Bill to legalise cultivation of Marijuana passes second reading in Nigeria’s House of Reps

A bill to legalize cultivation of Marijuana (Indian hemp) in Nigeria has passed its second reading in the Nigerian House of Representatives. Legal practitioner, Dr. Tonye Jaja Clinton disclosed this during a media parley organized by Grow Cann Africa in Abuja on the benefits and opportunities of cannabis plants and CBD oil. Clinton who revealed that […]

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#EndSARS protester allegedly shot dead in Lagos

As the #EndSARS protest continues in spite of its disbandment by Nigerian Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, a yet-to-be identified protester was allegedly shot dead on Monday during the #EndSARS protest at Surulere area of Lagos. Fellow protesters who shared the video of the deceased man said medical personnel who were also at […]

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Bukky, female 200 level TASUED student allegedly stabbed by boyfriend, survived (Photos)

Bukky, the female 200-level student of the Tai-Solarin University of Education (TASUED) who was allegedly stabbed by her boyfriend, is alive and currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. Recall that it was earlier reported that the victim’s boyfriend identified as Daniel Johnson, a 400-level student of same institution, fled after stabbing Bukky, leaving her […]

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Buhari finally addresses Nigerians on EndSARS (Video)

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has eventually addressed Nigerians over their campaign to end the operation of SARS operatives with #EndSARS. In a video address to Nigerians on Monday afternoon, the President said that the disbanding of SARS is only the first step in his commitment to reform the police in order to ensure that the […]

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Nigerian University student flees as he allegedly stabs girlfriend to death (Photos)

A 400-level male student of the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ogun State, Daniel Johnson, is said to be currently on the run after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Bukky, to death. According to online sources, the deceased, a 200-level student of the same institution, had been in a toxic on-and-off relationship with the suspect […]

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Security vehicle of Oluwo of Iwo stolen in a Lagos hotel

Kabiyesi, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi’s security vehicle has been stolen in a hotel in Lagos. Confirming the incident, the Osun monarch said the Hilux security vehicle was stolen between the night of Saturday and Sunday morning at the hotel where his security aides stayed during his visit to Lagos this weekend. He […]

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S*x party busted by Police in Uganda, 21 persons arrested (Photos 18+)

Police in Kampala Metropolitan Area have arrested 21 people who were allegedly participating in a sex party. The spokesman of Kampala Police Metropolitan Area, Mr Patrick Onyango, who confirmed the arrest on Sunday October 11, said the party was taking place in a private house in Kireka, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District on Saturday, October 10. […]

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Nigeria’s IGP, Adamu dissolves SARS nationwide

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has announced the disbandment of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force. Adamu who announced this in a live broadcast on Sunday afternoon, said the operatives will be redeployed to other police formations and commands. The announcement came sequel to days of online and physical […]

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Envious husband cuts off wife’s head, takes it to police station (Photos)

A jealous husband allegedly cut his wife’s head off when he caught her talking to their neighbour in India. Kinnar Yadav, 40, had long suspected his wife Vimla, 35, of being unfaithful to him, according to reports. Some residents of Baberu, located in Banda region in India’s Uttar Pradesh, reportedly told Kinnar Yadav his wife […]

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Akeredolu in early lead from the 12 local govt results announced

With the results of governorship election from 12 of the 18 local government areas of Ondo state having been declared by INEC, the incumbent governor, Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is in early lead in the race. According to TheCable, Akeredolu is leading his opponents with over 70,000 votes in the 12 […]

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Man shot dead during #EndSARS protest in Nigeria, buried

A Nigerian man identified as Jimoh Isiaq (Isiaka) who was allegedly killed by police bullet during the #EndSARS protest in Ogbomosho, Oyo state, Nigeria, on Saturday, October 10, has been laid to rest. Jimoh Isiaq was said to be standing by and watching the protesters when a bullet allegedly fired by a police officer hit […]

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Ondo: All results expected Sunday, 70% already uploaded on INEC portal

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says all results in the Ondo State governorship election, will be in “hopefully” by Sunday afternoon and that about 70 per cent of the results from all polling units in the state have been uploaded on INEC results viewing portal. This was made known by the INEC National Commissioner, […]

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2 suspects arrested for allegedly stabbing man at polling unit

Police have arrested two persons in Akure, the Ondo State capital, Nigeria, for allegedly stabbing an unidentified man. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Investigation, Lanre Bankole, confirmed the incident, according to Thisday. It was gathered that the incident occurred at Ward 4, Polling Unit 002 in the Ijomu part of the Akure South Local Government […]

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7 family members die of food poisoning in Nigeria

A very tragic incident happened in Benin, Edo State capital, Nigeria, on Friday October 9, as 7 members of a family died of food poisoning. According to The Nation, the incident occurred at No. 40, Otete Street, off Textile Mill Road, Ogida Quarters, Benin, in Egor Local Government Area of Edo state. One Mrs. Christy […]

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Bank Manager arraigned for $50,000 fraud in Nigeria

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu Zonal office, on Thursday, October 8, arraigned a former manager of the main market branch, Heritage Bank Limited, Fidel Omeje, before Justice D.A Onyefulu of State High Court, Onitsha on one count charge of stealing to the tune of Fifty Thousand United States Dollars ($50,000) . According […]

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Actress Funke Akindele, her hubby no longer convicts, granted State pardon

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of 56 inmates from various correctional Centres and granted State pardon to actress Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz, who are both non-custodial convicts for offences related to the disobedience of COVID-19 lockdown regulations. A statement signed by the State Attorney-General […]

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