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Sons climb onto roof of father’s house in Enugu to demand financial settlementTwo brothers allegedly climbed onto the roof of their father’s house in Enugu, demanding financial settlement. They reportedly threatened to burn the house down if their demands were not met.This incident was shared in a post on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @ChuksEricE. According to the post, the two brothers demanded money from their father and refused to come down unless he complied.The caption read: “This happened this morning at Aku Road, Nsukka, Enugu State. Reports say two brothers climbed onto the roof…

Amid rising concerns about actor Alex Ekubo’s absence from public view and social media, actress Onyii Alex has stepped in to calm the storm, confirming he’s alive and well. In a new Instagram Story, Onyii shared a screenshot of a video call with the Nollywood star, accompanied by a caption that read: “Dem get Chief?”“Loud lies never drown out quiet strength.” The post comes after fans began speculating about Ekubo’s well-being, as he hasn’t been spotted publicly or active online in recent weeks. The cryptic caption seems to indirectly address the rumours, emphasising resilience and calm amid the noise. While…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has banned Mrs Favour Kanu, Nnamdi Kanu’s sister in-law, from accessing the court to witness proceedings in the terrorism charges brought against the Biafra agitator.Mrs Kanu was banned on Thursday following discovery that she was responsible for recording proceedings live and transmitting same to the public through the social media.Shortly after delivering ruling on trial within trial conducted to establish Kanu’s allegation that he made statements under duress, Justice James Omotosho raised the issue of live transmission of the proceedings by some people in the court room.The judge who said that such action was…

A Nigerian pilgrim, Hajiya Zainab from Plateau State, has returned $5,000 (approximately ₦8.24 million) she found in Saudi Arabia to its rightful Russian owner.According to reports, Zainab discovered the lost money at the Masjidul Haram in Makkah on Tuesday, May 27. Her act of honesty was confirmed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Plateau State Pilgrims Board, headed by Hon. Daiyabu Dauda.Dauda said …“She demonstrated exceptional integrity and honesty by returning $5,000 she found in Masjidul Haram to its rightful owner. That’s a remarkable act of kindness”Meanwhile, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revealed…

Singer Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has expressed deep concern over the negative use of social media among Nigerian youths. The Reason With Me hitmaker stated that those who use social media mischievously for clout are treading a dangerous path.He warned that such misuse is likely to destroy many people. On his Instastory, the singer wrote: “Social media is going to destroy a lot of people… You might think it’s just cruise, clout, or to trend… Your eye go clear.”Social media use in Nigeria remains largely unregulated, as there is no official regulatory body.There have been calls in some quarters for…

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command, specifically the HAWK Tactical Team, foiled an armed robbery attempt at Igbo Etche Junction in Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria.Following a distress call received around 6:40 PM, police disrupted the robbery in progress, where armed suspects wielding firearms and cutlasses had blocked the junction to rob the public.The police recovered one firearm, two live AAA cartridges, one expended AAA cartridge, and two operational motorcycles (a black Opel Sum and a black Quilink, both without registration numbers) intended for use in the robbery.The suspects fled, but the operation prevented the crime and…

An Osun State High Court, sitting in Iwo, has sentenced an Islamic cleric, Kabiru Ibrahim, to d3ath by hanging for the m8rder of his 25-year-old client, Lukman Adeleke. Ibrahim, an Alfa, was charged with conspiracy, m8rder, and theft, contrary to Sections 324, 319(1), and 390 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 34, Laws of Osun State. Justice Lateef Adegoke, delivering judgment, held that the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt and sentenced Ibrahim to d3ath by hanging for m8rder. A statement from the Information Officer of the Ministry of Justice, Opeyemi Bello, obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday, May 28,…

A Nigerian man who once enjoyed the opportunity of a fully funded scholarship to study in Norway has shared the story of his dramatic fall from grace. Now back in Nigeria, he earns a modest ₦4,000 a day working as a waste packer.The account was made public in a video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) by user @PH_Socials. In the footage, the man reflects on his past, detailing how his life took a turn for the worse. After arriving in Norway to pursue his studies, he became entangled with a group of individuals involved in drug use and…

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has apprehended 33 male suspects during a coordinated clean-up across Lagos Island.The operation, which commenced around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, targeted several hotspots identified for illicit activities, including Victoria Island, Falomo Bridge, Ligali Ayorinde Street, Ikoyi, and surrounding streets.According to the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the raid was part of ongoing efforts to restore order and ensure public safety. Wahab confirmed the arrests in a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle: “In continuation of the agency’s clean up enforcement operation to rid…

Abia State Police Command has confirmed one Mr Udochi Amala, his wife, Mrs. Amala and their 2-year-old daughter have been confirmed dead after the father of the house, Amala set their house on fire. This was made known by the Police Public Relations Officer of Abia Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka.According to her, the incident which happened in Asa Umudioka autonomous community in Osisioma Ngwa LGA of Abia State, was reported to the Police Divisional Headquarters in Osisioma by the head of Asa Umudioka vigilante group on 16/05/2025. She explained that the head of the community vigilante group had reported that…