Police blunder: Drunk Zambian Officer frees 13 suspects to celebrate new year
A Zambian police officer reportedly under the influence of alcohol released 13 detainees to celebrate the New Year, sparking a manhunt for the escaped suspects. […]
Month: January 2025
Plane crash in California claims two lives, injures 18
A small plane crashed into a commercial building in California on Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring 18 others, police said. The crash […]
Owa-Obokun appointment sparks controversy as ruling family accuses Adeleke of disregarding customs
The Fajesinmi Royal Family of Bilaro Olu-Odo Ruling House has faulted what it described as the hasty selection and presentation of staff of office to […]
28-Year-old Nigerian trafficking victim to reunite with family from Iran
Officials of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission in Jordan which oversees Iraq have intervened to return a 28-year-old trafficked Nigerian lady, Eniola Isaac. This was […]
Telecom companies seek 100% tariff increase, await NCC approval
Nigerian telecommunications companies have proposed a 100 per cent increase in their tariffs, pending approval from the government. The proposal, which has been submitted to […]
Federal Government, ASUU in dialogue over education tax policy
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has expressed strong opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed removal of the education tax, describing the plan as a […]
Peaceful Yuletide: How DSS neutralised Niger bandits, IPOB members
Operatives of Department of State Services (DSS) revealed how they neutralised bandits in Niger state and IPOB members in the South East to set the […]
PDP, TUC criticise Tinubu’s new year speech as detached from realities
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2025 New Year Day address has further confirmed the disconnection of the […]
Anglican Archbishop, driver regain freedom after month-long captivity
The kidnapped senior Anglican cleric, Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala has been freed. Archbishop Okpala was set free alongside his driver. He confirmed his freedom […]
Grief deepens for Nwabali as Super Eagles keeper loses mum shortly after dad’s death
Barely two months after losing his father, Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has lost his mother. The South Africa-based goalkeeper shared the […]
Crude supply to Dangote refinery under review as NNPCL eyes new projects
The Federal Government may cut its crude oil supply to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, reducing it from the current allocation of 300,000 barrels per day, […]
Saudi Arabia executes six Iranians over drug trafficking charges
Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that it had executed six Iranian men for drug smuggling, prompting sharp objections from Iran as the two nations work […]
Burna Boy Opens Up About PTSD, Explains Fan Assault at Lagos Concert
Famous Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has finally revealed why he kicked a fan during his performance at a Lagos concert. The singer was captured in […]
Turji’s gang kidnaps 10 passengers, sets vehicle ablaze in Zamfara
Bandits suspected to be foot soldiers of a notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji, have abducted 10 passengers and burnt their vehicle along Kaura-Namoda-Shinkafi Road in […]
Las Vegas: Tesla loaded with fireworks, gas canisters explodes near Trump’s hotel
Firework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found inside the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel on Wednesday, killing a […]