Policewoman seeks help to raise N4m for son’s heart surgery
A 52-year-old mother, Idowu Kayode, has cried out for help after her son, Victor, was diagnosed with a heart condition that has made life unbearable for the family. Idowu, a member of the Nigeria Police Force, said it had been…
Abuja residents helpless as refuse dumps, cow dung take over FCT
Residential neighborhoods within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are increasingly becoming inhospitable due to the proliferation of refuse dumps, raising concerns about public health and environmental degradation. A recent survey conducted in areas such as Karu Site, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, Kubwa,…
Fuel Scarcity Grips Ilorin as Pump Prices Soar
Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, is grappling with acute fuel scarcity, with only a few filling stations supplying petrol to motorists, according to a survey conducted on Saturday. This scarcity has led to the resurgence of long queues of…
Peace Initiative Network to Empower Repentant Cultists in Ogun State
A non-profit organization, the Peace Initiative Network, has unveiled plans to empower between 30 and 40 reformed cult members in the Sagamu area of Ogun State. Dr. Michael Sodipo, the founder and coordinator of the organization, made this announcement during…
Fashion designer, motorcyclist killed in Osun accident
A resident of Osogbo, simply identified as Seun and the motorcyclist conveying her have been crushed to death in a road accident that occurred in Osogbo, Osun State. Seun was said to be a fashion designer and was also working…
EPL: Iwobi guns for 250th appearance as Fulham host Crystal Palace
Alex Iwobi will be hoping to make his 250th Premier League appearance when Fulham host Crystal Palace at the Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon (today). Iwobi made his Premier League debut for Arsenal against Swansea City in November 2015. The…
Enugu: Pregnant woman gives birth in kidnappers’ den
A pregnant woman who was kidnapped while on her way to the hospital for delivery has reportedly given birth at the kidnappers’ den at Egede, Udi local government area of Enugu State. The incident, which was said to have happened…
EFCC nabs 34 currency speculators in Abuja
EFCC Taskforce Nabs 34 Suspected Currency Speculators for Forex Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Taskforce on Currency Mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy, and Forex Malpractice has apprehended 34 individuals suspected of engaging in foreign exchange fraud. According…
NELFund denounces fake student loan site
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has warned against what it described as a “fraudulent advertisement” about a “Federal Study Loan.” This followed ads on some news sites where the website, www.fedstudyloan-gov.ng is being advertised as the application portal for the…
LG Elections: Voting Commences in Ibadan, Oyo State
In Ibadan, accreditation and voting have started at various polling units for the local government election organized by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) across the 33 local government areas. Although there have been reports of delayed material arrival…