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Suspected thugs have k!lled three people in Kano State, triggering outrage and heightening fears over a resurgence of politically motivated thuggery in the state. According to Daily Trust, the incident occurred shortly after the swearing-in of Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State at the Government House. Eyewitnesses said the attackers, wearing branded T-shirts and armed with dangerous weapons, descended and trapped their victims inside the Kano Medical Centre (KMC), a private health facility located along Race Course, a road a few meters away from the government house The victims were identified as Nura Ribadu, 38; Albashir Tukur, 23; and another resident of Dandago, all of whom were said to be peaceful community members. Viral videos circulating online s...

The Lagos State Parking Authority has announced plans to introduce paid parking on designated streets across the state. The general manager of the agency, Adebisi Adelabu, stated this during a stakeholder engagement with the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Akeem Dauda, and members of the council’s management team. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs at LASPA, Dunkwu Divine. Adelabu explained that the On-Street Parking Scheme would begin with a pilot phase in selected local government areas, including Ikeja. She noted that the initiative is aimed at improving parking orderliness, reducing traffic congestion and creating employment opportunities for residents. “The On-Street Parking Scheme will improve parking management, enhanc...

Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s most spammed country. New data from Truecaller shows that in 2025, 51 per cent of all unknown calls received by users in the country were identified as spam or fraud. This means more than one in every two unfamiliar calls is likely unwanted or potentially malicious. The latest Spam and Fraud Report highlighted how unsolicited and deceptive calls are increasingly shaping mobile communication patterns across major markets. The finding places Nigeria 8th globally and firmly at the top of Africa’s ranking, ahead of South Africa (30 per cent), Kenya (about 15 per cent), Ghana (around 11 per cent), and Ethiopia (roughly 9 per cent). Indonesia leads the world with 79 per cent of unknown calls flagged as spam in 2025, followed by Chile at 70...

The family of a little girl is asking for help to find her. According to a statement sent out by the family, "the baby was just stolen now at opopo junction Aba, Abia state". The girl's name is Miracle chizaram Moses from Ozi Item in Abia state. Her mother, Nnenna Chizaram, sells food at Opopo Junction, the area where the child was last seen. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact these numbers: 07035157746, 09079938221, 08077681492.

Former US President Barack Obama has dismissed claims that the United States is secretly hiding aliens or UFOs in underground facilities, while joking that he would gladly help welcome extraterrestrials if they ever arrived on Earth. Speaking during an appearance with Stephen Colbert, Obama revisited comments he made earlier this year on a podcast where he said, “They’re real, but I haven’t seen them.” Obama clarified that he was referring to the likelihood of life existing elsewhere in the universe. He explained that because the universe is infinite, it is reasonable to believe humans may not be the only form of life. Colbert joked that the former president might know more than he was revealing, even comparing the Obama Presidential Center to an alien spacecraft. Obama then humor...

Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has warned that solving Nigeria’s electricity crisis will require difficult but transparent reforms, insisting there are no quick fixes to the country’s long standing power problems. Speaking during his screening before the Senate Committee of the Whole on Wednesday, Tegbe said the country must abandon old approaches to the sector. “We will not do things the way we used to do before. I will not promise what I cannot deliver,” he told lawmakers. Tegbe, who was appointed in 2025 by Bola Tinubu as Director General of the Nigeria China Strategic Partnership, described electricity as central to national growth and public confidence. He said decades of reforms had failed to produce the expected transformation in the sector. If confirmed, Tegbe said his focus wou...

American media mogul and founder of Cable News Network (CNN), Ted Turner, has died at the age of 87. According to reports, Turner’s company, Turner Enterprises, confirmed his death in a statement released on Wednesday, noting that he passed away after battling Lewy body dementia, a degenerative brain condition. Paying tribute, CNN’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Mark Thompson, described Turner as a bold and visionary leader who was deeply involved in shaping the network’s direction. He praised Turner’s fearless approach and willingness to trust his instincts, adding that his legacy remains central to CNN’s identity and global influence. Born Robert Edward Turner III on November 19, 1938, Turner was an influential entrepreneur, television producer, and philanthropist. He ma...

A group of protesters, led by activist Omoyele Sowore, stormed the Abuja headquarters of MTN Nigeria, voicing anger over the rising cost of telecom services. Chanting slogans like “MTN Ole!”, the demonstrators accused the company of unfair pricing and called for immediate reductions in charges. They insisted that Nigerians deserve better service for the amount they pay, citing cases where users reportedly paid significant sums without receiving the expected data. One protester said many customers are experiencing similar issues and urged MTN to end what they described as exploitative practices. Meanwhile, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has ruled out any economic retaliation against South Africa, despite growing concerns over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. He was responding...

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to recent unrest caused by anti-foreigner protests in major South African cities including Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria. According to Ramaphosa, South Africans are inherently not xenophobic, but are going through tough economic pressures at the moment.  The president made the remarks on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 during an official visit by his Mozambican counterpart, President Daniel Chapo. Regarding migration, Ramaphosa encouraged foreign nationals in South Africa to have proper documents to be in the country.  “We have passed the law that people who do not have the necessary work permits in South Africa should not be employed. We encourage all people from other nations to ensure they have the proper documentat...

The Bauchi State Government says it is aiming to reach about 2.6 million children in the ongoing Supplemental Immunisation Plus Days (SIPDs) campaign for Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV). The Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Board, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, disclosed this during the official flag-off of the exercise at Bayan Fada Primary Health Care Centre in Bauchi metropolis. According to him, about 1.7 million doses of the vaccine have been distributed across the state to support the campaign, which is being implemented simultaneously in all 20 local government areas. Mohammed explained that trained vaccination teams have been deployed for a house-to-house outreach to ensure that no eligible child is left behind in the exercise. He added that the integrated immu...