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The Federal Government has raised alarms over the growing influence of foreign cultures on Nigerian children, particularly due to their exposure to foreign cartoons. The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Onilu, expressed these concerns during the launch of the National Anthem and National Value Charter campaign in Bauchi on Friday.

Arsenal’s rising star Ife Ibrahim has revealed his Nigerian background, confirming his eligibility to represent the Nigerian national football teams. The young midfielder shared that his family speaks Yoruba, one of Nigeria’s major languages, reflecting his strong ties to his heritage.

   

The Enugu State government has introduced a controversial mortuary tax aimed at discouraging prolonged storage of corpses in mortuaries, rather than as a revenue-generating measure. The tax, announced through a circular from the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), was enacted in line with section 34 of the Birth, Deaths, and Burials Law, Cap. 15

At least two people have been killed following an attack by gunmen on Egwuma community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The violent incident, which occurred between Thursday and Friday, also saw several homes set on fire.

The United States government has filed additional charges against Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace, in connection with a $20 million bank fraud case. Onyema, wanted in the U.S. for the past five years, has denied any wrongdoing. However, a new indictment has been issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of

Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, the son of former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has tragically passed away following a car accident. Family sources, who preferred to remain anonymous, confirmed the news to Daily Trust, stating that the incident occurred along the Kaduna-Zaria highway on Saturday evening.

   

A Nigerian woman has raised concerns on social media, claiming that passengers on a GIG Motors bus traveling from Port Harcourt to Abuja were kidnapped, with only the driver returning safely. The alarming incident was shared via her account on X (formerly known as Twitter), sparking widespread anxiety and demands for answers.

A 45-year-old Nigerian-British man, Oludayo Adeagbo, has been sentenced to seven years in a U.S. prison for his role in a multimillion-dollar business email compromise (BEC) scheme, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Wunmi Aloba, widow of the late Afrobeats sensation Ilerioluwa ‘Mohbad’ Aloba, has spoken out following rumors of a pregnancy and accusations of moving on too quickly after her husband’s tragic death. Speculation surrounding Wunmi intensified after a discussion on TikTok hosted by media personality Baba Latisneh, where some questioned her loyalty to Mohbad’s memory, accusing

In a dangerous turn of events, hundreds of Nigerian youths were seen collecting fuel from a truck that had overturned near Okurikang Junction in Odukpani Local Government Area around 4 p.m. on Saturday. The incident was attributed to a heavy downpour that rendered the Calabar-Itu federal road dangerously slippery, exacerbated by slow ongoing rehabilitation efforts.