Social critic, Very Dark Man, has regained his freedom after meeting his bail conditions. He was arraigned by the police in an Abuja court this morning over his unauthorized use of police uniform. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, via his X handle announced that he had been released after meeting his bail conditions.
Man gun down his wife, domestic worker
The police in Limpopo, South Africa are seeking public assistance to provide information to trace an officer, Sergeant Nditsheni Vele, for allegedly killing his wife and their domestic worker. It was gathered that Vele fatally shot his wife and the domestic worker on Tuesday evening, October 29, 2024, at their residence in Masisi policing area, …
WAFU cup: Fans celebrate Flying Eagles’ 2-1 win over Ghana
Football enthusiasts have commended Nigeria’s Flying Eagles for retaining the WAFU B U-20 trophy after defeating Ghana 2-1 in the final on Wednesday in Lome, Togo. A cross-section of the Abuja fans who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria in separate interviews shortly after the match on Wednesday evening described the team’s performance as …
Woman stabs her husband to death in Ibadan
A 33-year-old woman, Comfort Olajumoke Olalere Tinubu, has stabbed her husband, Olusegun Tinubu, 39, to death in Ibadan, Oyo State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at Gbeyi, in the Adegbayi area of Ibadan around 10pm on Wednesday night, October 30, 2024. The couple who got married about three years ago, had two children …
Police to arraign VeryDarkMan in court for impersonation
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, FCT Command, has arraigned popular social media critics, VeryDarkMan in court for impersonation. The NPF in a statement shared on it Facebook post on Friday, revealed that VeryDarkMan will be arraign today. “In response to recent developments, VDM, is set to appear in court today following allegations of impersonation related …
EndBadGovernance: Nigerian Govt arraigns ‘malnourished’ minors, other protesters
The Federal Government has arraigned 76 detained #EndBadGovernance protesters at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The protesters, mostly minors, were arraigned before Justice Obiora Egwuatu. They are facing a 10-count charge bordering on alleged treason, as well as conspiracy to commit felony with intent to destabilize Nigeria, an offence contrary to Section 96, …
Oluyede assumes office as acting Chief of Army Staff
Major General Olufemi Oluyede has formally taken over as the Acting Chief of Army Staff in a handover ceremony held at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Friday. The Defence Headquarters revealed this in photos from the ceremony shared on X.com. The caption read, “Formal Taking Over Ceremony of the Acting Chief of Army Staff, …
Reps to probe Nigeria’s public borrowing since 1999
The House of Representatives has resolved to carry out a comprehensive audit of loans secured by the federal and state governments since the return to democratic government in 1999. In the past 25 years, the country has enjoyed democratic governance under the leadership of five presidents, namely Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’ Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu …
South Africa to strip Chidimma Adetshina of ID documents
South Africa is stripping a would-be Miss South Africa contestant, who was at the centre of a row over her nationality, of her national identity papers, the government said. Chidimma Adetshina, 23, withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant in August amid a torrent of abuse over allegations she was not South African which prompted …
Gunmen kill over 15 in Benue community
A devastating attack on Anyiin town in Logo Local Government Area (LGA) Benue state, has left over 15 people dead and many injured. The assault, which Blueprint gathered was carried out by heavily armed Fulani militia, began around 6:32 pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Retired primary school supervisor Mr. Orihundu Ati and sons of …