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PoS operator electrocuted as high-tension wire falls on him in Anambra

A heartbreaking incident has occurred in Nibo, a community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, where a newly married Point-of-Sale (PoS) operator was electrocuted after a high-tension wire fell on him. The unfortunate event happened over the weekend while the young man was standing outside his shop. His shop was located directly […]

MKO Abiola’s wife, Doyin Abiola d!es at 82

Dr. Doyin Abiola, the wife of late Chief MKO Abiola and the first woman to serve as Managing Director and Publisher of the National Concord newspapers, has sadly passed away. According to family sources, she died on the night of Tuesday, August 5, around 9:15 PM. Dr. Doyin Abiola made history as the first Nigerian […]

Kano Commissioner for Transportation resigns over bail controversy

The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Namadi, has resigned from office just hours after Governor Abba Yusuf received a report from the committee investigating his alleged involvement in the bail of a suspected drug trafficker, Sulaiman Danwawu. The announcement was made in a statement by his media aide, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Wednesday in Kano. […]

CHAN: Why Senegal beat Nigeria – Super Eagles coach, Chelle

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has explained why Nigeria fell to a 1-0 defeat against Senegal in their opening match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Group D. The match, played on Tuesday evening at the Amani Stadium in Tanzania, saw Senegal secure all three points thanks to a second-half strike from Christian Gomis. […]

We had close shave with death, police didn’t rescue us – Kidnapped law student

After six frightening days in captivity, six law students who were kidnapped along the Wukari-Zaki-Biam expressway in Benue State finally regained their freedom. One of the victims, David Obiorah, shared what happened during their time with the kidnappers. On July 26, 2025, David and five other law students were on their way from Onitsha in […]