A South African politician is facing intense scrutiny after an explicit video, allegedly meant for private viewing, leaked in her party’s WhatsApp group. The incident quickly spread beyond the group, sparking debates on privacy, cyber exploitation, and the risks public figures face in the digital age. Norah Mahlangu-Mabena, a member of the African National Congress […]
A tragic incident on February 18, 2025, claimed the lives of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Leramo Caleb and his wife, Tate, in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The violent domestic dispute unfolded in the Ita-Eku area along Igirigiri Road, leaving the community in deep shock. According to reports, the couple engaged in a heated argument that
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Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has turned himself into the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba. This comes after the Ogun State Police Command declared him wanted on February 18, 2025, over allegations of assaulting government officials. The officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA) had
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The inheritance battle over late billionaire banker and former Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, has intensified. His 90-year-old father, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, has taken his 26-year-old granddaughter, Otutochi Wigwe, to court over a disputed inheritance. After the Lagos State High Court dismissed his application for interim reliefs, the case has now moved to the Court
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Tension arise between Nigeria and Niger Republic as authorities in Niamey reject ECOWAS passports and deny entry to Nigerian passport holders. This decision, which took effect in February 2025, follows Niger’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, alongside Mali and Burkina Faso. Niger’s government defends the move, citing
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A shocking twist has emerged in the investigation of Anambra lawmaker Hon. Justice Azuka’s murder. Two suspects escaped police custody during an operation to track a stolen vehicle receiver. The Anambra State Police Command confirmed the incident and immediately launched a manhunt. Gunmen abducted Hon. Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency, on December
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Nigeria’s teaching hospitals face an unprecedented crisis. Skyrocketing electricity costs now threaten essential healthcare services. As a result, recent tariff hikes have made power bills unsustainable. Consequently, hospitals struggle to keep operations running, leaving both patients and medical professionals in distress. In April 2024, the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) raised tariffs significantly. Specifically, rates
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Nigerian music sensation Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as “Ayra Starr” made history. She is the first female artist in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards. This milestone is a personal achievement and a major moment for African female artists, highlighting their growing global influence. The MOBO Awards,
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A confidential report exclusively obtained by Naira metrics from a reliable source tracking the movements of motor tanker vessels, which monitors cargo tanks entering the country, revealed that the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has imported 159,000 metric tons of Premium Motor Spirit (also known as petrol) between February 1, 2025, and February 12,
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The Yobe State Police Command arrested two men, Bawa Sa’idu, 22, and Weti Saleh, 25, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in Jalingo Village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area. The horrifying incident happened on the afternoon of February 15, 2025, when the suspects lured the girl into a bush and assaulted her. The attack left the
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