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Gunmen Kidnap Priest from Catholic Seminary in Edo State

Gunmen attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Edo State, Nigeria, on Sunday, October 27, 2024, abducting Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, the seminary’s rector. The incident took place in Etsako East Local Government Area while seminarians and priests were gathered for evening prayers. The Catholic Diocese of Auchi confirmed the kidnapping in a statement issued […]

Peter Obi Condemns Frequent Building Collapses, Calls for Arrest of Negligent Builders

In Nigeria, recent cases of building collapses have become a growing concern, leading many to call for stricter safety measures. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has publicly spoken out, urging the government to hold irresponsible builders accountable and prioritize safety in construction. This concern follows a recent incident in […]

Bolt Driver Recounts Assault by Lawmaker and Arrest by Police

In a recent incident in Abuja, Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver, came forward to share his experience of being assaulted by a Nigerian lawmaker, Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh, on October 27. The altercation occurred in the Maitama area, where Stephen says the lawmaker physically attacked him and hurled insults. To document the situation, Stephen began recording […]

Philadelphia Union Mourns Loss of Goalkeeper Holden Trent at Age 25

Philadelphia Union fans and the soccer community are grieving the sudden loss of Holden Trent, the team’s goalkeeper, who passed away at just 25 years old. The club shared the heartbreaking news, honoring Trent’s memory as an exceptional athlete and person. While the cause of his death hasn’t been shared, the impact he left behind […]

TCN and NSA Collaborate to Restore Power in Northern Nigeria After Week-long Outage

For over a week, Northern Nigeria has been dealing with a major power outage due to the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line, a critical route supplying electricity to major cities like Kaduna and Kano. To tackle this, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has joined forces with the Office of the National Security Adviser […]

NiDCOM Rescues 17 Nigerian Women from Trafficking in Ghana

In a recent rescue operation, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) brought back 17 Nigerian women who were trafficked to Ghana. These women, aged between 18 and 29, were lured from Nigeria with false promises of good jobs. Instead, they were exploited and kept silent through coercive oaths. This successful operation highlights NiDCOM’s commitment to […]

NSCDC Catches Suspected Bandit in Kano

In a significant breakthrough in the fight against banditry, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has arrested a suspected bandit named Umar Ibrahim, also known as Danlami Tela. The 45-year-old man was apprehended in the Hotoro Yandodo area of Nassarawa Local Government, Kano. Umar Ibrahim hails from Dikke in the […]