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Pastor Publicly Paraded in Edo State for Allegedly Sleeping with Married Woman

A shocking incident occurred in Edo State, Nigeria, where a pastor was publicly humiliated and later arrested for allegedly having an affair with a married woman. The event, captured in multiple videos shared online, has sparked widespread discussions. According to reports, the pastor was accused of engaging in inappropriate relations with a married female chorister. […]

Emir Sanusi: I Advise My Daughters to Defend Themselves Against Abuse

Domestic violence remains a significant issue in many communities, with women often bearing the brunt of this harmful practice. Former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has taken a strong stand against such abuse, encouraging women to defend themselves when faced with violence. Speaking at the National Dialogue Conference on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention, Sanusi […]

Outrage as Dele Farotimi Appears in Court Handcuffed Due to Afe Babalola’s Lawsuit

Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has sparked outrage after he was escorted to the Ekiti State High Court in handcuffs. Farotimi appeared in court on Monday after his arrest in Lagos by the Ekiti State Police Command. His arrest followed a defamation lawsuit filed by Chief Afe Babalola, a 95-year-old Senior Advocate of […]

Ekiti Court Approves N50 Million Bail for Dele Farotimi

A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has granted lawyer and human rights activist Dele Farotimi bail of N50 million. The court also required a surety with landed property. This update was shared by Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress presidential candidate in the 2023 election. The case has been adjourned until January 29, […]

ASUU-LASU Begins Indefinite Strike Over Salary Issues

The Lagos State University (LASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike. The union announced this decision in a statement signed by its Chairperson, Professor Ibrahim Bakare, and Secretary, Sylvester Idowu. ASUU-LASU stated that the strike is due to the Lagos State Government’s refusal to implement a federal […]

NAFDAC Urges Bakeries to Stop Using Harmful Chemicals in Bread Production

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sent a clear warning to bakeries across Nigeria. The agency cautioned against using harmful chemicals, including saccharin and bromate, in the production of bread. Speaking at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, explained the dangers of these […]

Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Lagos Start Three-Day Strike

Nurses and healthcare workers in Lagos have started a three-day strike to protest the Lagos State Government’s failure to implement a promised salary adjustment under the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The union remarked, “The government’s approach of selectively implementing the adjustment for doctors under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure while disregarding other health professionals is […]

Tinubu Congratulates Ghana’s President-Elect Dramani Mahama

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has congratulated John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the Ghanaian presidential election held on December 7. Tinubu reached out to Mahama in a phone call, where he expressed his congratulations and praised the people of Ghana for their strong commitment to democracy. Tinubu also shared his optimism that Mahama’s second […]

Obasanjo: Fight Against Corruption Must Be Ongoing, Not Limited to One Regime

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has stressed that the fight against corruption in Nigeria must be ongoing and consistent if it is to succeed. Speaking during an online discussion on Sunday night, Obasanjo stated that the battle against corruption should begin with strong leadership. Obasanjo expressed concern about the deep-rooted corruption in Nigerian society […]