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Crime & conflict

Netanyahu Halts Gaza Ceasefire Deal Approval Amid Last-Minute Disputes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday that his cabinet would not proceed with approving the proposed ceasefire agreement for Gaza. This...

Politics

Abuja Land Revocations: High-Profile Allottees Lose Rights Over Non-Payment of C-of-O Fees

In a significant move, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked land allocations for 568 individuals, including several high-profile figures,...

Politics

The Unforeseen Tragedy of Ifa Ikot Okpon: A Christmas Marred by Demolition

In what was supposed to be a season of joy and celebration, the 2024 Christmas period turned into a time of despair for...

Metro

Ikeja Court Sentences Arabic Teacher to 21 Years for Attempted Sexual Assault on Pupil

In a significant judicial decision, the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sentenced Oladosu Sakiru, an Arabic teacher, to 21 years in...

Metro

I Dont Regret Ki11ing my Girlfriend Says Gospel Singer Timileyin Ajayi

In a chilling case that has gripped Nasarawa State, 32-year-old Timileyin Ajayi has been remanded in custody at the Criminal Investigation Department of...

Economy

CBN Imposes N1.35 Billion in Fines on Nine Banks for ATM Cash Shortages During Festive Season

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken decisive action against nine major banks for their failure to maintain adequate cash supplies at...

Politics

Abia State Introduces New Waste Disposal Tariffs for Cleaner Environment

The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) has rolled out new tariffs for waste disposal, emphasizing compliance to combat indiscriminate refuse dumping across...

Economy

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 34.80% in December 2024 Amid Festive Demand

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria’s inflation rate escalated to 34.80% in December 2024, a slight increase from November’s...

Politics

Midnight Inferno Ravages Multi-Million Naira Shops in Nnewi’s Ahia Mgbede Market

In the early hours of Tuesday, a devastating fire swept through Ahia Mgbede Market in Nnewi, Anambra State, turning multi-million naira shops into...

Politics

Federal Government Boosts Inmates’ Daily Feeding Allowance to N1,125 Amid Prison Reforms

The Federal Government has announced an increase in the daily feeding allowance for inmates in Nigerian prisons from N750 to N1,125. This adjustment...