Real Reason I Poisoπed My Wedding’s Food; Jigawa Bride A wedding celebration turned tragic after the bride allegedly poisoned her groom and other guests at their reception, leading to the death of a friend to the groom in Jahun local government area of Jigawa State. The groom however narrowly escaped death after consuming the poisoned food. The bride, whose name has been withheld, allegedly conspired with a friend to lace the food with poison. Reports indicate that the groom and some guests were hospitalised after consuming the meal, but one of the groom’s friends succumbed to the effects of the…
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BREAKING: Edo LG Chairmen, Councillors Defect To APC In a significant political shift, two local government chairmen and 13 councillors in Edo State defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday, marking a new phase in the ruling party’s bid to control all 18 local government areas in the state. Hon. Edosa Enowoghomenma, Chairman of Ovia South West Local Government Area, defected with eight councillors, including the Leader of the House, Hon. Nosakhare Edobor. Meanwhile, Hon. Dickson Ahonsi, Chairman of Owan West Local Government Area, and five councillors also joined the APC, intensifying the ongoing face-off between the councils…
Ghana ‘Approves’ Visa-free Entry Ghana has reportedly scrapped visa processes required to enter the country for citizens of all African nations. This will make Ghana the fifth visa-free country in Africa, following Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin. The new policy is expected to boost travel, trade, and tourism. In January 2024, President Nana Akufo-Addo pledged to make the West African country visa-free during the Africa prosperity dialogues (APD) which was held in Ghana. “Many of you had to acquire a visa to attend this event,” he said. “The government of Ghana is committed to ensuring visa-free travel for all…
BREAKING: Nigerian Female ‘Leader Of Int’l Trafficking Ring’ Wanted For Trafficking Girls To Dubai For Prostitutioπ, Arrested Uadiale Christiana Jacob, aka Christy Evan Osagie, a wanted convicted leader of an international human trafficking network has been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The socialite whose network operates across the Middle Eastern countries with an operational base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was arrested on December 31, 2024, on arrival from Dubai for new year celebration. The suspect, who is also reportedly called Christy Gold by her gang members, has been…
Tears As Accidental Discharge By Policeman Kills Woman A young woman identified as Ifeoluwa Adekalu has been killed after she was hit by an accidentally discharged bullets from the gun of a policeman in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital. The tragic incident occurred at the Okela Police Station in the Ekiti State capital, on Thursday. The yet-to-be-unveiled police officer, who was on a visit to the station reportedly shot the bullets while in joyous mood as he received the promotion news of one of his colleagues which sadly hit the woman. There was however, confusion over the exact location…
Pastor Damina Makes U-turn Over Drinking Alcohol, Smoking Cigarette Not Sins Comment Pastor Abel Damina, the renowned preacher and founder of Power City International has explained why drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes are not sins. During the 2025 New Year’s Eve service, Pastor Damina told his church members, “You cannot be a sinner by eating and drinking. I’ve told you before, alcohol is not a sin.” He explained that his main job as a preacher is to teach salvation through faith in Christ, not to focus on moral rules. “You didn’t come here for me to teach you morality; you…
Chinese Minister To Visit Nigeria Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is embarking on a diplomatic tour of Africa, visiting Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad, and Nigeria from January 5 to 11. This trip is significant, as it marks the 35th consecutive year that China’s foreign minister has chosen Africa as the destination for their first overseas trip of the year. Wang Yi’s visit is at the invitation of these countries, and it reinforces China’s long-standing tradition of strengthening Sino-African relations. According to Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry, this journey highlights the importance of maintaining strong ties…
Nigerian Police Recover Abandoned Car, Urge Owner To Come For Verification Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command have recovered an abandoned Toyota Prado Land Cruiser Jeep, a Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, in Abuja. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Friday that the vehicle was recovered on December 31, 2024, during a routine patrol. She noted that operatives discovered the abandoned Toyota Prado Land Cruiser Jeep along David Ejoor Street, opposite Adisa Estate, Apo-Gudu. The PPRO stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that the vehicle had…
Couple Arrested Over Alleged Rape The Police Command in Rivers State has confirmed the arrest of a couple for allegedly raping and beating a 13-year-old girl in their residence in Port Harcourt. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Port Harcourt on Thursday. NAN reports that the wife was said to have str!pped the teenager and ins£rted pepper into her pr|vate part after accusing her of having s3xual intercourse with her husband. Iringe-Koko stated that the suspects had been arrested and transferred to the State Criminal Investigations and Intelligence…
Bishop Stabbed To Death During Couple’s Fight The founder of Rapture Empowerment International in Osogbo, Osun State, Bishop Shina Olaribigbe, was stabbed to death in the early hours of Thursday while attempting to mediate a domestic dispute between a couple. Details of the couple involved remain unclear, but sources revealed that the wife was an interpreter at Olaribigbe’s church located around the BCGA area in Osogbo. The couple, although not officially divorced, had a history of frequent altercations that led to them living apart. It was gathered that Olaribigbe, who was known for intervening in their disputes, had gone to…