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NAPTIP Summons Speed Darlington Over Alleged Child Abuse

May 29, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued a formal summons to Nigerian artist Darlington Okoye, widely known as Speed Darlington, requiring his presence at its headquarters in Abuja. The

U.S. Court Orders Release of Confidential Records on Tinubu’s Alleged Drug Case

“We’ve Rescued Nigeria From Collapse, Economy And Security Are Improving”- Tinubu Says As He Marks Two Years In Power

May 29, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On May 29, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked his second year in office with a national address focused on the strides made by his administration in stabilizing Nigeria’s economy, enhancing security, and preparing the

Excessive fasting can damage the kidney – NAFDAC warns

House of Reps Member Lambastes NAFDAC Over N700K Reopening Fee Charged to Onitsha Traders

May 27, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A federal legislator, Mr. Afam Ogene, has criticized the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for levying a charge of N700,000 on traders impacted by the closure of the Onitsha drug

EFCC Recovers Funds from ₦1.3 Trillion CBEX Crypto Fraud Case

May 26, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has announced that the agency has successfully recovered funds from the digital investment platform known as Crypto Bridge Exchange trading platform. Olukoyede

French President Macron Reportedly Slapped by His Wife On a Plane

May 26, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

French President Emmanuel Macron was seemingly slapped in the face by his wife Brigitte aboard the presidential plane just before landing in Vietnam on Monday, as he began a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia. In

Tragedy as WAEC Candidate Dies After Being Hit by Stray Bullet During Police Chase

Police Allegedly Detain Nigerian Abroad Returnee, Force Family to Pay ₦151.5 Million

May 25, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Four officers from the Nigeria Police Force are accused of kidnapping and extorting Segun Okubajo, a Nigerian citizen visiting from abroad. On May 2, 2025, legal expert Prof. Yemi Oke (SAN) submitted a petition to

WAEC Candidates Forced To Write Exam At Night With Torchlights Due To Delay In Asaba

May 23, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

WAEC candidates, including some students from Unity Modern School in Asaba, Delta State, have voiced their frustration after being made to write their exam at night using torchlights. This disturbing event was revealed in a

Outspoken Sokoto Critic Found Hospitalized in Critical Condition in Zamfara

May 22, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Hamdiyyah Sharif, a vocal social media critic of Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who was declared missing on Tuesday, has been found in a critical condition at the Bakura General Hospital in Zamfara State. Her

Soyinka Urges Africans to Preserve Culture by Teaching Children Native Languages

May 21, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has called on Africans to pass their native languages on to their children in order to preserve cultural heritage and traditions. Soyinka made the appeal during a visit to the

Zamfara Government Debunks Claim of Lady Facing Death Penalty for Religious Conversion

May 21, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The Zamfara State Government has officially denied widespread reports claiming that a 22-year-old woman named Zainab Muhamadu is facing a Sharia court trial for converting from Islam to Christianity. In a statement released by Governor

Court Dismisses VeryDarkMan’s Objection in N1 Billion Defamation Suit Filed by Falana and Falz

May 21, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

A Lagos High Court has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by controversial social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), in a N1 billion defamation lawsuit filed by renowned human rights lawyer

Resit Results for 2025 UTME to Be Released on Wednesday – JAMB

2025 UTME Issue Due To Human Error, Not Technical Glitch – Reps Panel

May 20, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education has attributed the 2025 UTME result discrepancies to human error, not technical failure, affecting over 300,000 candidates. At a press conference, committee chairman Oboku Oforji stated that

Ebonyi State Governor increases salary of newly employed medical doctors to N500k

May 20, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved a new monthly salary of ₦500,000 for newly recruited medical doctors working in primary healthcare centres across the state. The announcement was made during the official flag-off

Resit Results for 2025 UTME to Be Released on Wednesday – JAMB

May 20, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the results of the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released on Wednesday, May 21. The resit, which took place between Friday and

“No more sachet alcohol from December” – NAFDAC reveals

May 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared that the comprehensive enforcement of the prohibition on the production and distribution of sachet alcoholic beverages will commence on December 31, 2025.