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Jun

19

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

HORRIFIC! Iran To Flog Music Star 74 Lashes For Singing Without Hijab

Foreign

*'Accommodating A Regime That Flogs Women For Their Voices And Kills Citizens For Demanding Their Rights Only Emboldens It To Continue Down Its Tyrannical Path' The Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team, including musicians, have been reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for performing in a concert livestreamed on Ahmadi’s YouTube channel in 2024. According to court documents, the Criminal Court of Qom Province sentenced the artists to flogging, a two-year ban on leaving the country and a two-year ban on engaging in artistic activities on charges that include offending public decency through the production and…

Jun

19

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Enugu North Senatorial By-Election: Police Beef Up Personnel, Tighten Security, Restrict Movement

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*Anambra Police Crack Case Of Missing Woman Allegedly Murdered By Two Men, Suspects Now Nabbed By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Adequate measures have been mapped out by the Police hierarchy nationally and locally to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of the by-election for Enugu North Senatorial District slated for Saturday, 20 June, 2026 (tomorrow). The poll is to fill the slot made vacant by the death of incumbent Senator Okey Ezea in November 2025. State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mamman Bitrus Giwa, said adequate security is in place for the poll scheduled to be conducted by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).…

Jun

18

2026

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Witness Tells Court How Alleged Romance Scammer Defrauded Woman of $41,000

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OUR REPORTERThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, on Thursday opened its case against an alleged romance scammer, Edidiong Nsidore James, with its first witness detailing how the defendant allegedly defrauded a foreign woman of $41,000. Testifying before Justice Maurine Oyetenu of the Federal High Court in Uyo, Deputy Superintendent of the EFCC, Unyime P. Moses, said investigators uncovered evidence of the alleged fraud from the defendant's mobile phones. According to the witness, forensic examination of the devices revealed extensive communications between James and the victim, identified as Elizabeth, whom he allegedly addressed affectionately as “My Everything.”…

Jun

18

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

PARLEY OVER ANAMBRA INSECURITY: Commissioner Mefor Visits Gov’s Security Aide, Warns Town Union Leaders, Royal Fathers To Sit Up

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Synergy between information and security anywhere in the world often leads to fulfillment of governments' constitutional duty of ensuring safety of lives and properties. Against this backdrop, Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, paid a working visit to Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Hon. Ken Emeakayi, at his office in Awka, recently. The visit centered on strengthening collaboration between the Ministry and the state’s security hierarchy amid ongoing efforts to rid the South-East state of crime and criminality. Speaking during the visit, Dr Mefor commended the strings…

Jun

18

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

BIG ENDORSEMENT: Asogwa Is Right Man For The Job -Mbah Boosts APC’s Senatorial By-Election Chances

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*Win Will Be Party's First Ever In Enugu State By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has boosted the senatorial bid of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 20 June, 2026 by-election for Enugu North Senatorial District, listing reasons the zone would overwhelming vote for the party. The seat, if won, would be APC’s first-ever electoral victory in the state. He described Chief Ikeje Asogwa as the best candidate, given his track record. The governor spoke on Wednesday at the grand finale of the party’s campaign as the zone prepares to elect a replacement for…

Jun

18

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Nigeria’s Playoff Conquerors, DR Congo, Say ‘We’re Not In World Cup Just To Participate’ After 1-1 Draw Against Ronaldo’s Portugal

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They are taking Nigeria's place at the ongoing World Cup --but purely on merit, because they beat the Super Eagles at the Africa playoffs. To prove that their victory over highly rated Nigeria was no fluke, the Leopards took to the field yesterday against mighty Cristiano Ronaldo's star-studded Portugal, emerging with their heads held high. After the 1-1 opening game draw in Houston, US, the DR Congo players are upbeat about their chances in the tournament, insisting that they are not at the mundial just for sightseeing. Assuring of better days ahead after earning their first point in the history…

Jun

18

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Cleared Of Corruption Charges By London Court, Ex-Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke Can Now Sleep Fine, May Slam Defamation Claims Against Buhari Govt Officials

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*'For 11 Long, Gruelling Years This Case Has Hung Over My Head And Has Tormented Me And My Family… *'But Today, The Past Decade Of Relentless And Unjust Vilification, Condemnation And Scrutiny Has Finally Come To An End' *Her Acquittal May Leave Certain Officials Of Buhari Regime, Journalists, With Defamation Cases, If She Pursues Matter By our reporter, and Reuters Finally, she can heave a huge sigh of relief, sleep with a cool head and walk tall, as she has been found not guilty of six bribery charges by a London jury on Wednesday after corruption investigations and trial against…

Jun

17

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Soldiers Make North-West Hot For Terrorists, Rescue Seven Kidnapped Farmers, Recover Motorcycles in Sokoto Terrorist Attack

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*…Raid Lakurawa Hideouts in Kebbi, Recover Weapons, Explosives By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued seven kidnapped farmers and recovered several motorcycles following a terrorist attack on farmers in Gandi community, Rabah Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State. A credible security source disclosed the development to journalists in Sokoto on Tuesday, describing the operation as a significant success in ongoing efforts to enhance security in the area. According to the source, troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, stationed in Gandi, swiftly responded to the attack, leading to the rescue of the abducted…

Jun

17

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Suspected Cultists Kill Up-and-Coming Singer In Warri

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By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri A suspected cult-related incident has claimed the life of a middle-aged man, identified simply as Yemi, in Iyara community, Warri South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when suspected rival cult members allegedly stormed the residence of the deceased and attacked him with machetes. Sources in the area told newsmen that the assailants were believed to be members of a rival cult group and targeted Yemi at his home. According to residents, the attackers reportedly trailed the victim to his residence before hacking him to death and fleeing the…

Jun

17

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Messi Masterclass In First World Cup Hattrick Destroys Algeria

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*Riyad Mahrez, Others Left Helpless, Made To Look Like Inferior Professionals *Golden Boot Race Underway: Messi 3, Mbappe, Haaland 2 Each *Argentine Is First Player To Compete At Six World Cups By Felix Durumbah, Abuja, with additional report from Reuters Without mincing words, seriously, is there really a footballer on the planet currently better than Messi? He’s nearly 39 and still the best player in the world! Easily the greatest. Too old? Too lazy? Too complacent having won the mundial in 2022? Not a chance. What a show he put on in early hours (Nigeria Time) of Wednesday, 17 June…