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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested seven suspected cross-dressers during a late-night raid on a popular social joint in the city centre. The suspects were apprehended following an intelligence-led operation indicating alleged illicit activities at the establishment located along Zoo Road, Kano. Deputy Commander General of the Hisbah Board, Sheikh Mujahid Aminudeen Abubakar, who confirmed the arrests, said all the suspects are teenagers below the age of 23. He added that the joint would soon be sealed off. Sheikh Mujahid disclosed that preliminary investigations showed the suspects came from Kogi, Bauchi and Kano states to engage in what the…

In Summary:Africa offers traditional dishes that may shock tourists with unusual ingredients or appearances, yet they deliver rich, flavorful experiences that reflect generations of culinary heritage.Many surprising foods carry deep cultural, historical, and nutritional significance, often playing key roles in festivals, family traditions, and local economies.The article highlights ten must try dishes and explains why they taste delicious despite their intimidating looks, showing how they sustain communities and preserve cultural identity.Deep Dive!!Monday, 17 November 2025 – Africa’s culinary landscape is as diverse and vibrant as its cultures, spanning deserts, savannas, rainforests, and coastal regions. Beyond the familiar staples, the continent…

Tolu Arokodare has struggled to make an impact since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer…. Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce are plotting a move for Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare in January, Soccernet.ng reports.  Arokodare has had a difficult start to life at Wolves. The team has been struggling badly this season, with just two points from their first 11 Premier League games. Arokodare has managed just 223 minutes so far, as most of his seven appearances have been off the bench, as he has had to play second fiddle to Jorgen Strand Larsen. Tolu Arokodare in training at Wolves…

Kabiru Turaki on Tuesday assumed office as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His resumption came after a standoff at the party’s Wadata Secretariat in Abuja. “For the past seven hours, Nigerians are living witnesses to the struggle we’ve been engaged in with those renegade members of our party that were expelled at our national convention in Ibadan,” Turaki said while addressing pressmen. “They came here with armed thugs that we did predict would disrupt our meetings, but God so kind, we were able to contain them effectively.” He said, “Now, we have driven them out of…

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced that military veterans will be among the beneficiaries of this year’s nationwide Elderly Support Scheme under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), scheduled for December. She made the disclosure while hosting the wives of newly appointed service chiefs at the State House, Abuja, urging them to strengthen the support they provide to their spouses as the nation intensifies the fight against insecurity. Senator Tinubu commended the Armed Forces and security agencies for their “sustained sacrifices and courage” in protecting the country, while expressing deep concern over the recent abduction of 25 students from…

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen played a crucial role in helping Eric Chelle’s men advance to the final of the African playoff for the 2026 World Cup tournament… Victor Osimhen’s hopes of attending the 2025 CAF Awards have been dashed after the Galatasaray striker was forced to return to Istanbul for urgent medical checks, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward had been listed among the top finalists for the prestigious African Player of the Year award but will miss tonight’s ceremony in Rabat, Morocco. The 26-year-old suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty during Nigeria’s African playoff final against DR…

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A NOTORIOUS organ harvest suspect is in police custody over an attempt to buy the kidneys of four victims in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Confirming the development in a press conference yesterday, the Commissioner of Police, Shettima Jauro, said the suspect, Mr Maro Ebojoh, 40, was arrested by officials of Yahaya Sabo Motor Park, Bukan Sidi in Lafia while perfecting his plans to harvest organs of his targets. The CP said Nasarawa police operatives deployed to the area arrested him and further investigation revealed that Umar Barau, 25, Suleman Alhaji-Garba, 20, Williams Dadung, 32, and Stanley Ezekiel 27, were lured with…

The governments of Northern states have been challenged to strengthen forces to protect multi-billion naira national critical infrastructure against vandals and criminal-minded tendencies in their states. Convener of the Public Enlightenment Movement Project (PEMP), Nuhu Abdullahi, made the appeal while addressing stakeholders on renewed developmental projects of the Federal Government in the Northern region. Abdullahi reminded them of the critical role and collective responsibility of stakeholders and government in security management and noted that no meaningful development can thrive amidst security threats. The coordinator highlighted the Federal Government’s investment in capital and social infrastructure and urged citizens to take ownership…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the widespread abandonment of Federal Government properties nationwide, warning that the era of allowing national assets to decay is over. The committee, headed by Hon. Daniel Amos, has been mandated to identify all idle federal landed assets, determine reasons for their abandonment, and recommend clear actions for recovery, rehabilitation, or disposal. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Abbas said abandoned public facilities have become glaring symbols of waste and weak governance. He vowed that the 10th House would not look away. “These…