The Sierra Leone Electoral Commission has confirmed its readiness to conduct the highly anticipated election in the West African country. With over 100 percent distribution of electoral materials nationwide, the commission assures that all necessary voting materials, including ballot papers … Continue reading Sierra Leone prepared for saturday polls to elect new president
Approximately 40 people are missing after a migrant boat overturned near the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to the United Nations. The incident occurred on Thursday, and among those missing is a newborn baby. The boat, carrying 46 migrants from … Continue reading 40 people missing in Italy migrant boat shipwreck – UN
Protests erupted in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, as approximately 50 communities gathered at the regional office of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to express their outrage over the disconnection of their electricity. The demonstrators accused IBEDC of … Continue reading Ibadan disco disconnects electricity in 50 Osun communities, sparking protests
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed his intentions to bring the electric car manufacturer to India “as soon as humanly possible.” This statement follows a meeting between Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a state … Continue reading Elon Musk assures Tesla’s arrival in India ‘as soon as possible’ during Modi’s US visit
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has announced its plan to limit news access to Canadian users after the passage of a contentious online news bill by the country’s parliament. The bill mandates major platforms like Meta and Google to compensate … Continue reading Facebook and Instagram to limit news access in Canada following online news bill
During a heavy downpour on Friday, at least 116 houses in the well-known Trademore Estate located in Lugbe, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), were submerged, resulting in extensive damage to properties worth hundreds of millions of naira. Dr. Abbas G. Idriss, … Continue reading Over 100 houses submerged as flood ravages trademore estate in FCT
In a recent interview with J. Malone, Olamilekan Agbeleshe, popularly known as Laycon and the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 5, opened up about his decision to take a break from music. The rapper revealed that he temporarily stepped … Continue reading Laycon reveals why he took a break from music
In the latest episode of his audiovisual podcast, Body & Soul, Nigerian singer Joeboy disclosed that he earned a substantial amount of money from being featured on the remix of CKay’s hit song ‘Love Nwantiti’. The collaboration, which also included … Continue reading I made so much money from CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ – Joeboy
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to actively pursue terrorists and criminals who are causing harm to Nigerian citizens, rather than solely issuing security alerts during festive periods. Rev’d Joseph John … Continue reading CAN tells DSS to go after terrorists and stop traumatizing Nigerians
A suspected vandal had a brush with death when he was electrocuted while allegedly tampering with a transformer in the Rayfield area of Jos, Plateau State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 23, 2023. A resident, … Continue reading Suspected cable thief narrowly escapes death while vandalizing transformer in Jos
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has provided confirmation that the much-anticipated bout between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder is close to becoming a finalized agreement. Hearn, the head of Matchroom Boxing, will be holding meetings in London next week with Skills … Continue reading Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder fight up close
The German parliament has approved new legislation aimed at expanding employment prospects for individuals outside the European Union and refugees already residing in the country. The reform to the immigration law seeks to attract more non-EU nationals to Germany for … Continue reading Germany reviews immigration laws to enable job seekers with vocational qualifications or university degrees to seek employment for up to a year
A 78-year-old community leader, Ojo Komolafe, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of Taofik Babalola, a school proprietor in the Kajola area of Odigbo council area. The incident occurred on August 7, 2021. During the trial, … Continue reading Ondo community leader sentenced to death by hanging over murder
In a federal high court in Yenegoa, Bayelsa state’s capital, a preliminary objection raised by the defense counsel questioning the prosecution powers of the Department of State Services (DSS) in cybercrime cases has been dismissed. The DSS had brought charges … Continue reading Judge upholds DSS’s power to prosecute cyberstalking case
Two individuals have been apprehended by detectives following the tragic death of a 76-year-old Nigerian woman, Mrs. Nelly Akomah, at her residence in south London. The incident is believed to be related to a suspected burglary. Mrs. Akomah was found … Continue reading Police arrest two suspects tied to the murder of a 76-year-old Nigerian woman in the UK
Chelsea has completed the signing of French forward Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig in a transfer worth £52 million. This marks Chelsea’s first completed deal of the summer and brings their total transfer spend since January 2023 to £375 million. … Continue reading Chelsea acquires Christopher Nkunku for £52 million
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has expressed its commitment to collaborate with President Bola Tinubu’s administration in order to enhance the strength of Nigeria’s institutions. Speaking at an event commemorating the 247th year of U.S. independence in Abuja, David Greene, … Continue reading US mission commits to strengthening institutions in partnership with Tinubu’s administration – David Greene
President Bola Tinubu expressed his dissatisfaction with the state of Nigeria’s financial system under the leadership of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), stating that it was “rotten.” Tinubu ordered an investigation into Emefiele’s … Continue reading Tinubu condemns state of Nigeria’s financial system and discusses Emefiele’s arrest
Major General Taoreed Lagbaja has officially taken up the role of Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Appointed by President Bola Tinubu along with other service chiefs, Lagbaja expressed his commitment to bringing about positive change and fulfilling the … Continue reading Taoreed Lagbaja appointed as Nigeria’s 23rd chief of army staff
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced the establishment of a specialized Quick Intervention Squad to tackle the increasing menace of crimes and criminality in Nigeria. During his inaugural conference with Strategic Police Managers in Abuja, Egbetokun … Continue reading Police set to establish quick intervention squad to tackle rising crime menace
Nigeria’s foreign debt has increased to N49.85 trillion ($108.30 billion) as of March 31st, 2023, compared to N46.25 trillion in December 2022, according to the Debt Management Office. In a statement shared on Twitter, the DMO disclosed that the total … Continue reading Nigeria’s total debt reaches N49.85 trillion
Canadian authorities have announced their plans to launch an investigation into the recent loss of the Titan submersible and the tragic deaths of its five occupants during a dive to the Titanic wreckage. The Canadian-flagged cargo vessel, Polar Prince, had … Continue reading Canada initiates investigation into tragic submersible incident at titanic wreck
Three minors appeared before the Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday, facing charges of killing a peacock. The defendants, whose addresses were withheld, were accused of malicious damage. The Prosecution Counsel, Inspector Olubu Apata, informed the court that the incident … Continue reading Trial commences for three minors accused of killing N1m valued peacock
A 31-year-old Nigerian citizen, Uchenna Christian Nlemchi, has been extradited from Hungary to the United States to face multiple fraud charges. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico announced on Thursday that Nlemchi was charged with … Continue reading Nigerian man extradited from Hungary to the US to face fraud charges
The Labour Party has issued a stern warning to Governor Douye Diri, accusing him of outrightly refusing to conduct local government elections and withholding funds intended for the polls. Lamidi Apapa, the factional chair of the Labour Party, conveyed this … Continue reading LP factional leader accuses governor Diri of withholding Bayelsa local government election funds
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