Okowa reacts to his arrest for alleged misappropriation of N1.3trillion oil derivation funds

13 Nov 2024

Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, the immediate former governor of Delta State, has vehemently denied claims that he embezzled N1.3 trillion in oil derivation funds while in office. He claimed that the charges are baseless and the result of petty political ambitions rather than a sincere desire for responsibility. Such accusations, according to Okowa, are a part […]

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Nigerian politician goes viral with bundles of cash in apartment

13 Nov 2024

A Nigerian politician has gone viral on social media after being seen with bundles of cash in an apartment. The video, posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @IU_Wakilii, has been circulating widely. The man was seen with piles of cash in pictures that had gone viral online just before the video. In sharing the […]

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Prophetess arrested over death of mother, baby in Ondo

13 Nov 2024

A prophetess, identified as Mrs Folashade Adekola, has been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command, over the death of a mother, Jumoke Adesuwa, and her newborn baby. This was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, on Tuesday. According to her, the deceased died from complications following childbirth […]

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Court remands man for allegedly killing 11-year old houseboy

11 Nov 2024

A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Enugu East has remanded Anthony Onyeukwu, 47, over the death of his 11-year-old houseboy, Goodluck John. The Commissioner of Gender, Ngozi Enih, revealed in a statement on Sunday that this move “is a part of Enugu State’s ongoing efforts to combat child abuse.” Enih noted that Onyeukwu’s arrest followed a […]

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Husband arrested for allegedly setting wife ablaze in Ogun

11 Nov 2024

A man named Olubunmi Johnson has been taken into custody by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly setting his wife Kikelomo on fire in their apartment on Fagbuyi Street, Ilogbo, in the Ota neighborhood of Ogun State. PUNCH Metro learnt from an eyewitness on Saturday evening that the incident took place around 8:30 p.m. […]

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Bus driver sets himself, LASTMA officers on fire in Lagos during attempt to arrest and impound his vehicle

05 Nov 2024

A bus driver in Lagos State set himself on fire in an apparent attempt to also harm LASTMA officers who allegedly tried to illegally arrest him and impound his vehicle. This shocking incident was reported by a witness on X (formerly Twitter), who shared details of the event. According to the witness, the bus driver, […]

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Lagos woman bites off neighbour’s tongue during fight over bucket

03 Nov 2024

Residents of Aribisala Street in the Igando area of Lagos State were thrown into confusion on Thursday after a woman identified simply as Fatima allegedly cut off the tongue of her neighbour, Mitsura. The incident occurred while the two were doing laundry on the property where they reside, according to PUNCH Metro. Fatima, who is […]

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Man kills ex-wife in Ogun over domestic dispute

03 Nov 2024

A man, identified simply as Muftau Adefalu, has allegedly killed his ex-wife, Yetunde Olayiwole, in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. After Olayiwole’s death, the Ogun State Police told our correspondent that the suspect had since been taken into custody. The incident happened at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, according to Omolola […]

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Libya begins mass arrest of Nigerians after CAF verdict

03 Nov 2024

Members of the Nigerian community have reported widespread arrests and fines in the nation after the Confederation of African Football’s ruling in response to the Nigeria Football Federation’s complaint about the Super Eagles’ recent cruel treatment in Libya. When the Nigerian football team arrived for the second leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations […]

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