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Gunmen Kill One in Anambra Church Attack, Four Die in Separate Market Shooting
One person was killed and several others injured when armed men attacked a church in Lili, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident, saying part of the church was burned and property destroyed. The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, condemned the attack, calling it “heinous and abominable.” […]
BBC Faces New Scrutiny Amid Growing Sexual Scandals Involving High-Profile Personalities
The BBC has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, rocked by a series of high-profile sexual misconduct allegations involving its former and current talent. Among the most notable cases is that of Huw Edwards, a former news anchor, and the late Jimmy Savile, a former presenter whose decades of abuse were uncovered after […]
US Congressman Raises Alarm Over Terrorism, Killings in Talks With Nigeria’s NSA
US Congressman Riley Moore says more work is needed to tackle rising terrorism and ongoing attacks in Nigeria. He disclosed this during a meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, during which they discussed insecurity in the North-East and violence in the Middle Belt. Moore said both sides talked through specific actions that could […]
Federal Government Launches N50m Grant to Boost Student Innovation
The Federal Government has introduced a N50 million Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) to support innovation, research, and entrepreneurship in universities and other tertiary institutions. Launching the programme in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the grant is a national investment in young innovators and aligns with the government’s education goals. He explained […]
Dangote Stops Salaries of Sacked Engineers Amid Redeployment Dispute
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped the monthly salaries of engineers laid off during its dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The workers say their salaries were cut after many of them refused redeployment to states such as Zamfara, Borno, Benue, and Sokoto. Some engineers said they were […]
Tinubu, Macron Discuss Security Partnership as US Delegation Meets NSA
President Bola Tinubu has held a telephone discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron on Nigeria’s growing security crisis. Macron in a post on X said he assured Tinubu of France’s support, especially against terrorist threats in the northern region, adding that France will work more closely with Nigerian authorities and help communities affected by violence. […]
TikTok Limits Late-Night LIVE Access for Nigerian Users Amid Safety Investigation
TikTok has temporarily restricted access to its LIVE feature for users in Nigeria during late-night hours, as part of an ongoing safety investigation aimed at ensuring the platform remains secure and its community protected. At midnight Nigerian time, TikTok sent an in-app notification to users, stating: “LIVE⚫ Notices TikTok LIVE Update in Nigeria, We’re […]
Salah ‘destroying his legacy’ at Liverpool, Rooney warns
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, says Mohamed Salah is damaging his own legacy at Liverpool. Salah stated that he felt Liverpool had “thrown him under the bus” and claimed his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had deteriorated. Rooney believes that Slot must now show his authority and not involve Egypt international Salah in […]
First Lady Remi Tinubu Honored with Traditional Title in Ile-Ife
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, was formally installed as the Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodu’a in a grand ceremony on Sunday. Her arrival in Ile-Ife was met with great fanfare, accompanied by a heavy security presence. Senator Tinubu arrived at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, where […]
Three Suspected Car Thieves Arrested in Rivers, Stolen Vehicle Recovered
The Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command has arrested three individuals suspected of being involved in car theft in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The arrests followed a report by a Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, officer regarding a stolen vehicle, prompting a special police team to launch an investigation. According to the […]