After a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan’s central Ishikawa prefecture on Monday, approximately 45,700 households are experiencing power outages, as reported by the Hokuriku Electric Power company on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Earthquake shakes Los Angeles on New Year’s day … Continue reading Power outages affect over 45,000 homes after recent earthquake in Japan
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has outlined the government’s focus on completing ongoing projects across the state in the coming year. Speaking exclusively to reporters in a telephone interview on Sunday, Omotoso emphasized that … Continue reading Construction of lekki airport set to commence in 2024 – Commissioner
The Chairman of Akwanga Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, Safiyanu Andaha, has been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen. According to sources, Andaha was abducted on Monday night at Ningo village along the Andaha–Akwanga Road. Reports indicate that the chairman was … Continue reading Unknown gunmen abduct Nasarawa LG chairman
Victor Boniface has earned a spot in the Bundesliga Team of the Month for December, as compiled by the reputable statistics platform, whoscored.com. The 23-year-old demonstrated impressive performance for Leverkusen during the month, scoring four goals and contributing two assists. … Continue reading Boniface secures spot in December’s Bundesliga team of the month
In Adamawa, traditional, religious, and community leaders have joined forces to advocate for a ban on the open sale of tobacco as a measure to discourage young individuals from smoking. During a sensitization and awareness event organized by the non-governmental … Continue reading Adamawa community leaders call for ban on sale of tobacco to curb youth smoking
The First Lady of Delta State, Tobore Oborevwori, made a special visit to the Asaba Specialist Hospital in Asaba today to extend a warm welcome to the first baby born in the state for the year. The newborn, Destiny Onuoha, … Continue reading Delta governor’s wife pays special visit to baby of the year, settles medical bills
Nigerian rapper Panshak Henry Zamani, widely recognized as Ice Prince, has asserted that his 2011 track ‘Oleku’ featuring Brymo holds the distinction of being the first song classified as “Afrobeats.” According to Ice Prince, he and his team made a … Continue reading Ice Prince takes credit for introducing the term Afrobeats (video)
Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle, has shared the harrowing experience of surviving a recent incident of carbon monoxide poisoning. The veteran actress revealed that the alarming incident took place on November 19, 2023, resulting in her experiencing bleeding from the nose … Continue reading Ireti Doyle shares survival story of carbon monoxide poisoning
Los Angeles experienced a 4.1 magnitude earthquake, with the epicenter located just off the coast of Palos Verdes at 8:27 AM PT. Despite the epicenter’s proximity to Palos Verdes, residents in Hollywood and Pasadena reported feeling the quake. ALSO READ: … Continue reading Earthquake shakes Los Angeles on New Year’s day
A student of Kogi State College of Health Science and Technology, Idah, Juliet Eneojo, has been killed by kidnappers. The HND II Health Management student was abducted while on her way from Lokoja to her hometown, Itobe, for the New … Continue reading Tragic! Kidnappers kill female student in Kogi state
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly contemplating a potential move to Liverpool over Real Madrid as he approaches the end of his Paris Saint-Germain contract this summer. Sports Mail reports that the 25-year-old French football sensation is now officially free to engage … Continue reading Kylian Mbappe contemplates Liverpool move over Real Madrid as PSG contract nears expiry
Backstreet Boys vocalist AJ McLean and his wife, Rochelle DeAnna McLean, have made public their decision to proceed with a divorce after previously undergoing a period of separation. The couple, AJ and Rochelle, issued a joint statement on January 1, … Continue reading Backstreet Boys’ AJ McClean and wife announce they are getting divorced
On January 1, President Bola Tinubu officially endorsed the 2024 Appropriation Bill at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This crucial step took place as President Tinubu returned to Abuja from a week-long holiday in Lagos. The approved budget stands at … Continue reading Tinubu signs N28.7tn 2024 appropriation bill into law
South Africa has formally submitted an application to the International Court of Justice, alleging genocide by Israel in connection with its military actions against Hamas in Gaza. According to the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry in Gaza, over 21,507 people have been … Continue reading South Africa files genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice over Gaza war
The President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gabriel Idahosa, anticipates a deceleration in the country’s inflation rate in 2024. In an exclusive interview on Friday, Idahosa attributed the recent acceleration of inflation to the removal of fuel … Continue reading LCCI forecasts decrease in inflation rate for 2024
The Nigeria Police Force has affirmed its intention to proceed with the planned demolition of the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) Shopping Complex in Ikeja, Lagos State, despite what it labels as “frivolous claims, unsubstantiated protests, and media blackmail” by … Continue reading No going back on demolition of Lagos POWA complex in Computer Village – Police
In a recent interview with Chude Jidonwo, 52-year-old Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw shared that she is not a fan of the 31-year-old singer Davido. Kate revealed that she had met Davido once, and he did not greet her during the … Continue reading I’m not a fan of Davido, he didn’t greet me when he saw me – Kate Henshaw
The South Korean foreign ministry announced on Saturday that two of its citizens, who were abducted nearly three weeks ago in southern Nigeria by an unidentified armed group, have been successfully released. The victims, employees of Daewoo Engineering & Construction … Continue reading Two South Koreans abducted in Nigeria successfully released
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, underscored the imperative of reviving Nigeria’s dwindling reading culture, attributing its decline to systemic issues. The event, labeled ‘Christmas Magic,’ showcased the launch of a new children’s book titled “Mama’s Sleeping Scarf,” penned … Continue reading Peter Obi laments declining reading culture among youths
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, offered comforting words to the family of the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, urging them not to mourn during his condolence visit to Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu on Friday, December 29, at their Ibadan residence. … Continue reading I am sure Akeredolu is in Heaven – Jimoh Ibrahim
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a substantial surge of 284.6% in the volume of eNaira in circulation, reaching N9.78 billion in August, as revealed in the bank’s recently released ‘Economic Report’ for the same month. Traditional notes … Continue reading eNaira surges 284%, while traditional notes decline to N2.7tn – CBN
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has issued a cautionary notice to the public, urging restraint in the use of fireworks and other explosive devices during the upcoming New Year celebrations. The advisory, conveyed through a press statement signed by DSP … Continue reading Police warn against use of knockouts, other explosives over new year celebration
Nigerian singer and rapper Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, popularly known as Zlatan Ibile, has credited his career’s turning point to his 2017 collaborative track with Olamide, titled ‘My Body.’ According to Zlatan, receiving a verse from the YBNL boss was a … Continue reading Olamide gave me career breakthrough – Zlatan
Nigerian artist Oche Gabriel Amanyi, widely recognized as Terry G, proudly announced that he has successfully abstained from smoking for a remarkable 100 days. The ‘Akpako Master’ shared this noteworthy milestone through a video message on his Instagram page. ALSO … Continue reading Singer Terry G celebrate100 days of ‘no smoking’
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, expressed his condolences by visiting the family of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu. Governor Sanwo-Olu made this visit to the residence of the deceased Ondo governor in Ibadan, the capital of … Continue reading Sanwo-Olu pays condolence visit to Akeredolu’s family
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