The Ogun State Social Orientation and Safety Corps, also known as So-Safe Corps, has apprehended the leader of an armed robbery gang named Obani Desmond, and seized four rifles from him. The state Commander of the Corps, Soji Ganzallo, announced … Continue reading Armed robbery gang leader apprehended by Ogun so-safe corps, ammunition recovered
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has leveled accusations against Aishatu Ahmed, popularly known as Binani, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Adamawa State. The PDP alleges that Binani sought protection for herself by approaching the Federal High Court … Continue reading PDP alleges Binani’s attempt to shield Hudu to avoid indictment
A 25-year-old man named AbdulGafar Ayanrinde has been handed a three-year prison sentence by the Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court for falsely posing as a lawyer. The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps revealed that Ayanrinde … Continue reading Osun court sentence fake lawyer to three years in prison
A Nigerian man, Idongesit Joseph Zion, has been given a one-year prison sentence after being found guilty of attempting to rape an Australian female tourist while they were both on vacation in Bali, Indonesia. The verdict was delivered at the … Continue reading Nigerian man sentenced to one year in prison for attempted rape of Australian tourist in Bali
Organisers of the Headies Awards have dropped the nominees for the voting and non-voting categories of its 16th edition. We recall that Headies unveiled the nominees for the “Rookie of the Year” category on Tuesday. The organisers announced the nominees … Continue reading 16th Headies award nominations published (Full list)
Olalekan Ponle, widely known as Woodberry, has been handed an eight-year prison sentence by a United States district court for his involvement in fraudulent activities. Woodberry, an accomplice of the infamous Nigerian fraudster Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi, was … Continue reading Woodberry, Hushpuppi’s associate, receives 8-year jail term from US court, faces deportation
Victoria Adeyele, popularly known as Vee from the reality show Big Brother Naija, has expressed her intention to press charges against a plumber who allegedly deceived her and took N150,000 for a job worth only N20,000. In a tweet, Vee … Continue reading BBNaija star, Vee, vows to put plumber behind bars for swindling her of N150k
The passing of Cynthia Okereke, a well-known veteran actress in Nollywood, has been announced by her colleague, Joseph Okechukwu, through a heartfelt post on his verified Twitter account. Expressing his deep sorrow, Okechukwu revealed that he had intended to cover … Continue reading Nollywood mourns the death of actress Cynthia Okereke
Governor Mallam Umar Bago of Niger State has rejected the idea of subsidizing education, expressing concerns that it would compromise the quality of learning in schools. Instead, he emphasized the importance of vocational training in higher institutions, suggesting that short-term … Continue reading Niger state governor rejects education subsidy, stresses vocational training and scholarships
Cristiano Ronaldo’s club, Al Nassr, has been penalized by FIFA due to a transfer issue concerning Nigerian national team captain, Ahmed Musa. The Saudi Arabian club has been prohibited from registering new players for the upcoming Saudi Arabia Professional League … Continue reading FIFA sanctions Al Nassr over transfer dispute involving Ahmed Musa
Tragedy struck as unknown gunmen targeted and assassinated a well-known community leader, Solomon Ehinoma, at a church in Edo State. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in the vicinity between Amagba and Evbukhu near Benin City. According to … Continue reading Unknown gunmen kill community leader in Edo state
Professor Sadiq Abubakar, a former number one tennis player in Africa, has raised an alarm regarding Nigeria’s inadequate preparations for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, with just one year remaining until the Games. Abubakar, who competed in the 1988 Olympics, … Continue reading Alarm raised by Abubakar over Nigeria’s slow preparations for Paris 2024 Olympics
Prosper Oghenemine Ekporere, a Nigerian hurdler based in the United States, impressed both himself and spectators at the recent national trials in Benin City by achieving a personal best time of 13.66 seconds to win the men’s 110m hurdles event. … Continue reading Ekporere sets ambitious goal to break world record, following in Amusan’s footsteps
The asset recovery committee established by Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State took action on Tuesday by deploying towing vehicles to the automobile workshop owned by former governor Samuel Ortom and confiscating several vehicles. The Chief Press Secretary of Governor … Continue reading Panel seizes vehicles in dramatic raid on Ortom’s automobile workshop
The Lagos State government has joined forces with private sector professionals to tackle the problem of building collapse in the region. The partnership aims to establish effective monitoring and control measures. The Deputy-Director of Public Affairs at the state Ministry … Continue reading Lagos state collaborates with private sector to address building collapse crisis
Former Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has been named a Global Advisor to the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP). The appointment was officially announced by the organization on Twitter, stating that Osinbajo’s role would involve guiding … Continue reading Former vice president Yemi Osinbajo bags new appointment
In a viral video, veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo expressed his disapproval of the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery for his daughter, Uloaku. He invoked the gods of Igbo land, Amadioha, and Ogun of Ijebu Ode, to protect her … Continue reading Kanayo O Kanayo rain down curses on boyfriend who forces daughter into butt enlargement
The Nigerian government expressed concern on Tuesday about the underperformance of the Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country, stating that it is the lowest in the West African region. This worrisome development has prompted the government to call for … Continue reading Nigeria’s VAT performance lags behind West African countries – FG
A devastating incident occurred in Las Vegas as a toddler, Jaiangelis Stevenson, accidentally shot himself in a caregiver’s home, leading to his untimely death. The incident took place in a residence near Nellis Air Force Base on the evening of … Continue reading Toddler fatally shoots himself at caregiver’s home, resulting in his death
A Nigerian man named George Onyekachi Onuoha was tragically killed in Indonesia, reportedly by a group of individuals known as ‘Ambon boys’ in Tangerang, Banten province, on July 9, 2023. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. According to a … Continue reading Nigerian man beaten to death by an Indonesian gang
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a warning that it will contact Google to permanently remove digital money lending apps that harass and defame customers from its Play Store. CEO of FCCPC, Babatunde Irukera, made this … Continue reading FCCPC vows to remove harassing digital lenders from Google play store
The Nigerian Senate has decided to initiate a probe into the expenses incurred by the federal government during a 30-month period under the petrol subsidy regime. The resolution was reached during the plenary session on Tuesday, following a motion presented … Continue reading Senate initiates probe into petrol subsidy payments, questions N9.3 trillion expenditure in 30 months
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa, has instructed law enforcement agencies to arrest individuals involved in the sale and use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas.” In a statement released by NDLEA … Continue reading NDLEA chairman orders arrest of sellers and users of ‘Laughing Gas’
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has directed security agents in the state to apprehend and bring to justice the hoodlums causing disturbances, particularly in Minna and its surroundings. The governor issued the order during the inauguration ceremony of 20 operational … Continue reading Niger state boosts security forces with 20 vehicles to combat crime
Abdulkareem Ogirima, an educationist, has praised President Bola Tinubu for enacting the Student Loan Bill, expressing optimism that the law will alleviate the hardships faced by financially disadvantaged students and reduce dropout rates. Ogirima made these remarks during a briefing … Continue reading Educationist applauds loan act for alleviating students’ hardships
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