President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians not to emulate the lifestyle of Pope Francis despair despite in their pursuit in life, noting that ‘poverty is not a crime, can sometimes be a virtue. He gave the advice while addressing Nigerians in Rome, Italy aired on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Zoom....
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Doctor shot dead in-the- line of duty at UBTH
A medical doctor, Dr Alex Oguniyi, has been shot dead in the line of duty at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, Benin by a group of armed men, fuelling rage — against the Management of the healthcare facility. The tragedy struck on the afternoon of Friday April 25th 2025 when the...
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Court sentences singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging
Justice Nwosu-Iheme presiding over a federal High court, FCT sitting at Wuse Zone 2 in Abuja on Monday sentenced the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, to death by hanging. According to the News agency of Nigeria, Nwachukwu was found guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of the deceased (his wife)...
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4 deaths in Benue cult clash greets new CP’s arrival
Police authorities have confirmed four persons dead in connection with a violent clash of cult groups last weekend Akpehe area of Makurdi, Benue State Capital. Spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Command in Benue State, CSP Catherine Anene disclosed this on Monday in a statement. She revealed that an unspecified number of survivors of the attack...
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Fulani herders seek extension of time to quit Benue
The Ado of the Fulani has requested a one-week grace period to enable herdsmen to prepare for relocation from farmlands in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The group made the appeal during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Council Secretariat in Obagaji arising from a 48-hour quit notice...
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Edo Realtor shot dead after worship in church
A Benin-based Realtor, Umweni Joel Isibor has been shot dead by gunmen suspected to be assassins at his shop at 2nd Ugbor Area, GRA in Benin City, Edo State. Investigation revealed that Isibor was trailed from a church where he attended Easter service, marking the death of Jesus Christ at about 7p.m on Friday the...
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NDLEA bursts ₦1.4bn drugs in Lagos hotel
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have burst Canadian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis worth ₦1,042,500,000 (One Billion Forty-Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira) in street value and 417.3 kilograms in equivalent. The Hook Hotel also known as Caesar Hotel and Caesar Lounge located at 16 Waziri Ibrahim street, off Elsie Femi...
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Two victims of kidnapping die in Edo hospital
Two family members have lost their lives after having an encounter with suspected Kidnappers disguising as herdsmen in Udoneria Community, Igueben Local government Area of Edo State. The unprovoked attack at their Udoneria residence, left members of a family seriously injured, occurred about 7:45 p.m. on Friday 25th April 2025 when an unspecified number of...
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Police react to Anambra vigilante office’ invasion
Police authorities have narrated how security Forces overpowered armed hoodlums from gaining access into the office of the local Vigilantes at Amesi, Aguata Local Government Area. In a statement, the spokesman for the Nigeria Police Command in Anambra State, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the incident happened at late hours of Friday 25th day of April...
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‘Car snatcher’ escapes death in Edo road crash
A suspected criminal narrowly escaped death in a road accident after snatching a Toyota Hilux vehicle from the driver on wheel at a gun point with other gang members (now at large) on Ekpoma-Auchi road in Edo State. The yet-to-be named middle-aged suspect was apprehended after a hot chase by police operatives who prevented angry...