Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has disclosed that 48 children are missing in the state amid a rise in child-stealing activities. He made the revelation on Friday during the inauguration of the Ramadan palliatives distribution exercise in Gombe. Yahaya did not specify the period during which the children were taken and expressed uncertainty about […]
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A man identified as Sunny Uma Okwara has reportedly been given 30 strokes of the cane by women in Ohafia, Abia State, over allegations of assaulting his aged parents. Okwara, who was also accused of physically abusing his wife, was additionally fined N20,000 by the Nde Umuada, the traditional umbrella body of married women and
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Justice Hussaini Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has stepped down from hearing the fundamental human rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, citing plans to proceed on leave. Following his withdrawal, the case file has been returned to the Chief Judge of the FCT High Court for
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A video circulating online from a morgue in Anambra State has sparked debate after a mortician shared footage showing several bodies stored inside the facility. The clip, posted on TikTok, shows what appears to be an overcrowded storage space, prompting discussions about standards in local mortuary care and the dignity of the deceased. The unidentified
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Online discussions have trailed the reported remuneration package of Seplat Energy after figures suggesting a combined N4.8 billion annual pay for top executives circulated on social media. The controversy emerged following claims that Chief Executive Officer Roger Brown, Chief Financial Officer Eleanor Adaralegbe and Chief Operating Officer Samson Ezugworie received monthly earnings running into hundreds
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The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has stirred controversy after issuing a directive barring male and female students from standing together on campus during the holy month of Ramadan. In a circular dated February 25, 2026, and signed by the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Alhaji Kamisu Salihu, the institution warned that any
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Oyo State Command, has arrested a male visitor for allegedly attempting Agodi custodial centre drug smuggling. The suspect was apprehended during routine security screening of visitors and their belongings at the entrance of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Agodi, Ibadan. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olanrewaju Anjorin, said the
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Anonymous online claims alleging that some internet fraudsters use spiritual rituals to secure illicit wealth have stirred debate and concern on social media. The posts, which have not been verified, suggested that some scammers engage in juju practices, including sacrifices allegedly tied to wealth generation, such as eating “papa food” as part of rituals to
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The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has confirmed that a fire outbreak at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, destroyed critical air-to-ground communication equipment, forcing air traffic controllers to rely on emergency backup systems to sustain flight operations. The Managing Director of NAMA, Farouk Umar, disclosed this on Wednesday while assessing the impact of the
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Bill Gates has acknowledged having two affairs with Russian women during his marriage to Melinda French Gates and apologised for his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates spoke during a meeting with staff of the Gates Foundation on Tuesday, where he addressed questions about his personal life and his connection to Epstein.
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