Former PDP governorship aspirant and prominent party member, Kenneth Imansuangbon, has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the upcoming Edo State governorship election. Speculations had been circulating that Imansuangbon, popularly known as ‘Rice man’ due … Continue reading Imansuangbon dumps PDP ahead of Edo state governorship election
Renowned rapper Nicki Minaj has been taken to court for reportedly refusing to pay for borrowed custom jewelry that she allegedly damaged. A West Hollywood jeweler claims to have loaned jewelry to the rapper, only for some pieces to be … Continue reading Lawsuit filed against Nicki Minaj over alleged damage to borrowed jewelry
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has made a change in his deputy ahead of the upcoming governorship election. According to the list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Placid Njoku has been replaced by Mrs. Ekemaru … Continue reading Uzodinma replaces deputy ahead of Imo governorship election
Former Vice President Mike Pence officially announced his run for the presidency, setting the stage for a compelling face-off with Donald Trump. Embracing his Reagan Republican background, Pence aims to restore conservative principles to the United States. ALSO READ: US … Continue reading Mike Pence declares US 2024 presidential bid
The Canadian government has revealed that visitors from 13 countries across Asia, Africa, Central and South America will now enjoy visa-free travel to Canada. In a statement issued by Sean Fraser, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, it … Continue reading Canada expands visa free travel list, excludes Nigeria but adds Morocco and Seychelles
According to a statement from the World Bank’s Ghana office, the organization has provided $150 million in funding to assist the Ghanaian government in fulfilling its obligations in poverty alleviation. The funding aims to support the country, which is currently … Continue reading World bank allocates $150 million to Ghana for poverty alleviation efforts
Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic leader, is scheduled to undergo surgery for an abdominal hernia at a hospital in Rome. The Vatican announced that the 86-year-old pope is experiencing recurrent and worsening symptoms from the hernia, which is causing pain. … Continue reading Pope Francis scheduled for abdominal surgery, anticipates several days of hospitalization
Gunmen, whose identities remain unknown, have allegedly kidnapped three family members in the Greenland community, located behind the 500 Housing Estate in Ganaja, Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident occurred around 9 pm on Monday when the … Continue reading Kidnappers abduct three family members in Kogi state, leave letter notifying residents of future operations
Abia State Governor’s wife, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, made an unexpected visit to 21 pregnant young girls who were rescued from a baby factory in Umunkpei, Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA. She expressed deep sadness and disappointment over the incident, describing it … Continue reading Abia first lady pays surprise visit to rescued inmates of baby factory
Shehu Sani, the former senator representing Kaduna Central, has claimed that political manipulation is creating division between Muslims and Christians in the state. He made this allegation in response to a viral video featuring former governor Nasir El-Rufai, where he … Continue reading Shehu Sani accuses politicians of inciting division between muslims and christians in Kaduna
Dr. Claudiana Sanwo-Olu, the First Lady of Lagos State, has announced a program called “LAGOS EXAMS SUPPORT” to assist students taking the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) exams. The initiative specifically aims to support candidates who were unable to sit … Continue reading Lagos state government announces exam support for secondary school pupils
Senator George Akume was officially sworn in as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation by President Bola Tinubu. The ceremony took place in the council chamber, witnessed by various government officials including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate … Continue reading Tinubu swears in George Akume as SGF
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the official list of candidates for the upcoming governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states, scheduled for November 11, 2023. INEC Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, … Continue reading INEC releases final list of governorship election candidates in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states
Thembinkosi Lorch, a prominent South African soccer player, has been convicted of assaulting and strangling his ex-girlfriend, Fundiswa Nokuphiwa Mathithibala. The verdict was delivered by the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on June 6, 2023. Lorch, 30 years old and a member … Continue reading South African soccer star, Thembinkosi Lorch, convicted of assaulting former girlfriend
The Nigerian Senate has rejected the contentious National Water Resources Bill, 2023, which sought to transfer control of water resources from the states to the federal government. Proposed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2017, the bill aimed to establish … Continue reading Senate rejects controversial water bill proposed by Buhari
Federal High Court Sentences 49-Year-Old Drug Trafficker to Five Years Imprisonment for Attempting to Illegally Export 11.5kg of Cocaine to Saudi Arabia. Ariyibi Olaseinde pleaded guilty to the charges of conspiracy and illegal drug export filed against him by the … Continue reading Drug trafficker sentenced to five years in jail for illegal export attempt
Raphael Agu, a 38-year-old man, has been detained at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre in Lagos State on charges of murder. He appeared before a Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, Lagos on Tuesday, facing two counts of murder. The allegations state that … Continue reading 38 year old man in custody for fatally stabbing friend
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has granted approval for N130 million as zonal intervention for each polytechnic in its 2023 intervention line. This allocation aims to strengthen skills acquisition in polytechnics across Nigeria. Buhari Mika’Ilu, the Director of Infrastructure … Continue reading TETFund approves N130 million zonal intervention for polytechnics to enhance skills acquisition
Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for approval from the Upper Chamber, key appointments were announced, but the letter presented during the Senate plenary did not include the names of the special advisers. The appointments were made shortly after the President’s … Continue reading Senate approves appointment of 20 special advisers by Tinubu
In a recent conversation with vlogger Tayo Aina, renowned Nigerian singer David Adeleke, also known as Davido, shared the story of how his wife, Chioma Rowland, initially turned down his romantic gestures. Davido recounted their first encounter during their time … Continue reading Chioma initially rejected me – Davido
Pope Francis arrived back at the Vatican before noon on Tuesday after a short visit to the hospital for some “clinical examinations,” as confirmed by Holy See spokesman Matteo Bruni. The pontiff was taken to the Gemelli Clinic for a … Continue reading Pope Francis returns to Vatican city following hospital visit
Villareal’s Nigerian import, Samuel Chukwueze, has been honored with the title of La Liga Best African Player for the 2022/2023 season. Chukwueze’s exceptional performance throughout the season with Villarreal earned him this prestigious accolade. Out of the 37 matches he … Continue reading Chukwueze caims la liga best African player award
The House of Representatives has strongly criticized the alleged introduction of Nigeria Air during the final days of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, labeling it as fraudulent. The Chairman of the House Committee on Aviation, Nnolim Nnaji, denounced the purported … Continue reading House of representatives labels Nigeria air launch as fraudulent
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to raise the minimum wage of workers in Nigeria to mitigate the impact of subsidy removal. They emphasized the need for this action to be taken before the end … Continue reading TUC calls on Tinubu to increase minimum wage to N200,000
The Ekiti Patriotic Consultative Forum (EPCF) has urged former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, to address the allegations against him regarding the diversion of approximately N20 billion loan designated for public projects. The forum emphasized the importance of coming clean … Continue reading Ekiti tells Fayemi: Be ready to refund allegedly diverted N20bn public funds
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