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Death Toll Rises to 86 in Niger State Tanker Explosion, NSEMA Confirms

The death toll from the devastating tanker explosion at Dikko Junction near Suleja, Niger State, has risen to 86, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA). The tragedy, which occurred... Read more »

Ogene Ndigbo, Ike Nnewi, Others Laud Soludo’s Renewed Fight Against Criminality

Over two hundred operational vehicles, drone cameras, e-trackers and other sophistcated hi-tech security gadgets have been launched by the Executive Governor of Anambra state, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo to mobilise the law... Read more »
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NDLEA Arrests 26-Year-Old Nigerian Nursing Student Over Attempt to Smuggle Cocaine to India

An attempt by 26-year-old Esther Onyinyechi Uzodinma, a 200-level student of nursing at the Noida International University, Uttar Pradesh, India, to swallow 76 wraps of coc@ine hours before her return flight through... Read more »
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Soludo Joins Nigerian Army for 2024 WASA, Praises Efforts in Anambra Security

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State joined the Nigerian Army’s 302 Artillery Division in Onitsha to celebrate the 2024 West African Social Activities (WASA). As the Special Guest of Honour, Governor... Read more »
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Footballer Slumps, Dies During Memorial Cup Match in Osogbo

Adeyemi Adewale, a 29-year-old footballer, tragically passed away after collapsing during the Isiaka Adeleke Memorial Cup match in Osogbo, Osun State. Bamiji Oladele, media aide to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and... Read more »
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Lagos Government Closes Smiley Kids Montessori After Child’s Death

The Lagos State Government has shut down a school where a two-year-old d!ed following a swimming pool incident. Akelicious had earlier reported that Rapheala Ogbodo, mother of the deceased, had on January... Read more »
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Sen. Ned Nwoko Set To Defect To APC Party

The lawmaker representing Delta North in the Senate, Ned Nwoko, is set to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The senator will leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Nwoko’s defection... Read more »
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Man Who Lives Closer To Gospel Singer, Timileyin Ajayi Reveals What The Public Don’t Know

A man who lives close to Gospel singer, Timileyin Ajayi, identified as Kelly Hassino has revealed information the public didn’t know. The man has taken to his Facebook page to share more about the... Read more »
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Labour Party Leadership Crisis Deepens As Obi, Otti’s Caretaker Committee Challenges Abure’s Authority

The Labour Party’s internal leadership crisis escalated on Saturday as the 29-member caretaker committee, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, demanded that Julius Abure cease presenting himself as the party’s national chairman. The... Read more »
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Notorious Bandit Kingpin, Bello Turji Panicky As Military Dislodges Camp, Kills Son

Nigerian troops have escalated their offensive against the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, in Zamfara State. Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, who made this known in a... Read more »
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JUST IN: Peter Obi Mourns Victims Of Suleja Petrol Tanker Explosion

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic petrol tanker explosion that claimed over 70 lives and left more than 50 injured along... Read more »
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Oil Marketers Defend Price Hikes Amid Petrol Queues Across Nigeria

Oil marketers have declared that filling stations should not be blamed for the hike in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, as queues for the commodity surfaced in... Read more »
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BREAKING: TikTok Officially Banned in the U.S.

In a landmark decision, the U.S. government has officially banned TikTok, citing national security concerns over the app’s ties to China. The move, which affects millions of users and creators across the... Read more »
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No Country is Run Like This, Peter Obi Laments Financial Strain on Nigerians

Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi has protested the level of hardship faced by the poor in... Read more »
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I Don’t Want Britain to Become Like Nigeria — Kemi Badenoch

UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has voiced her determination to prevent Britain from suffering the consequences of poor governance, drawing from her experiences growing up in Nigeria. In her first speech... Read more »
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Gov Abiodun Presides Over Passing Out Parade of 690 Amotekun Officers in Ogun

Governor Dapo Abiodun attends the passing out parade of 690 Amotekun operatives into the Ogun state security network agency. Read more »
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Tanker Explosion Claims Over 50 Lives in Suleja

At least 50 persons have been reported dead in a petrol tanker explosion along the Dikko-Maje road in Suleja local government area of Niger State on Saturday. The sector commander of the... Read more »
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EFCC Investigates Eezee Global Over Alleged Fraud as Judikay Files $264K Lawsuit

More trouble for Record label owner, Eezee as gospel singer Judikay drags him to court for stealing over $264k of her money The allegations of fraud and funds diversion surrounding record label... Read more »
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Nigeria Police Confirms Killing Of EFCC Officer By “Yahoo Boys”

The Nigeria Police has confirmed that armed internet fraudsters fatally attacked an officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Anambra, leaving another critically injured. The incident occurred on Friday... Read more »
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Gov Okpebholo Orders For Immediate Demolition Of Houses In Edo, See Reason

The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo on Friday, January 17, ordered the police and other security agencies to demolish all the houses linked to 16 suspected kidnappers arrested in the state.... Read more »