A 33-year-old man, identified as Adebayo Busayo, reportedly took his own life on Sunday, December 23, at Stanley Street, Ipamaki Ibafo. The deceased had communicated his feelings of depression and weariness of life to his family members. His decision to … Continue reading 33 year old man commits suicide in Ogun
After Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, manager Mauricio Pochettino clarified that Noni Madueke was not initially designated as the penalty taker during the match. The thrilling encounter saw Michael Olise equalize with a remarkable volley after … Continue reading Madueke wasn’t supposed to take penalty against Crystal Palace – Pochettino
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has refuted circulating reports claiming that the state has imposed a ban on alcoholic drinks. In a statement released in Abuja on Thursday, Governor Bago clarified that neither he nor his aides issued any directive … Continue reading Niger state government debunks report on ban of alcohol
Nigerian hip-hop artist, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has provided insight into his current relationship status. The rapper clarified that while he is engaged in a romantic relationship, he hasn’t experienced the emotion of love for approximately six years. … Continue reading I’m in a relationship but not in love – Odumodu
Former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna, has disclosed that she faced the setback of losing 17 brand deals due to controversies on her social media platforms. The revelation came as she discussed the profound impact of social media … Continue reading I lost 17 deals because of recent controversies – Phyna
Austrian engineer Gaston Glock, whose journey from crafting curtain rods led to the groundbreaking development of globally acclaimed handguns, passed away at the age of 94 on Wednesday. Glock Inc. officially confirmed the founder’s demise on the company’s website without … Continue reading Gaston Glock, founder of Glock, dies at 94
Car dealers are attributing the seizure of 533 vehicles with a duty paid value of N2.92 billion by the Nigeria Customs Service between January and November 2023 to the exorbitant duty rates imposed on clearing imported goods, particularly vehicles. Dealers … Continue reading Customs seizes N2.9b worth of vehicles as dealers point to excessive duty rates
The Federal Government, acting through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has imposed a fine of $110 million on British American Tobacco (BAT) and its affiliated companies. The penalty is attributed to alleged violations of the Federal Competition … Continue reading FG slaps $110m fine on British-American tobacco, withdraws criminal charges
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced its intention to introduce additional regulations for operators in the digital lending sector in 2024. The aim is to address the rising default rates in the country and enhance loan … Continue reading FG set to implement new regulations for Moniepoint, Opay, and other digital lenders
A Tesla engineer faced a bad encounter when a robot malfunctioned at the Giga Texas factory near Austin, leading to an attack. The incident unfolded as two other employees observed the disturbing event, where the machine, designed for handling freshly … Continue reading Tesla robot attacks an engineer at the company’s Texas factory during violent malfunction
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has passed away, according to a senior government official in the state. ALSO READ: Court rejects Akeredolu and lawmakers’ lawsuit against Aiyedatiwa Mr. Akeredolu reportedly died around 2 a.m. on Wednesday at a … Continue reading BREAKING: Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead
Apple has announced plans to appeal after facing a sales halt of its latest smartwatches in the United States due to an ongoing patent dispute. The White House has declined to reverse a ban on sales and imports of Apple’s … Continue reading Apple make move to appeal ban on US sales of Apple watch
Sonja Semyonova, a 45-year-old resident of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, has opened up about her unique and fulfilling relationship with a tree, expressing that it has alleviated her feelings of loneliness. As a self-intimacy guide, Sonja claims that the emotional … Continue reading Canadian woman describes herself as an “ecosexual and says she’s in an erotic relationship with an oak tree
Nollywood actress Ireti Doyle has shared the sole condition under which she would consider performing nude scenes in a movie. The 56-year-old actress emphasized that a compelling movie script justifying the inclusion of nudity is the only requirement for her … Continue reading Ireti Doyle sets conditions for accepting nude roles in movies
Nigerian comedian, Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, widely known as Mr Jollof, has extended an apology to singer Duncan Mighty following recent public criticism. Mr Jollof had previously accused Duncan Mighty of failing to honor a contract to perform at his concert … Continue reading Mr Jollof extends apology to Duncan Mighty amid concert controversy
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather outlook predicting moderate dust haze across the country from Wednesday to Friday. According to NiMet’s release on Tuesday, the forecast indicates horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km and localized visibility of … Continue reading NiMet forecasts three day dust haze starting wednesday
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Natasha, representing Kogi Central senatorial district, has voiced deep sorrow in response to the recent surge of violence and fatalities in Plateau. In a statement released on Tuesday in Lokoja by her Media Aide, Orogbonlo Israel, the senator … Continue reading Kogi lawmaker condemns Plateau massacre, calls for swift government action
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated the stability of funds within Nigerian banks, emphasizing the robustness of the nation’s banking sector. The apex bank, through its acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, issued a statement on Wednesday, … Continue reading Your money is safe in banks – CBN
The Home Finance Department of the Ministry of Finance, Budget, and National Planning has received a $5.6 million grant from the World Bank for the procurement of 21 items, encompassing office supplies, furniture, solar inverters, office equipment, and vehicles. These … Continue reading World Bank allocates $5.m loan to finance ministry for stationery and procurement of various items
A recently published 2023 report reveals that cybercriminals have successfully pilfered approximately $2 billion in cryptocurrencies through a series of cyberattacks. The report, conducted by De.FI, the security firm overseeing the REKT database, emphasizes the persistent vulnerabilities within the cryptocurrency … Continue reading Hackers stole $2 billion in crypto in 2023 – De.FI
Auto crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway claimed the lives of at least two individuals, while six others sustained injuries. Mrs. Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps in Ogun State, revealed this unfortunate incident. The accident involved … Continue reading Fatal Boxing day crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway claims two lives, leaves six injured
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has assessed his team’s potential to clinch the Premier League title in the current season. Following their 1-1 draw against Liverpool last weekend, Arsenal has maintained its top position in the Premier League standings. Mikel Arteta’s … Continue reading Saka gives insight on Arsenal’s potential for EPL title this season
In India, a Nigerian national named Moses has been apprehended for duping a woman of Rs 17 lakhs by falsely promising her a work visa for Canada. Residing in Bengaluru since 2014, Moses, who works as a DJ, was arrested … Continue reading Nigerian man arrested in India for duping woman of N18m
Bandits attacked Kurya village in Rabbah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in the death of at least 12 individuals, including a woman, two of her children, and her daughter-in-law. Yusuf Kurya, a resident of the affected community, recounted … Continue reading Unknown gunmen burn woman, her two children and daughter in law to death in Sokoto
Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside several state governors, extended a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Bourdillon, Lagos State. The purpose of the visit was to pay homage to President Tinubu during the Christmas season. ALSO … Continue reading Vice president Shettima and other governors visit Tinubu in Lagos
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