Decomposing body of 45-year-old tenant found in Ogun

The decomposing body of Titilope Olusanya, a 45-year-old Ogun State resident was found in her room on Monday night. Operatives of the Kemta Division of the Ogun State Police Command suspect that it was a case of suicide. The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola revealed that Olusanya’s landlord, Adebesin […] The post Decomposing body of 45-year-old tenant found in Ogun appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and…

Six soldiers killed as troops eliminate 34 terrorists in New Year offensive

No fewer than six frontline soldiers were killed in action as the military successfully eliminated 34 terrorists during a New Year offensive. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, reported that on January 4, 2025, a group of ISWAP/BHT terrorists, riding on motorcycles and gun trucks, engaged troops […] The post Six soldiers killed as troops eliminate 34 terrorists in New Year offensive appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria…

New Year’s Day celebration: Court remands 28 suspects for thuggery, use of hard drugs in Niger

No fewer than 28 suspected hoodlums have been arraigned before a Minna Senior Magistrate Court in Niger State for allegedly engaging in various acts of thuggery and being under the influence of drugs on New Year’s Day. The suspects, residents of Fadikpe and Dutsen Gwari areas in Minna, the Niger State capital, allegedly assembled with dangerous weapons, set tires ablaze, and barricaded roads, causing disruptions to motorists in the affected areas. The hoodlums escalated the situation…

Éric Chelle named as Nigeria’s head football coach

Nigeria have named Éric Chelle as their new head coach and tasked him with reviving the West African nation’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World CupRead More

UN: More than 5,600 people killed by gang violence in Haiti in 2024

More than 5,600 people were killed and thousands more injured or kidnapped in 2024 due to soaring levels of gang violence in Haiti, the United Nations saidRead More

Ex-Abia PDP Chairman, Nwaka, Joins APC

Ex-Abia PDP Chairman, Nwaka, Joins APC Senator Emma Nwaka, a former chairman of the Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) six months after he resigned from the PDP. Nwaka, who represented Abia North at the National Assembly during the botched 3rd Republic, ran for the PDP governorship ticket in the 2023 general

Could Elon Musk buy Liverpool football club?

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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…

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