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A schoolteacher wanted by the police in Anambra State for allegedly caning a 12-year-old primary school pupil to death has surrendered to the state Police Command. The suspect is known as Mrs. Dim Ebere, 47 years old. Mrs Ebere was said to have surrendered at the Neni Divisional Police Station in Anaocha Local Government Area of ​​the state. He was …

The University of Calabar said nine members of its teaching and non-teaching staff found themselves on the wrong side of the institution’s disciplinary action for various offences. A further eight of them have been dismissed for various offences, including exam errors, absenteeism and dereliction of duty, while the promotion of one other staff member has been delayed for two years. …

Nigeria’s sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi has declared himself ready for the 2026 Commonwealth Games after winning in the men’s 100m at the London Diamond League on Saturday. The 21-year-old produced another outstanding performance, clocking 9.84 seconds to defeat reigning world champion Oblique Seville of Jamaica, who placed second in 9.87 seconds, while Romell Glave of Great Britain finished third in …

Nigerian military authorities said more than 40 kidnapping victims had been rescued, and more than 20 suspected terrorists, collaborators and other criminal elements had been arrested in coordinated operations across the country in the past week between July 10 and July 16. Director of Defense Media Operations Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, stated this on Saturday in Abuja in his statement …

The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a teacher accused of allegedly flogging a 12-year-old pupil to death at Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area. The command said the teacher fled after the incident, while efforts were underway to arrest the suspect and reveal the circumstances of the boy’s death. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, …

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It’s no longer news that favorite TikTokers Peller and Jarvis defied trolls by turning social media hate into a love story. The content creators will officially get married on August 1st. In this piece, KEHINDE OSASONA look their journey from romance to the altar. The big guy Social media has been abuzz since Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday re-arraigned Tunde Ayeni, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Apo, for fraud. Ayeni, former Chairman, Board of Directors of defunct Skye Bank Plc, (now Polaris Bank Limited), was re-indicted on an amended 18-count indictment. He was indicted on May 4, 2026, and re-indicted on June …

Dozens of people, mostly protesters as well as law enforcement officers, have been reported killed since June ahead of the July 27 Legislative Council vote. The protest was led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a movement whose members include traders, students and lawyers. The group has been banned under anti-terrorism laws for allegedly threatening public order and security, …

The humanitarian crisis triggered by the devastating twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last month has deepened, with authorities confirming the death toll has risen to more than 4,300 as rescue efforts gradually give way to recovery and reconstruction. Officials said at least 4,333 people were confirmed dead, while another 16,740 were injured in the twin earthquakes that shook the South …