Gas Station Explosion Injures Several in Calabar
An explosion at a petrol and gas filling station has left several people injured and caused widespread damage in Calabar, southern Nigeria. The incident occurred on Saturday morning at Fonex Gas Station, located on Edibe Edibe Street in Calabar South. The blast triggered a fire that engulfed large parts of the facility, including fuel and […]
“I Was Bounced Out” — Osimhen Shares Humbling Super Eagles Experience
Victor Osimhen has shared a personal story from his early days with the national team, revealing how he was once turned away from a teammate’s hotel room during his first call-up in 2017. Speaking during a livestream, the Super Eagles striker now playing for Galatasaray explained that he had gone to visit Kelechi Iheanacho out […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses Clarify Blood Transfusion Stance, Allow Personal Choice on Self-Donation
The Jehovah’s Witnesses have introduced a significant clarification to their long-standing position on blood transfusions, now allowing members to decide whether their own blood can be used during medical procedures. While the religious group continues to prohibit the use of blood from other individuals, the updated guidance grants members personal discretion when it comes to […]
NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians of Counterfeit Avastin, Tecentriq Flooding Markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has confirmed the presence of counterfeit batches of Avastin 400mg/16ml and Tecentriq 1200mg/20ml in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical supply chain, following official communication from Roche Nigeria which reported receiving multiple complaints from healthcare professionals across the country.
Two Killed, Properties Destroyed in Lagos Gas Explosion
A tragic gas explosion in the Ajah area of Lagos has claimed two lives and left several properties destroyed following a collision between two heavy-duty vehicles. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday along the Lekki-Epe Expressway at Tera Ahmed bus stop in Sangotedo. Reports indicate that a speeding tipper truck rammed into […]
Police Arrest Igbinedion School Bullying Suspects for Prosecution
The state command, in a statement by its spokesman Eno Ikoedem, said the arrests were made after investigation and that the suspects would be charged to the family court in accordance with laws guiding juvenile justice and child protection.
Otti Dismisses South-East Governors’ Disunity Claims, Urges Collaboration
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has dismissed claims of disunity among governors in the South-East, stating that differences in state priorities should not be misconstrued as discord. This was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku, following his remarks at the South-East Traditional Rulers Council meeting held in Umuahia. Otti […]
Boko Haram Financiers Are Known, Says Ex-COAS Buratai
A former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has said he should not be held responsible for the non-disclosure of individuals allegedly financing terrorism in Nigeria, insisting that those behind such activities are known within society. Buratai made this known on Friday, March 20, 2026, while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. The retired […]
“I’m Not Against Tradition”, Soludo Defends Crackdown on Anambra Native Doctors
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has defended his administration’s ongoing crackdown on some native doctors, insisting the move is not aimed at traditional religion but at criminal elements hiding under its cover. Speaking during a media chat in Awka on Friday, March 20, 2026, the governor emphasised that his government recognises and respects traditional […]
“I Lost Six Pregnancies” – Singer Judikay Shares Painful Journey to Motherhood
“I was going about my day when I started experiencing cramps… then came trickles of blood. What I thought was urine was blood. It didn’t stop; it kept flowing, and I was devastated because I understood what that meant. Automatically, I had lost this baby… and that was the sixth time,”