Yoruba Cuban’s spiritual companion confiscated by U.S. authorities
Maite described how she carried the image tied to her body through multiple countries in Central America.
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Yoruba Nation leader, Ayoola Oke, loses final appeal in Canadian asylum case
While Canada’s Refugee Protection Division (RPD) approved the claims of his wife and children, it rejected his, stating he “was not a conventional refugee.”
More than 100 inmates escape, one dead after earthquake hits Pakistan prison
Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan said inmates were outside their cells for safety when a group overpowered guards, seized weapons, and escaped.
APC undermining democracy by targeting Labour Party, opposition – Usman alleges
Labour Party’s caretaker chair, Senator Nenadi Usman, has accused the APC of undermining democracy by using intimidation, state institutions, and judicial manipulation to weaken opposition parties since 2023.
Man falls from Cocoa House, rushed to UCH Ibadan
“When the incident happened, I initially thought it was a large bird… It was only when the person landed that I realised it was a human being.”
Army chief Oluyede moves to Benue with PSOs amid herdsmen killings and attacks
Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede has moved to Makurdi to personally oversee military operations against militia attacks.
Nigerian government warns against rooftop solar panels over safety, professionalism concerns
Prof. Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary of NBTE, raises concerns over unsafe rooftop solar panel installations across Nigeria, highlighting the fire risks posed by unprofessional setups and improper panel positioning.
Obi visits flood victims in Niger, donates N20 million and food supplies
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has donated N20 million and a trailer of food items to victims of flooding in Mokwa Local Government Area, Niger State.
NYSC initiates payment of N44k arrears to corps members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has started paying arrears of the new N77,000 monthly allowance to current and recently discharged corps members.
Over 700 feared dead in catastrophic floods in Nigeria
Over 200 people have died and 500 remain missing after catastrophic flooding hit Mokwa, Niger State, officials confirm.