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  Three native doctors in Anambra State, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Ki, Onyebuchi Okocha, also known as “Onyeze Jesus,” and Ekene Igboekweze, known as “Eke Hit,” have been remanded in prison by a state High Court.   The native doctors, who were arraigned before Justice Jude ...

A bomb explosion on Taiwo Street, Idi-Araba, in the Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State was triggered by a scavenger, Saturday PUNCH has gathered.   The explosion claimed the life of the scavenger and left three others injured.   Findings by Saturday PUNCH revealed that the scavenger was attempting ...

  Residents of Mogede community in Ibafo, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have accused the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company of diverting electricity meant for their community to nearby companies, leaving them in darkness for months.   The residents also decried what they called an “astronomical increase in ...

The Ondo State Police Command has appointed Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP as its new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO). He has officially resumed duty and will serve as the Command’s spokesperson, managing public communications and enhancing the force’s image. This was made known in a ...

Nigerian actor and comedian Ijoba Lande has opened up about his frustrating experience working with Nollywood star Funke Akindele, revealing that he was paid only ₦90,000 after a month of work.   Lande made the revelation in a viral video, sparking mixed reactions. While some criticized Akindele over the alleged ...

The Labour Party caucus in the House of Representatives has welcomed Friday’s judgment of the Supreme Court, which removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the party.   The caucus noted that Abure’s exit would bring stability and reinvention to the party.   According to the caucus, the judgment ...

Israel said it killed a commander of the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday in a strike in the Lebanese port city of Sidon that also killed his adult son and daughter.   Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the strike as a “flagrant attack on Lebanese sovereignty” and a ...

Indian actor Manoj Kumar, known for his roles in Hindi-language films with patriotic themes, died on Friday at the age of 87.   The death of the man dubbed “Bharat” Kumar — a reference to the ancient Sanskrit word for India, steeped in Hindu religious symbolism — sparked tributes from ...

The Nigerian Air Force has announced the appointment of Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame as its new spokesperson.   He takes over from Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, who previously held the position.   A statement on Thursday by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabir Ali, ...

The National Counter Terrorism Center has handed over the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Maharazu Tsiga, and 18 other rescued kidnap victims to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.   The handover took place in Abuja on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to ...