A 51-year-old woman has been apprehended by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping a three-year-old girl and attempting to transport her to a buyer who had paid N530,000. The suspect was captured while boarding a bus bound for … Continue reading Woman arrested for kidnapping three-year-old in Niger state
Nigerian musical sensations, including Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide, have secured nominations for the prestigious 66th Grammy Awards. Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning star, leads the pack with four nominations, while Davido, in his first Grammy appearance, secured … Continue reading Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, and more secure grammy nominations
In a recent social media post, Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, appears to be reflecting on the end of her engagement with British boxer Ryan Taylor. The pair, who had a surprising engagement in November … Continue reading DJ Cuppy speaks on failed engagement with her recent partner
A man, Suleiman Ahmed, on Thursday, November 9, dragged his neighbour, Abdulrahman Musa, to a customary court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, for allegedly insulting and slapping him. Musa was charged with insult, assault, criminal intimidation and defamation of character contrary … Continue reading Man takes neighbor to court for insulting and slapping him in Kaduna
A car was crushed by a loaded truck in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State on Friday, November 10, according to the announcement by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) through its official X account. ALSO READ: NAF … Continue reading Truck crushes car in Abule Egba (pictures)
The Vatican’s doctrine department has issued new guidelines allowing Catholic baptism for transgender individuals and infants of same-sex couples. These rules, in response to questions from Brazilian bishop Giuseppe Negri, state that transgender adults and children can be baptized, provided … Continue reading Vatican issues new rules allowing baptism for transgender individuals and children of same-sex couples
The Oyo State Police Command has showcased a 45-year-old alleged ritualist named Hassan Kolawole, apprehended in Ibadan with a recently severed human head. Kolawole was presented alongside nine other individuals arrested for diverse criminal activities across the state. ALSO READ: … Continue reading Police parade suspected ritualist with fresh human head in Ibadan
Saudi club Al-Hilal is reportedly considering removing Neymar from their squad for the remainder of the season. The Brazilian star, who joined Al-Hilal from PSG in a £78m deal, sustained a serious knee injury last month while playing for Brazil. … Continue reading Al-Hilal considers removing Neymar from squad due to injury
In a recent podcast interview with Toke Makinwa, Nigerian singer and music producer John Udomboso, popularly known as Young John, shared his belief in polygamy, expressing a preference for a non-monogamous relationship. According to Young John, many people secretly endorse … Continue reading I believe in polygamy, don’t want to be limited to one woman – Young John
A tragic collision occurred on Friday at the Kara area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, involving a Mazda bus and a Howo Sino truck, resulting in two fatalities and 10 injuries. Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector Command … Continue reading Fatal collision on Lagos-Ibadan expressway leaves 2 dead, 10 injured
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, recounted a harrowing experience in Imo State, alleging that he was brutalized by police operatives who subsequently handed him over to suspected thugs for further assault. Ajaero shared his traumatic encounter during a … Continue reading I can’t explain the beating I received in Imo, it was overwhelming – NLC chairman
A tragic incident unfolded at Government Model School in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, as a secondary school teacher was fatally stabbed by a former student who is currently at large. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Usman, … Continue reading Former student fatally stabs teacher in Taraba to death
The Edo State Police Command has officially confirmed the apprehension of the husband of Mrs. Toluige Olokoobi, the mother of the viral “mummy calm down” boy, following reports of her tragic suicide. The news of Olokoobi’s demise was first shared … Continue reading Police detain husband following suicide of ‘mummy be calming down’ boy’s mother
Indian Continent Investment Limited, based in Mauritius, has increased its ownership in Airtel Africa by acquiring £57.25 million worth of shares, according to a corporate notice submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited. The transaction, which took place on the London … Continue reading Indian firm increases stake in Airtel with £57m share acquisition
The declining economic growth in China is expected to have repercussions on Nigeria’s economic prospects, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF highlighted that China’s deep economic connections with sub-Saharan African countries, particularly over the past two decades, … Continue reading IMF warns of impact on Nigeria as China’s economy slows
The recent spike in cooking gas prices is primarily attributed to factors such as vessel scarcity, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, and soaring oil prices, according to Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG). A market survey indicated that the price … Continue reading NLNG attributes high cooking gas prices to forex factors
The recently negotiated wage agreement between the Federal Government and the Labour Congress, along with salaries for federal workers and other non-debt recurrent costs, is anticipated to consume N7.76tn in 2023. This insight is based on data extracted from the … Continue reading Federal government allocates N7.76tn for salaries and other expenditures
Despite recent efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stabilize the foreign exchange market, the naira concluded trading on the Investor & Exporter forex window on Thursday at N996.75/$. This marks a significant 13.95% decrease from the N874.71/$ … Continue reading Naira slumps to N1,000/$ in official market
The board of directors at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has increased the proposed offer price for the buyback of shares from minority shareholders, upping it from N21 to N23 per unit. This adjustment was disclosed in the latest update submitted … Continue reading PZ Cussons raises share buyback offer to N23 per unit
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has raised apprehensions regarding the ongoing disputes between prominent Northern businessmen Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Abdussamad Rabiu of BUA Company. NEF has expressed distress over the strained relationship between the former governor of Zamfara State, … Continue reading Northern elders express concerns over Dangote-Rabiu dispute
Israel has agreed to implement four-hour daily pauses in the ongoing conflict with Hamas militants in the northern Gaza Strip, according to the White House. John Kirby, a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, announced that the Israelis … Continue reading Israel agrees to 4-hour daily military ‘ceasefire’ in Gaza – White House
The Ekiti State Ministry of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is gearing up to organize the 64th National Council on Health. Dr. Oyebanji Filani, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Health … Continue reading Ekiti set to host 64th national council on health
Daniel Regha, a popular social media commentator, has voiced concerns about the renowned Nigerian reality show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), claiming that it has been instrumental in cultivating celebrities with questionable moral values. Regha’s remarks were prompted by his criticism … Continue reading Daniel Regha criticizes BBNaija for generating stars with questionable morals
Controversial Nigerian transgender personality, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has declared his intention to undergo another cosmetic surgery in December, vowing to risk his life to become the most beautiful woman in Nigeria. The announcement was made through a … Continue reading Bobrisky announces another December surgery for further transformation
Employees at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, have expressed their frustration with the management over a prolonged period of unpaid salaries, lasting for over 10 months. In separate interviews on Wednesday, some medical workers … Continue reading OAUTH employees speak out against 10 months of unpaid salaries
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