Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has revealed a personal and spiritual experience in which she claims to have died briefly, visited heaven, and was sent back to earth by a divine message. In a post shared on Instagram on Thursday, Ogala described what she called a life-altering encounter. According to her, she was told by a heavenly voice that her time on earth was not yet over. “I may not have much time now. I have to speak up. I died a few days ago. God gave me a second chance,” she wrote. Ogala described her vision of heaven as peaceful…
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Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, along with other notable political figures, visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna. Among those present were former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former Minister of Communications Isa Pantami, former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa, former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam, and former Adamawa State Governor Jibrilla Bindow. A video of the visit surfaced on social media platform X, while Atiku also confirmed the visit on his verified handle. He described the meeting as a pleasant post-Sallah interaction, stating, “It…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has approved a sweeping overhaul of land administration policies in the FCT, targeting long-standing issues in land allocation, development, and documentation. The reforms, according to the Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, and Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications & Social Media, Lere Olayinka, in a statement, are part of Wike’s broader agenda to restore order, credibility, and investor confidence in FCT land administration. The new reforms, which take effect from April 21, 2025, aim to address delays, boost revenue, and enhance transparency and efficiency in the sector. Key…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 22 suspects during a series of coordinated raids targeting drug hotspots across Kano State. According to a statement released Friday by the agency’s spokesperson in Kano, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the operation took place on April 10 and covered locations including the Dan’agundi Construction Site, Gwangwazo Area, Farm Centre along Zaria Road, Tashar Rami, and Filin Idi. The raids led to the seizure of various illicit substances such as cannabis sativa, “suck and die,” rubber solution, as well as locally made firearms. The NDLEA said investigations are ongoing to determine which of the…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one Umar Sule for forceful having carnal knowledge of his biological daughter. This was disclosed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, in a press release issued on Friday. Wakil said, “On April 3, 2025 at about 16:30hrs, the command received a complaint from one Abdullahi Baban Karatu aged 55 years of Kurmin Ado village via Kariya ward, Ganjuwa LG, Bauchi State, through Ganjuwa Divisional headquarters against one Sule aged 54 years of the same address. “It was alleged that sometime in the month of November 2024 at about 21:00hrs, he…
A fire outbreak on Thursday night destroyed no fewer than 12 shops in the Araromi section of the Agodi-Gate area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident occurred around 10:55 p.m. at Block A, No. 64, Mayegun Cement Store Market and lasted for over three hours before it was brought under control. Eyewitnesses reported that the blaze, which caused damage worth several millions of naira, was likely triggered by an electrical surge near flammable materials. Confirming the incident on Friday, the General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Yemi Akinyinka, said the agency received a distress call at 11:02 p.m.…
At least three people have been confirmed dead following a fresh attack by armed herdsmen on Mbasombo community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred late Wednesday night, around 11 p.m., and continued for over an hour. Mbasombo, located less than 10 minutes from the state capital Makurdi, was left reeling from the assault, which also resulted in several injuries, missing persons, and homes set ablaze. A local resident and trader, Atumegh Ahemga, described the scene as chaotic and terrifying. “We had gone to bed when we started hearing gunshots from every direction. People fled…
A fatal accident occurred Thursday night on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, involving a lone mini truck. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the crash happened near the UNILAG Waterfront, heading toward Adekunle. The loaded truck reportedly lost control and crashed, resulting in the death of one person. The victim’s identity has not yet been disclosed. LASTMA officers were promptly deployed to the scene to manage traffic and ease congestion. Recovery efforts are ongoing. Prompt news
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N880 to N865 per litre. This 1.7 percent reduction comes in response to the recent fall in crude oil prices, which dropped to $63 per barrel in April from over $70 in March 2025. Industry sources confirmed that oil marketers, including MRS, have begun lifting petrol from the Dangote Refinery at the new rate. The refinery, which boasts a processing capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, has started distributing fuel at the adjusted price. As a result, some fuel retailers such…
The wife of a retired director from the Delta State Post-Primary Education Board, Mr. Emmanuel Ofobrukueta, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene in securing her husband’s release after three months in captivity. Mr. Ofobrukueta, 66, was kidnapped by armed men on January 13, 2025, outside his home in Mosogar, near Sapele, just a day before he was set to travel to Asaba to process his pension. He retired from public service six years ago. In a letter to the IGP, sent through the law firm of Frank Tietie, Mrs. Theresa Ofobrukueta expressed frustration that…