In a harrowing yet hopeful turn of events, three Nigerian teenage girls—lured to Ghana with deceitful promises of lucrative jobs—have been rescued and safely repatriated to Nigeria. The rescue was confirmed by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in a statement released on Friday.The victims, identified as Divine, Favour, and Bright, aged between 17 andContinue reading "Betrayed by ‘Aunties’: Three Nigerian Teens Rescued From Sex Trafficking Nightmare in Ghana"
“I Wanted Fubara Out, Not Emergency Rule” — Wike Opens Up On Rivers Crisis, Expresses Displeasure With Tinubu’s Intervention
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has voiced strong dissatisfaction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, insisting that he would have preferred the outright removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office.Speaking during a high-stakes media parley in Abuja on Friday, Wike, who governedContinue reading "“I Wanted Fubara Out, Not Emergency Rule” — Wike Opens Up On Rivers Crisis, Expresses Displeasure With Tinubu’s Intervention"
“Tinubu Fires Warning Shot From France: End Insecurity Now – No Excuses, No Delays”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a bold and uncompromising order to Nigeria’s Armed Forces and security agencies: stamp out insecurity decisively and without delay.Amid a troubling resurgence of terrorist attacks and violent assaults by armed herdsmen across the country, Tinubu, currently in France, delivered his stern directive through a powerful Easter message on Friday.TheContinue reading "“Tinubu Fires Warning Shot From France: End Insecurity Now – No Excuses, No Delays”"
Ekiti Nursing College Expels Student Activist Over Protest Against Hostel Fee Hike Amid Mounting Allegations of Mismanagement
The College of Nursing Sciences (CONS), Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, has withdrawn the admission and studentship of Seluwa Oluwaseun Vincent, a 300-level student, following his protest against a controversial hike in hostel accommodation fees.Vincent was earlier suspended indefinitely in January 2025 after challenging the school's decision to increase hostel fees from N100,000Continue reading "Ekiti Nursing College Expels Student Activist Over Protest Against Hostel Fee Hike Amid Mounting Allegations of Mismanagement"
Rights Group Seeks Sack of Police Inspector Over Alleged Torture, Extortion and Six-Year Ordeal of President
A Nigerian human rights organisation, Initiative for the Downtrodden, has called for the immediate dismissal of a police officer, Inspector Adeyemo Kayode (Force No. 387840), over what it described as “unlawful arrest, illegal detention, torture, inhumane and degrading treatment, and malicious prosecution” of its president, Comrade Edibo Kenpeacemaker Onojah.The group made the call in aContinue reading "Rights Group Seeks Sack of Police Inspector Over Alleged Torture, Extortion and Six-Year Ordeal of President"
Shockwaves in Nnewi: Anambra Government Demolishes Part of Innoson Motors Headquarters, Sparks Controversy and Outrage
The industrial city of Nnewi was thrown into turmoil on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, as bulldozers—allegedly acting on the orders of the Anambra State Government—descended on the headquarters of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Nigeria’s premier indigenous automobile company, partially demolishing the iconic facility in a move that has left many stunned and furious. The demolition,Continue reading "Shockwaves in Nnewi: Anambra Government Demolishes Part of Innoson Motors Headquarters, Sparks Controversy and Outrage"
Terror Reigns in Kainji: Mahmuda Group Emerges as Nigeria’s Newest Jihadist Threat, Slaughters Over 15 Vigilantes
A deadly new militant group, Mahmuda, has emerged as a dominant terror force in North-Central Nigeria, unleashing a wave of brutality across communities surrounding the Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP). The group, reportedly made up of breakaway Boko Haram elements, has left a bloody trail in its wake—most recently murdering over 15 local vigilantes andContinue reading "Terror Reigns in Kainji: Mahmuda Group Emerges as Nigeria’s Newest Jihadist Threat, Slaughters Over 15 Vigilantes"
Fraudulent Degrees Exposed: Ekiti Police Dismantle Fake University Centre, Nab Two Suspects
In a bold crackdown on academic fraud, the Ekiti State Police Command has uncovered an illegal university study centre in Ado-Ekiti, arresting two individuals who had been operating the sham institution and fraudulently issuing fake degrees in the name of Kwara State University, Malete.Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph Eribo, made the shocking revelation on ThursdayContinue reading "Fraudulent Degrees Exposed: Ekiti Police Dismantle Fake University Centre, Nab Two Suspects"
“I’m Running Nigeria From Europe” – Tinubu’s Comment Sparks Outrage on Social Media
The Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization movement has ignited a firestorm on social media after sharing a controversial quote allegedly attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Taking to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the group posted:JUST IN: “I am running Nigeria well from Europe; I’ve moved from Paris to London” – Bola TinubuThe statement, widelyContinue reading "“I’m Running Nigeria From Europe” – Tinubu’s Comment Sparks Outrage on Social Media"
Terror at Florida State University: Gunmen Unleash Midday Carnage, One Killed, Six Seriously Wounded
In a chilling midday rampage that shattered the calm of campus life, gunmen stormed Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida, on Thursday, killing one person and leaving six others nursing life-threatening gunshot wounds.The attack, which unfolded just after noon, turned the prestigious academic institution into a battlefield. Screams pierced the air as chaos eruptedContinue reading "Terror at Florida State University: Gunmen Unleash Midday Carnage, One Killed, Six Seriously Wounded"
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