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Nnadozie Victor 
In a clear breach of Nigeria’s constitutional provisions on the presumption of innocence, former First Lady Patience Jonathan has kept 15 of her domestic staff imprisoned at the Okaka Correctional Centre in Bayelsa State since 2019 over an unproven robbery case. The workers have languished in jail without a court conviction, as their trial has … Read more
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has shown indifference toward reports suggesting that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is considering taking legal action against her following her allegations that he plotted to have her recalled and assassinated. The lawmaker, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made waves earlier this week after accusing … Read more
A military personnel named Sudik has been accused of severing the fingers of Abdulrahman Salisu, a shoe seller, at his shop near Jolly Bread in Minna, Niger State, on Sallah day, as reported by The Nation. Abdulrahman recounted that Sudik came to his shop to buy a pair of shoes, and after completing the transaction, … Read more
Cheryl Zondi, a pivotal witness in the case against the senior pastor of Jesus Dominion International (JDI), was overcome with emotion in court after the Nigerian clergyman was acquitted of charges including rape and human trafficking. On April 2, 2025, the High Court in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, ruled in favor of the 66-year-old … Read more
Chisom Chigbo, a Nigerian woman, has shared her migration journey, offering valuable advice for others aiming to better their lives abroad. In a viral message, she encouraged people to remain flexible and consider alternative destinations if their dream country proves difficult to enter, while staying focused on their long-term goals. Chisom recounted how she initially … Read more
Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to reveal evidence supporting her claim that Senate President Godswill Akpabio sexually harassed her—at what she describes as the “right time.” She made the statement during a Channels TV interview on Thursday night, responding to Mr. Akpabio’s claim that she has no proof to substantiate the allegation. “At the … Read more
Here’s a rephrased version of the statement: Former Senator representing Adamawa North, Elisha Abbo, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of treating the Red Chamber as his private estate. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, Abbo alleged that Akpabio routinely threatens lawmakers who do not align with him, using intimidation tactics and threats of … Read more
In a heartwarming turn of events, help has finally found Mrs. Kosarachi Okafor, who went viral on Facebook on March 3, 2025, after a distressing video of her surfaced online. The video, shared by Mr. Uzoh Pascal, showed Mrs. Okafor stranded in Ivory Coast, allegedly suffering from mental health issues and having lost contact with … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified why the recall petition against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central was dismissed, explaining that it failed to meet the constitutional criteria. In a statement issued on Thursday, INEC referenced Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which stipulates that a recall petition must be signed … Read more
The Abia State Government has officially handed over newly renovated buildings to the Federal College of Education (FCE) Ofeme, Umuahia. During the handover ceremony, Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, commended the contractors for completing the project on schedule and within budget. He also praised the college management for their dedication to maintaining … Read more