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Nasarawa United have been charged with breaching the NPFL Framework and Rules during their Matchday 18 fixture against Rivers United on December 22, 2024. According to the Nigeria Professional Football League, (NPFL), Nasarawa breached NPFL 2025 rules following encroachment onto the field of play in the course of the match. According to the NPFL, it was established that Nasarawa failed …

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four firefighters who allegedly stole four fire trucks belonging to the State Fire Service.   The state commissioner of police, CP Baba Azare, disclosed this during his maiden briefing held at the command’s headquarters, Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo, the state capital on Monday, January 13, 2025.   Azare said the suspects were arrested …

Goodhair CEO, Chioma Ikokwu has taken to Instagram to call out officials of the Lagos State government for allegedly trying to steal from her while demolishing her office space.   According to her, officials from the Lagos State Building Control came today to demolish the premises where she runs her hair business and restaurant in Lekki. She said while she …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested the parish priest and officials of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja following a stampede that claimed at least 10 lives during a grocery distribution event on Saturday, December 22.    The tragedy occurred in the church’s car park when a crowd surge overwhelmed the distribution process. Witnesses said over …

The constitutional crisis in Edo State escalated on Monday, December 23, as Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Edo State House of Assembly doubled down on their decision to suspend all 18 local government chairmen, despite a court ruling declaring the suspension null and void.   On Friday, December 20, Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of the Edo High Court issued a mandatory …

Ahead of Benin’s 2026 election, a delegation from the Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie, CENA of Benin Republic arrived in Abuja on Monday, December 16, to learn from the experience of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Chairman Mahmood Yakubu has revealed. CENA will be conducting three elections within a period of three months. Legislative and Local Elections will be held in …

A Chinese national has mutilated Naira notes after officials of the Lagos State Government allegedly sealed his company for violating some laws.    The incident which was caught on camera happened at a Chinese company located along the Lekki-Epe expressway.   The video making the rounds on social media shows the moment the Chinese man brought out the naira notes …

A Wisconsin father of three who vanished during a kayaking trip in August 2024 faked his disappearance and fled the country, abandoning his grieving wife and kids who likely feared the worst, local authorities announced Friday, Nov. 8.  Ryan Borgwardt, 45, was reported missing by his family on August 12 following a kayaking trip at Green Lake he never returned …

Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky, has shared graphic photos of injuries that he claims were inflicted during an encounter with officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).    The popular influencer posted the images on Instagram, showcasing visible bruises on his arm and leg, expressing frustration and pain over the alleged incident.   In a caption accompanying the photos, …

Israeli football fans have faced a series of attacks in the centre of Amsterdam, officials say, with riot police having to intervene several times to protect them. Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned “antisemitic attacks” and Israel’s military spoke of “severe and violent incidents against Israelis”. Amsterdam’s mayor and authorities said that despite a massive police presence, Israeli fans had been …