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Plateau crisis: Four herders, nine cattle killed in fresh attacks

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A fresh clash has led to death of four herders and nine cows, while several houses were set ablaze in two separate attacks in Bokkos and Bassa LGAs of Plateau State on Tuesday. Five other people, including women, sustained injuries during the attacks and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Bokkos. Many believe it was in retaliation of some killings, which include that of a clergyman, Reverend Mikang Lekyil, who was shot dead by suspected kidnappers in Kwakas. The clergyman’s murder was allegedly followed by the burning of…

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Youths set native doctor’s house ablaze after accusation of ritual killings in Enugu

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Youths of Umumba Ndiagu community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, have set ablaze the palatial home of a native doctor, identified as High Chief Levi Onyeka Obu, popularly known as “Ezeani” and “E-Dey-Play-E-Dey-Show,” over allegations of kidnapping and ritual killings. This occurred after revelations that Ezeani was allegedly using his compound for criminal activities, including the kidnapping, ritual killing, and burial of victims; some were said to have been buried alive in soakaway within his compound. The victims reportedly included pregnant women and children. Trouble began after…

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Wema Bank staff arraigned for defrauding customers N8.5billion

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Three employees of Wema Bank Plc have been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for allegedly defrauding customers of the bank to the tune of ₦8.5 billion. The three bankers—Samuel Ihechukwu Asiegbu, Fabian Chizaram Onyeimachi, and Kingsley Kelechi Ejim—were arraigned on Friday, May 23, 2025, by the anti-graft agency before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Other accomplices in the alleged crime are Hanna Okunlola Adesokan, Hamza Zakariya, Achionu Chukwuka Ubaku, and Sunday Osademe. A statement by the EFCC on Monday said…

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Kidnappers demand N5m for three abducted Deeper Life Church members

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Three members of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry in Akure North Local Council, Ondo State were abducted by armed kidnappers while returning from a Bible study session at the Kasemola axis of Ogbese in the council area. Sources revealed that the kidnappers ambushed the victims before attacking and whisking them into the bush. The abduction was confirmed by a church member, who requested anonymity, in a message that read: “Good morning, beloved. Kindly pray along with us. Three of our members were kidnapped yesterday (Monday) after Bible study at Kasemola…

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Former PDP chairman’s son jailed 14 years for N2.2bn subsidy fraud

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Mamman Ali, son of Ahmadu Ali, former chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment over N2.2 billion oil subsidy fraud by a special offences court in Ikeja, Lagos State. Christian Taylor, an oil marketer, was sentenced alongside Ali to 14 years imprisonment while the court also issued a warrant for the arrest of Oluwaseun Ogunbambo and Olabisi Abdul Afeez, two other suspects still at large. Mamman and Taylor were initially arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 49-count charge, which…

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Saudi Arabia bars Sheikh Gumi from Hajj over his views on world politics

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Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, was barred by the Saudi Arabian government from performing the Hajj pilgrimage. It was reported that Sheikh Gumi was barred from participating in the Hajj rites “due to his outspoken criticism of the Saudi Arabian ruling family, particularly regarding their handling of the Israeli-Hamas conflict.” The Saudi Arabian authorities barred Gumi from performing the Hajj pilgrimage, deporting him upon arrival in the Kingdom. Gumi arrived in Medina last Saturday at approximately 10:30pm aboard an Umza Air flight alongside other clerics. However, Saudi immigration officials…

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NDLEA intercepts N6.5b opioids during operations in Lagos and Rivers

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National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives arrested two British nationals for attempting to smuggle 92 bags of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis weighing 51.10kg, into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The British nationals, Mhizha Jordan Alexander Tatendra and Ayedipe Andrew Adejuwon, were arrested alongside two Nigerians: Shonowo Oluwaseun Imole and Ofuoma Omokaro Ayobami. Tatendra was intercepted with the consignment upon arrival at MMIA on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha, based on processed intelligence, on Thursday, May 15. He was allowed to pass…

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Nigerian Companies Adopt Tree Planting as Core CSR Strategy Ahead of World Environment Day

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A growing number of corporate organisations in Nigeria are adopting tree planting as a core part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, aligning environmental stewardship with long-term business sustainability and social impact. Companies such as CE-Power Solutions, GSR 360 Ltd, SMP Media Group, Extel Premium Table Water, and the Rotary Club of Lekki Phase 1 are partnering with the One Million Trees Initiative (OMTI) to plant trees in Lagos and Port Harcourt in commemoration of the 2025 World Environment Day. For these brands, tree planting goes beyond symbolic environmental…

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Housewife in police net for stabbing co-wife to death

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Rabi’a Labaran, a 23-year-old housewife has been arrested for stabbing her senior co-wife, Zainab Lawal, 30, to death in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to a statement by the Police spokesman, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, he said the incident occurred on Saturday night of May 24, after a misunderstanding between them. It was gathered that the deceased was later rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead by a medical doctor on duty. Consequent upon this, Labaran was arrested by the police, and she confessed to having…

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Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe Champions Transformational Leadership at London Business School Women’s Day Forum

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As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, the London Business School (LBS) Alumni Community Nigeria hosted a private brunch and fireside chat that placed the spotlight firmly on one of Nigeria’s most impactful business leaders—Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc. Held in Lagos, the event gathered an elite group of C-suite executives from across finance, FMCG, investment, and other critical sectors for a powerful conversation on leadership, resilience, and the shared responsibility to “Accelerate Action,” this year’s global Women’s…

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