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Former Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, has reiterated that soldiers deployed to the Lekki Tollgate during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests were issued blank ammunition and that no massacre occurred at the site. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Mohammed defended the position of the Federal Government under…
Relationship therapist, Blessing CEO, has expressed deep gratitude and relief following the discharge and acquittal of Ikechukwu Darry Ogbonna, popularly known as IVD, after a prolonged four-year legal battle. The court ruling, delivered on December 15, 2025, marked the end of years of emotional strain, public scrutiny, and what Blessing…
…Tasks leaders on responsible governance to address insecurity The Senior Pastor of Champion Faith Assembly, Apostle Godspower Udjor, has hosted a Thanksgiving Service and a special Couples’ Dinner for pastors and their spouses in Abuja, describing the initiative as a deliberate effort to strengthen family unity, renew marital bonds, and…
Armed bandits on Sunday, December 14, 2025, attacked the First ECWA Church in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing one worshipper and abducting several others. The victim, identified simply as Jayjay, was said to have been shot dead during the attack. As of the time of…
Actress and content creator Onwuson Faith Ifeoma, popularly known as Honeypot, has sparked reactions online after stating that one minute of sex is enough for her. Honeypot made the revelation while appearing as a guest on The Honest Bunch Podcast, where she spoke openly about relationships, intimacy, and cultural expectations…
Stakeholders are advocating for a dual human-rights and digital-awareness strategy to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling, emphasizing the empowerment of youth through education and skills development to promote safe migration. The initiative highlights the critical dangers of irregular migration routes and stresses the need for economic investment and self-employment opportunities to address root causes. This approach, championed by a coalition of UN agencies and NGOs, aims to transform migration into a dignified and secure process by leveraging digital tools and addressing systemic vulnerabilities.
Security authorities in Imo State have arrested all Joint Task Force (JTF) personnel implicated in a viral video allegedly showing extortion and misconduct along the Obowo axis. The officers, who were part of a joint security patrol in the area, are currently in detention as investigations continue. Imo Police spokesperson…
The Nigerian government asserts that President Tinubu’s policy of “medical industrialisation”—marked by strategic investments in oncology centers, tertiary facilities, and primary healthcare—is actively reversing the brain drain of medical professionals. Officials claim these measures are creating a domestic environment where healthcare workers can thrive, even attracting returnees, while making advanced treatments like cancer care locally available and affordable. The core proposition is that systemic investment, rather than mere retention efforts, is the key to solving the dual crisis of workforce ex
Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has denied allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that he operated 46 illegal bank accounts. Reacting to the claims, Malami’s media aide, Bello Doka, described the allegations as false and baseless, insisting that the former…
A series of leaked audio recordings involving controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and social media personality Saida Boj has surfaced online, shedding light on their negotiations over a potential music collaboration. The audio clips, shared by Instagram blog @wahalanonetwork, captured Saida Boj asking Portable about his…
