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An Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State has jailed a 28-year-old man two years for threatening to k!ll his father and stealing from his family. Magistrate Mrs. O.A. Daodu convicted Edet Emmanuel after he was found guilty of a four-count charge bordering on stealing, willful damage, and threat to life. The court sentenced the convict to one year imprisonment for stealing and two years’ imprisonment for threatening his father’s life. Also read: Court jails two men for attempting to use witchcraft to kill Zambian President Contempt: Akwa Ibom Court Jails Police Woman for three months  Court jails mother of 5,…

President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday, October 29, that Russia has successfully tested another nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone, known as Poseidon, ignoring President Donald Trump warning. This marks Moscow’s second test of an advanced nuclear weapons system in just a few days. The declaration came only days after Putin oversaw the test of another nuclear-capable weapon, the Burevestnik cruise missile, which he described as having an “unlimited range.” US President Donald Trump had criticised that earlier test as “not appropriate.” Also read: Putin endorses Harris for 2024 US Presidential race  Putin brands Wagner Group Leader a traitor Trump warns Musk…

Press Release Nigerian Government has disbursed ₦32.9 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen primary health care services across the country. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammed Ali Pate, stated this in a nationwide message tagged “The Red Letter: A National Call to Protect Our Health” on X on Wednesday. ”The funds have already been disbursed directly to primary health care facilities across all wards in Nigeria. This money is not sitting in Abuja. It has already begun its journey into the commercial bank accounts of primary health care facilities in every ward…

The  Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested two suspected gunsmiths and uncovered illegal firearms fabrication factory in the state. Acting on credible intelligence, the police arrested Aniekan Aniedi, a 39-year-old male resident of Itam Village, Itu Local Government Area, who was actively engaged in the production of locally fabricated and illegal firearms, which were being supplied to  suspected robbers and cultists in the region. A press release signed by the state police spokesperson DSP Timfon John,  said ‘‘Operatives of the Command stormed the factory on Thursday, October 24, 2025, at around 18:57 hours. The operation led to the arrest of…

Nigerian Pastor, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has alleged that his life is under threat after he spoke against what he described as the ongoing Christian genocide in Nigeria, especially in Plateau State. Rev Dachomo, who is Regional Chairman for the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi, had on October 15th, stirred major controversy during a mass burial he conducted for 13 people who were killed in an attack carried out by suspected Fulani militants in Rachas village of Heipang District and Rawuru village in Fan District, both in the council. Dependable NG reports that during the burial, Rev.…

The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has freed 12 suspects accused of killing a policewoman, Inspector Christiana Erekere. Erekere was attached to the Taabaa Police Division in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of the state. Justice Augusta Chukwu, who delivered the judgment on Monday, ruled that the prosecution failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendants were responsible for the officer’s death, which occurred on April 25, 2024, during a stop-and-search operation. The defendants: Efeoghene Uwheraka (the groom), Joy Uwhereka, Shirley Wealth, Napoleon Uwhereka, Ejiro Ejogbamu, Moses Agege, Precious Iyota, Kikelomo Odusanya, Wealth Ojoh, Ighofose Oke,…

Nigeria’s Flamingos reached the Round of 16 at this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals  after thumping Samoa a 4-0 goal rout in Rabat, Morocco. Queen Joseph hit a brace to take her tournament tally to three, and Captain Shakirat Moshood scored from the penalty spot while defender Azeezat Oduntan nicked a sweet one straight from the wing. The Flamingos knew they needed a high-margin win to be able to reach the knock-out rounds, after a 1-4 reverse against Canada on the opening day and a lone goal defeat by France three days ago. In the event, they went…

Superstar Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been given a new name by the Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, following his electrifying performance in Uyo. The 30BG boss made history on Sunday, October 26, 2025, as he kicked off his 5ive Alive Tour with a sold-out concert at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, becoming the first artiste ever to fill the 30,000-capacity sitting stadium. After the record-breaking show, Davido paid a courtesy visit to Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. A viral clip from their meeting captured the warm exchange, where the governor shook hands with the…

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has won of the country’s presidential election, remaining the world’s oldest President. Biya secured 53.66 percent of the vote, the Constitutional Council announced Monday, results which his rival swiftly rejected. With his re-election, the 92nd will govern until 2032. File photo of Cameroonian President Paul Biya, 92, taken during the presidential election in Yaounde, Cameroon, October 12, 2025. © Zohra Bensemra, Reuters The world’s oldest head of state, Paul Biya, extended his more than four-decade rule, securing an eighth term in Cameroon’s presidential poll, the Constitutional Council announced Monday, results which his rival swiftly rejected. Also read Cameroon…

‎Bisi Adewale ‎‎Parents desire the best for their children.  They work hard, make sacrifices, and even deny ourselves many pleasures just to make them succeed in the future. But as noble as our intentions may be, there are blind spots to avoid in parenting, things we do unconsciously, habits we excuse, and attitudes we overlook, that quietly damage the future of the children they love. ‎‎A blind spot is not intentional; it is something you don’t see, yet it still has consequences. And when it comes to parenting, blind spots can destroy confidence, derail potential, and even distort the future…