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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a woman suspected of allegedly mutilating the naira in Maiduguri, following a viral video that sparked public outrage. The commission revealed that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday after a clip circulated on social media platform TikTok, allegedly showing her using a N500 note to wipe mucus from her nose. EFCC spokesperson, …

A 28-year-old mentally challenged man, Femi Agbeye, has hacked his three siblings to death in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area, Ondo State. The suspect allegedly attacked the brothers with a machete and hacked them to death. Spokesman of the state police command, Jimoh Abayomi, confirmed the incident to journalists on Wednesday in Akure. He said the victims were Bose Agbeye …

A hilarious video has emerged on the internet depicting a foot race between the main contenders for the presidential seat in the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. This video, which was clearly made using artificial intelligence, shows politicians doing a sprint race with a hilarious ending. READ ALSO: Imported petrol is cheaper than Dangote fuel –World Bank The competition is …

The Nigerian Army has denied claims that its personnel purchased uniforms and protective equipment with private funds, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement on Tuesday, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, said the military is providing all necessary equipment and ensuring troops are adequately equipped. The response follows a viral interview conducted by a …

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested several officers for alleged misconduct. This follows the emergence of a video showing agents abusing teenagers in the Ojuelegba area of ​​the state. A user on The video is captioned, “Police impunity on display again.” The command spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed this in a post shared on his X account @AbimbolaShotayo on Tuesday. …

The Lagos State Government has announced partial road closures across major parts of the city to facilitate the implementation of major infrastructure projects on April 8 and 9, 2026 by President Bola Tinubu. According to the advisory, traffic will be affected on April 8 between 9am and 1pm during the inauguration of the Opebi–Mende Link Bridge, with disruption expected around …

A Jigawa-based Islamic cleric, Malam Sani, has sparked widespread reactions after he abruptly canceled his daughter’s wedding just a day before the ceremony, citing the groom’s open support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. The wedding, scheduled for April 3 in Yalwawa area of ​​Dutse, was canceled at the last moment despite full preparations, leaving both families and guests in …

The Kano State Police Command has succeeded in reuniting a missing teenager with his family after revealing his true identity following initial claims that he was a foreign national. The boy was found in Dadin Kowa Village in Doguwa Local Government Area, where he identified himself as a Spanish national named Alex Ansol. However, after a detailed investigation, authorities determined …

Seven people kidnapped in Easter Sunday attacks on churches in Ariko community in Kaduna State have been rescued and are currently receiving medical treatment, the Nigerian Police confirmed. The victims were freed in a coordinated security operation following deadly attacks on worshipers in the area. In his statement on Monday, Police Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, revealed that the rescue …

An 18-year-old resident of Niger State, Jafar Musa, has been detained following the fatal stabbing of a student of the Federal University of Education Kontagora during a campus assembly. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Seyi Simon, lost his life following a violent fight at a party organized for new students. The incident occurred in the institutional hall in the Kontagora …