The Delta State Police Command has arrested Asaba-based content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” over the alleged rape of 20-year-old Favour Agbro, who later died after ingesting a poisonous substance. Police said the arrest followed a petition alleging that the suspect lured the victim to Asaba on June 1, 2026, with…
Forty-four pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued after spending 56 days in captivity, bringing an end to one of the state’s most closely watched kidnapping cases. Security agencies confirmed that the victims were freed during a coordinated rescue operation involving the military and other security operatives….
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has reignited the long-running “school na scam” debate after arguing that there is “some truth” to the popular phrase, citing his own financial success compared to many of his former lecturers. Speaking in an interview with media personality Joey Akan, the actor, who holds a degree in Philosophy and a diploma…
The Lagos State Government has arrested 396 street beggars in a renewed enforcement exercise aimed at improving environmental sanitation, public order and safety across the state. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as the KAI Corps, forms part of the government’s ongoing campaign against street…
A distraught Nigerian mother has made a public appeal for justice, tearfully alleging that her estranged husband sexually molested their five-year-old daughter and is now using his influence to gain custody of the children. The allegations, which surfaced in a video shared online on July 6, have sparked a fierce debate on social media between…
As heavy rains continue across Nigeria, health experts and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have issued separate warnings urging residents to protect themselves from both health risks and the growing threat of flash flooding. Medical professionals have advised Nigerians against bathing with untreated rainwater, warning that it may contain pollutants, bacteria and fungi capable of…
Social media activist and content creator VeryDarkMan (VDM) has revealed that only ₦7.6 million remains in the account of his non-governmental organization, the Martins Vincent Otse Initiative (MVOI), after spending more than ₦683 million on community projects since its launch in 2024. The disclosure has reignited debate over transparency, accountability and charitable spending in Nigeria….
A major fire outbreak at the Bono Energy Terminal in Apapa, Lagos, was successfully contained on Friday after emergency responders prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby fuel storage facilities. The fire erupted at about 12:04 p.m. at the Bono Energy Terminal, located within the Ibru Jetty Complex along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway. According to the…
Heavy rainfall swept across Lagos on July 3, leaving several major roads submerged, stranding motorists and disrupting business activities as flash floods once again exposed the city’s drainage challenges. Areas including Lekki Phase 1, the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku experienced severe flooding after an intense downpour overwhelmed drainage systems. Videos…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), cutting the rate by ₦50 per litre to ₦1,075 per litre in its fourth petrol price reduction within a month. The latest adjustment, which took immediate effect, lowers the ex-gantry price from ₦1,125 per litre and brings the refinery’s…
