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Anambra State Government Launches Inquiry into Arrest of Elected Chairman Naijawebinfo has learned that Franklin Okechukwu Nwadialo, the recently elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area, was arrested by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Texas. Nwadialo, 40, is accused of masterminding a $3.3 million romance scam, targeting vulnerable women through dating platforms…
Tragic Incident Rocks Rivers State: Man Lynched and Dismembered A violent incident has shaken Rivers State, leaving a man brutally murdered and his body ravaged beyond recognition. The man, identified as a notorious thief, met his untimely demise in a chaotic scene that involved a mob and a vehicle. A statement released by the spokesperson…
Nationwide Protest Looms as Unpaid NECO Examiners Cry Foul Naijawebinfo has learned that examiners hired by the National Examinations Council (NECO) to mark 2024 exam papers are gearing up for a nationwide protest over unpaid entitlements, citing frustration with delayed compensation. A letter from examiners in Kano State, obtained by The Punch correspondent in Jos,…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Mourns the Passing of Dr. Alex Ogbonnia’s Mother Deaconess Esther Ogbonnia, the mother of Dr. Alex Ogbonnia, the spokesperson for Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has passed away at the age of 88. Her passing occurred on November 2, 2024, at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital in Enugu State. Dr. Ogbonnia paid tribute…
Traffic Tragedy: 15 Killed, 13 Injured in Mairuwa Accident A devastating accident occurred on Saturday in Mairuwa, a village along the Funtua-Sokoto highway, resulting in the loss of 15 lives and leaving 13 others injured. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has attributed the incident to preventable causes, including inadequate vehicle maintenance and the driver’s…
Farmers Killed and Kidnapped as Bandits Wreak Havoc in Niger State Naijawebinfo has been informed that a brutal attack on Tuesday morning has claimed the lives of 10 farmers, including women and a Chinese national, from Wayam and Belu-Belu villages in Niger State’s Rafi Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred at 5 am, saw…
Adamawa State Police Command Arrests 19-Year-Old for Allegedly Murdering Newborn in Mubi North In a shocking development, the Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 19-year-old suspect for allegedly killing a three-day-old baby in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state. The development was announced by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Pays Condolence Visit to Widow of Late Chief of Army Staff In a show of empathy, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, visited the widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja, Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja, on Wednesday. Naijawebinfo reports that during the visit, Mrs Tinubu offered her…
Devastating Fire Guts Ilorin Market, Destroying at Least 25 Shops A massive fire broke out in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, on Saturday morning, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. At least 25 shops were reported to have been destroyed in the blaze. The fire, which started around 2:39 am, engulfed a…
The Passing of a Respected Community Leader: Suleiman Sambo Naijawebinfo has learned that Suleiman Sambo, the elder brother of former Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo, has left this mortal realm at the ripe age of 82 after a prolonged illness. He leaves behind a legacy of love and a large family, including his wife, 11…
Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate, mourns the passing of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja Peter Obi has expressed his deepest condolences to the government of Nigeria and the Nigerian Army over the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff. This heartfelt message comes after news…
Terrorist Group Invades Mera, Leaving Trail of Destruction and Death Naijawebinfo has learned that a terrorist group known as Lakurawa has wreaked havoc on Mera, a community in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing 15 people and stealing over 100 cows. A prominent community resident, Bashir Isah Mera, has confirmed the incident to…
Detained Minors Share Horrifying Experiences of #EndBadGovernance Protest After being released from custody, several minors arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protest have opened up about their grueling two-month ordeal in Abuja. In an emotional interview with Punch, they recounted the harrowing conditions they faced, revealing prolonged periods of isolation and limited access to food. One 15-year-old…
Concern mounts as Parish Priest Kidnapped in Imo State Tragedy struck on Tuesday night when Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, the parish priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Obollo, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area, Imo State, was taken hostage by unknown gunmen. The kidnapping occurred as Fr. Azubuike was returning from a church assignment near…
Nigeria Mourns the Sudden Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja The country is in a state of shock and grief following the untimely death of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday in Lagos after a brief illness. His demise marks a significant blow to Nigeria’s military leadership, coming…
A Formal Complaint Filed Against Baltasar Ebang Engonga Over Viral Sex Tapes A shocking scandal has unfolded in Equatorial Guinea, involving the former director-general of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), Baltasar Ebang Engonga. As part of a fraud investigation, authorities conducted a search of Engonga’s home and office, where they discovered a staggering 400…
Nigeria Mourns: Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, COAS, Passes On President Bola Tinubu’s administration has confirmed the untimely demise of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, who left us at the tender age of 56. SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE PRESIDENT ON INFORMATION AND STRATEGY, BAYO ONANUGA, ISSUED A STATEMENT CONFIRMING THE…
Outpouring of Emotions as Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, Passes Away Naijawebinfo reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the death of Lt. General Lagbaja on Wednesday morning, citing a period of illness as the cause of his demise. The announcement came after a series of speculations about the Chief of…
Arrest Made in Dog Attack that Killed Security Guard in Lekki In a shocking turn of events, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended the owner of the dogs implicated in the gruesome death of a security guard in Pinnock beach estate, Lekki. The dramatic discovery was made public after a disturbing video circulated online…
Queen Tobi Shares Inspiring Story of First Lady’s Request for a Statue In a recent Instagram post, Queen Tobi, one of the wives of the Ooni of Ife, revealed an interesting conversation she had with the First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu. According to Queen Tobi, Remi Tinubu expressed her desire for someone to erect…
