Three suspected telecommunication vandals have been paraded by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command for disguising as engineers to steal masts’ backup batteries belonging to telecommunication firms in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durosinmi, revealed that the suspects … Continue reading Telecom mast batteries stolen by robbers disguised as engineers in Akwa Ibom
TBoss, former Big Brother Naija star, has taken to Instagram to criticize men who label women as gold diggers without having anything to offer themselves. The mother of one called out men who use the term “gold digger” to describe … Continue reading Tboss criticizes men who call women gold diggers in Instagram post
Kenyan police announced that they had uncovered three bodies in the eastern part of the country, believed to be members of a religious cult who had starved themselves to death. The investigation has been expanded to include the latest discovery, … Continue reading Kenya cult investigation deepens as three bodies are exhumed
It has been over 50 days since Nigeria’s presidential election was held on February 25th, but United States President Joe Biden has yet to congratulate the alleged winner, Bola Tinubu. The election was reportedly marred by widespread violence and rigging … Continue reading Joe Biden’s delay in congratulating Tinubu raises doubts 55 days after Nigeria’s general election
HURIWA has urged the Nigerian National Assembly to hold the country’s police force, army, civil defense corps, immigration, and road safety corps accountable for electoral violence in the recently concluded general polls. The organization’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, accused the … Continue reading HURIWA urges security agencies to account for electoral violence
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
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 Lagos State Government is set to arraign one Uzuokwu Solomon on charges of making a hoax call to the emergency responder, according to a statement by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, … Continue reading Lagos State files charges against teenager for placing false emergency call to the fire and rescue service
Kwara State University, Ilorin, has secured a N12.5 million naira research grant from the prestigious Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to conduct a groundbreaking study on the “Influence of Cultural and Demographic Attributes on the Spread and Containment of Coronavirus … Continue reading Kwara State University secures N12.5 million TETFund research grant for COVID-19 study
Despite a temporary ceasefire that was implemented to address humanitarian needs, including the evacuation of wounded individuals, fierce fighting has continued unabated in Sudan’s capital, resulting in dozens of casualties over the course of two days. The situation remains dire, … Continue reading Death toll rises in Sudan as ongoing fighting persists, posing grave concerns for the country’s stability and prospects for peace
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
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)
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
APC has chosen Timipre Sylva as its candidate for the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State. Sylva, who previously served as the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, emerged victorious in the party’s primary election held on Friday and … Continue reading Sylva emerges as Bayelsa APC governorship candidate
Great Britain’s hopes of making it to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals were dashed after a loss by Harriet Dart to France’s Caroline Garcia. Dart, who was the highest-ranked player for Britain in the absence of Emma Raducanu, lost … Continue reading Billie Jean King Cup: Harriet Dart loses to Caroline Garcia in a closely fought match
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has announced the successful completion of a private placement of 3.03 billion units of its shares. The bank made this disclosure in a corporate notice filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited … Continue reading Fidelity Bank successfully completes private placement of 3 billion shares
Kenya’s inaugural operational satellite was successfully launched into orbit by SpaceX from California, USA, as per images released by the US space company. The Kenyan Taifa-1, developed by local researchers, aims to provide vital data for agriculture and environmental monitoring … Continue reading Kenya successfully deploys inaugural operational satellite into orbit
Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappé of France have been included in Time’s prestigious list of the 100 most influential people for 2023, recognizing their impact on the world of sports. The annual list, released by … Continue reading Messi and Mbappé featured on TIME’s 2023 list of most influential people
The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a butcher for the alleged murder of his wife in Warri metropolis. The unfortunate incident took place on Thursday evening when the suspect attempted to collect hot water for bathing upon returning from … Continue reading Police in Delta state arrest butcher for stabbing wife to death
Over 40 individuals lost their lives in a series of attacks on villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) on Friday, according to local sources. The Cooperative for the Development of the Congo (CODECO), a militant group, has … Continue reading Tragic! Gunmen attack villages in Congo, resulting in the death of over 40 people
Egypt’s foreign minister urges Turkey to withdraw troops from Syria amid lingering tensions despite recent efforts to restore ties. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Choukri emphasizes the importance of preserving Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu … Continue reading Egypt urges Turkey to immediately withdraw its troops from Syria
In Kenya’s coastal Kilifi county, four individuals were found dead and nearly a dozen others were hospitalized on Thursday after being rescued while awaiting the imminent end of the world. Believed to be members of Pastor Paul Mackenzie’s Good News … Continue reading Four individuals in Kenya starve to death while fasting with the belief of meeting Jesus
Three Nigerian men are currently facing federal indictment in the U.S., accused of engaging in a money laundering and wire fraud scheme that resulted in losses exceeding $6 million. One of the suspects is being extradited from Canada to the … Continue reading Three Nigerian individuals facing federal indictment in the U.S for a wire fraud scheme with losses exceeding $6 million
Three opposition parties in Congo-Brazzaville have formed an alliance ahead of the upcoming elections, as veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso eyes a potential candidacy. The “Alliance for Democratic Change in 2026,” announced on Thursday, includes grassroots-supported parties without legislative seats, … Continue reading Opposition parties in Congo-Brazzaville unite in alliance for upcoming elections
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, emphasized the need for capacity building of members of the 10th National Assembly to ensure effective service delivery during a ceremony where he received the 2020-2022 annual reports of the National Assembly Service … Continue reading Ahmad Lawan expresses concern over turnover rate, calls for capacity building for 10th NASS members
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