A fire that broke out at a retirement home in Milan during the early hours of Friday resulted in the death of six individuals, according to firefighters. Several residents were hospitalized, and the fire brigade reported that numerous others suffered … Continue reading Tragic fire in Italy retirement home claims six lives
During the Fourth Lake Chad Governor’s Forum meeting in N’Djamena, Chad, the World Bank’s Country Manager for Chad, Mr. Rasit Pertesv, announced that the World Bank has granted one billion dollars to strengthen resilience and improve the livelihoods of people … Continue reading World bank grants $1 billion to enhance security in lake Chad region
A man known as Oke Loya has been apprehended by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly murdering a teenager, Timibra Meretighan, in the Arogbo community of Ondo State. The incident occurred while Meretighan, a 17-year-old student, and his classmates … Continue reading Teenager strangled as man invades Ondo school during exam
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning against the indiscriminate dumping of refuse, emphasizing the need to preserve and protect the environment. Alhaji Ibrahim Yusufu, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, delivered the warning during … Continue reading Federal government issues warning against indiscriminate dumping of refuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Command in Abuja has successfully convicted two male fraudsters, Canice Agabi and Nwozor Martins, on charges related to impersonation and fraud. According to the EFCC, Agabi falsely portrayed himself as an American … Continue reading EFCC secures conviction of two individuals for crypto and Facebook scams in Abuja
Abba Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The bail was granted by Justice James Omotosho in a case where Kyari and his siblings, Baba Kyari and Ali Kyari, … Continue reading Abba Kyari granted bail after 18 months in prison
Acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has stated that the police officers accused of running over a handcuffed man in Edo State are undergoing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. The incident, which occurred in Ekpoma, Edo State, involved a … Continue reading IG disciplines Edo officers involved in running over handcuffed man, disbands unit
Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the wife of the Governor of Lagos State, delivered a message of unity and peace to Christians of all denominations for the advancement of Nigeria. Speaking at the 2023 Lagos Praise 3.0 event, themed “Casting Crowns,” she … Continue reading Sanwo-Olu’s wife urges christians to embrace unity and peace
A tragic incident occurred in an informal settlement in Boksburg, near Johannesburg, where toxic gas leaked from a cylinder, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 individuals, including three children. The South African Police Services reported the incident, with … Continue reading Toxic gas leak claims lives of three children and 13 others in South Africa
Global vaccine alliance GAVI, the World Health Organization (WHO), and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have announced that 18 million doses of the RTS,S vaccine, the first-ever malaria vaccine, will be distributed to twelve African countries over the next two years. … Continue reading Lifesaving malaria vaccine set to reach more African countries
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has once again expressed its support for Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State in his determination to put an end to the regular sit-at-home orders imposed by a faction of the Indigenous People … Continue reading Ohanaeze youths support governor Mbah’s stance on sit-at-home order
President Bola Tinubu has signed four Executive Orders, including the suspension of the five per cent Excise Tax on telecommunication services and the escalation of Excise Duties on locally manufactured products. The Finance Act (Effective Date Variation) Order defers the … Continue reading President Tinubu signs executive orders, suspends 5% excise tax on telecoms and more
According to The Athletic, Ishe Samuels-Smith is poised to make a £4 million transfer from Everton to Chelsea. The 17-year-old defender has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with Stamford Bridge. Samuels-Smith has spent his young career at Everton, progressing … Continue reading Chelsea set to sign Samuels-Smith in £4m transfer deal
A suspected mentally deranged man has allegedly strangled a 17-year-old student, Beke Meretighan, to death in Arogbo, Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo state. It was gathered that the deceased was attacked by the mentally ill man while writing … Continue reading ‘Mad man’ strangles junior WAEC student to death in Ondo
Faith Evans and Stevie J have come to an agreement in their divorce case, according to court documents. Evans informed the court that they have reached a written agreement concerning their property, marriage, and support rights. The documents state that … Continue reading Faith Evans and Stevie J reach divorce settlement
Within just seven hours of its launch, Meta’s new Twitter rival, Threads, has garnered over 10 million registered accounts, according to Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire CEO of Meta. Zuckerberg, who goes by the username “Zuck on Threads,” shared the announcement … Continue reading Over 10 million people signed up for Twitter rival, Threads in the first 7 hours of the app’s launch
In Sweden, self-proclaimed free-speech advocates have submitted at least three requests to the police to burn religious texts, including a Torah book, which is likely to cause further international uproar. This comes just a week after the burning of a … Continue reading Swedish police confirm new requests to burn the Bible and Qur’an by protesters
It has been reported that more than 400 inmates who escaped from the Kuje Medium Security Correctional Centre in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, during a jailbreak on July 5, 2022, are still at large even after one year. It … Continue reading Over 400 escaped inmates, including terrorists, still roaming the streets one year after Kuje prison break
Shell has recently announced the appointment of Ralph Gbobo as the new Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Gas Limited, the company’s gas distribution division. Effective from July 1, 2023, Ralph takes over the position from Ed Ubong, who has assumed … Continue reading Shell Nigeria appoints new MD of gas division
During the proceedings of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, Senate Majority Leader Michael Bamidele stated that President Bola Tinubu faced no criminal charges in any United States court. Serving as the sole witness, Bamidele clarified that the $460,000 … Continue reading Tinubu cleared of indictment in $460,000 forfeiture case – Bamidele tells tribunal
The Edo State Government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have collaborated to train 500 young individuals in Edo State, Nigeria, to enhance their skills for future employment. The initiative, named ‘Digi Link,’ was organized in partnership with ACIOE … Continue reading Edo state collaborates with Gates foundation to train 500 youths in digital skills
Tiwa Savage, the Nigerian singer, opened up about her initial nervousness that almost affected her performance at the coronation of British monarch King Charles III. In May, Tiwa Savage made history as the first Nigerian artist to perform at a … Continue reading I was so nervous when I was performing at King Charles’ coronation – Tiwa Savage
Luis Enrique, the former coach of Barcelona and Spain, has been named the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning French champions. The announcement was made by the club on Wednesday. The 53-year-old, who has been without a team since … Continue reading PSG appoint Luis Enrique as new coach
According to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, total investments in the country’s telecommunications sector reached $75.6 billion by the end of 2021. This figure encompasses both foreign direct investment and local investment. … Continue reading Telecoms investments soar to $76 billion as 5G subscriptions surpass 60,000 – NCC
A visually impaired man named Francis Ugachukwu has been remanded to the Kirikiri Correctional Centre by the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos State. Ugachukwu is facing charges of defiling a 13-year-old girl in the state. Justice … Continue reading Blind man arrested for defiling 13 year old girl in Lagos
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