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Conceal A Sexual Offense, Go To Jail For 3 Years – Lagos DSVA
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) met with members of Ojodu LCDA’s Community Development Committee (CDC) at their monthly meeting to further propagate the SGBV Message. In keeping with the Agency’s mission […]

Madman On Rampage At Ebonyi International Market, Raping, Molesting Women
There is a growing tension at a popular International Market located in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Capital as a very energetic mad man is said to roaming the market, molesting both old and young women. 9News […]

Urgent Message For President Tinubu – Reno Omokri Replies Dele Momodu
Response To My Beloved Senior, Dele Momodu: Nigeria’s Economy Is Not Collapsing. Far From It! Dear Egbon Dele Momodu, I read your open letter to President Bola Tinubu, in which you said, “Our economy has […]

FG Set To Empower 20 Nigerian Creatives On Residency Program
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, in collaboration with MADhouse by Tikera Africa, has called for applications for the ‘Re-imagining Hope Residency’. In a statement by the SA media and publicity […]

US Revokes 40 International Students Visas Over Traffic Offenses
Almost 40 international students in the US recently had their visas suddenly taken away. Experts and advocates say the US government made this decision based on small issues like traffic offences. People believe this is […]

From Otoge To Saraki Dynasty: Hon. Idris Buko Talks About Kwara Politics
Comrade Musa Idris Buko, former Federal House of Representatives candidate of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, was featured on The Bridge Podcast, where he discussed his political journey and the state […]

Man Arrested With Human Body Parts In Abuja (Photo)
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police command says its operatives have arrested one Nuhu Ezra of Gosa Kipikipi village, Lugbe, Abuja with a human skull and bones. The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh disclosed this in a […]

Uber Man Lured With Pepper Soup, Car Recovered By The Lagos State Police Command
Police arrest man for ‘stealing Uber driver’s car after buying him pepper soup’ in Lagos The Lagos police command says its operatives have arrested a man for allegedly stealing a car from an Uber driver. Benjamin […]

Doctor Advises Evaluation For Senator Natasha Akpoti Over “Extreme Claims”
When I first watched the video of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of plotting to assassinate her, my immediate reaction was one of shock, […]

Trump Warns ‘Hell To Pay’ If Hostages In Gaza Are Not Freed Before January 20
President-elect Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Hamas on Monday, demanding the immediate release of hostages held in Gaza. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that if the hostages were not freed […]

NDLEA Bursts Snake-Guarded Shrine Used For Storing Drugs In Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said its operatives, during an operation in Edo State, uncovered a shrine, guarded by a snake, being used for storing illicit drugs. The NDLEA added that its operatives discovered […]

Why We Didn’t Increase Petrol Pump Price – NNPCL
Despite the recent upward adjustments of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol by different prices, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has left its unchanged at N880 per litre in the Federal Capital Territory […]

Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Attending Ramaphosa’s Inauguration In South Africa
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Thursday evening after attending the inauguration ceremony of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for his second term. Tinubu’s arrival in Abuja was around 5:30 pm. He had initially […]

American Rapper, Diddy Taken Off Su!cide Watch In Jail Amid S3x Trafficking Charges
Embattled American Hip-hop mogul, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs who was detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York over s3x trafficking allegations has now been removed from su!cide watch. The Grammy-winning artist is ‘focused […]

Edo Guber: We Are Not Banking On Federal Might To Win Edo – APC
The director general of All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Organisation, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, has dismissed the claim that APC is relying on ‘federal might’ to win the September 21 governorship election in the state. Urhoghide […]

Kano Boys Drag Out Gallon Of Oil From Army Truck During Protest (Photos)
During an “End Bad Governance” hunger protest in Kano, a group of boys took bold action by dragging a gallon of ‘Ororo’—vegetable oil—from a moving army truck. This incident occurred amidst a larger 10-day protest […]

SA Election’s A Shining Example, Nigeria 2023 Election A Show Of Shame – Peter Obi
The outcome of the recent South African election results remains a shining example of what a transparent and efficient democratic electoral process should look like. With about 60% Voter turnout, over 90% of polling open […]

2 Nigerian Nationals Among 5 Caught With Cocaine In India
In yet another high profile drug bust case, the Cyberabad police and the TG Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) arrested five drug peddlers. They seized 199 grams of cocaine worth Rs. 35 lakh, two passports, two bikes, […]

Adeleke Will Cry In 2026 – Osun PDP Warn Gov’s Sister Against Imposition (Video)
‘Adeleke Will Cry In 2026’ — Osun PDP Members Warn Gov’s Sister Against Imposing LG Poll Candidates The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a crisis ahead of the party’s […]

Soldier Commits Suicide In Front Of Army Camp In Abia (Photo)
A soldier serving under the 14 Brigade Headquarters, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s Barrack, Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of Abia State, attached to the 144 Battalion’s Forward Operation Base (FOB) located at Ngwa High School, […]

5 Relevant Laws That Prohibit Disrespectful Flying Of Foreign Flags In Nigeria
Here are the laws and regulations regarding the display of foreign flags in Nigeria, along with relevant quotes and punishments: 1. The Nigerian Flag and Coat of Arms Act (1959) “No person shall, without the […]

7 Things To Know About Musa Kida, Ex-Basketball Star Turned NNPCL Board Chairman
Ahmadu Musa Kida has been appointed as the new board chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). He has a strong background in engineering, the oil industry, and sports. Here are seven key […]

Tinubu Appoints Muhammad Babangida, IBB Son As Chairman Of Bank Of Agriculture
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the son of the former military President, as chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. President Tinubu approved the appointment today, along with seven others. Some of […]

Governor Soludo Wins APGA Anambra Gubernatorial Primary
The governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has been nominated as the flagbearer of his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the November 8, 2025 governorship election in the state. The incumbent, […]

Nigeria’s Total Public Debt Hits ₦144.67 Trillion In December 2024
Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N144.67 trillion ($94.23 billion) as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a significant increase of 48.58% compared to N97.34 trillion ($108.23 billion) recorded at the end of December 2023. This […]

Israel Faces Collapse ‘In Less Than A Year’ If War Continues – Retired General
Facing a crumbling economy, global calls for boycotts, internal strife, a shortage of troops, and war on several fronts, Israeli authorities have continued to sabotage ceasefire talks that could quell regional tensions The former ombudsman […]

Dangote’s Half-Brother, Sayyu Dantata One Of Big Players Importing Fuel From Malta
Documents Expose Aliko Dangote’s Half-Brother, Sayyu Dantata As One Of Big Players Importing Fuel Into Nigeria From Malta Documents obtained by SaharaReporters show that MRS Oil & Gas Co. Limited, owned by Sayyu Dantata, half-brother […]

Coalition Asks Admiral Ibas To Declare His Assets ‘To Prevent Self-Enrichment’
The Coalition of Conscientious Citizens (3Cs) has asked Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers, to declare his assets. On March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state over the […]

Death Penalty: Supreme Court Discharges Soldier After 12 Years In Prison
The Supreme Court on Friday discharged and acquitted a Nigerian Army Sergeant, Akawu Bala from death sentence imposed on him by the General Court Martial of the Nigerian Army. Justice Helen Ogunwumiju while delivering judgment […]

EFCC Accuses Former Governor and Ministers of Organizing Planned Protest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused a former governor and two ex-ministers of spearheading a planned protest against the anti-graft agency. The head of media and publicity, Dele Oyewale disclosed this at […]

‘Dead Bodies Everywhere’: Kaduna Villagers Mourn Children Killed In Drone Strike- BBC
An Islamic school teacher, Masud Abdulrasheed, is struggling to come to terms with the killing of his seven-year-old daughter in drone strikes by Nigeria’s military during a religious festival in their large but sparsely populated […]

Kogi PDP Moves For Dino Melaye’s Suspension, Describes Senator As ’Liability’
The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described Senator Dino Melaye as a liability to the party. PDP elders in the state led by Ibrahim Dansofo, urged the local executive committee […]

World Bank Approves Fresh $1.57bn Support Fund For Nigeria
The new fund includes $500m for addressing governance issues that constrain the delivery of education and health (HOPE-GOV), $570m for the Primary Healthcare Provision Strengthening Program (HOPE-PHC) and $500m for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation […]

Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Painful But Necessary – Presidency To Afenifere
THE Presidency, yesterday, faulted the position of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, that the President Bola Tinubu administration has failed Nigerians. Afenifere claimed that President Tinubu’s performance over the past two years had witnessed a […]

World Largest Portrait Of Tinubu Unveiled At Eagles Square (Photo)
The National Troupe on Wednesday unveiled a large picture portrait of President Bola Tinubu. The portrait was unveiled at the Eagles Square during the 2024 Democracy Day celebration parade. It was announced at the 2024 Democracy […]

BREAKING: Four Men Die In Sewage Pit In Imo State
Egbu residents in Owerri North LGA Imo State have been thrown into deep mourning as four young men lost their lives while attempting to evacuate dungs from a sewage pit at Umunwokoji Umuayalu Village. NaijaChoice […]

OPEC Reveals Real Reason Behind High Fuel Prices In Nigeria, ‘Not Dangote’
Nigeria’s fuel price hike has sparked widespread concerns, with many pointing fingers at oil producers, particularly local operators like Dangote Refinery. However, OPEC Secretary General, Haitham Al Ghais, has set the record straight, revealing that […]

₦70,000 Minimum Wage: We Can’t Pay Unless…. – Organised Private Sector Cries Out
The Organised Private Sector, OPS, has warned that members cannot pay the N70,000 National Minimum Wage announced by the Federal Government without support. Reacting to the news of President Bola Tinubu’s approval of N70,000 as the […]

‘We Were Targeting A Criminal’, Police Speak On Labour House Invasion
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has given a reason for its search operation at Labour House, headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja. NaijaChoice had reported how masked policemen in black shirts stormed Labour […]

Why I Founded Yoruba Party In UK – Dr Olusola Oni
The YPUK wants the British public to know about the … That we did not cede the Yoruba country to Britain and Britain had no jurisdiction; that Britain stole our sovereignty in the act of […]