Oluchukwu Nwosu, a woman in Anambra State, has been apprehended for reportedly selling her three-month-old grandchild for N50,000. Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, the media aide to the state Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, revealed this in a press statement … Continue reading Woman arrested for selling grandchild for N50,000 in Anambra (pictures)
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has disclosed what he claims to be “proof” that Hamas militants were involved in the development of chemical weapons. According to Herzog, documents found on a deceased Hamas fighter indicated instructions for creating chemical weapons. The … Continue reading Israeli president presents ‘Proof’ of Hamas militants planning to use chemical weapons
In honor of the late Sir Bobby Charlton, Manchester United is preparing to pay a heartfelt tribute ahead of their Champions League match at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening. The United Trinity statue outside the stadium has already become a … Continue reading Manchester United plans tribute for Sir Bobby Charlton on tuesday night match
Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has requested the Supreme Court to consider new documents in the case involving President Bola Tinubu. At a hearing in court, Atiku’s lead counsel, Chris Uche, SAN, emphasized the significance … Continue reading INEC and Tinubu clash over Atiku’s plea for supreme court to accept new evidence
President Bola Tinubu is currently overseeing the third Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of his administration, held in the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which began around 01:10 pm, was attended by key figures, including the … Continue reading Tinubu presides over third federal executive council meeting
The Supreme Court has deferred its judgment on the appeal filed by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, challenging the tribunal’s ruling that affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s election. The seven-member panel, led by Justice John Inyang Okoro, … Continue reading Supreme court reserves judgment in Obi’s appeal against Tinubu
A considerable number of African Democratic Party (ADC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters have defected to the Action Alliance (AA) in Kogi State. These defectors hail from four Local Government Areas within the Central Senatorial District, including Adavi, Okehi, … Continue reading ADC and PDP supporters defect to AA in Kogi state
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has suggested that Aston Villa could replicate Newcastle United’s feat from the previous season by securing a top-four finish in the Premier League. Carragher made this observation following Villa’s 4-1 victory over West Ham. In the … Continue reading Carragher identifies surprise contender for EPL top four
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has openly acknowledged that their historic Treble achievement has taken a toll on everyone at the club, including himself. Guardiola’s comments came after Manchester City secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brighton, breaking a streak … Continue reading “No team has won four EPL titles in a wow,” Pep Guardiola brags
Seun Kuti, the Grammy-nominated afrobeat artist, recently disclosed in an interview that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was his political mentor. He described his relationship with Tinubu as “robust” and emphasized the influence Tinubu had on him during his formative years. … Continue reading Seun Kuti confirms Tinubu as political mentor and democracy advocate
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) is set to arraign 14 of its personnel before a disciplinary panel for alleged extortion and misconduct. According to the statement issued by Adebayo Taofiq, the Director of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment … Continue reading Lagos state government to prosecute 14 LASTMA officers for extortion
Assailants attacked and murdered a female student, Yosi Yusuf, from the College of Education, Billiri in Gombe State. The incident unfolded during the early hours of Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Zazzagawa quarters in Billiri, where Yosi resided as an … Continue reading Female college student fatally attacked by unknown assailants in Gombe state
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to reconsider a plan aimed at paying fines totaling N500 million for 4,000 convicts to decongest Nigerian prisons. The Minister had … Continue reading “Pardon 4,000 inmates instead of spending N500 million for their release” – Femi Falana advises FG
Popular YouTuber Eugenia Cooney has recently become the center of mounting concern regarding her health and appearance. Worried viewers began to express their fears after Cooney posted TikTok videos of herself dancing. These concerns escalated to the point where calls … Continue reading YouTuber Eugenia Cooney’s thin look raises alarm with multiple 911 calls
A calf born on a farm in Edeia, Brazil, with six legs has left scientists baffled by its survival. Farmer Divino Paulo assisted in the cow’s birth and was shocked to discover two extra legs growing from its neck. Initially, … Continue reading Cows with extra legs growing on the neck baffles scientists
The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of a comprehensive training program designed to enhance revenue collection and boost transparency across all revenue-generating agencies within the state. This initiative is part of the government’s strategy to address revenue leakages … Continue reading Lagos trains revenue agencies to prevent revenue leakages
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has unveiled plans to develop cost-effective housing designs and facilitate the construction of high-quality, affordable housing options to address the housing requirements of 80 percent of low- and medium-income earners in … Continue reading FG’s initiative to provide affordable housing for 80% of low income earners
The Federal Government of Nigeria has proudly announced that it has successfully drawn over $2 billion in investments in the renewable energy sector over the past ten years. This achievement was revealed by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), which also … Continue reading FG attracts $2bn in renewable energy sector investments
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into Google to determine if the tech giant breached regulations by seeking preferential treatment from smartphone manufacturers. This investigation adds to Google’s ongoing legal challenges as it grapples with competition authorities in … Continue reading Google under investigation by Japan’s anti trust watchdog
The West Africa Container Terminal, located in Onne, Rivers State, has officially inked a Memorandum of Agreement aimed at promoting cooperation and development within its host community of Ogu in Rivers State. The Managing Director of WACT, Naved Zafar, made … Continue reading Terminal operator collaborates with host community to drive development
Josephine Otabor, famously known as Phyna and the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, recently voiced concerns about receiving death threats in the aftermath of a social media spat with music sensation Davido. The altercation unfolded on social media … Continue reading BBNaija winner Phyna receives death threats after clash with Davido
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, has announced that the Federal Government will cover the fines of more than 4,000 inmates, amounting to over N500 million, to facilitate their release from correctional facilities. These inmates have been unable … Continue reading Nigerian government to cover N500m in fines for 4,000 inmates’ release from prison
Kippa Announces Discontinuation of Offline Payment Solution, KippaPay, and Staff Layoffs Kippa, a Nigerian fintech company, has revealed its decision to terminate its offline payment service, KippaPay. This payment solution allowed users to send and receive payments from customers and … Continue reading Kippa to discontinue offline payment solution KippaPay and lay off team
The Kaduna State Police Command has officially confirmed the brutal murder of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Grace Chalya Silas, by unknown assailants in the state. The state’s Police Commissioner, CP Musa Yusuf Garba, has ordered a manhunt … Continue reading Kaduna police launch manhunt for killer of NYSC member
President Bola Tinubu has made eight new appointments for Chief Executive Officer positions in various Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, effective immediately. The agencies affected include the National Orientation Agency, Nigerian Television Authority, … Continue reading Tinubu appoints new CEOs for key information and national orientation agencies
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