Crime news

DSS arrests 25-year-old woman with 200 rounds of ammunition in Kano

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a 25-year-old woman, Nafisa Usman, for allegedly trafficking ammunition to bandits operating in northern Nigeria. The suspect was apprehended at a motor park in Kano, where she was reportedly found in possession of 200 rounds of

Historiciti

The Napata Legacy: Faith and resilience in ancient Sudan, by Falmata Ma’aji Muhammad

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Story by Falmata Ma’aji MUHAMMAD (Student at Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt) Napata, nestled along the Nile in northern Sudan, was the spiritual heartbeat of the Kushite kingdom, it became both a political capital and a religious sanctuary, shaping the destiny of Kush and Egypt alike. Location Napata lay near modern-day Karima, Sudan, just below the […]

Judicial Reports news

Impersonation: Court remands Blord in Prison over VeryDarkMan case

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A court has ordered the remand of businessman and social media personality Blord in a correctional facility over allegations that he impersonated controversial online critic VeryDarkMan. Blord was arraigned on charges linked to identity misrepresentation, with prosecutors alleging that he presented himself as VeryDarkMan in a manner capable of deceiving the public. The

Root

James Armistead Lafayette: From enslavement to freedom through dedicated spying, by Gift Luckson

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James Armistead Lafayette was an enslaved African American who served the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War under the Marquis de Lafayette, and later received a legislative emancipation. Life as a Double Agent As a double agent, he reported the activities of Benedict Arnold after he had defected to the British and the activities […]

Interview Oldies

Life was once simple and affordable, with greater contentment, says 100-year-old Hassana Musa

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Hassana Musa, a 100-year-old resident of Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State, from the Kampala area, has lived through a century of remarkable experiences marked by peace, simplicity, and wisdom. In this exclusive interview with Neptune Prime, she reflects on her life’s journey, sharing memories of her youthful days, the values that shaped her […]

Animal World

The Aye-Aye: One of the forest’s most unusual nocturnal hunters, by Fatima Ma’aji Muhammad

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Story by Fatima Ma’aji MUHAMMAD (Student at Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt) When darkness falls in the forests of Madagascar, a strange creature begins its hunt. With glowing eyes and silent movements, the aye-aye creeps along tree branches, listening carefully to the world around it. Suddenly tap, tap, tap. It drums its long, thin finger against […]

Opinion

Degrees or Skills: What truly secures the future?, by Boma West

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There is a quiet crisis unfolding across Nigeria, one that does not always make the front pages but lives in the daily reality of millions of young people. It is the story of graduates who have done everything they were told to do, stayed in school, passed their exams, earned their degrees, and yet find […]

Education

VC emphasises entrepreneurship, practical training as YSU matriculates 2,240 students

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Story by Abubakar Ahmad GIMBA (Student at Yobe State university, Damaturu) Yobe State University, Damaturu, has matriculated 2,240 students at its 18th Matriculation Ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mohammed Bashir Yahaya, emphasised the institution’s focus on strengthening entrepreneurship and practical training to equip

politics

INEC moves to remove David Mark–led ADC NWC from its portal following Appeal Court’s ruling

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to remove the names of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by David Mark, from its portal following a Court of Appeal ruling. In a statement on Wednesday, the commission said the decision comes after it reviewed the judgment delivered […]

news TRAGEDY

UNIJOS orders emergency evacuation of students after deadly Plateau attack

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The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has directed the immediate evacuation of students from its hostels following rising insecurity in Plateau State. The decision comes in the wake of a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, a community near the institution in Jos North Local Government Area, where at least 28 people were killed and several others […]