Chisom has shared how his wife supported him financially while they were still dating, after he lost his job when the company he worked for closed down. According to Chisom, his girlfriend at the time, who later became his wife, … Continue reading Nigerian man shares how his girlfriend supported him financially when he lost his job
Nwafor Onyebuchi, has been arraigned in a Lagos state Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N21 million from a Catholic church. According to the police prosecutor, Insp Ayodele Adeosun, the defendant was charged with three counts of conspiracy, stealing, and breaching … Continue reading Man arraigned in court for stealing N21 million from Catholic church
An Argentine court upheld a ruling that eight medical professionals, including a psychologist, a clinical doctor, a medical coordinator, nursing coordinator and nurses, would face trial over the death of football legend Diego Maradona, who died in November 2020 at … Continue reading 8 individuals to stand trial for Diego Maradona’s death
Actor Kunle Remi has spoken out about his omission from the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) nomination list, despite being the lead actor in the movie with the highest number of nominations. Fans expressed outrage on social media, … Continue reading Kunle Remi breaks silence on being left out of the 2023 AMVCA nomination list
On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court is expected to make a ruling on court-ordered restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone. The anti-abortion groups are seeking to ban mifepristone, which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2000 and … Continue reading US Supreme Court to make decision on ban of abortion pill
Bashir Usman Gorau, a 33-year-old unionist and farmer, has won the Gada-Goronyo federal constituency election in Sokoto state, Nigeria, by funding his campaign through his farming activities and business. Gorau received 29,679 votes, defeating the incumbent lawmaker representing the constituency, … Continue reading 33-year-old Rep-elect says he funded his campaigns through farming
Former NFL defensive lineman Chris Smith, who played for multiple teams including the Cleveland Browns, has passed away at the age of 31. The cause of his death is unknown. Smith spent eight years in the NFL, beginning his career … Continue reading Chris Smith, former NFL player, dies at 31
New data from the United Nations reveals that India is expected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country by mid-2023. The data estimates India’s population will reach 1.43 billion, compared to China’s 1.42 billion, meaning India will have … Continue reading India’s population will surpass China by mid-2023, according to the United Nations
Nollywood actress Bukunmi Oluwasina has urged Nigerian men not to end their marriages over infidelity, instead suggesting prayer as a better option. In a video message posted on her Instagram page, the actress emphasized that husbands should not abandon their … Continue reading Bukunmi Oluwasina advises men to pray for their unfaithful wives instead of seeking divorce if they “mistakenly” cheat on them (video)
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked the Kasada community in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, killing a man identified as Musa Abari and abducting six others, including his wife, Hulaira. The incident occurred … Continue reading Gunmen continue to attack Abuja, Nigeria, killing one man and kidnapping six others
Amnesty International has called for the unconditional release of Imoleayo Micheal, a computer programmer who has been detained by the Department of State Services since 2020 for participating in the #EndSARS protests against police brutality in Nigeria. Imoleayo is facing … Continue reading Amnesty International urges Nigerian government to drop charges against #EndSARS protester who has been detained by DSS since 2020
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has called for collaborative efforts between communities and the health system to bring Tuberculosis (TB) under control. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, he highlighted that community empowerment … Continue reading WHO calls for community collaboration to end Tuberculosis
Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Kogi State governorship election, has claimed that he used anointing oil to mobilize his delegates. Responding to allegations of financial inducement during the primary election, Melaye denied manipulating the exercise … Continue reading Dino Melaye reveals using anointing oil to mobilize delegates for Kogi PDP Governorship primaries
A man in Chicago, Illinois, USA, was arrested by the police for allegedly robbing the same retail business 11 times between December 2022 and April; Donte Elbert, 36, of Chicago, was taken into custody for trying to pass the last … Continue reading Chicago man arrested for robbing same store 11 times in 5 months
A man named James Kimathi Muthuri was arrested for impersonating a lawyer in Kenya after a raid by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) at his office. He has been detained in police custody for practicing law without a license … Continue reading Fake lawyer arrested for operating illegal law firm for a year
Police officers in Rioma, Kisii county of Kenya, have rescued a newborn baby girl who was abandoned inside a pit latrine at Rioma Catholic Church compound. The baby, estimated to be four days old, was found crying by a local … Continue reading 4-day-old baby rescued by police from toilet inside church compound
A woman in Florida has been apprehended after engaging in a road rage altercation. Video footage shared on social media displays her climbing on top of a car’s hood while taunting the occupants to exit the vehicle. In the video, … Continue reading Lady arrested in Florida for climbing on top of car in road rage incident (video)
The Nigerian Correctional Service has revealed that there are 3,298 inmates across the custodial centres in Nigeria on death row, with some having spent over 15 years in custody awaiting execution. The service has replaced the term “condemned criminal” with … Continue reading Nigeria’s NCoS reports 3,298 inmates on death row
The violent clashes between Sudan’s top generals have led to chaos in Khartoum’s hospitals, leaving doctors, nurses, and patients trapped inside without proper medical supplies, electricity or water. The fighting, which erupted suddenly, has resulted in more than 185 deaths … Continue reading Ongoing fighting forces Khartoum hospitals to shut down
Total Energies Marketing Nigeria Plc has appointed Mrs Bunmi Popoola-Mordi as an Executive Director of Human Resources & Corporate Services, effective from April 1, according to a statement signed by the company’s board chairman, Mr Jean-Phillip Torres. Popoola-Mordi has several … Continue reading Total Energies announces appointment of new executive director
The Nigerian Federal Government plans to increase the excise tax on tobacco products from 30% ad-valorem to 50% to tackle tobacco smoking in the country, according to Dr Mangai Malau, the Head of the Tobacco Control Unit at the Federal … Continue reading Federal Government plans to increase tax on tobacco products to 50%
Binalayefa Joshua Osuluku has been selected as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for the Bayelsa State governorship election in November, after receiving 151 votes in the delegate election held in the state capital, Yenagoa, on Monday. His opponent, Mrs … Continue reading Lawyer emerges as SDP candidate for Bayelsa governorship election
Senior members of the APC in Kashere Ward, Ammo Local Government of Gombe State, have expelled former governor Danjuma Goje from the party over allegations of anti-party activities, including boycotting campaign activities, supporting opposition parties, and mingling with their candidates … Continue reading APC expels former Gombe governor, Danjuma Goje, despite court order
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has announced that 107 Nigerians who were stranded in Libya have been evacuated and returned to the country. They arrived at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport via Al Buraq Air Boeing 737-800, and were … Continue reading 107 Nigerians repatriated from Libya after being stranded
Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president of Nigeria, congratulated Umaru Fintiri on his re-election as the Governor of Adamawa State, hailing it as a victory for democracy. Fintiri, the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was declared the winner … Continue reading Atiku congratulates Fintiri on his re-election and expresses optimism about reclaiming another mandate
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