Officers stranded a bus full of kids over a wild smuggling hunch. An anti-smuggling task force stopped a bus carrying fifty-five schoolchildren near Beitbridge. The vehicle was transporting pupils to Chibi High School in Masvingo Province. A task force leader named Honest Bote allegedly accused the bus of carrying undeclared goods. He ordered it to return to Beitbridge despite seeing the children in uniform.
The crew insisted the luggage only contained the children's personal items. They drove to a police station to request a formal search in front of officers. Bote later instructed police to release the bus without any search. This admission followed the realization that a significant error had been made.
The unnecessary detour added...
A Chinese firm just bought a major stake in a UK miner's Zimbabwe gold project. Hong Kong Xinhai Mining Services acquired over ten percent of Ariana Resources. This completes the first phase of a multimillion-dollar phased investment package. The funding targets the advanced Dokwe Gold Project, showing strong international confidence in its potential.
The agreement provides immediate capital for feasibility studies and development work. It grants Xinhai significant voting rights and a board director nomination. The investor is the international arm of a Shandong-based mining technology company. Its ultimate controlling entity is named Yunlong Zhang.
Further investment tranches are tied to project milestones. These will provide...
A TikTok star just detailed how his online fame meant nothing in a detention cell. Habeeb Hamzat, called Peller, described a traumatic period after a car crash on the Lekki Epe Expressway. The accident occurred during a live stream broadcast, though he asserts it was not deliberate. His subsequent detention left him mentally drained and unable to eat.
He expressed sharp disappointment with the celebrity community. Peller claimed he called many famous individuals for help but received little response. He felt abandoned and described himself as looking like a useless boy during the ordeal. Only a small number of people offered him any support or assistance.
His online followers became his primary advocates. Peller shared gratitude for...
A new comedy just became a production company's highest-earning hit ever. Toyin Abraham's directorial debut has crossed eight hundred and fifty million naira at the box office. The film titled Oversabi Aunty now leads all other releases from her production house. Its financial performance also places it among the top two movies for the current period.
Distributor FilmOne celebrated the achievement publicly. They credited audiences for showing up and spreading positive word of mouth about the project. The story follows a meddlesome family member whose good intentions cause constant confusion. This leads to both funny situations and genuine emotional moments for the characters.
The movie features a strong cast, including Mike Ezuruonye...
A comedian just called out Lagos's nasty open secret about trash piling up everywhere. Taaooma posted a video showing massive illegal dumping on a road median. The footage captured heaps of refuse in the Ikotun, Ejigbo, and Egbeda areas. She directly tagged the Lagos waste management authority and the state environmental protection agency. The comedian also alerted the environment commissioner, Tokunbo Wahab, demanding action.
Online reactions confirmed this is a widespread problem across the city. Multiple users cited similar issues in Shomolu, Mushin, and Surulere. One person stated that the mainland area is especially covered in filth. Another comment criticized the government for enabling the behavior. They argued that collecting...
An actor just shared a brutally honest look at his grind. Olarotimi Fakunle opened up about a period of intense work that tested his limits. He described a blur of rehearsals and film sets that stretched his focus. The actor credited divine grace and support from others for getting him through it.
Fakunle expressed deep gratitude for the people around him. He thanked colleagues, mentors, and even strangers for their encouragement. This support network provided trust and goodwill during the demanding time. He feels thankful for the lessons and opportunities presented to him.
The reflection also honored individuals who passed away recently. Their absence highlighted the fragile nature of life for the performer. It reinforced his focus...
A celeb designer is ready to sue a Lagos hospital after a nightmare surgery. Toyin Lawani has publicly accused the medical facility of severe mismanagement. She claims a procedure there left her with a lung infection and the inability to walk. The fashion designer spent nearly one hundred million naira on the treatment.
Lawani detailed the complications on social media. She alleged the surgery led to bleeding in her lungs and required emergency follow-up operations. These further procedures damaged her vocal cords. She lost function in both legs after being discharged initially.
She was eventually flown to the United Kingdom for care. Doctors there identified a serious infection and performed another surgery. Lawani states she remains...
One Nollywood star keeps printing money with every release. Funke Akindele stands as a titan in Nigerian cinema based on her financial haul. Her movies have collectively pulled in billions of naira from audiences across the country. This streak started with a major hit that captured the public's attention and never slowed down.
That film began a series of record-breaking projects. One story about family conflict earned hundreds of millions. Another movie focusing on a family named Judah smashed the billion-naira barrier. Her later project featuring a character named Jenifa then set the ultimate industry record.
That particular film became the highest-earning Nollywood production in history. Her most recent cinematic offering has...
Nigeria Customs is tightening rules for courier companies using a specific import method. A new standard procedure now governs operations under the Delivered Duty Paid system. This framework covers everything from registration to final delivery, aiming to align with international practices. Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada announced the change, citing various legal foundations.
Companies must first obtain a license from the customs headquarters. They need to submit corporate registration papers, valid courier licenses, and a compliance bond. Operators are required to submit an electronic manifest a full day before any shipment arrives. This manifest must clearly label the shipment under the duty-paid system and include detailed...
