Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos State have arrested a 75-year-old grandma, Mrs. Sekinat Soremekun, for allegedly dealing in illicit drugs. Spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, said this on Sunday in a statement. According…
Zambian musician commits suicide, alleges wife’s infidelity
A Zambian musician, Nathan Mithi, has reportedly committed suicide after accusing his wife, Sabby Phiri, of infidelity. Mithi, who was identified as a member of Ghetto Link, a prominent music group in the country was laid to rest on Thursday,…
FCT police nab 3 for armed robbery, others
The Federal Capital Police Command said it has arrested an armed robbery, car snatching and one-chance syndicate suspected to be linked to a spate of armed robberies, car snatchings, and one-chance activities within the FCT. This was contained in a…
Human trafficking: We secured 143 convictions in 2 years – NAPTIP
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP) says between 2022 and 2023, it secured no fewer than 143 convictions. These, it said, included a high profile person who trafficked 12 girls to Belgium and a Lebanese…
Supreme Court’s refusal to free Kanu is rape of justice – MASSOB
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has described the Supreme Court’s refusal to free Nnamdi Kanu as a rape of justice. In Friday’s judgement, the Supreme Court quashed the earlier order of the Court…
Police nab 300-level ATBU student with gun
Police personnel in Bauchi have arrested a 300-level student of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Atim Emmanuel, 23, in possession of a revolver and cartridge. LEADERSHIP reports that ATBU Senate had ordered the immediate closure of the university following a…
Mark Angel addresses Emanuella’s viral video: A clarification & apology
Mark Angel, the renowned comedian, recently addressed the controversy surrounding his protégé, Emanuella Samuel’s viral video, offering an apology and clarification on the incident that sparked mixed reactions. In a statement shared on his Instagram page, Mark Angel expressed regret…
Supreme Court upholds Nnamdi Kanu’s treason charge
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the treasonable charge filed against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The New Agency of Nigeria( NAN) reports the federal government prayed the court to set aside an…
ECOWAS suspends Niger from regional bodies until constitutional order restored
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS/CEDEAO) has officially suspended the Republic of Niger by all sub-regional bodies until constitutional order is restored in the country. This is contained in a statement by the regional organisation,…
Kanye West’s KKK hood slammed by Black Lives Matter
Kanye West has earned the ire of Black Lives Matter after making the questionable choice of wearing a black KKK-style hood during a recent appearance. A representative for the organisation spoke to TMZ about the hood, which has both racist…