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January 6, 2023

Major LGBTQ campaigner found dead in Kenya

Research suggests acceptance of homosexuality is gradually increasing in Kenya, but it remains a taboo subject for many.

Edwin Chiloba
January 6, 2023

Buhari to attend ten APC rallies in all geopolitical zones for Tinubu

The timetable released by the APC PCC shows that Mr Buhari will attend rallies in Adamawa, Yobe, Sokoto, Kwara, Ogun, Cross River, Nasarawa, Katsina, Imo, and Lagos states. 

Bola Tinubu and Buhari in Jos
January 5, 2023

Abuja thief sells stolen N1 million electric cable for N1,000

During a police investigation, the defendant confessed to the theft and said that he sold the cable to Fahat Aliyu, for N1,000 only, the prosecution counsel told the court.

Gavel
January 5, 2023

Police nab welder, 51, for defiling seven-year-old girl

“He told the girl not to tell anyone. She, however, told her grandmother when she felt pains in her private parts,” the prosecutor explained.

IKEJA MAGISTRATE
January 5, 2023

Military board begins paying security debarment allowance 

On Thursday, the Military Pensions Board began the payment of Security Debarment Allowance to eligible military retirees and next-of-kins of deceased pensioners.

Military Pensions Board
January 5, 2023

The Trouble with Obasanjo’s Wish

As president for eight years, Obasanjo vehemently rejected any suggestions to help restructure the country, which would have given the regions a fairer footing. 

Olusegun Obasanjo, Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu
January 5, 2023

One bandit killed, six suspects nabbed: Police

Police operatives in Zamfara said it had killed a bandit and arrested six suspects for banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling.

Usman Baba Alkali
January 5, 2023

Lithuanian nuclear plant to be dismantled by U.S. engineers

A consortium led by the U.S. engineering firm Jacobs will dismantle a decommissioned Lithuanian nuclear power plant.

LITHUANIAN NUCLEAR PLANT
January 5, 2023

Akeredolu imposes 24-hour curfew on crisis-ridden Ondo community 

The Ondo government has imposed a 24-hour dawn-to-dusk curfew on Ikare Akoko in Akoko Northeast local council following a breach of peace. 

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu
January 5, 2023

U.S. House in turmoil with no speaker elected on second day of voting

The U.S. House of Representatives remained in turmoil, with no speaker elected on the second day of voting.

Kevin McCarthy and Donald Trump