Day: April 9, 2025

‘Come To My Rescue,’ Man Accuses Police Of Converting His Stolen Car Into Patrol Vehicle

Ganiyu Amodu

A man has called out the Delta State Police Command for converting his missing car into a police vehicle. In a now-trending video, the man, identified as Ogoro Miffy, recounted how his car got stolen when he attended a church program in 2015. After discovering the theft, he went to the Ekpan Division Police Station to file a report. “Them say make I go print paper for stolen vehicle. I even distribute am for them,” he explained in pidgin. He claimed that after two years, in 2017, he was shocked…

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‘I’ve Always Admired Polygamy,’ Nigerian Woman Seeks Second Wife For Husband

Ganiyu Amodu

A Nigerian woman, Buithat Lawal, has taken to social media to announce that she is looking for another wife for her husband. Lawal, a biochemist, made this announcement in a post on her Facebook page on Wednesday. She said she supports polygamy but is concerned about how some men practice it. She clarified that she does not want a co-wife who will be jealous or cause problems, but someone kind, loving, wise, and with good character. “Hey loves, I’m smiling as I write this. Yesterday, I made a post about…

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‘NIN for Money’: NIMC, DSS Nab Suspects In Anambra

Abibat Babalola

The National Identity Management Commission said it has been notified of the activities of unauthorised individuals or organisations purportedly asking for the submission of the National Identification Number (NIN) of Anambra residents in exchange for money, which contravenes the NIMC Act No 23, 2007, Data Protection Act, and Cyber Crime Act. Confirming the development, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, head, Corporate Communications Unit at NIMC, said that upon receiving the information on the activities of the unscrupulous individuals, NIMC, in conjunction with the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police…

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Protesters Slam Aiyedatiwa Over Fresh Killing Of Farmers By Suspected Herdsmen In Ondo

Abibat Babalola

Protesters on Tuesday stormed the Akure metropolis, Ondo State capital over the killing of a fresh set of farmers in one of the farming settlements in Akure North Local Government Area by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen. The farmers were reportedly killed in 13/13 farming settlement in Ajagbusi area of Ala Elefosan in Akure North Local Council in the early hours of Tuesday while on their way to the farm. The protesters berated the attitude of the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the insecurity situation in the state. READ ALSO: ‘Naira-for-Crude…

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‘Naira-for-Crude Still In Effect,’ Govt Says After Meeting With Dangote Officials

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian government has declared that the naira-for-crude sale deal with Dangote Refinery and other local refineries, facilitated through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, remains effective. The Technical Sub-Committee on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira Initiative gave this update in a statement on Wednesday after meeting with stakeholders on Tuesday. The committee clarified that the naira-for-crude deal is not a temporary or time-bound intervention but a key policy directive designed to support sustainable local refining, bolster energy security and reduce reliance on foreign exchange in…

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‘Why I Did It,’ Female Teacher Who Raped Male Student Gives Reason

Abibat Babalola

Emily Nutley, a former Ohio teacher who recently pleaded guilty to raping an underage male student, is now embroiled in a contentious divorce, accusing her estranged husband of “extreme cruelty” amid the fallout from her criminal case. Court documents obtained by TMZ reveal that Nutley’s husband, Jonathan, filed for divorce in November 2024—just weeks after she was indicted for raping a 17-year-old student at St. Xavier High School, where she worked. In her legal response, Nutley claimed her husband was “guilty of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty,” raising…

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Nigeria’s Ban On Pork, Drugs From America Impacting Us – US Cries Out

Abibat Babalola

‘We’re Losing Revenue,’ Everything US Trade Representative said on Nigeria’s action in response to 14% tarrif US President Trump earlier slammed on goods from Africa’s biggest economy The United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Monday criticised Nigeria’s import ban on 25 categories of goods, stating that the restrictions limit market access for American exporters. This development follows President Donald Trump’s introduction of tariffs on goods entering the United States, with Nigeria now facing a 14 per cent duty. READ ALSO: ‘1,2,3-0,’ How Arsenal Humiliated Real Madrid At Emirates Stadium Adebule…

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