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Court remands ‘fake prophet’ over defamation, attempted murder in Ebonyi
By Deborah Nnamdi A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has ordered the remand of a 24-year-old man, popularly known as Prophet Ubadinma, in a correctional facility over multiple charges, including defamation of character, attempted murder, arson, stealing, and malicious damage. The accused, notorious for allegedly spreading fake prophecies,…
Read More »Nestlé ousts CEO Laurent Freixe over undisclosed relationship with subordinate
By Deborah Nnamdi Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé has dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe with immediate effect, following the conclusion of an internal investigation that found he had engaged in an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate — a clear violation of the company’s code of conduct. In a…
Read More »Police arrest four suspected kidnappers in Anambra, recover weapons
by Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspects allegedly involved in armed robbery and kidnapping activities around the Amansea and Awka areas. According to a press release issued on Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Rapid…
Read More »UK govt warns Intl students to leave when visa expires or face removal
By Deborah Nnamdi Tens of thousands of international students in the UK are being directly contacted by the government with a clear warning: leave the country once your visa expires or risk forced removal, the BBC reported on Tuesday. The Home Office has launched a new campaign in response to…
Read More »Rivers APC declares willingness to work with Gov. Fubara upon reinstatement
By Deborah Nnamdi Ahead of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s expected reinstatement on September 18, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed its readiness to work with him upon his return to office. The party, however, emphasized that this cooperation would not hinder its role as the main opposition,…
Read More »Titan Trust Bank ceases operations as merger with Union Bank is finalized
By Deborah Nnamdi Titan Trust Bank Limited has officially ceased operations following the successful completion of its merger with Union Bank of Nigeria — a significant milestone in Nigeria’s banking sector. The consolidation, approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), results in the full integration of Titan Trust Bank’s…
Read More »Ghana, Nigeria negotiate power-for-gas barter deal
Ghana is in talks to export electricity to Nigeria in exchange for natural gas, according to Energy Minister John Jinapor. Currently, Ghana imports Nigerian gas through the West African Gas Pipeline, using it to generate around 25% of its electricity. With surplus capacity from its hydro and thermal plants, Ghana…
Read More »Hilda Baci set to cook world’s largest pot of jollof rice using 250 bags of rice
By Deborah Nnamdi Hilda Baci, the renowned chef who earned global recognition in 2023 for completing the longest cooking marathon, is aiming for another ambitious culinary feat — creating the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. In a video posted to Instagram on Monday, Baci revealed the scale of her…
Read More »Police arrest seven suspected cultists with human skull in Akwa Ibom
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested seven suspected cultists in connection with a series of cult-related attacks in Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, believed to be members of the proscribed Ku Klux Klan confraternity, were apprehended…
Read More »Wike warns PDP against re-admitting Peter Obi, says it will destroy the party
By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against any attempt to reintegrate former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, warning that such a move could lead to the party’s downfall. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike…
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