Gunmen kill man, abduct wife 13 days after wedding in Nasarawa

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Gunmen operating at a community in Nasarawa, on Wednesday, April 23 shot a newly-wedded man and kidnapped his wife to unknown destination. The gunmen were suspected to be Fulani bandits. They invaded the home of the newly-wedded couple named Mr. and Mrs. Alu Anzaku, at Akaleku village in Obi Local Government Area along Lafia/Markurdi Highway about 11 p.m. “They shot the man and abducted the wife. This couple wedded on April 12, and barely two weeks after, they were attacked”, a source said. The incident has devastated family members. As…

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Tafawa Balewa University lecturer sacked for sexually harassing a married student

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An official newsletter of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi released on April 22, 2025 reported that a senior lecturer, Dr. Usman Aliyu has been dismissed by the Governing Council of the university over allegations of sexual harassment involving a married postgraduate student, Mrs. Kamila Aliyu. The report from the publication stated that the Governing Council approved Dr Aliyu’s dismissal based on the findings of the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee, which concluded that the lecturer was guilty of misconduct. The dismissal letter reads: “Following the report of the Senior Staff Disciplinary…

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Psquare’s elder brother, Jude released from Ikoyi prison after N1.3bn fraud charge

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Psquare’s former manager, Jude Okoye, has been released from Ikoyi prison after meeting his bail conditions in an ongoing N1.38 billion money laundering trial. Jude, the elder brother to music stars Peter and Paul Okoye, and Northside Music Limited, his company, face a seven-count charge before A. Owoeye of the federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The charges include allegations of laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. He pleaded not guilty when first arraigned on February 26, 2025, and was granted bail set at N100 million. On March 3,…

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I’m a bonafide celestial church member — Wasiu Ayinde

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Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has exuded his love for the Celestial Church of Christ, admitting that he is a bonafide and proud member of the church. Ayinde, a Muslim, made this known during a pre-recorded interview with Agbaletu TV on Wednesday. CCC popularly called Cele is a white-garment church which was founded by late Samuel Oshoffa. Its members wear white one piece garments during worship, and must not wear their shoes whilst wearing their garments or while within the main church. According to him, in…

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Lagos LG chair aspirant withdraws for Obasa’s son

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Mr Oluwagbenga Abiola, the Vice Chairman of Agege Local Governmen Area in Lagos State, has withdrawn his interest to vie for the chairmanship position of the LG in the upcoming July 12, 2025 council election. Abiola said he stepped down for Abdulganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Abiola, who is a political protégé of the Speaker, says his decision was borne out of his loyalty to Obasa, denying that he was forced to step down. Speaking on Wednesday in Lagos, Abiola…

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Suspended monarch arraigned in court for land grabbing, assault on police officer

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The government of Ogun State Government has arraigned the Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeek Owolabi before Justice Sunday Adeniyi of the state High Court, Abeokuta for land grabbing. Oba Owolabi, a member of the Egba Traditional Council, has also been suspended over the same allegation. On Wednesday, a statement by the Ministry of Justice, stated that Oba Owolabi was arraigned on Tuesday: “for conspiracy to sell property without authority, sale of property without authority, unlawful use of agents, forceful takeover of land, assault of a police officer, and obtaining by…

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Nigerian-born US citizen arrested for $690,000 wire fraud, identity theft

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A naturalized United States citizen from Nigeria, Oladapo Olalekan Fadugba, has been indicted for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and making false statements in connection with obtaining U.S. citizenship. He may face up to 27 years in prison following his indictment . According to a statement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, Fadugba, 40, of Jacksonville, was charged after an investigation revealed that he allegedly diverted more than $690,000 in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funds, which were intended as reimbursements to a large…

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Union Bank’s Edu360 Initiative Fuels Future Stars at Greensprings Football Academy

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Union Bank has again demonstrated its commitment to youth development and quality education by sponsoring the 11th edition of the Greensprings Football Academy. The five-day training camp, held from April 13 to April 17, 2025, at the School’s Lekki campus, catered to children aged 5 to 17. Participants received expert coaching from top international coaches affiliated with the West Bromwich Albion Football Club, Dutch Football Association and the English Football League (EFL), alongside support from coaches from the Lagos State Football Association and Nigerian football legend Victor Ikpeba, “The Prince…

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Gov. Oborewvori, Okowa, PDP members defect to APC in Delta

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People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has been collapsed its structure into the All Progressive Congress(APC). This was the outcome of the meeting of the party attended by stakeholders in Asaba on Wednesday. The outcome of the meeting was announced at a press conference in Asaba by the state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, alongside Senator James Manager, a pioneer member of the party. Vice President, Kashim Shetima is expected to receive Governor Sheriff Oborewvori and his predecessor, Sen. Okowa and other members of PDP into the camp…

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Bauchi woman, aged 40 allegedly defiles 12 year-old boy in her care

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Fatimah Ibrahim, a 40-year-old woman, and resident of Tashan Jama’are in Bauchi State, has been arrested by the police for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old boy employed to assist her with her business. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, it stated that the victim, an Arabic pupil identified as Abubakar Yakubu (name withheld for privacy), was housed at the suspect’s residence in Tashan Jama’are. However , within a period of two months, the boy was subjected to repeated sexual abuse…

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