Month: October 2025

People claiming to be relatives of the late Bilyaminu Bello, whose wife/k!ller Maryam Sanda was recently  granted a presidential pardon, have slammed the father of the deceased for approving the pardon. Recall that Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa granted a press conference during which he said he accepted Sandas pardon. He added that he had written to … Continue reading ““For decades he stayed invisible only to resurface today” Father of Maryam Sanda’s late husband called out for accepting son’s k!ller’s pardon”

Two yet-to-be-identified schoolchildren were electrocuted during a downpour in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at the St. Peters Claver Junction while the minors were taking shelter at a roadside shop.  According to eyewitnesses and CCTV footage from the scene sighted online on Tuesday, the children were … Continue reading “Two schoolchildren electrocuted during rainfall in Anambra (video)”

The Management of Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has announced the immediate suspension of the Students Union Government (SUG) following alleged misconduct during the recently concluded 2025 Students Week celebrations.  This comes a few days after the management condemned what it described as the unacceptable display by some students under the pretext of ‘Gender Swap Day. According … Continue reading “Gender Swap Day: Taraba varsity suspends SUG over alleged misconduct during students’ week”

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group games. Nigeria secured its place after a commanding 40 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday, October 14,  while Gabon confirmed second place in Group F with a … Continue reading “Nigeria to face Gabon in World Cup play-offs”

Healthcare content creator and UK-based Nigerian doctor, Waka Waka Doctor, has opened up about the difficult working conditions doctors face in Nigeria. Speaking on the Jay on Air podcast, he recalled how poor hospital infrastructure forced medical professionals to improvise with basic items just to save lives. In his words: We were using hanger guards the ones people … Continue reading “We used phone torch to do surgery Waka Waka Doctor recounts harsh realities Nigerian doctors face”

Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), conducting routine stop-and-search operations at a checkpoint in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, have intercepted a vehicle conveying substances suspected to be hard drugs.  The interception occurred on 14 October 2025 around Anguwan Malama in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state. Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation … Continue reading “Drug trafficker abandons vehicle as troops foil drug movement in Nasarawa”

A Kano State High Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of the owner of Asaba Orphange Home, Mr Ogugua Christopher, at a correctional centre over alleged kidnapping and trafficking of several children from Kano. LIB reported that Christopher surrendered to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for inrerrogation following the rescue … Continue reading “Kano court remands Asaba orphanage owner over abduction of 600 children”