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Company Allegedly Files Suit Against Employees for Stealing Two Loaves of Bread
A shopping center in Ibadan, Oyo state, has allegedly taken legal action against two of its employees for pilfering two loaves of bread valued at ₦2,600. PurpleWorld...
CBN Imposes 0.005% Cybersecurity Levy on Electronic Transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered financial institutions to start collecting a 0.005% levy on all electronic transactions, effective within the next two...
Lekki Buildings Unapproved: Lagos State Government Reveals 80% of Lekki Structures Lack Permits
Dr Oluyinka Olumide, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development in Lagos State, made a shocking revelation regarding the building situation in Ibeju...
Peaceful Protest Turned Violent: Delta State Women Shot by Police While Protesting Against Extortion
On Monday, May 6, 2024, the Ughelli Area Command of Delta State was the scene of a chaotic and violent clash between policemen and women who were peacefully protesting...
UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital Issues Mass Burial Warning as Morgue Capacity Reaches Critical Level
Osun State University Teaching Hospital in Osogbo, Osun State, has found itself in a troubling situation with an overflowing mortuary unit. The hospital’s management,...
121-Year Sentence Slammed on Bank Manager for Stealing N112m from Customer
A once-prominent bank manager, Nwachukwu Placidus, has had his world turned upside down after he was sentenced to a staggering 121 years in prison for a crime of pure...
Lagos Horrors Exposed: Police Bust Organ-Harvesting Ring, Arrest 10 Suspects Who Reveal Human Head Sold for N45,000
In a chilling display of the dark underbelly of Lagos’ criminal underworld, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a group of suspected ritualists believed...
Immigration Barrier Blocks Family Travels: 80% Drop in Foreign Students Inviting Families to UK
A significant decline in the number of foreign students applying to bring their family members to Britain has been revealed by recent data, with an alarming 80% drop in...
Multichoice Ignores Court Ruling, Raises Subscription Fees for DStv, GOtv
Multichoice Nigeria, the leading television provider in the country, has demonstrated a flagrant disregard for regulatory authorities by implementing a significant hike...
Fuel Crisis Claim Life: Young Man, Toheeb Eniasa, Dies Amid Nigeria’s Worsening Fuel Scarcity
The dire consequences of Nigeria’s unrelenting fuel shortage have manifested in the tragic death of a young man, Toheeb Eniasa. Toheeb Eniasa was reportedly killed...
Enugu Road Carnage: Lone Crash Claims 16 Lives, Leaves Trail of Devastation
On Wednesday afternoon, tragedy struck on the Enugu-Opi Nsukka Road in Enugu State as a lone vehicle accident claimed the lives of 16 passengers, leaving a trail of...
Tragedy at Abuja School: 100-Level Student Dies During Workout, Family Suspects Foul Play
Tragedy struck at the Veritas University campus in Abuja when Joshua Èjuojo Daniel-Ejigbo, a first-year computer science student, tragically passed away while engaging...
Eight Injured, Pregnant Woman Among Victims in Lagos Gas Explosion
A gas explosion in the Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos State has left eight individuals injured, including a pregnant woman, amidst the chaos and destruction that ensued....
FG Declares Wednesday, May 1 as Public Holiday
The Federal Government has officially declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a nationwide public holiday. This day is commonly known as Workers’ Day. The public...
Central Bank Of Nigeria Imposes Ban on Moniepoint, Opay, Kuda and More
In a move to crack down on possible crypto-related activities, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dealt a serious blow to microfinance banks including Moniepoint,...
Fuel Shortage Bites as Depots Allegedly Divert Supply to Abuja, Leaving Other States in Crisis
Many filling stations across Lagos and other parts of the country remained closed over the weekend, making it near impossible for Nigerians to obtain Premium Motor...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Set to Visit Nigeria Next Month
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Sunday, confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have accepted an official invitation to visit...
Tragic Discovery in Lagos: VGC Chairman Found D£ad Inside Car, Police Launch Probe
The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the untimely passing of Gihan Mbelu, a 42-year-old man reportedly serving as the Chairman of Victoria...
Exploding Gas Tanker Brings Mayhem to Ogun: A Life Lost, Multiple Casualties
In a devastating incident that rocked the Ogun State community, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that a gas tanker explosion at Ita Osin along the...
Sowore Calls for American School to Face Consequences in Nigerian Money Laundering Scandal: Ex-Kogi Governor Yayah Bello, Aides Must Face Justice, Activist Stresses
Nigerian human rights advocate Omoyele Sowore has demanded that the American International School in Abuja face prosecution for its alleged complicity in a money...
BrickHall Schools in Abuja Shaken by 4-Year-Old Pupil’s Sudden Death during Lunchtime
A devastating incident shook the BrickHall Schools in Abuja when Miguel Ovoke, a four-year-old pupil, passed away during lunchtime on Wednesday. The tragic news sent...
Peter Obi in the Hot Seat: Controversy over School Construction Record in Anambra State Heats Up
Last week, Reno Omokri, a prominent social media personality, launched a direct challenge at Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State, demanding that Obi or any...
Yahaya Bello Withdrew $720K From State’s Fund, Pay Child’s School Fees In Advance – EFCC
In an explosive new revelation, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ola Olukoyede has accused former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of an alleged...
Tinubu’s Government Plans to Sell Five Electricity Companies as Power Outages Continue
The Tinubu administration has unveiled plans to sell the five DisCos, the electricity distribution companies that have been a source of frustration for many Nigerians...
Bobrisky Appeals Naira Abuse Conviction
Nigerian socialite and cross-dresser Bobrisky has filed an appeal challenging the conviction in a bid to clear his name. Bobrisky, through his lawyer Bimbo Kusanu, has...
FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket in Abuja
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) officials have sealed off a Chinese supermarket operating within the China General Chamber of Commerce...
Osun State’s Power Struggle Intensifies as Governor’s Wives Battle for First Lady Status
Osun State is witnessing a fierce struggle for dominance between Governor Ademola Adeleke’s two wives, both of whom are adamant about becoming the state’s...
Allegations of Racism Rock Abuja’s Chinese Supermarket as Nigerians Barred from Shopping
Recent reports allege that the management of a Chinese supermarket has adopted an under-the-table policy that discriminates against Nigerian customers, refusing them...
Lagos Police Arrest Driver Carrying Pistols and Other Weapons in Minibus at Maroko Division
Officers from the Maroko Division of the Lagos State Police Command apprehended a driver named Azeez Babatunde and recovered a cache of illegal weapons from his minibus....
Governor Oborevwori Pledges Safe Return of Displaced Okuama Residents, Pays Solidarity Visit to Troubled Community
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State made a visit to the afflicted community of Okuoma with a promise that those forced to flee will be able to return home safely....
Kidnappers Hijack Oyo State Bus with RCCG Pastor & Passengers
A harrowing tale of terror emerged in Oyo State, as armed kidnappers waylaid a 14-seater bus and its unsuspecting passengers, including RCCG Pastor Olugbenga Olawore....
Heartbreak in Igando: 5-Year-Old David Dies After Falling from Fence, Traumatizing Lagos Neighborhood
A five-year-old boy, identified only as David, has tragically passed on after falling from a fence in the Igando community of Lagos State. According to reports, the...
Okuama Killing: Top Army General Orders Release of Detained Delta State Monarch Clement Ikolo
The Nigerian Army’s top general, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, in a decisive and conciliatory gesture, ordered the release of Clement Ikolo, the traditional ruler of...
Sowore, Adekunle Gold, Davido Rally Behind Chess Master Tunde Onakoya During Guinness Record Attempt in New York
In an incredible display of solidarity, Nigerian activists, artists, and influential figures gathered in New York to witness and encourage Tunde Onakoya’s...
Nigerian Chess Enthusiast Tunde Onakoya Crushes 60 Players in Times Square World Record Attempt
Nigerian chess enthusiast Tunde Onakoya pushed his mental mettle and resolve to their limits in an epic 24-hour marathon against 60 fellow chess players. The quest for...
EFCC declares ex-Kogi gov, Yahaya Bello wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted. EFCC declared Bello wanted for offences...
Bobrisky Moved from Ikoyi Correctional Center to Kirikiri Prison by Nigerian Correctional Service
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has moved popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, from the Ikoyi Correctional Center in Lagos to the...
Lagos Police Retracts Arrest Confirmation of DJ Switch, Says DJ Commissioner Wysei Was the Actual Person Detained
The Lagos State Police spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, reversed his previous statement affirming the arrest of Obianuju Catherine Udeh, better known as DJ Switch. The...
EFCC Lacks Power to Prosecute Naira Abusers, Former NHRC Chairman, Chidi Odinkalu Says
Professor Chidi Odinkalu, former chair of the National Human Rights Commission, has raised concerns about the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC)...
EFCC Set to Arraign Celebrity Cubana Chief Priest for Alleged Misuse of Nigerian Currency
Nigerian social media personality, Cubana Chief Priest, is slated to face legal repercussions as the EFCC, Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, plans to arraign him...
Dowen College Student Death: Parents, Doctor Blamed for Negligence
Lagos State Coroner Inquest court has concluded that the tragic death of 12-year-old Dowen College student Sylvester Junior was a consequence of negligence on the part...
Oyo Government Premises Allegedly Invaded by Oodua Nation Agitators; 20 Arrested by Joint Security Force
The Oyo State government’s Joint Security Force has apprehended 20 individuals suspected of being agitators for the secessionist group, ‘Oodua Nation’,...
Tragedy in Lagos: Mack Truck Topples on Nissan Car, Instantly Killing Female Passenger
In a heart-wrenching tragedy, a fully-loaded 40fts Mack articulated truck lost control and toppled onto a Nissan Car (ABJ 692 BG) in Lagos today, crushing the rear of...
Cross-dresser Bobrisky Sentenced to Six Months Imprisonment, Judge Rules Out Bail
In a stunning judgement handed down on Friday, April 12, the Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced the controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky,...
Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Granted N50m Bail in $4.5b Fraud Case
Godwin Emefiele, the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, has been granted bail by the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. Emefiele, who is facing 26...
Two Passengers Plunge Into Lagoon in Deadly Car Accident on Third Mainland Bridge
Two people were reportedly thrown into the Lagos Lagoon, and others injured, in a car accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State on Wednesday....
The Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, Passes Away
The Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead.PurpleWorld learnt that the monarch died shortly after observing the Eid prayers on Wednesday. The...
Sultan Declares Eid-el-Fitr Without New Moon Sighting, Date Set for Wednesday
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, announced that April 10 would be the date of Eid-Fitri. The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, announced the date of...
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Appears in Court Amidst Multiple Legal Battles
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele appeared in court today, facing multiple legal battles that have been brewing in recent months. As PurpleWorld reports, Emefiele has...
Federal Government Declares Public Holidays for Eid El-Fitr Celebrations
In honor of Eid El-Fitr, the Federal Government has declared a two-day public holiday. The dates for the holiday are Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, 2024....
Nigerian Travel Content Creator, Pelumi Nubi, Arrives in Lagos After Epic Road Trip from London
Pelumi Nubi, a twenty-eight-year-old Nigerian travel content creator and solo driver, has successfully completed an epic road trip from London to Lagos, Nigeria. Nubi...
No Injuries as Earthquake Shakes New York City Area
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States on Friday, April 5th. The earthquake...
4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks New Jersey
New York City and its surrounding areas were rocked by a magnitude 4.8 earthquake on Friday morning, causing shaking and disruption in the region. This was made known by...
Yoruba Nation Activist, Sunday Igboho Sues Gani Adams for Defamation, Demands N500m Damages
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Igboho, has filed a lawsuit against Gani Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland. In a leaked audio recording, Gani Adams allegedly made...
Socialist Workers League Blasts Tinubu Government for 200% Electricity Tariff Hike, Calls For Mass Action
The Socialist Workers League has strongly condemned the Nigerian government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs by 200% for citizens who are already...
EFCC Confirms Arrest of Popular Crossdresser, Bobrisky
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested social media celebrity, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, and he is currently being detained at...
Osun Community Reeling After Rainstorm Kills One and Displaces 600
Following the rainstorm that struck Iloko community in Osun State, one person was confirmed dead while close to 600 people were left homeless. Following a detailed...
President Tinubu’s Government Approves Tariff Hike for Lowest-Usage Electricity Consumers, from N66 to N225
The Nigerian government has approved a tariff increase for low-usage electricity consumers, or those who fall into Band A. The new rate will be N225 per kilowatt hour,...
Police Issue Cautionary Message To Women: ‘Hook-Up’ Relationships Can Be Risky
The Ogun State Police Command has issued a warning to women to be aware of the potential dangers of forming ‘hook-up’ relationships with strangers. The...
44-Year-Old Bassirou Diomaye Faye Sworn In, Becomes Youngest President of Senegal
Following a competitive and closely contested election, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, leader of the opposition party in Senegal, has been sworn in as the country’s fifth...
Mystery Surrounds Alleged Suicide of Lagos Deputy Commissioner of Police Over Easter Weekend
Nigerian police are investigating the death of Gbolahan Olugbemi, a Deputy Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, whose body was found in his country home in Ogbomoso,...
Ikeja Cantonment Explosion: Nigerian Army Urges Public to Remain Calm, Says Situation Is Under Control
Residents in the area around the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos State expressed shock and concern after a ‘minor explosion’ occurred within the military base on...
Nigerian Swimming Coach Completes 11.8km Bridge Swim to Raise Awareness for Mental Health
Coach Dreh, a Nigerian swimming coach, completed a grueling 11.8km swim across the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos to raise awareness for mental health. With his 11.8km...
Nigeria Police Questioned FIJ Board Chair, Demanded Arrest of Fisayo Soyombo
The Nigerian Police have demanded that the Foundation for Investigative Journalism produce their executive director and editor-in-chief, Fisayo Soyombo. The request was...
Lagos State Wages War on Banned Styrofoam, Cleanses Markets
The streets of Lagos State were cleared of styrofoam and single-use plastics as the government intensified its efforts to enforce the ban on such items. Officials were...
Wanted Delta Monarch Cries Out, Claims Innocence in Killing of 17 Soldiers
The traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom in Delta state spoke out about being declared wanted by authorities over the killing of 17 soldiers. The monarch claims he is...
FAAN Closes KFC Outlet at Lagos Airport After Customer in Wheelchair Alleges Discrimination
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has ordered the closure of KFC outlet at Lagos Airport After Customer alleges discrimination. The Federal Airports...
Nigerian Military Declares Professor and Seven Others as Wanted Suspects in Death of 17 Soldiers in Delta State
The Defence Headquarters held a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday to announce the names of eight individuals wanted for the brutal killings of 17 military personnel in...
FG Declares Public Holidays for Good Friday and Easter Monday
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, 2024 will be observed as public holidays to celebrate Good Friday and Easter...
WATCH: Soldiers Laid to Rest with Dignity at Abuja Funeral
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Nigerian Travel Influencer Pelumi Nubi Injured in Car Crash on London-to-Lagos Drive
Pelumi Nubi, a popular Nigerian travel blogger, was injured in a car crash while driving from London to Lagos. Nubi had been documenting the long journey on social...
NNPCL Slashes Petrol Depot Price by 10%, to N570 per Litre from N640, Through Direct Allocation to Independent Marketers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced a 10% reduction in the price of petrol, which will be allocated directly to independent marketers. The...
Binance Executive Reportedly Escapes from Custody in Nigeria
According to Premium Times, Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of two Binance executives detained in Nigeria on charges of tax evasion and other offenses, has escaped from legal...
Gunmen Kill Two Policemen in Okigwe, Imo State
On Saturday, gunmen attacked two policemen from MOPOL 18 in Okigwe, Imo State, killing both officers. According to reports, gunmen suspected to be members of the...
EFCC Outlines Plan to Rehabilitate ‘Yahoo Boys’
The EFCC has announced plans to rehabilitate convicted internet fraudsters, also known as ‘Yahoo Boys,’ in an effort to reduce recidivism and combat this...
Tragedy in Delta State: Gunmen Kill Pregnant Woman and Her Husband in Ogwashi-Uku
Gunmen, believed to be members of a cult, have shot and killed Mr. Bobby Kabah and his pregnant wife in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. The horrific incident took place in the...
17-Year-Old Girl Arrested for Allegedly St@bbing Foster Mother to D£ath in Ondo State
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old girl for the alleged k!lling of her foster mother, 54-year-old Funmilayo Adelayi. The Ondo State Police Command...
WATCH: First Lady Remi Tinubu Says: ‘Work You Refuse to Do at Home, You Do Abroad When You Japa’
In the midst of Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges, First Lady Remi Tinubu has called on the nation’s citizens to support one another, using the popular...
Senate President Akpabio Disputes Niger Delta Connection to Okuama Killings: ‘Those Who Committed the Crime Are Not From the Niger Delta’
Senate President Akpabio maintains that those responsible for the brutal murders of sixteen military personnel in Okuama are not from the Niger Delta region. In response...
WATCH: Chief of Defence Staff Speaks Out on Deadly Delta Community Attack That Killed 17 Soldiers: Alleges Culprits and Motives
The circumstances surrounding the attack on the 17 military men is complex and multifaceted. While initial reports suggested that it was the result of a land dispute,...
Lagos Police Raid House Producing Fake Alcohol in Agege
In a recent raid, the Lagos State Police’s Isokoko Division discovered a house in Agege where fake alcoholic drinks were being produced. The police seized...
Destructive Fire Destroys Three Buildings in Idumota Market in Lagos
A massive fire in Idumota, Lagos State, destroyed three buildings on Wednesday morning, causing extensive damage to the local businesses. In a video posted on X, the...
IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Requests Transfer to Kuje Prison
IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu has requested that the Federal High Court transfer him from DSS custody to Kuje Prison. Kanu’s lawyers have stated that the conditions of...
Federal High Court Orders Binance to Release Information on Nigerian Traders
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Binance to release information on all Nigerian traders using its platform. An ex parte motion filed by the EFCC led the...
Osun Governor Unveils Refurbished State House in Style
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke officially unveiled the refurbished State House, which has undergone extensive renovations under his administration. The State House...
Lagos Police Confirm No Kidnappers’ Hideout Found at Epe, Despite Viral Video
The Lagos state police command clarified that the alleged kidnappers’ den in the state was a false claim. They stated that the people who were rescued were not...
Army Recovers Bodies of 14 Soldiers Killed in Ambush at Okuama Community in Delta State
On Saturday morning, the Nigerian Army recovered the bodies of 14 soldiers who were killed in an ambush by unknown attackers in Okuama community, in Delta State. The...
Youth Coalition CONYE Urges IBEDC to End Unfair Meter Distribution and Billing Practices
The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Emancipation (CONYE) has raised concerns about the inadequate and unfair distribution of prepaid meters, as well as the unjustified...
Government Insists on Hiking Electricity Prices: ‘Other African Countries Pay More,’ Says Minister
Adebayo Adelabu has argued that other African countries, such as Guinea, Togo, and Mali, pay more for electricity than Nigerians. However, many critics have pointed out...
17-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Takes Own Life After Being Accused of Stealing N100,000
Tragedy struck in the Abijo area of Lagos State, as a 17-year-old boy, Ojibe Chukwueze, was found dead after being accused of stealing N100,000 from his boss. Sources...
Federal Government Postpones Student Loan Scheme Launch
The Federal Government has announced the indefinite postponement of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme, which was originally scheduled to launch soon. The Executive...
Oyo State Governor Announces the Passing of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has announced the passing of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun. In a statement released on Thursday...
Lagos Judge Sentences Woman to Seven Months in Prison for Assaulting Sanitation Officer
A 22-year-old woman was sentenced to prison for assaulting a sanitation official at the Ile-Epo bus stop on the Lagos-Abeokuta motorway. According to reports, the woman,...
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Kidnapping Three Schoolchildren in Ijegun, Lagos
The police have arrested a 40-year-old woman named Akintola Alima for allegedly breaking into a school in Ijegun, Lagos state, and kidnapping three pupils on Monday,...
UK Home Office Restricts Health and Care Workers from Bringing Dependents, Raising Concerns Among Professionals
In a recent tweet from its official account, the UK Home Office announced a change to immigration policy that will affect Health and Care Workers. The new policy will...
Lagos Authorities Search for Woman Filmed Smoking Near a Baby in Viral Video
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has launched an investigation into a video that shows a woman smoking near an infant. The video, which has sparked...
Crescent Moon Sighted, Signaling the Start of Ramadan
The sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening marks the start of Ramadan, the Holy month observed by Muslims around the world. This is the most...
