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Parents of a two-year-old girl have called for justice following the tragic death of their daughter at Wisdom Gate International School in the Eligbolo area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The toddler, identified as Winnie, reportedly died from injuries sustained after a bookshelf fell on her while…

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has described the recent evacuation directive issued by the U.S. Department of State as a troubling indication of Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation, warning that it poses serious implications for the nation’s future. In a statement released on Thursday, April 9, Obi said the decision by…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday announced a N500 million support fund for the family of late Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi, stressing that political allies must move beyond tributes to offer tangible assistance. Wike announced at a Night of Tribute held in…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Central Bank of Nigeria has dismissed as false a viral image circulating on social media that purports to show a newly introduced N5,000 banknote. The image, widely shared online, allegedly depicts a redesigned currency note bearing the image of President Bola Tinubu, sparking widespread reactions and…

Photo: Unrelated photo of a building collapse Two children were rescued on Thursday after a two-storey residential building collapsed in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, triggering emergency response efforts and renewed concerns over structural safety. The incident occurred around 9:10 a.m. on Ajegunle Street, off Sabo-Line in the Isale area,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Fear and tension have gripped the Federal Government College in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State following the death of a 12-year-old Junior Secondary School student, Ufokobong Edwin Godwin, who was allegedly bullied by a senior student. The incident, which reportedly began before the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Brigade Commander of the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, Brigadier-General O. Braimah, has reportedly been killed in an attack by Boko Haram insurgents. Sources said the attack occurred last Thursday night when heavily armed insurgents stormed the military formation…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United States Department of State has ordered the departure of non-essential staff and family members from its embassy in Abuja, citing deteriorating security conditions across Nigeria. In a travel advisory issued on Wednesday, the department urged American citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria from April 8,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 500-level student of Covenant University, Toluwase Jesutunmise, has died after collapsing during a football training session on campus. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has sparked renewed concerns over student health monitoring and emergency response systems in Nigerian tertiary institutions. In a statement issued on Wednesday,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Alex Kehinde, over the alleged murder of an 80-year-old resident in the Asaba–Ogwashi area of Aniocha South Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the development, stating that the incident occurred on February…