Soldiers barred some policemen from allegedly escorting a politician in a three-vehicle convoy during the election at a checkpoint at Agbadu Bunu village in Kaba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday. The convoy, comprising three tinted Toyota Jeeps, was stopped alongside other vehicles. According to the report, when the convoy was stopped, the…
Soldiers barred some policemen from allegedly escorting a politician in a three-vehicle convoy during the election at a checkpoint at Agbadu Bunu village in Kaba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday. The convoy, comprising three tinted Toyota Jeeps, was stopped alongside other vehicles. According to the report, when the convoy was stopped, the…
We all know at least one person who always looks put together and simply fabulous. No matter the season, the weather, or the time, they look chic and fashionable. What is their secret? How do they do it? As you’re aware, your clothes can affect your mindset and change your self-perception. However, dressing with confidence…
Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi has named Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane as one of the greatest players in history. Messi said he has always admired and loved the Frenchman. Zidane is widely regarded as one of the finest players to grace the football field. The former midfielder was known for his immaculate playmaking skills,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Saturday said its top officials had launched an investigation into allegations that result sheets were forged in some polling units in Kogi state. INEC disclosed this on its X handle minutes after pictures of the forged sheets emerged. “Our attention has been drawn to a report that filled…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, on Thursday blocked both the entry and exit of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The protesters attempted to enter the airport but were stopped at the checkpoint by the military. Angered by the refusal, the protesters blocked the airport’s entry and exit points, causing heavy…
Popular Nigerian music star, Davido has reacted to Manchester United’s disappointing defeat to Danish outfit, FC Copenhagen. The Red Devils lost the UEFA Champions League matchday four encounter 4-3. United took a 2-0 lead through Rasmus Hojlund in the opening 28 minutes of the game. The Premier League giants, however, suffered a setback when Marcus…
The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday arraigned one Zacchaus Joseph, 34, in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing his employer’s N1,375,500. Joseph, whose residential address was not provided, was charged with theft. The prosecutor, Insp. Olusegun Adegboye, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence between August 4, 2021, and…
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an attempt to keep Donald Trump off of the 2024 Republican presidential primary ballot in the northern US state. At the same time, the state’s highest court said it would be open to hearing an eventual challenge to Trump’s eligibility to appear on the November 2024 presidential election…
Croatian authorities on Wednesday ordered Coca-Cola to withdraw some drinks after food poisoning cases were reported in three cities. The government’s State Inspectorate said samples of the beverage giant’s mineral water and Coca-Cola drink were being analysed by the public health institute. The inspectorate said in a statement that “health inspectors had temporarily stopped” Coca-Cola…
In a joint statement released to the public, Lori Harvey and Damson Idris have announced their decision to end their relationship of one year. The statement, which was obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, reads: “We are at a point in our lives where our individual paths require our full attention and dedication. We part ways…….
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget, which was recently passed by the National Assembly. The President signed the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Act at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in the presence of the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass….
In a trending video on Twitter (X), some yet-to-be-identified ladies could be seen involved in a scuffle and dragging a knife between themselves. However, one of them cut the other’s right hand, with blood rushing out from the wound. The bleeding continued for some time while people at the scene looked on and only made…
KAA Gent defender Jordan Torunarigha is determined to make Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The centre-back represented Germany at youth level but later switched international allegiance. The 26-year-old was handed his maiden invitation for Nigeria’s 2023 AFCON qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe in September. Torunarigha, however, waited until last month…
Israeli airstrikes have so far claimed the lives of at least 10,022 Palestinians, Gaza’s Ministry of Health has said. It added that among the casualties, 4,104 were children, and 2,641 were women, While 2,200 more, including 2,150 children, are still trapped beneath the rubbles. The Health Ministry also stated that the siege by Israel had…
Sensational Nigerian singer, Asake has achieved yet another milestone as his hit song ‘Lonely At The Top’ recently became the first song to hit 100 million streams on the global streaming platform Audiomack. The song, which was one of the standout tracks of his sophomore album, ‘Work Of Art,’ released earlier this year, achieved the…
Defending champions Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Real Madrid can all advance to the round 16 of the Champions League if they win their fourth group stage match respectively on Tuesday and Wednesday. Each is at home against an opponent it beat on the road three weeks ago. Bayern v Galatasaray Bayern has won…
Memorial speeches were pierced by sobs and candles were lit by mourning crowds as Israel fell silent on Tuesday, marking one month since the October 7 Hamas attacks. At Jerusalem’s Hebrew University around 1,000 people observed a minute of silence and recited prayers for the 1,400 killed, mostly civilians, in the worst attack on Israel…
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Bassey has reacted as an Irish chef based in Japan, Alan Fisher, broke two Guinness World Records for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Alan Fisher, an Irish restaurant owner and chef based in Japan, on Monday broke two Guinness World Records relating to cooking marathons. Fisher cooked continuously for…
The five-hour-long awards night co-produced by Kingsley James, Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, and George Anyiam-Osigwe saw African filmmakers , comprising actors, cinematographers, producers, costumiers, lighting artistes etc., bag twenty-six awards at the ceremony. Nigeria’s C.J Fiery Obasi whose movie Mami Water bagged three awards at the event – the Best Makeup Awards, Best Cinematography Awards, and the…
Cultural festivals in Nigeria are very well celebrated. It’s one major thing that is unique about the Nigerian people. Therefore, if you are looking for a way to learn so much about the Nigerian peoples, try attending one of our cultural festivals. Eyo FestivalThe Yoruba people particular based in Lagos are known to celebrate the…
Black Panther Actress, Sope Aluko, will debut her first short film, Chidera, under her production company SopeBox Productions at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) on November 7, at the Filmhouse Landmark Center, Twin Waters, Lagos. An emotional-charged and compelling short film, Chidera, explores themes of identity, image and and self-discovery in the background of…
The Oyo State chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have urged workers not to go to work on Monday. The unions made this declaration in a joint press statement signed by Comrade Kayode Martins (NLC Chairperson) and Comrade Bosun Olabiyi Agoro (TUC Chairman) on Friday. The unions advised all…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja anticipated dust haze with localised visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over the northern states throughout. “The forecast period with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba in the…
Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, appreciated at the foreign exchange market on Thursday. A Bureau De Change Operator in Zone 4 Abuja, Dayyabu Mistila, said Nigerians exchanged at N1000/$1 on Friday morning. He attributed the gain in the country’s currency to the relative availability of FX. The gain at the parallel market represented a N170 differential…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah on Friday will break weeks of silence since war broke out between Hamas and Israel, in a speech that could impact the region as the Gaza conflict rages. After Hamas militants launched an unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, Lebanon’s southern border has seen escalating tit-for-tat…
Israeli ground troops encircled Gaza City on Friday in their war against Hamas, as top US diplomat Antony Blinken arrived in Israel for a trip focused on “concrete steps” to minimise Palestinian civilian casualties. Ahead of Blinken’s arrival, Israel’s military said on Thursday it had “completed the encirclement” of the narrow Palestinian territory’s largest city…
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney has slammed the club’s players and feels they should take ‘a lot of responsibility’ for the growing pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Pressure is mounting on Ten Hag amid the club’s poor start to the season. His side were recently eliminated from the Carabao Cup after losing to…
The link between chronic worry and Physical well-being Worry, a natural response to stress and uncertainty, can significantly impact an individual’s physical health when it becomes chronic and uncontrolled. The connection between chronic worry and physical well-being is a complex and well-documented phenomenon, highlighting the importance of managing anxiety for overall health. Managing chronic worry…
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended a member of staff of the institution, Nwafor Ogbonnaya Nwesuzor, over allegation of certificate forgery. A press release by the Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor on Public Relations and Special Duties, Emmanuel Ojukwu, stated that Nwafor allegedly forged his degree and the National Youth Service Corps…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has said everyone must take responsibility for their 3-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. The Red Devils were eliminated from the competition in front of their home supporters. Ten Hag had ended the six-year wait for silverware for silverware by winning the trophy earlier…
