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“I genuinely miss the era of me not having a child. Can’t I just have peace and quiet?” — Woman cries out

A woman has taken to social media to express her frustration over the responsibilities that come with motherhood, saying she sometimes misses the period when she did not have a…

Dangote raises petrol to N1,200/l

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at its gantry from N1,185 to N1,200 per litre, effective August 26, 2026. In a notice sent…

Hair thieves who stormed a vendor’s store and made away with wigs worth millions are apprehended in Edo (video)

Two suspects who are believed to be responsible for a robbery in Benin City, Edo State, have been nabbed by the Edo State Security Corps. The Edo State Security Corps…

Police rescue two suspected motorcycle thieves from mob in Niger state

Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have rescued two men accused of motorcycle theft from an angry mob in Kotangora. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed…

Governor Alia kicks against FG’s plan to cede Benue land for ranching

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has rejected any proposal to establish ranches in the state without the consent of his administration and the people, saying residents would resist any attempt…

No African university in world’s top 100

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed dismay over the poor global ranking of African universities, describing the trend as a major obstacle to the continent’s technological and industrial advancement. Jonathan…

Rapper Famous Dex arrested for domestic battery

Rapper Famous Dex has been arrested on a domestic battery charge, according to official records. The rapper was taken into custody on Sunday, Sunday 23, and booked on the charge.…

He captured Liberian judiciary — Falana calls out NBA for inviting George Weah to conference

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association’s decision to invite former Liberian President George Weah to its ongoing annual conference, urging the association to stop inviting…

Terrorist financiers using crowdfunding and women’s bank accounts to conceal and move illicit funds

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has warned that terrorist financiers are increasingly exploiting women’s bank accounts, improperly registered phone numbers, coded transaction descriptions and crowdfunding platforms to move and…

We are shifting from strikes to sanctions on Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told several of his foreign counterparts in recent days that “for the time being” the U.S. is not expected to initiate new strikes…