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Tragedy struck in the Idioro area of Mushin, Lagos State, as two individuals, including one Gafar Yusuf, lost their lives allegedly at the hands of operatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The incident occurred around 10 pm on Wednesday when the NDLEA operatives carried out a raid on a drug den in…
86 Bauchi Students Face Distress Over Withheld Certificates Bauchi State, Nigeria – A total of 86 indigent students from Bauchi State are in distress as their certificates have been withheld by Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, due to outstanding debts amounting to N139 million. The students, who were offered undergraduate scholarships and sponsored by the…
The Nigeria Police Force has taken a firm stance against popular comedian Abdulgafar Abiola, widely known as “Cute Abiola,” for his alleged disrespect towards the police uniform in his comedy skits. In an official statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the comedian is accused of violating provisions of the law related…
In a development that has caught the nation’s attention, Nigeria’s former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, appeared at the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday for questioning. According to reports from SaharaReporters, Sirika arrived at the country’s secret police headquarters in a Range Rover SUV, in response to an invitation from the…
The recently established Cluster of Excellence “Microbiomes Drive Planetary Health” unites microbiome research in Austria, bringing together 8 leading research institutions with strengths in many highly relevant areas of microbiome research, from the human microbiome to global change microbiology. Our goal is to strategically link environmental, human, and methodological microbiome research to explore and understand fundamental principles…
ENUGU—The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Enugu State Chapter, on Thursday, condemned the killing of some traders who protested the sealing of their shops by the state government. The Union which is led in the state by Comrade Sam Udekwe, also called on the state government to initiate palliative measures to cushion the effects of…
In a surprising turn of events, Mr. Rasaq Salinsile, the factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has declined an appointment offered to him by Governor Ademola Adeleke. Salinsile, who had previously led the faction of Osun APC loyal to ex-governor Rauf Aregbesola, cited personal reasons for his decision. During the…
The Federal Ministry of Transportation in Nigeria is actively considering the adoption of bicycles as an alternative means of commuting. This move aims to promote a cleaner environment, a healthier lifestyle, and address the challenges posed by rising fuel costs and transportation expenses. The disclosure was made by Musa Ibrahim, the Director of Road Transport…
Imo State, Owerri – In a shocking incident that has raised concerns about press freedom and security in the region, Chinonso Uba, a renowned broadcast journalist known as NonsoNkwa, was abducted by armed men suspected to be operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). The incident occurred in broad daylight on Thursday shortly after…
A Nigerian doctor based in the United Kingdom has lost custody of his 16-year-old son to the government following a distressing incident. The shocking revelation came to light through a child rights advocate, pepstalk1, who shared the story on her Instagram page. According to the account, the doctor flogged his son after catching him and…