In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, advised the opposition to stop complaining about the 2023 presidential election, which they lost woefully. Mohammed said President Muhammadu Buhari’s analysis of the reasons for the … Continue reading Lai Mohammed mocks PDP and LP, urges them to stop complaining over 2023 election loss
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ogun State has decided to withdraw the petition it filed against Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Previously, the party had submitted a petition to the Governorship Election Petition … Continue reading NNPP drops petition against Governor Abiodun and INEC
Red Bull showcased their dominance in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday as Sergio Perez emerged victorious with teammate Max Verstappen following in second place. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who had secured pole position, finished third. Perez’s triumph came after he … Continue reading Red Bull’s Sergio Perez claims Azerbaijan grand prix victory with Max Verstappen in Second
China’s Ding Liren has become the country’s first-ever world chess champion after beating Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi in a rapid-play tie-break match in Kazakhstan. The 30-year-old takes over the World Chess Championship title from Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, who chose not to … Continue reading Ding Liren wins the World Chess Championship, becoming the first-ever Chinese champion
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 126 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis at Tincan port in Lagos. The drugs, weighing 63kg, were found hidden in a used Toyota Corolla car imported from Canada. … Continue reading NDLEA seizes illicit drugs disguised in imported car and food items
Manchester United recorded a crucial 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday, with Bruno Fernandes’ goal securing the three points for the Red Devils. The win moves United nine points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham and strengthens their push for a … Continue reading Manchester United beat Aston Villa 1-0 to strengthen their push for a top-four Premier League finish
The Central Bank of Nigeria has responded to concerns regarding the disappearance of newly redesigned banknotes by announcing that it will supply more quantities of the new notes to banks. According to the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Dr. … Continue reading Central Bank of Nigeria boosts supply of new notes to banks
Nigerian Ambassador to Sudan, Safiu Olaniyan, has expressed his concern about the difficulties faced in evacuating Nigerians, including students, who are stranded in Sudan due to the ongoing conflict in the country. Olaniyan clarified that the Nigerian embassy in Sudan … Continue reading Nigerian Ambassador appeals for calm and clarifies bus situation for stranded students in Sudan
Newly-elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, before leaving office on May 29th. He stated that Kanu’s release … Continue reading Ohanaeze Ndigbo says Kanu’s release will bring happiness to the Igbo people
The National Executive Committee meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party may not happen anytime soon due to uncertainties surrounding the party’s performance report in the 2023 election. The party’s suspended National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, was ousted, and Umar Damagum replaced … Continue reading PDP plans to hold NEC meeting soon – Anyanwu
SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited, a commercial bank, has reported a Profit Before Tax of N1.51bn for the year ending December 31st 2022, indicating a growth of 195.6% from the previous year’s loss of N1.58bn. According to the bank’s audited financial … Continue reading SunTrust bank records N1.51bn profit before tax for 2022
A notorious ritualist syndicate member, Ifasoji Ayangbesan, has been apprehended by the Ogun State Police Command for killing and dismembering one Oyindamola Adeyemi. The 35-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday, April 28, in his hideout in the Ijebu-Ode area of … Continue reading Suspected member of ritualist syndicate in Ogun allegedly offered N1m bribe to police for escape
The death of Police Inspector Taiye Atobaloye, who was detained at the ‘D’ Division of the Kogi State Police Command, has been ordered to be investigated by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba. The incident occurred after the police officer, … Continue reading IG orders immediate investigation into death of inspector in police custody
A couple has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly planning to extort N5 million from their relatives. The husband, a 53-year-old technician and his wife, a 48-year-old body massager and bone setter, were apprehended on Wednesday … Continue reading Couple arrested for planning fake kidnap to extort money from UK relatives
Five people have lost their lives in a fatal road accident along the Tombia-Amassoma Road in Bayelsa State on Friday. The accident involved a black Toyota SUV with registration number RGM 38 HM and a Mazda 323F with registration number … Continue reading Five dead in Bayelsa road accident as SUV driver flees the scene
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was inaugurated as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, replacing the late Prof George Obiozor. The Imeobi Ohanaeze ratified Iwuanyanwu’s nomination in a meeting held in Enugu, attended by serving governors, former governors, former leaders of … Continue reading Iwuanyanwu becomes Ohanaeze leader, urges for Kanu’s immediate release from detention
The Police Force has refunded N68,000 extorted from Joy Ivie Aghama, a female tricycle rider in Lagos State, by some police personnel attached to the Area N Division at Ijede Area Council. The police are also responsible for her tricycle … Continue reading Female tricycle rider in Lagos gets refund of N68,000 illegally extorted by Nigerian Police officers as culpable officials face disciplinary action
A mass shooting took place in Texas, in which five people, including an eight-year-old child, were killed. The police are searching for a gunman who was reportedly shooting his AR-15 style gun in a neighbouring yard when the victims asked … Continue reading Texas authorities hunt for gunman who killed five including child
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued an ultimatum of two weeks to the Federal Government, demanding a 200% increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The demand comes after several engagements with the government on the … Continue reading NARD issues two week ultimatum to federal government for upward review of salary structure
Kelechi Iheanacho, the Super Eagles striker, sustained an injury during Leicester’s match against Leeds United and is expected to miss several weeks. Iheanacho was seen limping after working hard to set up James Maddison’s assist for Jamie Vardy’s goal against … Continue reading Kelechi Iheanacho out for weeks due to injury
Nestlé Nigeria is committed to reducing the technical skills gap in Nigeria by training young people to acquire the necessary skills to contribute to the country’s economic growth, according to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Wassim Elhusseini. Speaking … Continue reading 20 youths equipped with technical skills by Nestlé Nigeria
Top financial institution, Wema bank, known for its innovative banking solutions and as Africa’s first fully digital bank, is preparing to celebrate its 78th anniversary and 6th anniversary as a digital bank with a week-long series of exciting events and … Continue reading Wema Bank and ALAT plan week long festivities to commemorate 78th and 6th anniversaries
In Kabul, Afghan women held a demonstration against the Taliban government, calling for foreign countries not to formally recognise the regime ahead of a UN summit in Doha. Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, demonstrators have been detained … Continue reading Afghan women defy crackdown and protest against Taliban’s recognition by foreign nations
Abortion pill will soon be available in Japan, marking the first time that the drug will be used to terminate early-stage pregnancy in the country. Although abortion is legal in Japan up to 22 weeks, consent from a partner or … Continue reading For the first time, Japan approves use of abortion pill
Senegal’s opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, will face trial for alleged rape on May 16, according to El Hadji Diouf, the lawyer representing his accuser. Sonko, who came third in the 2019 presidential election and has declared his candidacy for the … Continue reading Senegal’s opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, to face rape trial in May
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