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  HEARTBREAKING TRAGEDY: TWO SIBLINGS DROWN IN WATER-FILLED EXCAVATION SITE IN UDEGE MBEKI, NASARAWA Photo credit @naijapals.com A wave of grief has swept across the peaceful Udege Mbeki community in Nasarawa Local Government Area following a devastating incident on Thursday, April 17, 2025, when two young brothers lost their lives in a tragic drowning accident. The siblings, Umar Muhammad (7 years old) and Ibrahim Muhammad (9 years old), met their untimely end after falling into a water-filled excavation pit — a site commonly referred to by locals as a paddock. This particular paddock had collected a large volume of water due to recent heavy rainfall, transforming it into a hidden death trap. How the Tragedy Unfolded According to a statement by Barrister Dauda Yahaya Kana, Chairman of the Afo Youth Mobility (AYM), the two boys had accompanied their cousin to the paddock, where she was washing clothes. Unfortunately, while playing near the water’s edge, the young siblings slipped a...

NIGERIAN CONTENT CREATOR, HAPPINESS AGBO, EXPRESSES DEEP GRATITUDE TO FANS ON HER BIRTHDAY Photo credit//happiness Agbo//Facebook images Popular Nigerian content creator and influencer, Happiness Agbo, has taken to social media to express her heartfelt appreciation to her loyal followers for their overwhelming love, unwavering support, generous gifts, and kind words on her birthday. The creative and vibrant content creator, known for her engaging videos and authentic personality, celebrated her special day with family, friends, and her ever-growing fanbase. The flood of love and thoughtful messages from her fans made her birthday even more memorable. Photo credit//happiness Agbo @Facebook pictures Taking to her Facebook page, Happiness Agbo wrote a warm and emotional thank-you note to her supporters: > "I want to use this opportunity to appreciate everyone that turned out for me yesterday. I want to say a big THANK YOU to you all, I’m so grateful to each and every one of you. I...

EFCC VOWS TO RECOVER INVESTORS’ FUNDS FROM CBEX, PROSECUTE PONZI SCHEME OPERATORS The EFCC pledges to recover investors' funds lost to CBEX, an alleged Ponzi scheme. Interpol and SEC join efforts to track operators and secure refunds for Nigerians. Photo credit/EFCC/CBEX LOGO The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to ensure investors in the Ponzi scheme CBEX digital trading platform recover their money. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, made this known while speaking on Channels TV’s Morning Brief on Wednesday. According to him, the commission is working to ensure that Nigerians who invested in the platform are refunded. "We are working with Interpol to ensure that these people are brought to book and investors get their money back. We are working on that. This thing could have been averted, but be it as it may, it was not averted. We are not going to throw our hands helplessly and say there is nothing the EFCC can do,” Oyewale said. "We are more pro...

BAMBAM SHOWERS PRAISE ON UZOR ARUKWE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONALISM AND TALENT Photo credit//Facebook images  In the vibrant world of Nollywood, where talent, creativity, and passion collide to bring stories to life, some actors leave an unforgettable mark both on and off the screen. One such actor is Uzor Arukwe, who has been the subject of glowing admiration from none other than Big Brother Naija alum and fast-rising actress, Bambam. Bambam, whose real name is Oluwabamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, transitioned from reality TV fame into acting and has since carved a niche for herself in the industry with her captivating performances and magnetic screen presence. During a recent engaging interview on Cool FM, Bambam could not hold back her admiration for her co-star Uzor Arukwe, with whom she starred in the widely acclaimed romantic drama, Love in Every Word. When asked about her experience working with Uzor, Bambam offered nothing short of high praise, describing him as a dedicate...

  SULTAN OF SOKOTO BRANDS SOCIAL MEDIA A “TERRORIST ORGANIZATION” OVER FAKE NEWS AND SECURITY FEARS  Photo credit//Sultan of sokoto//naijaPals.com In a powerful and thought-provoking statement, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has openly criticized the growing influence of social media in Nigeria. The respected traditional ruler did not mince words, describing social media as nothing short of a "terrorist organization" due to the role it plays in spreading misinformation, fake news, and inciting unrest across the country. The Sultan made this bold declaration on Tuesday, during the 7th Executive Committee meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, held in Maiduguri, Borno State. His remarks have since sparked conversation across the country, especially as Nigeria continues to grapple with the twin challenges of insecurity and misinformation. According to the Sultan, the unchecked spread of false information on social media platforms has b...

  TRAGEDY STRIKES OTOBI-AKPA: FULANI MILITIA ATTACK LEAVES CASUALTIES AND HOMES BURNT IN BENUE STATE In what has become a heartbreaking and recurring nightmare for the people of Benue State, the peaceful community of Otobi-Akpa, located in Otukpo Local Government Area, came under attack today by suspected Fulani militia. Reports from locals reveal that the attackers stormed the village in broad daylight, allegedly killing a number of residents and setting several houses ablaze. This latest incident adds to the long list of violent assaults that have continued to plague farming communities across Benue, leaving thousands dead, displaced, and living in fear. Eyewitnesses and survivors described the invasion as brutal and sudden, with families forced to flee for their lives as gunmen wreaked havoc, setting fire to homes and farmlands. While the exact casualty figure is still unclear, the emotional and material damage is devastating. One of the most striking reactions came from the rel...