Gunmen on Saturday evening ambushed a Toyota Sienna vehicle along the Obbo-Aiyegunle/Osi Road in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, kidnapping seven passengers travelling from Abuja to Offa. Sources said the assailants spared three children who were traveling with some of the abducted passengers. The oldest of the children later alerted the management of Olumoh Express, the transport company operating the vehicle. The incident occurred between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., but efforts by local vigilantes to rescue the victims have so far failed. Confirming the abduction, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said…
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withdrawn the accreditation of 574 secondary schools in Nigeria for their involvement in examination malpractice. As a result, these schools will not be allowed to host the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which is set to begin on Thursday, April 24, 2025. This announcement was made by the Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, during a press briefing held at the council’s headquarters in Lagos. According to Dangut, the names of the delisted schools have already been submitted to the Nigerian government for further action. “This year, we…
A 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver, Olatunji W. Bolaji, was fatally shot early Wednesday morning in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His 22-year-old passenger was also injured and remains in critical condition. According to reports, Bolaji had picked up the young man outside Byblos Hookah Bar near Rittenhouse Square around 2 a.m. Shortly after the ride began, a black Jeep Grand Cherokee with Massachusetts license plates pulled up behind Bolaji’s SUV. Two individuals exited the vehicle, and one of them opened fire, striking both Bolaji and his passenger. Despite suffering a gunshot wound to the head, Bolaji managed to drive a short distance before…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms across parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday. In its weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, NiMet said thunderstorms are expected on Sunday afternoon or evening in areas of Taraba, Adamawa, and southern Kaduna. North Central states like Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kwara, Niger, and Kogi may also experience isolated thunderstorms later in the day. Cloudy skies are expected in the South on Sunday morning, with localised thunderstorms likely in parts of Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Delta. More storms are expected later in the day in…
Police in Niger State have arrested a man, Maikudi Usman, in connection with the death of Muhammad Ma’aba following a violent altercation in Gbako Local Government Area. According to the state police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, the incident occurred on April 17 around 2:00 p.m. when a group allegedly led by Alhaji Yikangi of Chikan village attacked Ma’aba, who was from Kuderegi village. Both villages are located in the same local government area. The attack reportedly stemmed from a dispute involving a woman identified as Fatima Suleiman, who is also from the same area. Ma’aba was severely beaten and lost consciousness…
Nigerian street-pop star Portable has been gifted N20M in cash by Burna Boy after defeating Speed Darlington in a boxing match. Recall that Prompt News had earlier reported Portable’s defeat over Speed Darlington in the boxing match. The highly anticipated celebrity bout took place on April 18 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, where Portable knocked out Speed Darlington in the first round. Following his victory, Portable shared the exciting news on his social media, revealing that Burna Boy had rewarded him with a generous N20M cash prize. It’s worth noting that there is ongoing tension between Burna Boy…
The Kogi State Police Command has launched an investigation following the discovery of two lifeless bodies in an apartment in Ankpa Local Government Area. The deceased, identified as Sheriff Salifu and Blessing Adama, were found naked in a room, though it is yet to be confirmed if they were in a relationship. Both were residents of Ankpa. Police spokesperson SP William Aya described the deaths as sudden and unnatural. According to him, the matter was reported by Salisu Ibrahim, who raised concerns after his tenant, Sheriff Salifu, failed to come out of his room by mid-morning. Salifu’s brother eventually gained…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is pushing for mandatory drug tests for all prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), as part of its broader efforts to combat drug abuse across Nigeria. Speaking at a “Training the Trainer” workshop held in Abuja on Saturday, NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), emphasized the need for early detection and intervention. The event, organised in partnership with Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, was aimed at empowering religious and community leaders to educate youths, support families, and prevent substance abuse. Marwa, represented by Mrs. Ngozi Madubuike, NDLEA’s Director…
The Anambra State Police Command has rescued two kidnap victims, arrested three suspects, and recovered 14 pump-action guns during a series of operations across the state. Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga announced the developments in a statement from Awka on Saturday. He said the operations were part of heightened security measures put in place to ensure safety during Easter and beyond. In one of the operations, police officers rescued two kidnapped individuals, arrested a suspected cultist, and recovered seven pump-action guns along with other weapons, including seven live cartridges, three handcuffs, a cutlass, an axe, and a dagger. On April…
Two Nollywood actors have died under mysterious circumstances after eating a meal at a house party in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, on Friday. According to sources, the actors, whose identities have not been disclosed, had attended the gathering following a film shoot. At the party, they reportedly consumed rice, wine, and a drink known as Calypso, which were said to have been provided by the movie’s director. One source said the director retired early to bed but woke up during the night to switch the power supply from a generator to the public grid. At that point, he…