12 Nigerians Rescued After Tugboat Sinks Off South African Coast; 5 Still Missing
Maritime Tragedy Strikes Nigerian Vessel Near South Africa Twelve Nigerians have been rescued following the sinking of the Nigerian tugboat LEO in…
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Lagos Residents Struggle as Skyrocketing Rents Turn Homes Into Luxury Commodities
Rents Surge Across Lagos Amid Poor Living Conditions and Weak Enforcement Lagos is facing an unprecedented housing crisis, with tenants grappling with…
Iran Enters Unprecedented Leadership Transition After Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in US-Israeli Strikes
Tehran is facing an unprecedented crisis as Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been confirmed dead following joint United States–Israeli military…
Where Can I Learn Video Editing in Owerri? (2026 Guide)
If you’re looking to learn video editing in Owerri, one of the most practical options is OtownGist Media & Creative Hub. It…
Nigerian Sentenced to 19 Years in US for $4 Million Fraud, Sham Marriages
A United States District Court in Houston has sentenced 40-year-old Nigerian national, Leslie Chinedu Mba, to 19 years in prison for orchestrating…
Imo Muslims Council Chairman Urges Patience, Peace During 2026 Ramadan
As Muslims across the world observe the 2026 Ramadan, the Chairman of the Imo State Muslims Council, His Eminence Prince Basheer Mohammed…
Man Dies in Late-Night Fire at Lafia Hotel, Ilorin: Power Surge Suspected
A 52-year-old man tragically lost his life following a late-night fire at Lafia Hotel on Coca-Cola Road, Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday.…
Arewa Leaders Stage Solidarity March for INEC, Urge Continuation of Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2027 Elections
Tension over the Electoral Act 2026 spilled into Abuja on Friday as members of the Arewa Grassroots Leaders Assembly (AGLA) staged a…
Amnesty Alleges Torture, Rape and Deaths at ‘Tiger Base’ in Owerri, Demands Probe of Police Anti-Kidnapping Unit
Emotional scenes unfolded in Enugu on Wednesday as Amnesty International and alleged victims detailed harrowing accounts of torture, rape, extortion and prolonged…
Anambra Native Doctor ‘Akwa Okuko’ Jailed Two Years for Okeite Practices, Shrine to Be Demolished
A High Court in Anambra State has sentenced popular native doctor, Mr Chidozie Nwangwu, widely known as Akwa Okuko, to two years…
NPC Chairman Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Backing for Census, Birth Registration Drive in Imo
Accurate population data is impossible without grassroots mobilisation, the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, declared during a…
Sowore Accuses Police of Blocking Court-Ordered Release of Businesswoman Tracy Nicolas Ohiri
Former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore has accused the police of deliberately obstructing the court-ordered release of businesswoman Tracy Nicolas Ohiri,…
Former NNPC Official Jailed in US Over $2.1 Million Bribe from Swiss Oil Company
A former senior official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, has been sentenced to 87 months in…
Fulani Chiefs Allegedly Funded Deadly Yelwata Attack, Witness Tells Abuja Court
A prosecution witness on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that some disgruntled Fulani chiefs allegedly sponsored over 200 armed…
Senate Mourns Late Rivers South-East Lawmaker Sen. Barinada Mpigi
Senator Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation has paid tribute to his late colleague, Sen.…
Opposition Ramps Up Pressure on National Assembly Over Electoral Act 2026 Amid Pre-2027 Tensions
Opposition leaders from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have intensified calls for an urgent amendment to…