African football is draped in sorrow following the sudden and heartbreaking death of Emmanuel Jérôme Kunde — a towering icon whose name is etched in gold across the annals of the beautiful game. The legendary Cameroonian defender passed away in his sleep on Friday, May 16, at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacyContinue reading "“African Football Mourns a Titan: Cameroon Legend Emmanuel Kunde Passes Away Peacefully at 68”"
“Where Is Atiku Isah?”—Family Raises Alarm Over Missing NANS President As DSS Faces Torture, Cover-Up Allegations
The family of the embattled President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Atiku Abubakar Isah, has cried out in distress, revealing they have no knowledge of his whereabouts after he was allegedly whisked away by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). The shocking development comes amid growing concerns over Isah’s safety,Continue reading "“Where Is Atiku Isah?”—Family Raises Alarm Over Missing NANS President As DSS Faces Torture, Cover-Up Allegations"
FCCPC Storms Aba, Shuts Down Fake Consumer Agency, Arrests Operator Over Impersonation and Fraud
In a dramatic enforcement operation that underscores its zero-tolerance stance against impersonation and consumer exploitation, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shut down the operations of a fraudulent group masquerading as a consumer rights organisation in Aba, Abia State.The impostor agency, operating under the name Community Crime Prevention Initiative of Nigeria (CCPIN),Continue reading "FCCPC Storms Aba, Shuts Down Fake Consumer Agency, Arrests Operator Over Impersonation and Fraud"
Fierce Gun Battle in Anambra: Gunmen Attack Security Checkpoint, Kill Officer, Burn Vehicle — Two Assailants Gunned Down
Tension gripped Isuofia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday evening as unidentified gunmen launched a brazen assault on a joint security checkpoint, killing one security operative and setting an operational vehicle ablaze.The Anambra State Police Command confirmed the chilling incident in a statement issued Friday by its spokesperson, SP TochukwuContinue reading "Fierce Gun Battle in Anambra: Gunmen Attack Security Checkpoint, Kill Officer, Burn Vehicle — Two Assailants Gunned Down"
“Apology Not Enough: NOA Demands Compensation for Victims of 2025 UTME Failures”
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to take immediate and tangible steps to compensate candidates whose academic ambitions were jeopardized by the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) lapses, insisting that a mere apology falls short of justice.In a strongly-worded statement, NOA commended JAMB for publiclyContinue reading "“Apology Not Enough: NOA Demands Compensation for Victims of 2025 UTME Failures”"
Tragedy in Delta: Woman Dies Mysteriously After TikTok Date, Police Blame Generator Fumes
A budding online romance has ended in tragedy after a young woman, simply identified as Brenda, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Warri, Delta State, shortly after spending a night at the residence of a man she met on TikTok.The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has reignited fears about the dangers of virtualContinue reading "Tragedy in Delta: Woman Dies Mysteriously After TikTok Date, Police Blame Generator Fumes"
Test Ride Turned Heist: Man Nabbed in Ekiti After Disappearing with Brand-New Motorcycle
In a dramatic twist of deception and eventual justice, operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command have apprehended a suspected motorcycle thief, Abiodun Eniola, who cunningly disappeared with a brand-new motorcycle under the pretense of a test ride.According to police sources, Eniola had strolled into a motorcycle dealership in Iworoko-Ekiti, presenting himself as a genuineContinue reading "Test Ride Turned Heist: Man Nabbed in Ekiti After Disappearing with Brand-New Motorcycle"
“Tinubu’s Era of Opulence: Reps Get N1 Billion, Senators N2 Billion for Constituency Projects – Ayodele Asalu Alleges”
A former aspirant for the House of Representatives, Ayodele Asalu, has made explosive claims about the financial windfall allegedly enjoyed by lawmakers since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office and scrapped the controversial fuel subsidy.According to Asalu, the budgetary allocation for constituency projects has seen an unprecedented hike under Tinubu’s administration. He asserted that noContinue reading "“Tinubu’s Era of Opulence: Reps Get N1 Billion, Senators N2 Billion for Constituency Projects – Ayodele Asalu Alleges”"
Labour Party Implodes: Julius Abure Dares Peter Obi, Vows to Spill Explosive Secrets
The Labour Party is boiling in a cauldron of crisis as its National Chairman, Julius Abure, issued a fiery challenge to former presidential candidate Peter Obi and other key figures, warning that if pushed, he would expose secrets that could tarnish their reputations irreparably. In a searing video broadcast by Symfoni on Tuesday, Abure brokeContinue reading "Labour Party Implodes: Julius Abure Dares Peter Obi, Vows to Spill Explosive Secrets"
Tamed to Death: Iraqi Man Mauled and Eaten by Pet Lion in Shocking Tragedy
In a chilling and tragic twist of fate, a 50-year-old Iraqi man, Aqil Fakhr al-Din, met a gruesome end after being mauled and partially devoured by a lion he had just purchased to tame. The shocking incident unfolded in the holy city of Kufa, Iraq, barely days after al-Din brought the predator into his home.KnownContinue reading "Tamed to Death: Iraqi Man Mauled and Eaten by Pet Lion in Shocking Tragedy"
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