NAFDAC has denied reports that it has banned the consumption of Indomie instant noodles and has reassured consumers that the product is safe for consumption. Recently, health officials in Malaysia and Taiwan claimed to have detected ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic … Continue reading NAFDAC confirms indomie noodles are safe for consumption, not Banned
Seyi Tinubu, the son of Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has been accused of purchasing a property in London worth approximately $11 million. The mansion, located in North London, was allegedly bought by the 37-year-old son of the former Governor of … Continue reading Seyi Tinubu accused of buying $11m London mansion linked to fraud
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has clarified that it is not the responsibility of the government to create jobs for the people. He made this statement during an interview on Arise News Television’s programme, … Continue reading The government is not responsible for job creation, it is not our duty – Femi Adesina
A US mountaineer has died on Everest, marking the fourth fatality on the peak this climbing season. Jonathan Sugarman, 69, passed away while on an acclimatisation rotation at Camp 2, at an altitude of 6,400 metres. His expedition organiser, Pasang … Continue reading US mountaineer dies on Everest, marking fourth fatality of this climbing season
The US military is tracking a mysterious balloon flying over American soil, and its origins and purpose are currently unknown, according to three US officials. The balloon reportedly flew across parts of Hawaii but did not cross into any sensitive … Continue reading US military tracking mysterious balloon flying over Hawaii and headed toward Mexico
Several celebrity expectant mothers proudly displayed their baby bumps at the glitzy Met Gala this year. The event was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and had a dress code of “In honour of Karl” … Continue reading Serena Williams and Karlie Kloss reveal pregnancies at Met Gala
Cher, the 76-year-old pop star, and Alexander Edwards, the 37-year-old music executive and rapper, have split up after six months of dating, according to sources close to the couple. The pair were first linked in November 2021 when they were … Continue reading 76-year-old singer Cher and 37-year-old Alexander Edwards have ended their six-month relationship
Khader Adnan, a leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, died on May 2, following an 87-day hunger strike in an Israeli prison. Adnan, aged 45, had been on hunger strike since his arrest on February 5 and refused to undergo … Continue reading Khader Adnan, a notable Palestinian islamic jihad leader, dies in Israeli detention after 87-day hunger strike
According to US intelligence officials, over 20,000 Russian soldiers have been killed and more than 80,000 injured during just five months of fighting in Ukraine. The majority of these casualties occurred during the trench warfare for the small eastern city … Continue reading US intelligence officials report over 20,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine conflict in Five months
During his appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast hosted by Nedu, former Big Brother Naija housemate, Ike Onyema revealed that different men claimed to have slept with his girlfriend, mocking him in the process. He recounted how these men made … Continue reading Big Brother Naija star, Ike, reveals multiple men claimed to have slept with his girlfriend (video)
Gunmen have kidnapped twelve farmers in Ugya village, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, demanding a ransom of N12.6 million. According to a resident of the village, Saidu Yahaya, the victims were kidnapped last Thursday when the gunmen rounded … Continue reading Kidnappers in Nasarawa state demand N12.6 million ransom for 12 farmers
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, has expressed his belief that billionaire Elon Musk is not the right person to run the social media giant. Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion, with Twitter agreeing to sell itself to Musk for … Continue reading Jack Dorsey: Twitter went south after Elon Musk bought it, he’s not the best person to run it
“President-elect” Bola Tinubu has reportedly returned to Lagos to rest and receive follow-up medical treatment from doctors who previously treated him in France. Some members of the medical team have already arrived in Nigeria for Tinubu’s ongoing care. According to … Continue reading Foreign doctors of Tinubu arrive in Nigeria as the president elect takes a medical break in Lagos
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has urged workers to remain focused and not be discouraged by the many challenges that exist in Nigeria’s economic and political landscape. Obi made this statement during the May Day … Continue reading Peter Obi vows to keep fighting until his mandate is secured
The Kebbi State branch office of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) has accused the Nigeria Army Barracks in Birnin Kebbi of owing the company a significant amount of money. The company has also denied rumours that its Birnin Kebbi … Continue reading Kaduna electricity distribution company reveals huge debt owed by Nigeria Army in Kebbi State
The Lagos State Government has filed a notice of motion to appeal the ruling of the National Industrial Court, which nullified the appointment of a caretaker committee to manage the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the state. … Continue reading Lagos state government appeals against nullification of RTEAN caretaker committee judgment
Chuka Ofili, a tech entrepreneur, has predicted that the expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will generate approximately 133 million jobs by 2025. Speaking at the 2023 edition of The Platform on Monday, Ofili stated that the upscaling of technology would … Continue reading Chuka Ofili predicts 133 million jobs to be created by 2025 due to AI expansion, allays job-loss fears
The Nigerian Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has stated that his monthly salary is N942,000 after tax. He made the disclosure during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Ngige also mentioned that there are no allowances … Continue reading Labor Minister, Ngige, reveals monthly salary of N942,000 with no allowances
Kayinsola Odufuwa of Gombe Bulls and Joy Ebiega of First Bank were the big winners at the Crown Elite Sports Awards. The event was held to honor outstanding athletes in Nigerian basketball at its 10th anniversary gala. Odufuwa and Ebiega … Continue reading Odufuwa and Ebiega named MVPs at Crown Elite Basketball Awards
Salihu Lukman, the National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has claimed that his colleagues in the National Working Committee (NWC) do not have the power to expel him from the party. He accused the National … Continue reading Salihu Lukman insist that NWC lacks powers to expel him
JP Morgan Chase has agreed to pay $10.6bn to the Federal Insurance Deposit Corp (FIDC) after regulators closed First Republic Bank in San Francisco, which had been under pressure since last month when two other US banks collapsed. The closure … Continue reading JP Morgan acquires second largest failed US bank for $10.6bn
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit has demolished shanties and removed blockages along the Lekki coastal road after several removal notices were served. The Chairman of the unit, CSP Shola Jejeloye, stated that the makeshift buildings posed serious … Continue reading Lagos demolishes illegal buildings and blockages to ease traffic on Lekki coastal road
The Ogun State Police Command in Nigeria has arrested four individuals suspected of being members of a robbery syndicate that had been terrorizing Sango-Ota and its surrounding areas. The suspects were identified as Sherrif Kamoru, Rabiu Seyidu, Opeyemi Adebayo, and … Continue reading Police arrest four suspect for robbery
According to the Writers Guild of America (WGA), thousands of Hollywood television and movie writers are set to strike due to failed negotiations with studios and streamers over pay and other conditions. Late-night shows may immediately come to a halt, … Continue reading Hollywood movie writers commence strike today over pay and streaming profits
Al Jazeera journalist Hisham Abdelaziz has been released by Egyptian authorities after being detained for almost four years, according to the Qatar-based media network. Abdelaziz, who worked as a producer for Al Jazeera’s Mubasher channel, was detained in June 2019 … Continue reading Al Jazeera journalist released after nearly four years in Egyptian custody
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