Society

President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the need to avoid stigmatizing individuals who are victims of drug use. He stated that such stigmatization hinders their ability to seek necessary care and support. Speaking in his capacity as the chairman of MTN Foundation during the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking celebration at the Presidential Villa in...

Nnenna Onu Obini, also known as Nancy, was a staff member at Nwanyioma Hotel in Ebocha, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. She was allegedly tortured to death over the disappearance of N17,500 from her day's sales. According to a source close to the deceased's family, after completing her work on June 13, Nnenna submitted the day's account...

Usman Buda, a butcher in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria, was reportedly killed for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Muhammad during an argument with another trader at the Sokoto main Abattoir. The incident occurred on a Sunday morning, and despite efforts by local leaders to save him, the crowd overwhelmed them. Buda was beaten to death by his fellow butchers, and his body...

The Supreme Court is currently seeking to appoint eight new justices to fill vacancies on its bench. With the current number of judges reduced to 13, the court is facing a mounting workload and is aiming to reach its full complement of 21 justices. The Chief Justice of Nigeria has sent notices to various legal professionals, including the Nigerian...

According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index (BBI), Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu have experienced a combined loss of $5.85 billion due to currency float. This loss was recorded as of June 15, 2023. Aliko Dangote, the chairman and CEO of Dangote Group, saw a decline of approximately $3.12 billion in his wealth, while Abdulsamad Rabiu, the CEO...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has confirmed that once the Dangote Refinery begins operations in late July or early August, it will reduce its imports of petrol, also known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Currently, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company is the sole importer of petrol in Nigeria, as other oil marketers have faced challenges in accessing US...

According to a statement issued by the agency in Lagos on Wednesday, Mr. Mustapha Ahmed, the Director-General of NEMA, officially received a group of returnees on behalf of the Federal Government. The returnees consist of 52 adult males, 46 adult females, four male children, two female children, and five infants. The arrival of the returnees took place at the Cargo...

Four individuals have been apprehended by the Gombe state police command for being in possession of human bones. The arrest followed complaints from residents of Taraba who claimed to have been defrauded by the suspects. According to ASP Mahid Abubakar, the spokesperson of the police command, the victims had sought the services of Alhaji Auwal, who is currently on...

A tragic incident occurred on Friday, June 2, when Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four, was fatally shot by her white neighbor, following a long-standing dispute over children playing outside. The shooting took place in Ocala, and Owens was shot through the door of the neighbor's home. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, she succumbed to her...

At least 25 people have been killed in an attack that took place in a ward located in the Katsina-Ala local government area of Benue State. Reports indicate that numerous individuals sustained injuries, and several houses were set on fire by the assailants. According to a resident from one of the affected communities, the attackers arrived on motorcycles during the...