Government moves to curb lavish funeral ceremonies The Anambra State Government has introduced a new law regulating burial and funeral activities across the state. The legislation bans the presentation of cows, goats, bags of rice, and other expensive items during condolence visits. Lawmakers in the Anambra State House of Assembly passed the law to reduce…
Christian body describes attacks as a national disgrace The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren, teachers, and school officials in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The association described the attacks on schools in the Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities as a “national disgrace” and a sign of worsening insecurity in…
Community High School staff member killed in captivity video Bandits have killed one of the abducted teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The victim, Michael Oyedokun, died after the attackers beheaded him in a video circulated online on Sunday. The footage, which surfaced on Telegram and was…
Joint Nigeria–US operation hits militant positions in Metele area The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has released footage of airstrikes carried out against Islamic State militants in northeast Nigeria. The command confirmed the operation in a statement posted on its website on Monday. AFRICOM said it carried out the strikes on May 17 in coordination…
Thousands evacuated after buildings collapse in Guangxi A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck China’s Guangxi region early Monday, leaving two people dead and several buildings destroyed. The quake hit Liuzhou city at about 12:21 a.m. local time, according to state news agency Xinhua. Authorities confirmed that one person remained missing as rescue operations continued. Victims identified as…
Eight killed, 30 injured in Bangkok railway collision Thai police have charged a train driver after a deadly collision between a freight train and a public bus in Bangkok claimed eight lives. Authorities said the driver tested positive for illegal drugs following the crash, which happened on Saturday afternoon at a busy railway crossing in…
Popular television host Frank Edoho has revealed that his greatest fear is dying from emotional pain caused by a woman. Edoho made the statement during an interview on the YouTube channel Outside The Box, uploaded on Saturday. The media personality spoke about male vulnerability, silent struggles and how he hopes to be remembered after death….
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspected members of a “one chance” robbery syndicate operating around Ago Palace Way in Okota, Lagos. The command disclosed the arrests in a statement released on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi. Suspects arrested during stop-and-search operation According to the police, operatives intercepted…
A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of a plastic manufacturing company along Umuoji Road in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident occurred late Saturday and damaged goods and equipment worth several millions of naira. No casualty was recorded during the fire incident. Welding activities linked to fire outbreak Officials said…
Sound engineer and music producer Mr 7Keys has advised young creatives to focus on digital marketing during the early stages of their careers. Speaking in an interview with Sunday Scoop, the content creator said strong marketing skills help creators turn ordinary experiences into engaging content that attracts audiences. “If you learn digital marketing, you can…
