The U.S. military has officially acknowledged conducting a drone strike in Baghdad that resulted in the death of Mushtaq Taleb al-Saidi, the deputy head of operations for the Popular Mobilisation Force (PMF). The PMF, associated with Iraq’s armed forces, operates … Continue reading US drone targets and kills Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad
The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, covering Lagos and Ogun States, AIG Ari Muhammed Ali, has issued the dismissal of AP. No. 279495 Inspector Sunday Adetoye and AP. No. 223521 Inspector Ogunleye Stephen. … Continue reading Police dismiss two officers for involvement in armed robbery and corruption
The National Hospital Abuja (NHA) has refuted claims that it referred veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji to a private hospital. In an official statement signed by Tayo Haastrup, the NHA spokesman acting on behalf of the Chief Medical Director, it … Continue reading National hospital denies claims of referring actor Zack Orji to private medical facility
The Federal Government has initiated discussions with the Chinese firm, Luan Steel Holding Group, to establish a new steel plant in Nigeria and begin the production of military hardware at the Ajaokuta Steel Plant. This initiative aligns with the government’s … Continue reading FG collaborates with Chinese firm to revitalize Nigerian steel industry
Delta North senatorial district representative, Ned Nwoko, has advocated for the introduction of legislation permitting civilians to own and carry firearms. The call for the bill comes in response to the prevailing security challenges, particularly the recent Plateau killings on … Continue reading Nigerians should be allowed to carry guns with them – Ned Nwoko
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) against any potential hike in fuel prices. NANS cautioned that such an action would prompt Nigerian … Continue reading Nigerian students issue serious warning to NNPCL over potential fuel price increase
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again voiced his concerns regarding the escalating debt levels in Nigeria and other African countries. During an interaction with the 2023 awardees of the Future Africa Leaders Foundation, an initiative by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, … Continue reading Future generations will have to bear the burden of current debts – Obasanjo
The former winner of the Big Brother Naija reality show, Mercy Eke, has disclosed that she has found love once again, unveiling a bouquet of flowers and a stack of dollar bills gifted by a mysterious admirer. Expressing her gratitude … Continue reading Ex Big Brother Naija winner, Mercy Eke, finds love again
The naira witnessed a 4.72% decline, closing at N1035.12/$ on the official Investor and Exporter foreign exchange window on Wednesday, according to data from the FMDQ Securities Exchange. This marks a consecutive decline in the first two trading days of … Continue reading Naira ends trading at N1035/$ on investor and exporter window
Investigation has revealed that the price of locally produced rice has surged by 73.2 percent in a year due to rising production costs, transportation expenses, and other factors. Despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s multi-billion naira funding support for the … Continue reading NBS reports 73% surge in local rice prices over 12 month period
A convicted criminal, Deobra Delone Redden, launched a violent attack on Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus during a hearing where she denied him bail. The assault, captured in a video uploaded by Reuters, saw Redden springing up … Continue reading Convicted offender launches violent attack on US judge during court hearing
Nigerian singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, expressed his dismay at feeling relegated to the status of an “upcoming artist” due to the apparent overshadowing of his achievements by the success of younger artists. The ‘African Queen’ singer, … Continue reading I’m now an upcoming artiste – 2face
President Bola Tinubu’s decision to allocate N100 billion for the school feeding programme has been praised by Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement released … Continue reading Presidential aide hails Tinubu for allocating N100bn to school feeding
Junior doctors across England commenced the longest strike in the history of the National Health Service (NHS) on Wednesday, January 3. The strike, initiated by the British Medical Association, involves thousands of medics and centers around a bitter pay dispute. … Continue reading UK doctors gear up for NHS’s longest strike in history
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has publicly declared his profound affection for fellow artist Wande Coal. The Starboy head honcho shared a snapshot of himself and the ‘Bumper 2 Bumper’ singer at a recent event … Continue reading Wizkid declares Wande Coal as the ‘Love of My Life
The year 2023 witnessed the demise of several celebrity relationships and marriages, transforming from amicable unions to bitter separations. The reasons behind these high-profile breakups varied, encompassing issues such as domestic violence, infidelity, emotional detachment, feminism, and a lack of … Continue reading Celebrities whose marriages crashed in 2023 due to problems like cheating and fighting
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the last general election, Omoyele Sowore, made damning allegations on Wednesday, asserting that President Bola Tinubu harbors a concealed agenda detrimental to impoverished Nigerians. Sowore claimed that the President’s intention is … Continue reading Sowore confronts Tinubu on alleged anti-people policies
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) is set to introduce night operations and expand its daily train services before the second quarter of 2024, according to the Managing Director of NRC, Fidet Okhiria. In an interview with the News Agency of … Continue reading Nigeria railway corporation set to launch night operations
Bitcoin galloped beyond the $45,000 mark on Tuesday, achieving a milestone not seen since April 2022. This surge follows the cryptocurrency’s impressive 156% gain in 2023, marking its most robust yearly performance since 2020. Currently standing at $45,318, Bitcoin is … Continue reading Bitcoin reaches eight-month high, stands at $45,000
In an effort to curb the influx of aged automobiles and stimulate local industry growth, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) is advocating for a ban on the importation of used vehicles older than two decades. The Director-General … Continue reading Stakeholders split on proposed import ban for used vehicles
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has hit back at his first wife, May Edochie, following her reflection of events in 2023. We recall that the estranged couple’s first son, Kambilichukwu, died in March 2023 after he slumped while playing football in … Continue reading 2023 stole your flesh and blood yet you did breast enlargement – Yul Edochie tackles May
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has commenced the second phase of distributing palliatives to 90,000 beneficiaries in the state. Addressing the distribution event, Yahaya revealed that approximately 30 individuals would receive food palliatives in each of the 2,998 polling units … Continue reading Gombe gov. initiates second phase of palliative distribution, reaching 90,000 beneficiaries
Wayne Rooney has acknowledged facing challenges during his tenure as Birmingham City manager and asserts that he was not afforded sufficient time to bring about positive changes at the club. The former England forward was dismissed on Tuesday, having spent … Continue reading Rooney addresses termination from Birmingham City manager role after 13 weeks
In the Niger state community of Garam, located near the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), bandits have once again carried out a kidnapping, targeting three individuals, including a child. This occurrence follows closely on the heels of a previous attack by … Continue reading Child and couple abducted in Niger state
A 16-year-old boy identified as Basiru Enu, a resident of Kwatau Village, Hong local government area of Adamawa state has been arrested for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl. A statement released by SP Suleiman Nguroje, spokesperson of the command, said … Continue reading 16 year old boy arrested for defiling nine year old girl in Adamawa
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