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Matawalle to wed nine children in single grand ceremony in Abuja
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence and former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, is set to host an extraordinary family event in Abuja, where nine of his children will be married on the same day in a single, large-scale ceremony. An invitation card circulating on social media indicates that…
Read More »Lagos police warn residents over rising cases of staged kidnappings for ransom
The Lagos State Police Command has raised the alarm over a growing trend of staged kidnappings designed to extort ransom from unsuspecting family members, warning residents to be cautious and verify distress claims before taking action. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this during an interview with the News…
Read More »FG charges Ozekhome with alleged forgery over disputed London property
The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, over alleged forgery and use of false documents in connection with a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The 68-year-old senior lawyer is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC),…
Read More »Anambra introduces solar installation, GSM repair, 13 other entrepreneurial subjects into JSS curriculum
The Anambra State Government has introduced 15 entrepreneurial subjects into the Junior Secondary School curriculum as part of efforts to equip students with practical skills and nurture an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age. The newly introduced subjects include solar installation, garment making, GSM repairs, agriculture, plumbing, digital literacy and…
Read More »Suspected hoodlums kill Kano housewife, six children in early-morning attack
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…
Read More »Fubara pledges commitment to peace, governance amid fresh impeachment moves
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…
Read More »Gunmen kill police officer, abduct Indian expatriate in Oyo factory attack
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…
Read More »Anambra police arrest suspect over abduction, killing of six-year-old girl
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…
Read More »NDLEA arrests long-wanted drug kingpin “Kanmo-Kanmo”
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,…
Read More »103yo woman dies in Lagos Oyingbo fire outbreak
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…
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