Nigerian singer Badmus Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, briefly regained his freedom on Tuesday before narrowly escaping re-arrest over a separate case. Portable had been arraigned at the Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, following a petition by Fuji musician Okunola Saheed (aka Saheed Osupa), who accused him of defamation, intimidation, inciting public disturbance, and cyberstalking. The charges stemmed from a March 19, 2025 Instagram live session in which Portable allegedly made derogatory remarks about Osupa, accusing him of jealousy and sabotage. The charges cited sections of the Penal Code, Cybercrimes Act, and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law.…
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The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 20-year-old wheelbarrow pusher, Alfa Ali, for allegedly stabbing his colleague, Hayyatu Ibrahim, to death during a dispute at Angwan Maina Park in Lafia Local Government Area. According to the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASC Muhammed Suraju, the altercation stemmed from an argument between the two men over who would transport goods delivered from Jos, Plateau State. The disagreement, which occurred two days prior, reportedly led Ali to fatally attack Ibrahim using a horn. “On April 10, 2025, around 2:00 p.m., our…
Tension and fear swept through Otobi community in Akpa district, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday evening, following a renewed attack by suspected armed herders. The assault reportedly left several people feared dead and forced hundreds to flee their homes. A resident, Edwin Emma, raised the alarm in a phone call to journalists, describing the chaos as his family fled for safety. “We are being attacked by herdsmen at Otobi community. My wife and children are fleeing as I speak. Please call for help,” he pleaded. Kennedy Angbo, the lawmaker representing Otukpo-Akpa in the Benue State House…
The family of a man identified as Monday Joseph has accused the Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun, of torturing him to death while in custody. In a petition sent to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Inspector General of Police, the family’s lawyer, Ibukun Fasanmi, alleged that Joseph died at Amotekun’s detention facility in Owo, Ondo State. They called for a full investigation, an autopsy, and the prosecution of the officer allegedly involved in the incident. The petition, obtained by our correspondent on Tuesday, described the actions of the officer and his team as “criminal and unconstitutional.” It…
A Kano State High Court on Tuesday adjourned its ruling on the preliminary objections raised in the ongoing bribery and misappropriation of public funds case involving former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and seven others. The case, which involves allegations of bribery amounting to $413,000 and N1.38 billion, was filed by the Kano State Government. The defendants named in the case include Ganduje, his wife Hafsat, their son Umar, and five other individuals: Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited, Safari Textiles Limited, and Lasage General Enterprises Limited. During Tuesday’s proceedings, Ganduje’s lawyer, Offiong Offiong (SAN), sought an extension…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has declared that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is no longer viable, suggesting that its leader, former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is poised to rejoin the ruling party. During a courtesy visit by the Tinubu Support Group to the APC National Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday, Ganduje expressed that the APC was ready to welcome Kwankwaso back into the fold, emphasizing the party’s growing strength with the influx of prominent politicians and lawmakers from various regions. “The NNPP is dead, and it will soon be buried. The…
The Federal Government has announced Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement on behalf of the government, extending warm wishes to Christians nationwide as they celebrate Easter. In a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of sacrifice and love exemplified by Jesus Christ. He encouraged citizens to use the holiday to pray for peace, unity, and stability in the country. The minister also reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to…
A wild fire has claimed the life of a 9-year-old girl named Testimony in the Samakinwa area of Ondo town, Ondo State. The incident occurred on Monday, April 14, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m. and was reportedly caused by an electrical fault. Testimony, who was mentally challenged, was alone in one of the rooms of a four-bedroom apartment when the fire erupted. According to reports, the girl had been locked inside the room by her guardian, who had left for church earlier in the day. Eyewitnesses noted that despite desperate attempts by neighbours and local youths to rescue the girl,…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has described the sexual harassment allegation made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio as inconsistent and legally insufficient. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, Agbakoba said the allegation, “as it currently stands, falls short of the threshold for proving sexual harassment anywhere in the world.” He emphasized the need for justice to be grounded in evidence and fairness, while also acknowledging the importance of a safe environment for individuals to speak up. Acting on behalf of Akpabio, Agbakoba…
Several Nigerian women have reportedly lost millions of naira following the sudden collapse of CBEX, a digital trading platform that recently became inaccessible. The platform, which had promised investors a 100% return on their investments within a month, operated exclusively in U.S. dollars and attracted a large number of users with its high-yield claims. Users began experiencing issues when they were unable to withdraw their funds. Many later discovered that their account balances had been reset to zero, leading to widespread panic and emotional distress. Videos shared on social media show women visibly distraught, some in tears, as they recount…