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A deadly crash along the East-West Road in Rivers State has left a herder dead and about 11 cows killed after a Mercedes-Benz reportedly collided with a herd crossing the highway. Another cattle rearer was injured, while police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A viral video from Osun shows a woman distributing rice while urging residents to support the APC in the governorship election. The clip has triggered competing reactions over campaign outreach, economic hardship and concerns about voter inducement.
An old video showing an Ekiti police sergeant behaving erratically in public has resurfaced on social media, bringing renewed attention to the case and the disciplinary action that followed. The officer was later dismissed after police investigations linked the incident to illicit drug use, according to the Ekiti State Police Command.
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has sparked a lively debate after suggesting that Nigeria's persistent electricity shortages may be contributing to the country's rising population. His unusual argument is that prolonged blackouts leave people with fewer nighttime entertainment options, prompting Nigerians online to debate whether there is any truth behind the claim.
A heated encounter between a European travel vlogger and an Uber driver in Enugu has gone viral after the two reportedly disagreed over an additional fare. The confrontation has sparked a wider online debate about ride-hailing charges, transparency and the challenges faced by both passengers and drivers in Nigeria.
Abia First Lady Priscilla Otti has empowered 600 widows with ₦50,000 each to support their businesses, bringing the total value of the grants to ₦30 million. The initiative is part of the state's broader effort to improve the economic independence and living conditions of vulnerable widows.
Afrobeats star Davido has sparked fresh controversy ahead of the Osun governorship election after saying he could reach out to US President Donald Trump if he believes the election is not free and fair. The singer, who is supporting his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, has called for the will of Osun voters to be respected.
Tensions over immigration in South Africa have taken a violent turn in parts of Durban, with foreign-owned shops targeted during a wave of anti-immigration unrest. Business owners have been left counting losses after shops were ransacked, while concerns continue to grow over the safety of migrants living and working in the country.
Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned President Bola Tinubu to take Nigerians' growing hardship seriously, urging the Federal Government to address rising public dissatisfaction before it becomes a major political challenge ahead of the 2027 election.
The Lagos State Government has arrested 27 suspected vandals following the alleged removal of critical structural components from the newly constructed bridge linking Festac Town and Alakija. Authorities say the damage could threaten the integrity of the infrastructure and have vowed to prosecute those responsible.
An old video showing sacks of deteriorated naira notes has once again gone viral on X, igniting widespread outrage among Nigerians. The footage has fueled renewed criticism of corruption, economic hardship, and public accountability - even though fact-checkers say the video is several years old and has been repeatedly shared out of context.
A wave of AI-generated images portraying some of Nigeria's traditional rulers and respected religious leaders in controversial and humorous scenarios has ignited heated debate online. The images have drawn criticism from cultural leaders, political commentators, and social media users, while also fuelling political accusations over who is responsible for creating and spreading the content.