Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju collapses, dies during fight in Ghana
The boxing world is in mourning following the tragic passing of former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who died after collapsing during a fight in…
Edo governor bans illegal vigilante groups, suspends security chief over killing of hunters
Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, has suspended Friday Ibadin, commander of the Edo State Security Corps, over the killing of 16 hunters in the Uromi area of the state.…
SERAP asks Akpabio, Abbas to drop bill to ‘jail eligible Nigerians who fail to vote
H’ Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas “to immediately withdraw the oppressive bill which…
FAKE NEWS ALERT: Attack on 18-seater bus carrying Igbo passengers in Kano MISLEADING
An independent check by FACTWATCH Nigeria has indicated that the viral images alongside the claim that an 18-seater bus carrying Igbo passengers was attacked in Kano on Saturday morning, is…
Video of Mad Yahoo Boy Who Failed To Use Mother For Ritual Is 5-year-old — It occurred in Delta, not Ogun State
Claim An X user, @Unabombaar, shared a video showing a mad Yahoo voy who failed to use his mother for ritual alongside the claim that it happened recently in Ogun State, Nigeria’s southwest.…
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- Human Rights
- March 30, 2025
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24 year-old musician dies in custody in Delta — police claim low blood sugar killed him
A 24-year-old up-and-coming music artiste in Delta State, Paul Obukowho, has died in police custody. Obukowho, who was arrested by officers of the Rapid Response Squad of the state…
- Financial Crime
- March 30, 2025
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Six months after businessman’s acquittal, yet EFCC continues to intimidate him
Six months after the Lagos State High Court acquitted the Chief Executive Officer of Rianol Energy, Mark Obisesan, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly failed to release…
Nigerians spent N21tn on food importation – Report
A total of N21.51tn was spent on the importation of various goods, including foodstuffs and other items, by Nigerians over the past four years, data from the National Bureau…
Tanker crushes mother, child in Delta
Tragedy struck on Ifie Road in Warri South Local Government Area on Friday afternoon as a woman identified simply as Joy and one of her children were crushed to…
“Only 11,899 resident doctors operate in Nigeria”
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has revealed that the number of its members is now 11,899. The association, which represents about 40 per cent of Nigerian doctors, said…
Police Arraign Suspect, Abiola Odutayo Over Death Of Bumpa Co-Founder
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Abiola Odutayo in connection with the death of 32-year-old Adetunji Opayele, co-founder of Bumpa, popularly known as Teejay. According to a statement…
DAILIES TOP STORIES: We lost 18 members in one month— ASUU
Sunday 30 March 2025 Moon sighted as Sultan declares Sunday Eld-el-fitr Tinubu: I nearly quit 2023 race amid economic turmoil Rivers ex-HoS, wife make counter claims as Fubara refutes…
Northern elders give Edo, FG 14-day ultimatum to prosecute killers of hunters
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Edo and federal governments to prosecute the killers of travelling hunters intercepted by members of a vigilante…
14 year-old Benue student commits suicide over pregnancy
A 14-year-old Secondary School Student identified as Agnes Ayo in Egba, Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State has reportedly committed suicide. The deceased allegedly took her own…
Did Nigeria fail to play at the World Cup during Buhari’s time as President?
Claim An X user, @Nsukka_okpa claimed that Nigeria failed to play at the World Cup during Muhammadu Buhari’s time as President Verdict This claim is FALSE. Checks showed that the Nigerian Super Eagles…