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Jul

31

2026

Catholic Priest Found Murdered with Machete Wounds in Kogi as Police Launch Investigation

CRIME, Uncategorized#Ajaokuta, #CatholicChurch, #CatholicPriest, #CrimeNews, #Justice, #KogiState, #PoliceInvestigation, #RevFrSamuelOpeyemi

Catholic Priest Found Murdered with Machete Wounds in Kogi as Police Launch Investigation The gruesome killing of a Catholic priest has sent shockwaves across Kogi State, leaving worshippers and residents devastated. As police intensify investigations into the mysterious attack, the tragic death has raised fresh concerns over the safety of religious leaders in Nigeria. The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi, whose body was found with multiple machete wounds along Church Road in Ajaokuta on July 30, 2026. Police say investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest those responsible for the…

Jul

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

Anambra Student Hostel Collapse: Many Feared Trapped as Three-Storey Building Crashes in Oko

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Anambra Student Hostel Collapse: Many Feared Trapped as Three-Storey Building Crashes in Oko Fear and uncertainty gripped residents of Oko, Anambra State, after a three-storey student hostel suddenly collapsed, trapping an unknown number of occupants beneath the rubble. The tragic incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, sparked a frantic rescue operation involving emergency responders, security agencies and volunteers, while anxious families and students awaited news of their loved ones. A three-storey student hostel known as Elite Five Star Lodge collapsed in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, in the early hours of Monday, trapping…

Jul

26

2026

By Famous Reporters

Wheelbarrow Pusher Found Dead After Resting on Aba–Owerri

Uncategorized#AbaOwerriRoad, #AbiaState, #DailyTrust, #HumanInterest, #InformalWorkers, #Labourer, #PoliceInvestigation, #WheelbarrowPusher

Wheelbarrow Pusher Found Dead After Resting on Aba–Owerri A routine day of hard labour ended in a heartbreaking tragedy after an unidentified wheelbarrow pusher was found lifeless inside his wheelbarrow along the busy Aba–Owerri Road in Abia State. The shocking incident has sparked grief among residents and renewed concerns over the harsh realities faced by Nigeria's informal workers, many of whom struggle daily without adequate healthcare or social protection. A heartbreaking incident on the Aba–Owerri Road has left residents in shock after an unidentified wheelbarrow pusher was found dead inside his wheelbarrow, where he had reportedly stopped to rest after…

Jul

14

2026

By Famous Reporters

Why Bandits Killed Two of Our Colleagues – Rescued Oyo School Principal Reveals 56-Day Ordeal

CRIME, Human Interest, Uncategorized#Bandits, #CommunityHighSchool, #nigerianarmy, #OyoKidnapping, #OyoSchoolKidnap, #SchoolAbduction, #SeyiMakinde, #TeachersKidnapped

Why Bandits Killed Two of Our Colleagues – Rescued Oyo School Principal Reveals 56-Day Ordeal After surviving 56 terrifying days in the hands of kidnappers, the principal of Community High School, Esiele, has revealed the chilling moment two fellow captives were deliberately killed to pressure the government. Her emotional account offers a disturbing glimpse into the horrors endured by teachers and pupils during one of Oyo State's most shocking school abductions. The principal of Community High School, Esiele, Oyo State, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, has revealed that kidnappers killed two captives during a 56-day ordeal to pressure the government into meeting…

Jul

10

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ex-Access Bank Staff Arraigned Over Alleged N294.5m Fraud, Remanded in Ikoyi Prison

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Ex-Access Bank Staff Arraigned Over Alleged N294.5m Fraud, Remanded in Ikoyi Prison A former Access Bank employee, Chinonso Akujobi, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before a Lagos State High Court over the alleged theft of N294.5 million. She pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge, while the court ordered her remand at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre and fixed October 8, 2026, for the hearing of her bail application and commencement of trial. A former employee of Access Bank Plc is facing prosecution after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused her of allegedly…

Jul

05

2026

By Famous Reporters

NDLEA Arrests 67-Year-Old Nigerian-British Grandmother with 13kg Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantain

Uncategorized#Cocaine, #CrimeNews, #DrugBust, #DrugTrafficking, #FakePlantain, #MurtalaMuhammedAirport, #NDLEA, #WarAgainstDrugs

NDLEA Arrests 67-Year-Old Nigerian-British Grandmother with 13kg Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantain A 67-year-old grandmother allegedly turned an everyday Nigerian food item into a sophisticated drug concealment method. But what looked like ordinary plantain reportedly hid millions of naira worth of cocaine—until NDLEA operatives uncovered the shocking plot at Lagos airport. What appeared to be ordinary plantain in a grandmother's luggage turned out to be a sophisticated drug concealment operation. The shocking discovery at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport has led to the arrest of a 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman and exposed what the NDLEA says is part of a wider…

Jul

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

Online Media Now Leads News Dissemination in Nigeria, GOMEP-NG Urges FG to Recognise Digital Publishers

Uncategorized#DigitalJournalism, #DigitalMedia, #FG, #GOMEPNG, #Journalism, #MediaDevelopment, #NewsDissemination, #OnlinePublishers, #PublicCommunication

Online Media Now Leads News Dissemination in Nigeria, GOMEP-NG Urges FG to Recognise Digital Publishers Nigeria's media landscape is changing faster than ever. As millions increasingly depend on digital platforms for instant news and public information, the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) says it is time for the Federal Government to recognise the growing influence of online journalism in shaping public discourse and national development. Nigeria's digital news revolution is accelerating. With millions relying on online platforms for breaking news every day, GOMEP-NG says the time has come for the Federal Government to fully recognise…

Jun

21

2026

By Famous Reporters

2026 Fathers’ Day: NUJ’s Ezenwa Adiuku Celebrates Fathers, Hails Their Sacrifices

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2026 Fathers’ Day: NUJ’s Ezenwa Adiuku Celebrates Fathers, Hails Their Sacrifices "Behind every strong family are fathers whose sacrifices often go unnoticed. On Fathers’ Day 2026, NUJ Zone C VP Ezenwa Adiuku honours the men carrying the weight of responsibility, mentorship, and hope for future generations." "NUJ Zone C Vice President, Comrade Ezenwa Adiuku JP, celebrated Nigerian fathers for their sacrifices, resilience, mentorship, and commitment to raising responsible families despite economic and social challenges." "As the world celebrates Fathers’ Day 2026, Vice President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone C (South East), Comrade Ezenwa Adiuku JP, has paid…

May

25

2026

By Famous Reporters

Tinubu Sweeps Abia APC Presidential Primary With 161,005 Votes

Uncategorized#abiaApc, #APCNews, #APCPrimary, #BenjaminKalu, #BolaTinubu, #ElectionNews, #FamousReporters, #Tinubu2027

Tinubu Sweeps Abia APC Presidential Primary With 161,005 Votes "A wave of celebration swept across the APC camp in Abia State after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured a commanding victory in the party’s presidential primary election. With an overwhelming margin of votes, party leaders and supporters described the outcome as a strong endorsement of Tinubu’s leadership ahead of the next phase of Nigeria’s political journey." "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged the winner of the APC Presidential Primary election in Abia State after polling 161,005 votes. The result was announced by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu,…

May

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Primaries: Erondu Erondu Declares ‘No Victor, No Vanquished’ After Crushing Rivals, Thanks supporters

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APC Primaries: Erondu Erondu Declares ‘No Victor, No Vanquished’ After Crushing Rivals, Thanks supporters "In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, APC senatorial candidate, Erondu Erondu, has extended an olive branch to his opponents after recording a sweeping victory in the Abia South primaries. Speaking moments after receiving his Certificate of Return, the APC flagbearer declared that there was “no victor and no vanquished,” while promising inclusive representation, grassroots empowerment, and a fresh political direction for the people of Abia South." "APC senatorial candidate for Abia South, Erondu Erondu, won the party’s 2027 primary election with…