8bn fraud
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to a total of 75 years imprisonment for fraud, money laundering and diversion of public funds amounting to about N33.8 billion. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Wednesday, convicting Mamman on all 12 counts…
Read More »Makinde set to declare 2027 presidential ambition at Ibadan mega rally
Seyi Makinde is expected to formally declare his presidential ambition on Thursday, May 14, during a major political rally scheduled to hold at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, in what supporters describe as a significant step toward the 2027 general election. The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026,” is expected…
Read More »Nollywood in mourning as Alex Ekubo dies at 40
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, who reportedly died at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Reports said the actor passed away on Monday, May 11, after months of battling the illness, leaving colleagues,…
Read More »Women outnumber men in higher education globally — UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has revealed that women now outnumber men in higher education globally, although inequalities in access, completion rates, and leadership opportunities continue to persist across regions. UNESCO disclosed this in its first global trends report on higher education released on Tuesday, showing that…
Read More »NAPTIP records double victory in human trafficking cases
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has announced that the Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the conviction and sentence of a human trafficking convict for trafficking, procurement for prostitution, and organising foreign travel that promotes prostitution. NAPTIP disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting…
Read More »Gunmen abduct Oyo Bizman, injure 10yo girl in attack
Suspected kidnappers have abducted a businessman in Irawo, Atisbo Local Government Area, in an attack that also left a 10-year-old girl with gunshot injuries. The incident occurred on Monday after the victim was allegedly trailed from Kraal Market in Ago-Are to his filling station in Irawo before the assailants followed…
Read More »Enugu govt arrests woman over alleged killing of stepdaughter
The Enugu State Government has announced the arrest of a woman, Mrs Ogechi John, over the alleged killing of her nine-year-old stepdaughter, Amanda John, in Enugu. In a statement released on Monday through Governor Peter Mbah’s WhatsApp media platform, the government identified the suspect as an indigene of Oderiko in…
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