Christmas arrives in Ethiopia

This year, thousands of Ethiopian pilgrims and international tourists gathered in the historic town of Lalibela to celebrate Orthodox ChristmasRead More

Police silent on assault allegations, blame hypertension, drugs for man’s death in Delta

The Delta State Police Command on Wednesday failed to address the alleged assault and injuries inflicted on one Emeka Okediachi as it concluded its investigation into the cause of Okediachi’s death. The Command claimed that its officers were not responsible for his death, relying on an autopsy report. On November 14, 2024, Okediachi and his […] The post Police silent on assault allegations, blame hypertension, drugs for man’s death in Delta appeared first on The Guardian…

Ogun: Decomposing corpse of 45-year-old woman found in apartment

The Ogun State Police Command has said that a 45-year-old tenant, identified as Tolulope Olusanya, who lived around Madojutimi Abiola Way, Abeokuta, has allegedly taken her life. The swollen body of the deceased, with a stench emanating from it, was found at her residence. The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, noted that her landlord, Adebesin Adebayo, reported to the Kemta Divisional Police Station at about 8:15 PM on Monday that the deceased had not been seen for…

Ex convict arrested for destroying, stealing valuables worth 1.6m in Ogun

Officers of the Ago-Iwoye Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested an ex-convict, identified as Kokumo Olatunbosun, for alleged theft, burglary, and destruction of property in the Imoro area of Ago-Iwoye. Olatunbosun was arrested after breaking into a house and stealing items valued at N1,640,000. Confirming the incident to DAILY POST on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the suspect, a former prisoner with two prior convictions, had pretended to be one Adebayo…

Al-Ittihad’s semi-final journey: Benzema scores twice in Kings Cup

Defending champions Al Hilal were eliminated from the Kings’ Cup in the quarter-finals after a tense penalty shoot-out against an inspired Al Ittihad, led by Karim Benzema, on Tuesday.Read More

Fido’s Joy Is Coming Debuts at No. 4 on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart

Nigerian Afrobeats artiste, Fido, has achieved a career milestone as his latest single, Joy Is Coming, debuts at No. 4 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. The track lands among chart-topping hits like Tyla’s Push 2 Start and Water, Rema and Selena Gomez’s globally acclaimed Calm Down, and Move by Adam Port, Stryv, and […] The post Fido’s Joy Is Coming Debuts at No. 4 on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart appeared first on The Guardian…

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finalise divorce without spousal support

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially settled their divorce, just four months after Lopez filed to end their two-year marriage. According to court documents obtained by CNN, neither party has requested spousal support, signaling a clean break for the Hollywood power couple. Lopez filed for divorce in August on the anniversary of their 2022 […] The post Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finalise divorce without spousal support appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News –…

Meta ends fact-checking, adopts user-moderated content amid Trump criticism

The announcement comes on the anniversary of Trump’s 2021 ban from Meta platforms following the January 6 Capitol attack.Read More

Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Four Soldiers In Southern Niger Attack

Suspected members of the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), a militant jihadist group also known as the Lakurawa terror group in Nigeria, have reportedly killed four soldiers in an attack on Tafouka, a town in the Konni area of Niger’s Tahoua region. The group, which has been infiltrating northern Sokoto and Kebbi states from Niger Republic and Mali, also claimed the life of a civilian, leaving two others critically injured. According to a counter-insurgency publication…

NSCDC arrests 10 suspects for alleged vandalism, rape in Bauchi

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Bauchi State Command has arrested 10 suspects for various crimes committed during the yuletide period. The State Commandant, Oloyede Oyerinde, made this known on Wednesday in Bauchi while parading the suspects. He said the suspects were arrested for vandalism, rape, and theft. According to him, seven of the suspects were arrested on December 24 at Zaranda village in Toro Local Government Area for vandalising the old Nitel tower.…

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