In a recent episode of her podcast, Toke Makinwa, a Nollywood actress, shared her belief that men do not appreciate women who are overly nice. She expressed the view that when women are too accommodating and kind, men tend to … Continue reading Men don’t like nice or compassionate women – Toke Makinwa
Fashion icon Naomi Campbell concluded the PrettyLittleThing x Naomi Campbell Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show during New York Fashion Week. The runway show featured an array of models donning figure-hugging outfits adorned with crystals or crafted from sparkling metallic fabrics, many … Continue reading Naomi Campbell’s creative debut at New York fashion week
Gabon’s former president, Ali Bongo, who was removed from power in a coup, has been granted the freedom to leave the country and travel abroad, according to the leader of the coup, General Brice Oligui Nguema. Ali Bongo had been … Continue reading Military junta allows former Gabonese president Ali Bongo to travel for treatment
The Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended ten individuals in connection with the murder of Atanda Modupe Deborah, a 200-level nursing student at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). Deborah was reported missing on September 5, 2023, within the campus and … Continue reading Ekiti police arrests 10 suspects in connection with FUOYE student’s murder
Eradicating poverty in Nigeria has the potential to reduce the country’s insecurity by more than 50%, according to Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. She made this statement during a visit to the Chief of Air … Continue reading Eradicating poverty by over 50% will drastically reduce insecurity – FG
Estimates from data released by the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) indicate that Nigeria incurred losses of approximately N335 million due to oil spills between January and August 2023. During this period, NOSDRA recorded a total of … Continue reading Oil spills cost Nigerian government N335 million – Report
The Federal Government has announced an increase in the prices of single-phase and three-phase prepaid electricity meters, effective from September 6, 2023. This decision has been met with resistance from power consumers who are already grappling with rising costs in … Continue reading Consumers express outrage over 40% increase in electricity meter prices
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football star, has officially declared an end to the long-standing rivalry between him and Argentine football sensation, Lionel Messi. Ronaldo made this announcement during a press conference held before his national team’s training session in Oeiras, … Continue reading Ronaldo declares an end to rivalry with Messi
The National Election Petition Tribunal in Umuahia, Abia State, has rejected a petition brought by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Chief Chinedum Orji, against Chief Obi Aguocha, the Labour Party representative for the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency. The Independent … Continue reading Tribunal dismisses Abia ex speaker’s petition, upholds rep member’s victory
Nigerian artist Asake, best known for his hit song “Sungba,” recently shared his dream music collaboration during an interview with Billboard News. He expressed his desire to collaborate with American billionaire rapper Kanye West, emphasizing the importance of having a … Continue reading Asake expresses desire to collaborate with Kanye West in music
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed his appreciation to the Department of State Services (DSS) for promptly apprehending individuals associated with the Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) who were engaged in the misappropriation of palliative supplies. He … Continue reading Gov. Sule applauds DSS for swift action against palliative thieves
Three individuals, who posed as personnel from the Gallantry Intelligence Corps of Nigeria in Isolo, Lagos State, have been apprehended by Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft. The arrest was made following reports of their alleged fraudulent activities. The suspects, identified as … Continue reading Nigerian navy arrests three impersonators in Lagos
Troops from Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV successfully rescued a pregnant woman who had been kidnapped, along with four other victims. These operations took place in both Plateau and Kaduna States. Captain Oya James, the Media … Continue reading Troops rescue kidnapped pregnant woman
A drug dealer found himself in an ironic predicament when he decided to report a theft of his narcotics to the police, only to be arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply. The unusual turn of events occurred … Continue reading Drug dealer arrested after he called police to report that his narcotics had been stolen
According to reports from the BBC, the UK government is taking steps to designate the Wagner Group, formerly led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, as a terrorist organization. A draft order is expected to be presented in parliament, allowing the government to … Continue reading UK govt. moves to designate Wagner Group as a terrorist organization
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given its approval for an upward adjustment in the prices of prepaid electricity meters within the nation. According to a circular dated September 5, 2023, and signed by the Chairman, Sanusi Garba, and … Continue reading Nigerian government raises prices of prepaid electricity meters
In response to the rising cyber threats targeting the Banking and Financial sector, as well as unsuspecting members of the public falling prey to High-yield Investment Fraud (HYIF), the Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) recently organized a … Continue reading Cybercriminals specializing in cloning bank websites for investment scams arrested
Jorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain’s women’s national team, has expressed his belief that his recent dismissal, which occurred just 16 days after the team’s World Cup victory, was unjust. Vilda, 42, was removed from his position by the … Continue reading Sacked Spain coach claims ‘unjust’ dismissal
The telecast of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is facing uncertainty due to a legal dispute arising from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unilaterally canceling its significant broadcast contract with beIN Media Group, a Qatari media conglomerate. … Continue reading Legal battle looms as CAF terminates AFCON TV broadcast contract
The FMDQ, between January and July 2023, recorded a total foreign exchange turnover of N22.98tn ($44bn), as reported in the August edition of the FMDQ Spotlight, a monthly publication issued by the exchange. Following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s rate … Continue reading Foreign exchange turnover on FMDQ reaches N22 trillion in seven months
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, located in Abuja, has dismissed the entire petition brought forward by the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against President Bola Tinubu. The tribunal found that the petition was primarily composed of rhetorical … Continue reading Tribunal dismisses Labour Party and Peter Obi’s petition
Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to the White House. This comes just before President Joe Biden is set to travel to the Group of 20 summit in India. Despite this, … Continue reading First lady Jill Biden tests positive to COVID, Biden tests negative – White House
Russian general, Major-General Yuri Afanasevskii, became the target of a failed assassination attempt carried out by Ukraine’s Security Service. The incident occurred at his home in the occupied Luhansk region, controlled by Moscow-backed separatists. Afanasevskii was handed a rigged cellphone … Continue reading Russian general injured in failed assassination attempt with explosive cellphone
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leadership in Ondo State vigorously enforced the nationwide two-day warning strike, which was declared by the NLC’s national body. Despite warnings from the Head of Service, Kayode Ogundele, regarding potential repercussions for civil servants who … Continue reading NLC imposes warning strike in Ondo amid accusations against head of service
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has issued a stern warning, stating that it may withdraw all its members from offices and field locations in response to the alleged sale of Eni Nigeria and Nigerian … Continue reading PENGASSAN warns of nationwide shutdown over NAOC and Eni Nigeria sale
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