Three confirmed dead as container crushes tricycle in Ogbomoso

Tragedy struck yesterday morning when a container-laden truck lost control and fell on a commercial tricycle at Takie Junction of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, at about 9:30 a.m., leaving three people dead on the spot. The post Three confirmed dead as container crushes tricycle in Ogbomoso appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Syria reopens international air travel as Qatar Airways flight lands in Damascus

On 7 January, Qatar Airways made the first international commercial flight to Damascus since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.Read More

TikToker Peller is not part of our family – Shina Peller

Nigerian entrepreneur, politician, and Industrialist, Shina Peller, has set the record straight about the viral TikToker, Peller, who has been sparking public curiosity. Peller revealed that the entertainer is not connected to the illustrious Peller family, known for their magical legacy. During an interview with Channels Television, Shina Peller addressed the issue on Monday, explaining […] The post TikToker Peller is not part of our family – Shina Peller appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News…

Blasphemy: Atheist fears for life after release from prison

Mubarak Bala, an atheist and former president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, has expressed fears for his safety following his release from prison after serving four years for blasphemy. Bala was arrested on April 28, 2020, at his Kaduna residence and transferred to Kano after complaints of blasphemy and incitement were filed against him. […] The post Blasphemy: Atheist fears for life after release from prison appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria…

Clash erupts between herders and farmers in Jigawa’s Gagarawa LGA over farmland dispute

Conflict between some herders and farmers in Gagarawa Local Government Area, Jigawa State, in the Villages of Tudun Fulani and Dan Nani The conflict originated after Hausa farmers alleged that a non-fulani individual entered one of their farms. This led to a confrontation, with the farmers pursuing the herder and involving local scholars. In response, fulani herders mobilized to defend their village, as explained by the village head (Ardo) of Tudun Fulani. Additionally, a herder residing…

Alleged bandits’ informant nabbed in Benue

The Benue Volunteer Security Guard has arrested an alleged bandits’ informant in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, who was arrested on Tuesday, is suspected to be one of the errand boys linked to kidnappers operating in the Ankpechi-Egwanokwu axis of the area. His arrest came after two weeks of intensive surveillance and tracking by the Volunteer Security Guard in Ohimini LGA. The suspect (name withheld), who claimed to be an indigene of…

Seeing Through Art: Jean de Dieu’s Triumph Over Blindness

Jean de Dieu Uwukunda, a visually impaired artist from Rwanda, has built a successful career in painting and drawing despite his blindness.Read More

Ivorian authorities decide ship carrying ammonium nitrate is safe

Ivorian authorities have stated that a ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate does not pose a threat to public safety. Used for fertilisers, the chemical still associated with tragedies, such as the explosion in the port of Beirut in 2020.Read More

El-Rufai holds ‘strategic meeting’ with Al-Mustapha, SDP Chairman Gabam, PDP’s Segun Sowunmi

El-Rufai holds ‘strategic meeting’ with Al-Mustapha, SDP Chairman Gabam, PDP’s Segun Sowunmi Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, ex-Chief Security Officer to late Gen Sani Abacha, Hamza Al Mustapha, Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Shehu Gabam, and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, held a strategic meeting on Tuesday. The quartet met to review the state of opposition democratic engagement
El-Rufai holds ‘strategic meeting’ with Al-Mustapha, SDP Chairman Gabam, PDP’s Segun Sowunmi

Police recover ₦1b stolen from Enugu govt, arrest cybercrime suspects

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the recovery of over ₦1 billion stolen from the Enugu State Government through a cyber fraud operation.   Reports indicate that the swift intervention of the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) not only ensured the recovery of the funds but also led to the arrest of the prime suspect, Onuma […] The post Police recover ₦1b stolen from Enugu govt, arrest cybercrime suspects appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News –…

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