Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, was thrown into tension on Saturday evening after a strange liquid suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, was discovered in a community well at Omikunle, Yemetu area.The Oyo State Police Command, in a statement on Sunday, confirmed the startling incident, which was first reported toContinue reading "DIESEL SCARE IN IBADAN: Police Seal Off Well After Mysterious Fuel Leak, Residents Rush To Scoop Substance"
BREAKING: NLC Demands Fresh Review Of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage, Says It Can’t Match Soaring Inflation
The National Labour Congress (NLC) has reignited the national debate on workers’ welfare, insisting that the recently approved ₦70,000 minimum wage is no longer realistic in today’s harsh economic climate.In a statement posted on its official X handle, the NLC declared that the wage benchmark—initially celebrated as a victory for Nigerian workers—has already been erodedContinue reading "BREAKING: NLC Demands Fresh Review Of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage, Says It Can’t Match Soaring Inflation"
Namdas’ Clarification Over Ganye By-Election Sparks Fresh Suspicion in APC
By Concerned APC Stakeholders In politics, words matter — but sometimes, it is the words not spoken that speak loudest. Such is the case with Hon. Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas, the two-term lawmaker who represented Ganye, Jada, Toungo, and Mayo-Belwa Federal Constituency, and who now sits as the North-East representative on the board of the NigerContinue reading "Namdas’ Clarification Over Ganye By-Election Sparks Fresh Suspicion in APC"
“Guns Alone Can’t Defeat Bandits — Governor Uba Sani Warns Politicians Against Deceiving Nigerians”
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has declared that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity cannot be solved by mere firepower, warning politicians against misleading the public with promises of “carpet-bombing” bandits into submission.Speaking on Saturday at the public presentation of Where I Stand—an Arabic translation by Sheikh Ibrahim Jalo Jalingo—Governor Sani insisted that insecurity in the NorthwestContinue reading "“Guns Alone Can’t Defeat Bandits — Governor Uba Sani Warns Politicians Against Deceiving Nigerians”"
World Cup Qualifier Drama: Chelle Reveals Why Troost-Ekong Was Benched, Sets Fierce Battle Plan for South Africa
Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has broken his silence on his daring decision to bench captain William Troost-Ekong in Nigeria’s hard-fought 1–0 victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi in Saturday’s World Cup qualifying clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.The slim but crucial win, sealed in the 51st minute by striker Tolu Arokodare, sparked debatesContinue reading "World Cup Qualifier Drama: Chelle Reveals Why Troost-Ekong Was Benched, Sets Fierce Battle Plan for South Africa"
OUTRAGE IN BAYELSA: Police Parade Three Female Undergraduates For Brutal Assault, Stripping, And Humiliation Of Friend In Viral Video
Bayelsa State police have paraded three young women accused of assaulting, stripping, and humiliating their supposed friend, Nancy Wilfred, in a shocking attack that has sparked nationwide outrage.The disturbing incident, captured in a viral video shared on social media, showed the victim being slapped, punched, stripped naked, and forcibly having her braids cut with aContinue reading "OUTRAGE IN BAYELSA: Police Parade Three Female Undergraduates For Brutal Assault, Stripping, And Humiliation Of Friend In Viral Video"
Jonathan Breaks Silence on 2027: “I Am Unstoppable”
Court Ruling Clears Ex-President for Possible Third Term Bid Amid PDP Pressure The political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election has been thrown into fresh turbulence, as former President Goodluck Jonathan has declared that nothing in the Nigerian Constitution bars him from returning to Aso Rock.The controversy over his eligibility, which has long dividedContinue reading "Jonathan Breaks Silence on 2027: “I Am Unstoppable”"
Zulum Mourns 63 Slain In Borno Massacre, Vows Justice Against Boko Haram Terrorists
Borno State was thrown into mourning on Friday night as Boko Haram terrorists unleashed another wave of bloodshed in Darajamal, a resettled community in Bama Local Government Area, killing no fewer than 63 residents, including five gallant soldiers and 58 civilians.Governor Babagana Umara Zulum stormed the grief-stricken community on Saturday, where he met with survivors,Continue reading "Zulum Mourns 63 Slain In Borno Massacre, Vows Justice Against Boko Haram Terrorists"
Desire Turns Deadly: Unregulated ‘Manpower’ Sex Drugs Fuel Silent Epidemic Across Nigeria
By Patience Ihejirika In the shadowy alleys of Nigerian markets and the unregulated spaces of social media, a deadly trade thrives. Behind glossy packaging and seductive names like Dragon Power and Hydra-Sildenafil Citrate, lies a ticking time bomb. Men seeking fleeting moments of sexual glory are instead courting tragedy — heart attacks, kidney failure, strokes,Continue reading "Desire Turns Deadly: Unregulated ‘Manpower’ Sex Drugs Fuel Silent Epidemic Across Nigeria"
STORE BREAKING DRAMA: POLICE NAB TWO SUSPECTS WITH STOLEN ITEMS IN ADAMAWA
By Our Reporter The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded yet another breakthrough in its fight against crime, arresting two suspected burglars linked to a daring store-breaking incident in Michika Local Government Area.According to the Command, the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence that on September 5, 2025, a phone accessories shop in Kilimi Village,Continue reading "STORE BREAKING DRAMA: POLICE NAB TWO SUSPECTS WITH STOLEN ITEMS IN ADAMAWA"
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