BREAKING: Many Feared Dead As Security Operatives Storm Kidnappers’ Den The Agunechemba security outfit, established by Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has conducted a successful raid on a notorious operational base of gunmen and kidnappers in Enugu-Agidi, Njikoka Local Government Area. The operation, which occurred around 1 a.m. on Thursday, reportedly left scores of the criminals dead, while others fled with injuries. During the raid, security operatives recovered several guns and other dangerous items from the criminals. According to reports, this marks another milestone in the outfit’s ongoing crackdown on criminal activities in the state. Since its inauguration, modeled after…
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Tears As Father Kills Teenage Daughter Over TikTok Videos In a tragic incident, a father in Pakistan has reportedly killed his teenage daughter over what he deemed inappropriate videos uploaded to the popular social media platform, TikTok. According to Babar Baloch, the local police chief, the man, believed to be in his 50s, had recently relocated his family from the United States to Quetta, a city in southwestern Pakistan. The father allegedly viewed the teenager’s social media activity as dishonorable, leading to the fatal confrontation. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which has sparked outrage and raised concerns…
EFCC Breaks Silence Over Allege ‘Scam’ In E-auction Exercise The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reacted to allegations by Nigerians on social media that the commission shortchanged some bidders who participated in the recent public auction of forfeited vehicles. In a statement signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC acknowledged complaints ranging from inaccessible auctioneer websites to bidders being locked out of the platforms after submitting offers. Many also raised concerns over exorbitant bid prices, casting doubts on the transparency of the exercise. According to the commission, poor internet service and an overwhelming…
Amaechi Exposes Top Secret, Says APC Paid Women For Demonstrations Against Then Jonathan’s Govt Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed concerns that President Bola Tinubu is not prepared to relinquish power in 2027. Amaechi made this known in Abuja at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development. He criticised the attitude of Nigerian voters, accusing them of being easily swayed by politicians’ rhetoric and financial inducements. He admitted that when the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was newly formed, the chieftains of the party paid women to…
BREAKING: Court Grants Sowore Bail Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), in the amount of N10 million with one surety of the same amount. The court also ruled that the surety must have verified landed property in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and the applicant must deposit his passport with the court and provide an affidavit of means. Sowore, who has been undergoing legal proceedings, was initially required to meet the bail conditions within a set timeframe. However, the…
BREAKING: EFCC Operatives Raid Residence Of Yusuf, Arrest Him A member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Prof Usman Yusuf, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), SaharaReporters learned on Wednesday. Sources said that Yusuf was arrested by a large number of EFCC operatives who stormed his residence on Wednesday. “A truckload of EFCC operatives stormed Prof Usman Yusuf’s residence and arrested him,” one of the sources said. Yusuf, a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, faced trouble during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration following a petition submitted to the Presidency and the Federal…
NYSC Members Escapes Death As Car Catches Fire, Burns To Ashes Youth corps members survive as car goes up in flames while en route from NYSC camp. A post circulating on TikTok shows a dramatic incident involving a group of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. Corps members escape as car catches fire, burns to ashes while transporting them from NYSC camp Corps members escape as car catches fire, burns to ashes while transporting them from NYSC camp The video captures the aftermath of a car fire that occurred while the corps members were being transported from their camp to…
JUST IN: APC Expels Popular Governor From Party The All Progressives Congress has announced the expulsion of a former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola from the party. This is contained in a letter issued by the party’s leadership on Wednesday, accusing Aregbesola of committing anti-party activities. The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” accused the former minister of breaching Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which outlines disciplinary measures for members. The letter reads in part, “At the end of the investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) considered…
BREAKING: Fighter Jet Crashes At Air Force Base An F-35 fighter jet belonging to the United States Air Force crashed during a training mission at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday, with the pilot managing to eject safely. Colonel Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, stated that the pilot experienced an “inflight malfunction” and had to eject, AFP reports. “The pilot is safe and has been transported to Bassett Army Hospital for further evaluation,” he said. The incident occurred at 12:49 p.m. local time, causing significant aircraft damage. Townsend confirmed that the aircraft went down during…
Professors Reject Aisha Maikudi As UNIABUJA Vice-Chancellor, Walkout At Senate Meeting Some members of the University of Abuja Senate, on Wednesday, staged a walkout protest during their regular meeting. It was learned that trouble began when a professor raised a point of order after Vice Chancellor Prof. Aisha Maikudi’s opening remark, highlighting the need to add an important item to the meeting agenda for discussion. While addressing concerns such as the unprovoked attack on Senate members on December 23, 2024, by vigilante group members and the questionable selection process that allowed Aisha Maikudi to succeed herself as Vice Chancellor, the…