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Benin: Woman Caught With Allegedly Stolen Newborn Baby
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 28, 2026

Benin: Woman Caught With Allegedly Stolen Newborn Baby

A newborn baby's cry reportedly helped expose a woman carrying a baby that did not belong to her in Benin City.

Girl Caught Stealing Phone, December Warning for Nigerians
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 28, 2026

Girl Caught Stealing Phone, December Warning for Nigerians

As December gets closer, Nigerians are advised to be careful with their phones and other valuable items. Speaking to Next Africa Daily during a physical interview, Ezeh Sunday from Ishieke, Abakaliki, shared information about phone theft.

Woman Accused of Using Human Flesh to Cook, What Really Happened?
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 28, 2026

Woman Accused of Using Human Flesh to Cook, What Really Happened?

A woman was accused of using human flesh to cook. But what really happened?

Woman Breaks Down at Abakaliki Market After Sending ₦1.1m
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 28, 2026

Woman Breaks Down at Abakaliki Market After Sending ₦1.1m

As December approaches, Nigerians are being reminded to be careful about the people they trust, especially strangers they meet in public places.

Gas Cylinder Incident Sparks Fear at Abakaliki Filling Station
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 27, 2026

Gas Cylinder Incident Sparks Fear at Abakaliki Filling Station

A gas cylinder incident at a filling station close to Believers Hostel in Ishieke, Abakaliki, nearly turned tragic yesterday.

Onanuga Questions Atiku’s Economic Knowledge After Criticism of Tinubu
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 27, 2026

Onanuga Questions Atiku’s Economic Knowledge After Criticism of Tinubu

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has questioned former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s knowledge of economics following his criticism of the president’s economic policies.

Ebola Outbreak Raises Questions Over Nigeria’s 2027 Election
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 27, 2026

Ebola Outbreak Raises Questions Over Nigeria’s 2027 Election

Reports about a possible Ebola outbreak have raised concerns about Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general election.

Benin City Resident Urges Government to Tackle Rising Cost of Living
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 24, 2026

Benin City Resident Urges Government to Tackle Rising Cost of Living

Efe Osagie, a resident of Benin City, Edo State, has appealed to the government to help Nigerians struggling with rising food prices, high transport fares and poor salaries.

Gunmen Kill 10 in Taraba Community Attack
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 24, 2026

Gunmen Kill 10 in Taraba Community Attack

At least 10 people have been killed after unknown gunmen attacked Binnari community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Kano Police Recover N8m Stolen Car, Arrest Mechanic
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 21, 2026

Kano Police Recover N8m Stolen Car, Arrest Mechanic

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old mechanic, Mubarak Muktar, after he was allegedly found with a stolen car worth N8 million.

Nigerians Reject FG’s Fuel Tax Plan
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 21, 2026

Nigerians Reject FG’s Fuel Tax Plan

Nigerians have criticised the Federal Government’s plan to introduce a fuel tax, saying it will bring more hardship to people already struggling with the high cost of living.

Ebola: Nigerians Told to Avoid Kissing, Hugs, Handshakes
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 21, 2026

Ebola: Nigerians Told to Avoid Kissing, Hugs, Handshakes

A medical expert has warned Nigerians against kissing, hugging and handshaking following the reported confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Abuja. Professor Oladapo Ashiru, President of the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria, gave the warning on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television.

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