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Detention of Ibom Air Passenger Sparks Outrage Over Selective Justice

The detention of Ibom Air female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, at Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting an Ibom Air cabin crew member and security officers during a Uyo–Lagos flight on…

Anupuoaku August 12, 2025

National

Residents fault Lagos govt’s response to Ikorodu erosion tragedy

Residents have criticised the Lagos State government’s handling of yet another tragedy in Ikorodu, where water erosion swept through homes, displacing families, destroying property, and leaving many stranded without shelter…

Anupuoaku August 8, 2025

National

Nigerian petrol stations increase fuel rates

Nigerian fuel stations have raised the pump price of premium motor spirit following adjustments in ex-depot prices by Dangote Refinery and depot operators. EBELENAIJA reporters observed that Empire Energy and…

Anupuoaku August 2, 2025

National

Police Secure Release of Six Kidnapped Law Students in Benue

Police Rescue Six Abducted Law Students Traveling From Anambra to Adamawa The police have successfully rescued six law students of the Yola Campus who were abducted on July 26, 2025,…

Anupuoaku August 1, 2025

National

Obasanjo Criticizes Tinubu, Says Nigeria Needs a True National Leader to Move Forward

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the country as being trapped in bondage, facing challenges such as insecurity, economic struggles, and tribal-based governance under President Bola Tinubu. He emphasized…

Anupuoaku July 19, 2025

Crime

15 Chinese Citizens Convicted for Cybercrime and Online Fraud in Lagos

The Lagos Zonal Command 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has successfully concluded the prosecution and obtained the conviction of 15 Chinese nationals linked to cyber-terrorism and…

Anupuoaku July 17, 2025

National

Ex-Super Eagles Coach Monday Sinclair Dies at 88

Former Super Eagles coach, Monday Sinclair, has passed away at the age of 88, following a battle with diabetes. The announcement was made by ex-Nigeria goalkeeper, Peterside Idah, through a…

Anupuoaku July 17, 2025

National

Lagos LG Polls Not Up for Discredit, APC Warns Opposition

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has called on opposition parties to desist from ongoing efforts to undermine the credibility of Saturday’s Local Government elections. This appeal was…

Anupuoaku July 16, 2025

National Uncategorized

BREAKING: Atiku Abubakar Quits PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential flag bearer in the most recent general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has officially stepped down from the party. The former vice president made this…

Anupuoaku July 16, 2025

National

BREAKING: Former President Buhari Returns to Katsina for Burial Ceremony

The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Katsina, his native state, for burial. This occurred shortly after President Bola Tinubu touched down in Katsina State ahead of…

Anupuoaku July 15, 2025

National

Youth Party, Labour Party Demand Cancellation of Lagos LG Poll Results

The Youth Party has fiercely criticized the Lagos State Local Government elections held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, calling the exercise “shambolic” and “brazenly manipulated” in favour of the ruling…

Anupuoaku July 15, 2025

National

Nigeria Observes Public Holiday for Late Former President Buhari, Dead at 82

Tuesday has been declared a public holiday by the Nigerian government to honour late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at age 82 in a London clinic after…

Anupuoaku July 14, 2025

International

Trump Confirms US Will Supply Patriot Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States will send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine in response to the ongoing Russian invasion, as tensions between him and…

Anupuoaku July 14, 2025

National

Muhammadu Buhari, Ex-Nigerian President, Dies in London Hospital

Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away. According to his spokesperson, Mr Buhari died on Sunday at a hospital in London. “The family of the former president has announced…

Anupuoaku July 13, 2025

National

Party Agent Decries Poor Turnout During Lagos Local Government Election

A representative of the All Progressives Congress, Samuel Ogunlokun, has voiced concern regarding the low voter turnout at polling unit 061, Ward A, within the Ikotun-Igando Local Council Development Area…

Anupuoaku July 12, 2025

National

Lagos Police Revises Movement Restrictions Ahead of LG Elections

In preparation for the Local Government elections set for Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Lagos State Police Command has revised the previously announced movement restriction hours. The command stated that…

Anupuoaku July 11, 2025

News

Lagos Assembly Proposes Law to Regulate Marriage and Divorce

The Lagos State House of Assembly has introduced a new bill aimed at simplifying the documentation process for marriages and ensuring accurate records of marriages and their dissolutions within the…

Anupuoaku July 10, 2025

News

Nigeria Pushes Back After US, UAE Announce Tougher Visa Policies

The Federal Government of Nigeria has voiced its displeasure over the United States’ newly announced visa policy affecting its citizens, labeling the action as excessive and urging the U.S. to…

Anupuoaku July 10, 2025

International

President Donald Trump will attend Club World Cup final

President Donald Trump of the United States has confirmed he will be present at Sunday’s FIFA Club World Cup final, which is set to take place at MetLife Stadium in…

Anupuoaku July 9, 2025

International

UAE Announces Tougher Travel Conditions for Nigerians, Including Transit Visa Ban

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enforced tougher travel measures targeting Nigerians, which now include a halt on transit visa applications and newly introduced conditions for tourist visa seekers. These…

Anupuoaku July 9, 2025