Gruesome killings continue on the Plateau as a father and his two sons are reportedly killed in Zogu village, Miango District, Bassa Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of Irigwe Development Association, Sam Jugo, confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on Saturday. Jugo gave the names of the victims as Weyi Gebeh,…
Former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has said that the Igbos are more disposed to write and tell the world of their own history, culture, heritage and events as measure of defining the future more than any other. Obi made the insight at the unveiling of a compendium of Igbo heritage, events and…
Renowned human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, SAN has urged youths to reclaim the country. Falana gave the advice on Saturday in Lagos, during sixth Annual Youth Leadership Conference, tagged ‘Resilience, Innovation, Social Responsibility and Entrepreneurship (RISE 2025),’ held at the University of Lagos. Falana said things were not how they used to be,…
The Narcotics Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, Mr Olayinka Joe-Fadile, has expressed worry over the high intake of illicit drugs in the state. Joe-Fadile made the observation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta at the sidelines of the “Public Destruction of Drug Exhibits” held…
For over three decades, Plateau State has been in the news due to persistent killings in the state. As law-abiding citizens try to change the narrative for good, those who don’t love peace intensify efforts in bloodletting, causing pain to families. Over the years, mass killings of villagers have left the number of people killed,…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled that the blasphemy laws in Nigeria violate freedom of expression protections guaranteed under regional and international human rights instruments. A press release from the court on Friday said the court, in a landmark judgement delivered on 9 April (Wednesday), ruled that the existence of such laws is against…
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, is a bustling city that attracts many people. However, certain areas can be unsafe at night due to high crime rates. Here are some places to avoid walking alone in Lagos after dark: Mainland Areas 1. Oshodi Under Bridge: A hotspot for armed robbery and extortion, with criminals operating in groups…
Disc jockey Florence Otedola alias DJ Cuppy has said that a spiritual awakening shifted the course of her career. The 31-year-old reflected in an X post on how her growing spirituality led her down an unexpected path — but one that ultimately brought greater fulfilment. Cuppy, as she is also called, was baptised at Holy…
Uche Nwokwu, Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, says men with large breasts are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Mr Nwokwu revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. He said that men undergoing hormone therapy…
Business outlet owners and others on Saturday lost property worth millions to another tanker explosion around Lead City University road, Ibadan Toll gate end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident, which happened at 2:45pm, has thrown the owners of the affected shops into despair It was gathered that one of the affected shops was loaded…