The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has withdrawn corps members from Mbaa community in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State following reports of attacks by suspected armed herders, which resulted in the deaths of over 20 people, including 16 farmers whose bodies were discovered in River Katsina-Ala. In a statement released on Thursday, February …
U.S.-based Nigerian pastor arrested by FBI over multimillion-dollar internet fraud
The FBI has arrested Nigerian Pastor Edward Abiodun Oluwasanmi for allegedly conspiring with Osun monarch, Oba Joseph Oloyede, to defraud the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Oluwasanmi, alongside Oloyede, allegedly submitted forged documents to apply for the loans intended to support struggling businesses during the pandemic. Oluwasanmi used his three companies—Dayspring …
“I don’t believe in replacing your father’s name after marriage” – Emir of Kano’s daughter-in-law, Sultana Nazif says
Sultana Nazif, the new daughter-in-law of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, said she will be sticking to her maiden name. The 24-year-old daughter of Senator Suleiman Nazif from Bauchi and Emir Sanusi’s son, Ashraf Adam, got married in August 2024. Sultana, who disclosed this in a question-and-answer session with her followers on Wednesday …
Man used woman’s placenta to re-build his eye and save his sight after acid attack
An acid attack victim’s eye has been saved by a donated placenta. Battery acid was squirted in the face of Paul Laskey, 43, after his 16 year old son was mugged at knifepoint. His left eye ‘melted’ away after the attack and his vision was saved by a ‘life-changing’ medical procedure using a donated placenta. …
Mob action: Police launch hunt for killers of two Delta youths accused of being kidnappers
The Delta State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the vigilante leader and community leader who masterminded a mob action in Mosogar, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state. The youths, said to be from Oghara community, were beaten and hacked to d3ath before being set ablaze. One of the youths managed to …
Donald Trump declares himself ‘king’ after striking down New York congestion pricing
Days after suggesting he is above the law, Donald Trump declared himself “king” following his administration’s push to strike down new tolls for Manhattan drivers to raise funds for the city’s aging mass transit system. “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Wednesday, Feb. 19. “Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!” The …
Benue assembly crisis deepens as 13 members are suspended for opposing Chief Judge’s removal
The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended 13 members who distanced themselves from the removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambase. The lawmakers had met after Tuesday’s plenary to publicly dissociate themselves from the decision, describing it as unconstitutional and a violation of the principles of separation of powers and fair hearing. …
Lagos state police command denies reports of a kidnapping attempt in Victory estate, says men in viral video had gone to the estate to visit a friend
The Lagos state police command have denied reports of a kidnapping attempt in the Okota area of the state. A video making the rounds on social media shows three men being interrogated by some residents of Victory estate in the Okoto area of the state. In the viral video, the suspected assailants claimed they were …
How suspect escaped from custody while appearing for a court hearing
A suspect facing trial for housebreaking and theft has fled from custody while appearing in court for a hearing. The suspect, identified as Onoshana Thando Sadiki, was brought to the Johannesburg Court in Jeppe, South Africa, to face the charges brought against him when he scaled the court building and fled the scene during the proceedings. …
Police arraign man for killing his 65-year-old neighbor in Ondo
The police on Wednesday arraigned a 32-year-old man, Emmanuel Fasuyi, in a Magistrates’ Court in Akure for allegedly killing his 65-year neighbour, Grace Ogunsulire after stealing from her house. The police charged Fasuyi with one count of murder. The Prosecution Counsel, Owolabi Edu told the court that the offence was committed on September 16, 2024 …