A military patrol was attacked by an improvised explosive device in the village of Laayi, near the town of Damasak, killing five people. Babakura Kolo, head of a local militia working with the government, attributed the attack to the Iswap … Continue reading Nigeria: Five soldiers die in mine explosion during patrol
A federal criminal investigation examining Donald Trump’s actions and those of others after the 2020 US election has received a boost following a decision by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. The court has rejected an emergency attempt by the … Continue reading Trump fails to block Pence’s testimony on direct communications in federal investigation
The US and South Korea have reached a landmark agreement to counter the North Korean nuclear threat. The Washington Declaration involves periodic deployment of US nuclear-armed submarines to South Korea and Seoul’s involvement in US nuclear planning operations. In return, … Continue reading US and South Korea reach landmark agreement to counter North Korean nuclear threat
The Ukrainian military is experiencing a severe shortage of ammunition and spare parts for its weapons, including the Buk air defense system. Volodymyr, the commander of the 17th Tank Battalion, notes that his unit is unable to provide adequate fire … Continue reading Bakhmut defenders fear losing support in Ukraine war
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Nigerian economy has been crippled by a shortage of cash, which has affected the informal sector the most. The UNCTAD also stated that the continued decline of oil … Continue reading UNCTAD report reveals cash scarcity hobbled Nigeria’s economy
The Nigeria Governors Forum, comprising the 36 state governors, has announced plans to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari to appeal for the presentation of the new revenue draft formula to the National Assembly before May 29, 2023, when a new … Continue reading Governors call on Buhari to present new revenue formula to National Assembly
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. The building will be called Agriculture House and will be 10 stories tall, covering a plot of land measuring 1.84 … Continue reading FEC grants N6bn for construction of new corporate headquarters for ministry of agriculture
Relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, also known as Blessing CEO, has declared that she is ready to start dating again after revealing that she is single. Blessing CEO was previously rumoured to be in a relationship with Lagos celebrity auto dealer, … Continue reading Blessing CEO declares she’s single and searching for a new partner days after release from prison
Chike, Nigerian singer and songwriter, has revealed that he no longer invites ladies who record videos in his house over again. During a guest appearance on the Echoo Room audiovisual podcast, hosted by Quincy Jonze, the “Boo of the booless” … Continue reading Singer Chike reveals why he won’t invite any lady who made a video in his house over again
Femi Adesina, the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, stated in a recent interview that Buhari had outclassed his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, regarding security, and that Nigeria’s Armed Forces had moved from seventh to fourth place rating … Continue reading Nigeria’s insecurity would have been worse without Buhari’s intervention – Femi Adesina
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari’s plea for forgiveness, stating that his sins are unforgivable. This was in response to Buhari’s request for Nigerians to forgive him during the Sallah festival, where he also announced … Continue reading IPOB rejects Buhari’s request for forgiveness, calls his sins unpardonable amid planned relocation to Niger Republic
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has given orders for the immediate reconstruction of a failed culvert located at Kajola Akile along the Moro/Obafemi Awolowo University campus road in Ile-Ife. The reason for this directive was to prevent the continued … Continue reading Governor Adeleke orders immediate reconstruction of abandoned culvert after 17 years
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria, has filed a fresh process before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja, accusing the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, of dual citizenship of Nigeria and Guinea. … Continue reading Atiku sccuses Tinubu of dual citizenship in Nigeria and Guinea before election tribunal
In an open letter to the incoming Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Bamidele Seun Owoola, CEO of Welcome2Africa International, Bamidele Owoola, urged the upcoming administration to focus on building a pipeline of opportunities across various sectors, especially healthcare, agribusiness, … Continue reading Incoming trade minister tasked with developing opportunities in healthcare and agribusiness
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has warned his team against complacency, despite their recent dominance over Arsenal in a 4-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium. The win has placed City within two points of leaders Arsenal, and with two games … Continue reading Man City’s Akanji warns against complacency after crucial win over Arsenal
A raging inferno broke out at the popular “Yan Katako” market in Sabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna State, resulting in the destruction of over 150 shops. According to a source who preferred to remain anonymous, the fire started at around 1 … Continue reading Zaria market: Over 150 Shops Gutted by Fire
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alert over a suspected substandard cough syrup called ‘Naturcold’ that is said to have caused the deaths of six children under the age of five in … Continue reading NAFDAC issues alert on suspected substandard cough syrup called ‘Naturcold’
China has deployed its navy to rescue Chinese citizens from conflict-stricken Sudan, as fighting between the army and paramilitaries intensifies. The ongoing conflict has resulted in acute shortages of water, food, medicines, and fuel, and has led to the evacuation … Continue reading China deploys navy to evacuate citizens from conflict hit Sudan
According to a statement released by Pfizer, the pharmaceutical company believes that cervical cancer may be the first cancer to be eradicated by a vaccine. The statement was released in commemoration of World Immunisation Week, and the Medical Director for … Continue reading Cervical cancer vaccine will be available soon – Phizer
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal heard objections from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, now the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. The Labour Party candidate, who was contesting the election result, criticised the … Continue reading Peter Obi alleges INEC partiality in attempt to dismiss petition against Tinubu
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that COVID-19 will be present for a long time, and nations must learn to manage its ongoing non-emergency effects. WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that while there has been a 95% reduction … Continue reading WHO reports 95% decline in COVID deaths
The Director General of the National Agency for Foods and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has raised concern over the use of bleaching creams in Nigeria and described it as a national emergency. The DG made the … Continue reading NAFDAC declares use of bleaching creams in Nigeria a national health emergency
Christina Ashten Gourkani, who was known for her resemblance to Kim Kardashian, died of a heart attack after undergoing plastic surgery. She passed away in a hospital on Thursday after the surgery. Gourkani’s family expressed their grief over the news … Continue reading Kim Kardashian lookalike, Christina Ashten Gourkani, dies following plastic surgery
The Nigerian government has spent $1.2 million to evacuate 2,400 stranded Nigerians from Sudan, according to the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama. He disclosed the cost of the operation while speaking with journalists after a meeting of the … Continue reading FG spends $1.2m to evacuate stranded Nigerians from Sudan to Cairo
Bobrisky, a controversial Nigerian transgender and LGBT figure, has revealed her admiration for popular Nigerian musician, Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. In a post on her SnapChat account, Bobrisky expressed that she has been crushing on Wizkid … Continue reading Bobrisky confesses to having a massive crush on Wizkid
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