Former media aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has expressed concern over the recent result coup in the Adamawa State governorship election, warning that it could trigger a military takeover. In a video message shared on his YouTube channel, … Continue reading Reno Omokri: Illegal declaration of results could lead to military coup
Bella Okagbue, a popular contestant from the Big Brother Naija reality show, also known as BBNaija, recently professed her enduring love for her fellow housemate, Olusegun Olusemo, popularly known as Sheggz. In a viral video on social media, the duo … Continue reading BBNaija’s Bella professes undying love for Sheggz over N100m
Passengers in Nigeria have been left stranded as aviation workers commenced a two-day warning strike on Monday, disrupting activities in airports. The strike is in protest of the non-release of their revised Condition of Service, which has been negotiated with … Continue reading Nigerian aviation workers’ strike disrupts airport operations, leaving passengers stranded and Lagos terminal blocked
President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Saudi Arabia was marked by significant discussions with governors and officials, providing updates on crucial matters such as ongoing elections in Nigeria. The President emphasized the role of democracy and strong institutions in the country’s … Continue reading Buhari meets with Bawa, Buratai, and others in Saudi Arabia
Babatunde Fashola, former governor of Lagos State and current Minister of Works and Housing, revealed in an interview on Channels TV that the schedule of President-elect Bola Tinubu is extremely demanding, with day and night commitments. Fashola, who previously served … Continue reading Fashola reveals that Tinubu is “very nocturnal” and does his best work at night
Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba, the Commissioner for Oil and Gas in Delta State, narrowly escaped abduction from kidnappers. The incident took place on Sunday evening at around 7pm while he was en route to Warri, Delta State, as he revealed in … Continue reading Delta state commissioner for oil and gas, narrowly escapes kidnapping
The highly anticipated second episode of Britain’s Got Talent 2023 aired on Sunday night, captivating viewers with a plethora of captivating acts. Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and newcomer Bruno Tonioli had the difficult task of deciding which … Continue reading BGT Judges amazed as contestant sets himself on fire (video)
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent Russian opposition activist and former journalist and politician with British citizenship, has recently been sentenced to 25 years in jail in Russia on charges of treason and other offenses related to his criticism of the ongoing … Continue reading Russian opposition figure, Vladimir Kara-Murza, sentenced to 25 years in jail
Pope Francis has recently come to the defense of the late Pope John Paul II, who has been accused in a documentary film of ignoring allegations of abuse by priests and protecting them through transfers. Francis, the leader of the … Continue reading Catholic: Pope Francis defends late pope against “unfounded accusations”
Nasarawa United’s quest to climb out of the relegation zone in the ongoing 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League has encountered another hurdle as they were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Gombe United at the New Jos Stadium on … Continue reading Gombe United shatter Nasarawa United’s dream of NPFL survival with a 1-1 draw in Match Day 14
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR), a leading sugar production company in Nigeria, has announced plans to pay N18.22 billion as dividends to its shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2022. In addition to the dividend payout, DSR has set … Continue reading Dangote Sugar announces N18.22bn dividend payout
The Federal Government has given its approval for the release of N45.3bn as reimbursement to states and the FCT for the implementation of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme. This initiative, supported by the World Bank, … Continue reading Federal Government disburses N45.3bn to states and FCT
A community has experienced a tragic incident where lives were lost and injuries occurred at a teenager’s birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama. Reports indicate that among the victims was an aspiring American football star, Philstavious “Phil” Dowdell, who had received … Continue reading U.S Birthday Party Mass Shooting: 4 Dead, Multiple Injured
Nigeria’s airports are set to be closed for two days, starting on Monday, as aviation employees launch their second strike this year to protest against working conditions and pay. The announcement, dated Friday, came from the unions representing pilots, engineers, … Continue reading Nigerian aviation workers commence strike on Monday
In a surprising turn of events, images of a Guinean diplomatic passport bearing the name “Bola Ahmed Tinubu” surfaced on social media, sparking a flurry of online activity and raising questions about the President-elect’s honesty during the nation’s electoral process. … Continue reading Silence from Tinubu’s camp as evidence of his Guinean citizenship surfaces, revealing potential perjury
The chief missioner of the Uthman Bin Affan Mosque, Wuse II, Abuja, Huseyn Zakaria, emphasizes that Nigerian courts, police, and other security agencies need to do more to ensure justice and fairness in the country. He calls on President-elect Bola … Continue reading Nigerian judges, security agencies fall short in upholding justice – Huseyn Zakaria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resume the collation of Adamawa governorship election results and declare their candidate, Ahmadu Fintiri, as the winner. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated … Continue reading Adamawa: PDP demands INEC to declare Gov. Fintiri as winner
Nigeria’s U-18 girls’ team emerged as champions of the IHF Women’s Trophy Africa Zone 3 Phase after defeating Benin Republic in Accra, Ghana. The team, led by coach Shittu Adewunmi, secured a resounding 42-17 victory, with goalkeeper Babatunde Kehinde named … Continue reading Nigeria’s U-18 Girls Crowned IHF Women’s Champions
In a recent statement, President Muhammadu Buhari has called for an end to the fighting in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, between the military and para-military forces. Speaking during a visit to him in Saudi Arabia by Chad’s transitional president, General Mahamat … Continue reading President Buhari urges ceasefire in Sudan amidst military and para-military clashes
The recent World Bank/International Monetary Fund Spring meetings in Washington DC, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, highlighted the crucial role of global value chains in job creation and inclusion, as evidenced during the COVID-19 pandemic. She … Continue reading Okonjo-Iweala highlights the significance of global value chains for job creation and inclusion at World Bank/IMF meetings
Hon. Victor Chukwu, the Majority Leader of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, has vehemently denied the false and misleading rumors of Governor David Umahi seeking a N33 billion loan approval. He labeled the rumors as the handiwork of desperate … Continue reading Ebonyi State Assembly denies Governor Umahi’s request for N33 billion loan approval
The United Kingdom and the United States have come together to urgently call for an immediate cessation of violence in Sudan, where clashes between the army and paramilitaries have resulted in nearly 100 casualties. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken … Continue reading US and UK jointly call for immediate ceasefire and end to violence in Sudan
Walmart’s chief officer for its US operations is stepping down from his position as the retailer prepares to face a challenging year ahead, according to an internal memo shared with US associates on Friday. Charles Redfield, who has had a … Continue reading Walmart’s US chief marketing officer is stepping down as the retailer warns of a challenging year ahead
A brewing controversy has arisen in the Ebonyi House of Assembly, reportedly sparked by Governor David Umahi’s alleged request for a fresh N33 billion loan to be approved by the Assembly. This request, which comes just weeks before Governor Umahi’s … Continue reading Crisis in Ebonyi assembly over Governor Umahi’s N33 billion loan request
Police in Jigawa state recovered the body of a 16-year-old “Almajiri” in Kiyawa LGA, with one eye gouged by unknown assailants, as reported by the Islamic knowledge teacher of the deceased, Malam Muhammad Mustafa. The victim had gone to fetch … Continue reading 16-year-old almajiri found dead with one eye removed in Jigawa state
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