Social media is buzzing with excitement over a new claim that popular Nigerian singer Davido Adeleke, known as Davido, allegedly impregnated a United States businesswoman named Anita Brown but has refused to acknowledge the pregnancy. Anita, who first came to … Continue reading Controversy erupts as US based woman accuses Davido of impregnating her
Bolaji Sunday, a commercial driver, has been hospitalized after allegedly being shot by two unidentified soldiers. The incident occurred when Sunday parked his vehicle in front of the Oriental Transport Company in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun … Continue reading Unlawful soldiers shoot Ogun driver for parking near company
MTN Nigeria, known for its innovative approach, has teamed up with tech giant Microsoft to introduce transformative cloud technology to Nigerian organizations. This collaboration aims to digitize business operations through innovative products, enabling organizations to leverage the power of cloud … Continue reading MTN and Microsoft join forces to transform business operations with cloud computing
A 25-year-old man named Bala Hassan has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment by the Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for his involvement in a conspiracy to steal a generator set worth N450,000. Hassan, a resident of Ungwan Dosa in Kaduna, … Continue reading Man sentenced to 10 months in prison for stealing generator
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has officially designated Trademore Estate, situated along the Lugbe-Airport Expressway, as a disaster zone. The decision was announced by Mr. Olusade Adesola, the Permanent Secretary of the FCTA, during a visit to the estate, … Continue reading Trademore estate designated as disaster zone by FCTA
A teenager was fatally shot by French police after he refused to comply with a traffic check in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris. The incident has sparked shock and raised concerns about the use of force by security forces. According … Continue reading French police fatally shoot teenage driver who refused to stop
Former Golden Eaglets star and FC Copenhagen forward Akinkunmi Amoo has been sentenced to one year in prison for sexual assault by a Danish court. The news of his sentencing was confirmed by former BBC World Football reporter Osasu Obayiuwana. … Continue reading Former golden eaglets player receives prison sentence for rape in Denmark
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Monday that the European Union Election Observation Mission has submitted its conclusive findings regarding this year’s general elections. The INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, along with the National Commissioners of the electoral body, … Continue reading EU mission presents final report on 2023 general elections
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated on Monday, June 26, that the failed mutiny by Russia’s Wagner mercenary group over the weekend highlighted the significant strategic mistake made by the Kremlin in waging war on Ukraine. The Wagner fighters, who had … Continue reading Coup attempt exposes Putin’s grave mistake in invading Ukraine – NATO
In his first interview since his departure from CNN, former anchor Don Lemon has alleged that he was fired because he refused to give airtime to “liars and bigots” on his news programs. Speaking to ABC24 Memphis, Lemon emphasized his … Continue reading Don Lemon alleges CNN fired him for refusing to feature ‘Liars and Bigots’ on air (video)
A 32-year-old man, Daniel Udoh, has been remanded in the Olokuta Correctional Centre in Akure, Ondo State, following allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation of a 3-year-old girl. The Family Court in Oke-Eda issued the order after Udoh was charged … Continue reading 32 year old man arrested in Ondo for defiling 3 year old girl
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the declaration of Wednesday, June 28th, and Thursday, June 29th, 2023, as public holidays in honor of the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In an official statement released by Oluwatoyin Akinlade, a Permanent Secretary in … Continue reading FG declares wednesday and thursday as sallah holidays
The United States Department of State has announced the formation of an Energy Security Dialogue with Nigeria following a recent visit by Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources, Geoffrey R. Pyatt. The dialogue aims to promote collaboration between the two countries … Continue reading Blinken announces U.S.-Nigeria energy security dialogue to advance energy and climate goals
European stock markets experienced a decline at the beginning of Monday’s trading session, influenced by Tokyo’s drop and investors monitoring inflation updates and the aftermath of the Wagner revolt. The FTSE 100 in London slipped 0.2% to reach 7,447.85 points. … Continue reading European stock markets open week with losses
President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja, expressed his administration’s commitment to partnering with the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency and international allies to combat drug abuse. He emphasized the need for a people-centered approach to address drug addiction, recognizing that addicts … Continue reading Tinubu vows support for NDLEA and partners in anti drug campaign
The World Bank Group has granted Nigeria a loan of $500 million to support the country’s efforts in driving women’s empowerment, according to sources. This loan marks the second approval by the World Bank since the presidency of Bola Tinubu. … Continue reading World bank approves $500 million loan for Nigerian government
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, has been awarded the Best African Player accolade at the Ghana Football Awards, surpassing renowned players Riyadh Mahrez and Mohammed Salah. Osimhen’s outstanding performance last season, scoring 31 goals in all competitions, played a crucial … Continue reading Osimhen outshines Mahrez and Salah to claim African award
In Kaduna, the police have apprehended Inspector Moses Paul for making an attempt to strangle his fellow officer, Inspector Simnawa Paul, while they were both on duty at the Police Mobile Force base of 62 Squadron Kafanchan on June 16. … Continue reading Police officer arrested in Adamawa for attempting to kill his colleague
Leading African payments technology company, Flutterwave, has announced its collaboration with Microsoft to develop its next-generation platform on Microsoft Azure. This partnership aims to power payments infrastructure across Africa and beyond. By leveraging Azure’s capabilities, Flutterwave will facilitate the accelerated … Continue reading Flutterwave and Microsoft agree on five year strategic technology agreement
Nuhu Ribadu has officially taken on the role of National Security Adviser (NSA) with a firm commitment to combat insecurity and restore stability in Nigeria. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, Ribadu succeeded retired Maj.-General Babagana Monguno. He … Continue reading Nuhu Ribadu assumes national security adviser role, succeeding Monguno
The family of 21-year-old Lolade Esho is reaching out to Nigerians for help in financing a crucial surgery to remove a debilitating mouth tumour that he has been battling for over seven years. Lolade, an orphan residing in Ibillo Akoko … Continue reading Family of 21 year old orphan appeals for assistance in treating diagnosed mouth tumour
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has given his approval for the reshuffling of 98 senior officers within the Nigerian Air Force. The reassignments include prominent positions such as Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding, Commandants of … Continue reading Newly appointed air chief implements redeployment of 98 senior officers
The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, has called on the youth in the state to abstain from drug abuse in order to fulfill their potential and make meaningful contributions to societal development. Aribasoye emphasized the … Continue reading Ekiti speaker calls on youths to stop drug abuse
Oyo State Magistrate Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has remanded skit maker, Abdullahi Maruff Adisa, popularly known as Trinityguy, in prison for allegedly sexualising a minor in his viral skit video. We recall that the Nigeria Police Public Relations Officer, … Continue reading Skit maker Trinityguy remanded in prison for allegedly sexualizing minor in video
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has debunked rumors circulating on social media that he plans to undermine the death sentence of Dr. Rahmon Adedoyin, the killer of Obafemi Awolowo University student, Timothy Adegoke. Adegoke was found dead in November 2021 … Continue reading Adeleke denies claims of pardoning Adedoyin in Adegoke’s murder case
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