Gospel artiste, Esther Igbekele, credits social media for career growth, urges industry upgrade

For fans of Yoruba Alujo Gospel music, Esther Igbekele is a well-known name. The gospel minister recently shared insights into her career, highlighting the importance of social media and expressing her hopes for the future of the gospel music industry. In a recent interview, Igbekele revealed that social media has played a crucial role in […] The post Gospel artiste, Esther Igbekele, credits social media for career growth, urges industry upgrade appeared first on The Guardian…

Gunmen kidnap 46 in Zamfara community

Unidentified gunmen have kidnapped at least 46 people, including women and children during a raid on Gana town in Zamfara State. According to Reuters, residents said the attack occurred around 10 pm on Sunday. It was gathered that scores of gunmen on motorbikes reportedly attacked the town while shooting sporadically, burning several homes and businesses. The incident comes about a month after gunmen reportedly kidnapped 43 persons in Kakidawa, Gidan Goga district, Maradun Local Government Area…

Teenager defiles landlady’s 2-year-old baby in Delta

Delta State Police Command led by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has confirmed the arrest of an 18-year-old boy, Oghenetejiei Kosini over alleged defilement of a 2-year-old baby girl, his landlady’s daughter. It was learnt that the suspect allegedly defiled the baby on 12 December, 2024. A source hinted that the mother of the baby was busy outside when the suspect sneaked into their apartment and carried out the heinous act. He was arrested by the Orerokpe Police…

Troops eliminate 34 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno

The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday said at least 34 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were killed in a fierce battle at Sabon Gari Community, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State. This was contained in a statement titled, ‘Terrorists Killed in Attack on Sabon Gari in Damboa LGA of Borno State’ by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba. Buba disclosed that the terrorists, riding on motorcycles and gun trucks, attempted to retaliate the recent killing…

Photos: Top Nigerian Politicians Join Wike To Attend Son’s Graduation In UK

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, his wife alongside former governor of Abia state, Okezie Ikpeazu, and a former senator, Philip Aduda, attended his son’s graduation in United Kindom (UK). Naija News reports that one of the sons of Wike, bagged a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from Queen Mary University of London, UK. Wike announced the development via his social media accounts on Tuesday and also shared photos from the graduation ceremony. He wrote, “Happy…

Siblings disagree over sale of family house, removal of parents’ corpses

Operatives of the Osun State Police Command have begun an investigation into the alleged sale of a house belonging to the late Pa Azeez Rauf by one of his sons, Mutiu Rauf Okunola, who allegedly exhumed his parents’ corpses buried in the premises. The post Siblings disagree over sale of family house, removal of parents’ corpses appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

HMPV: NCDC directs hospitals to strengthen prevention

Worried by the rapid spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has directed hospitals nationwide to strengthen Infection Prevention and Control The post HMPV: NCDC directs hospitals to strengthen prevention appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Police constable dismissed, eight others disciplined for misconduct

The Bauchi State Police Command said that about 18 of its personnel faced disciplinary measures in 2024, with one of them dismissed over misconduct. The Commissioner of Police, Auwal Musa Muhammad disclosed this when he gave an account of the Command’s activities for 2024.   The post Police constable dismissed, eight others disciplined for misconduct appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

LSPWC warns residents against road abuses

Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has urged residents to protect Lagos roads from all forms of abuses, such as the burning of items and indiscriminate cutting of roads to lay service pipes. The post LSPWC warns residents against road abuses appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Group seeks Hamzat, others’ release over Ibadan stampede

The Oriyomi Hamzat fan group in the United States and Canada has commiserated with the families of victims of the Ibadan stampede. The group also lauded the outpouring of love and support for broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat The post Group seeks Hamzat, others’ release over Ibadan stampede appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

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