Police operatives in Adamawa State said on Wednesday, April 17, that they have made fresh arrests of 49 gangsters identified as Shila Boys. The gangs are mostly made up of teenagers and, in a few cases, adolescents, who rob residents of their phones and other handy belongings. Two …
Read More »‘I strolled among lovely Lent lilies, wild garlic and beautiful bluebells’: readers’ favourite spring walks in the UK
Winning tip: Laurie Lee’s Gloucestershire Two of the great prologues of literature begin on the same seeping bank in the village of Slad. Start the circular Laurie Lee walk from where the infant was dropped from a cart in Cider with Rosie and from where the adolescent loped off to …
Read More »Prominent Imam among those killed as bandits attack Zamfara village and kidnap scores
Bandits have killed Sheikh Ahmad Rufa’i, the Chief Imam of the Central Mosque in Keita village, Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State. A resident of Keita, Ibrahim Musa Keita, said the bandits invaded the village shortly after Muslims observed the isha’i (night) congregational prayer. He said, “Before the invasion, …
Read More »Market Square Unveils its 30th Retail Outlet in Asaba, Delta State, Sparking Excitement Among Residents
The vibrant city of Asaba in Delta State is buzzing with excitement as Market Square, Nigeria’s beloved family retail destination, opened its doors to the community on Saturday, March 23rd. This grand opening of the newest Market Square outlet, strategically located in the heart of Asaba, marks a significant milestone …
Read More »Banditry: Newly married man among 21 killed in Niger state market attack
A newlywed man identified as Sani, was among 21 persons shot dead by bandits in Madaka community, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. LIB reported that bandits invaded the weekly market in the agrarian community on Thursday, March 21, killing 21 persons, including the village head. Sani, …
Read More »Saskay's boyfriend called out for allegedly being a cheat among other things as purported chat where he sex-shamed Saskay emerges
Saskay is trending on X this morning because of her new boyfriend whom she just revealed to the world two weeks ago. Chef Derin, Saska’s boyfriend, took to X last night to write: “All my baddies for Instagram no Dey follow me talk again. Sorry fine Girl I’m taken.” …
Read More »UN says acute malnutrition spreading fast among children in Gaza
Israel says it will send a delegation to Qatar for more talks with mediators after Hamas presented a new truce proposal. The main United Nations aid agency operating in Gaza has said that acute malnutrition was accelerating in the north of the Palestinian enclave as Israel prepared to send a …
Read More »Nigerians are among the hardest working people I have ever come across in my life – British man says
A British man has taken to social media to celebrate the enterprising spirit of Nigerians. In a video making the rounds on social media, the man with the handle TT/Bye_bye_fatman, said he had travelled extensively and has lived in 10 different countries and hasn’t seen a more enterprising people …
Read More »Above Rohr and below Keshi: Where does Jose Peseiro rank among Nigeria’s Super Eagles' greatest-ever managers?
Who has been the best manager in Nigeria’s footballing history, and where does Jose Peseiro fit in the top 10 after his AFCON 2023 showing? As Jose Peseiro bids farewell to the Nigerian national football team after guiding them to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, questions …
Read More »Senate rejects bill seeking to include Anambra among NDDC States
A bill seeking to include Anambra among States in the Niger Delta Development Commission was on Wednesday, February 28, thrown out by the senate. The Bill titled: A Bill for an Act to amend the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Act to make provision for the inclusion of Anambra …
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