Nigerian Paramedic Sentenced to 12 Years in US for Assaulting Teenage Patient
A 34-year-old Nigerian paramedic, Akingbiwaju Opadele, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in the United States after being convicted of sexually assaulting a…
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Public Servants Set October 2 Warning Strike Over Rising Fuel Prices
Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have maintained their September 30, 2026 deadline for the Federal Government to address rising…
Five Men Arrested in Maiduguri Over ‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-Shirts
The Borno State Police Command has arrested and charged five men over the alleged production and wearing of T-shirts bearing the inscription “Tinubu Must Go”…
UK Reviews Proposal to Extend Permanent Residency Wait to 10 Years
The UK Government is reviewing proposals that could extend the standard waiting period for foreign workers, including Nigerians, to obtain permanent residency from five years…
20-Year-Old Phone Seller Allegedly Crushes Police Sergeant to Death in Lagos
A 20-year-old phone and gadget seller, Olusola Olumide, has reportedly been arrested after a police sergeant was fatally injured during a stop-and-search operation in Lagos…
Nigeria Seeks $1.5bn World Bank Loans as Public Debt Hits ₦166.79tn
The Federal Government is in discussions with the World Bank for three proposed loans worth a combined $1.5 billion, even as Nigeria’s public debt reached…
CBN Investigates Complaints Over Restrictions on Domiciliary Account Withdrawals
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is investigating complaints from customers who say some commercial banks are restricting access to cash in their domiciliary accounts.…
Experts Warn About Health Risks Linked to Frequent Shawarma Consumption
Shawarma has become a popular fast-food choice among Nigerians, but health experts are raising concerns about the potential risks associated with frequent consumption, particularly when…
38-Year-Old Man Reportedly Beaten to Death After Dispute Over Child in Ogun
A 38-year-old man identified as Mike Oje has reportedly died after he was allegedly beaten by neighbours following a disagreement over his interaction with a…
Court of Appeal Affirms Two-Year Jail Term for Former UNICAL Law Dean
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed the two-year prison sentence imposed on Professor Cyril Osim Ndifon, a former Dean of the Faculty of…