A man resident in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, identified as Oluwadamilare Ewedemi, has been arrested by officers of the state police command for allegedly sexually abusing and impregnating his daughter five times and procuring illegal abortions for the hapless 21-year-old. The victim, whose name was withheld, alleged that her father had subjected […]
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Authorities in South Africa have deported three Nigerian nationals after denying them entry over what officials described as “insulting” social media posts about the country. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, where the travellers were stopped by immigration officials upon arrival. One of the affected
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U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran could face a major military strike as early as Tuesday if it fails to meet a U.S. deadline. Speaking on Monday, Trump warned that the country could be “taken out” in a single night if no deal is reached. “The entire country could be taken out in one night,
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the list of successful candidates for its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 34/2025. According to a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, this followed the conclusion of the Selection Board Interview held
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A 14-year-old girl lost her life after being struck by a stray bullet, reportedly from celebratory gunfire by military personnel at a wedding in Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident happened on Saturday, April 4, while the teenager, a secondary school student, was at home in the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) quarters. A family
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The Celestial Church of Christ has distanced itself from a man arrested in Lagos over alleged drug possession, stating that he is not part of its recognised leadership. The suspect, identified as Afolabi Hodonu, was apprehended by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) alongside his wife. Reports indicate that the couple was
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Lagos pastor and his wife over alleged drug trafficking. The couple were caught with 11 kilograms of skunk reportedly hidden in their vehicle during an operation at a checkpoint in Badagry, Lagos State. The suspects are Pastor Afolabi Hodonu, 45, and his wife,
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Controversial Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has been ranked as the most popular political party leader in the United Kingdom, according to a new opinion poll. The survey by More in Common, reported by the Daily Mail, gave her a net approval rating of minus nine. This marks a strong improvement from minus 32 recorded before
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully thwarted a terrorist attack in Ariko Village, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, rescuing 31 civilians abducted during an Easter service. The swift response followed a distress call reporting the abduction of worshippers at an ECWA Church in the community. According to a statement from Army Headquarters,
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A second-year law student of Kampala International University, Dennis Zziwa, has been hospitalised after sustaining injuries while portraying Jesus Christ during a Good Friday passion play in Uganda. The incident occurred during the annual Way of the Cross reenactment held at Our Lady of Africa Church in Mbuya, where participants dramatise the crucifixion of Jesus
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