Five women who were kidnapped from the Olle-Bunu community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have been released by their captors following the payment of a ₦12 million ransom. The release occurred on Friday after days of tense negotiations between community representatives and the kidnappers. According to SaharaReporters, the ransom was raised through

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Professor Robert Dode, a Nigerian academic from Dennis Osadebay University in Asaba, has vehemently denied accusations that he physically assaulted the Acting Head of the Department (HOD) of Psychology, Dr. Augustine Ejiroghene Ebiai. Instead, he explains that his visit to the HOD’s residence was to seek clarification after his wife, a staff member in the

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Pupils at LEA Primary School, Dupka, in Ibwa Ward, Gwagwalada Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are reportedly learning in extremely poor conditions, with many forced to sit on bare floors due to the lack of desks and chairs. This situation persists despite funds from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) intended to improve

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Former Big Brother Naija winner Phyna has once again raised concerns over her prize winnings, claiming that she has not received the ₦100 million reward promised after winning the reality show in 2022. The reality TV star made the revelation during a recent livestream with fans, where she expressed frustration over the prolonged delay in

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A viral video has captured an amusing moment during a TikTok livestream when footballer Victor Boniface reached out to Nigerian TikTok star Peller, leading to a brief phone exchange that intrigued fans. The conversation began after Boniface surprised Peller with several TikTok gifts during the livestream. Peller, visibly surprised, questioned why Boniface was texting him.

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Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has sparked reactions online after openly celebrating the Super Eagles’ failure to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria’s national team was knocked out of the tournament on Wednesday following a tense semi-final clash against host nation Morocco. The match ended in a goalless draw after regulation time and

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A major explosion in the Song local government area of Adamawa State left widespread destruction late Thursday night when a fuel tanker exploded. The blast completely destroyed a filling station, several vehicles, and a nearby furniture showroom, creating chaos and panic among residents. The explosion occurred around 11 p.m. when the fuel-laden tanker suddenly caught

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A Nigerian prophet, Abiri Elijah, has stirred a storm on social media following Nigeria’s defeat to Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals. Prophet Elijah, who had predicted Morocco’s victory, took to his social media to share his reflections on the game after the result. He claimed that while he foresaw Morocco’s triumph, the outcome could

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The paternity dispute between Ayo Labinjoh, the mother of Anu, and Afrobeats superstar Davido, has taken a new turn, with fresh allegations surrounding the DNA test results. For some time, the issue has been in the headlines, as Davido has publicly claimed that five DNA tests have all yielded negative results. However, Ayo Labinjoh has

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Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has quietly returned to the Federal High Court in Abuja, as his legal team sought the intervention of Justice Emeke Nwite to facilitate his release from Kuje Correctional Centre, following a reported attempt by a surety to withdraw from his bail arrangement. Sources disclosed that a team

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