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As part of its continued efforts to combat kidnapping and crime, the Enugu State Government has demolished a notorious kidnappers’ den in Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area. The twin semi-detached bungalows, located in Nokpa near Alulu, Nike, had been…
The Enugu State Police Command officers uncovered a kidnapping ring on Thursday. During the operation, the squad rescued a victim, while two suspected hoodlums were killed in a gun duel. DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer for the…
Nigeria plunged into total darkness after a major collapse of the National Grid led to zero megawatt power supply across the country. Announced by the Nigerian National Grid, the incident impacted all 11 Distribution Companies (DisCos) by 8:40 a.m. and…
Igbo-Ora, a town in southwest Nigeria, celebrated its abnormally high twin birth rate with a lively festival that accentuates the cultural importance of twins in Yoruba society. Many visitors would only give an appreciative glance to the many pairs of…
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has appealed to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to convene a national economic and security summit. He made the call during the 2024 Ofala festival held on Friday at Ime Obi Onitsha, Anambra…
In Nigeria, there is a troubling trend of abandonment of loved ones’ remains in morgues, driven by the rising costs and societal expectations surrounding extravagant funerals. This phenomenon has led to overcrowded mortuaries, as families often prioritize lavish send-offs over…
Two persons were k!lled in a clash between two rival cult groups in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It was gathered one Paul Eyo, suspected to be a member of a cult group was k!lled while “Ekpe”…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the murder of one Paul Eyo, suspected to be a member of the Black Axe Confraternity, as well as the beheading of one “Ekpe,” believed to be affiliated with the Vikings Confraternity,…
The Enugu State Government has demolished a notorious kidnappers’ den located in Nike, within the Enugu East Local Government Area, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping. The twin semi-detached bungalows in Nokpa, near Alulu, were reportedly used…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that the immediate past President of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, always prayed for him when there was confusion in the country over President Umaru Musa Yar’adua’s ill-health. Jonathan spoke on…
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping, Distress Response, and Special Intervention Squads raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Nokpa-Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, killing two suspected kidnappers on Friday. The raid took place on Thursday, October 17, 2024,…
An irate mob has killed a suspected motorcycle thief in the Ajaka area, Oke Igbo community in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, while another suspect was critically injured. It was gathered that the suspects, John Udoh and Peter…
The National Mosque, Abuja, has appointed Prof. Ilyas Usman as an Imam. Usman, who is the first Professor of Arabic in Igboland, has joined the ranks of the three existing Imams of the National Mosque. According to reports, he will…
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 36 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as ‘Yahoo Boys,’ in Onitsha, Anambra State. This information was shared in a statement released by the anti-graft agency…
The Anambra State government has commenced the immediate evacuation of those living in riverine areas due to a rapid rise in water levels in the Niger and Benue rivers over the past few days. The Executive Secretary of the State…
The Imo State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Owerri has adjourned to November 4, 2024, the case filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) against the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has spoken out against President Bola Tinubu’s prolonged absence from the country, highlighting the multitude of domestic challenges facing the nation. In a post on X on Friday, Obi expressed his disappointment…
The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the next Anambra State Governorship election for November 8, 2025. INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement during the fourth regular quarterly consultative meeting with political parties at the commission’s headquarters in…
Senator Orji Kalu, representing Abia North, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu personally moves around Abuja at night to assess the living conditions of Nigerians amidst the ongoing economic challenges. Kalu shared this during an interview with Channels Television on…
In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu approved an increase in the minimum wage for Nigerian workers from N30,000 to N70,000. However, the implementation across states has been gradual, with some still yet to adopt the new minimum wage. While a…