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Passengers Trek 3 Hours After Warri-Itakpe Train Breaks Down in Kogi Forest
A journey meant to offer comfort and safety turned into a grueling experience on Tuesday after a Warri-Itakpe train broke down in a remote forest area of Kogi State, forcing passengers to…
CBN Declares $6.83bn Balance of Payments Surplus, Signals Economic Recovery
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a $6.83 billion Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus for 2024, marking a significant shift from the deficits recorded in the previous…
TikToker Gold Ike Throws Party After Becoming First Woman in Her Community to Fly
Popular TikToker Gold Ike, known online as EveryDayWithGold, hosted a vibrant celebration after becoming the first woman from her community to board an airplane.
Ike, who gained fame for…
Davido Recalls 50 Cent Once Rejected His Photo Request
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that American rapper 50 Cent once turned down his request for a photo.
The singer shared the story…
Mentally-Ill Man Killed by Mob over Alleged Phone Theft in Zamfara
By Zagazola Makama
A man identified as Samaila Liman, reportedly known to suffer from mental illness, was beaten to death by a mob in the Langa-Langa area behind Bungudu Motor Park in…
Gombe varsity tasks chemistry students on tackling Nigeria’s challenges
The Pro-Chancellor and Founder of North-Eastern University, Gombe (NEU) Dr. Sani Jauro has tasked chemistry students in the state to engage in solution-driven research towards addressing…
Speeding Bus Kills Pregnant Woman, Four Others at Yobe Market
Tragedy struck in Yobe State on Sunday evening when a speeding 18-seater Toyota Hiace Bus with registration number KTG 283 XA rammed into the bustling Damagum market, killing a…
Nigerian Woman, 23, Dies in Libya After Illness; Family Allegedly Demands Her…
A 23-year-old Nigerian woman, Osarugbe, has died in Libya after battling a critical illness, with reports alleging that her family abandoned her during her most vulnerable moments but later…
Zamfara Security Guards Arrest Man Allegedly Supplying Soft Drinks to Bandits
Community Protection Guards in Zamfara State have arrested a suspect, identified as Ashiru Jijji, for allegedly supplying soft drinks and other consumables to armed bandits operating in the…
Stan Nze, Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Adebayo Lead AMVCA 2025 Best Actor Race
The spotlight is on African cinema’s finest as the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) unveils its 2025 nominees for Best Lead Actor, showcasing some of the year’s most powerful…