The Ekiti State Police Command recently apprehended Kunle Ogunnusi, a resident of Oke-Ila, Ado-Ekiti, for allegedly causing harm to his 4-year-old son during what he claimed was a disciplinary act. The arrest was made based on information provided by concerned residents in the community. According to the police spokesman in Ekiti State, Mr. Sunday Abutu,…
The value of the Naira appreciated in both the black market and the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) recently. In the parallel market, the Naira strengthened to N1,585 per dollar, up from N1,595 per dollar the previous day. Likewise, in the NAFEM, the Naira appreciated to N1,586.04 per dollar. Data from FMDQ revealed that…
Elizabeth Obanla, a Nigerian video blogger and politician, has raised alarm over threats to her life and the safety of her children due to her support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a distressing revelation, Mrs. Obanla disclosed that despite filing a petition with the Nigeria Police Force, she continues to face intimidation and…
Lagos State deputy governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has said that the state government is determined to maximise the potential of youths in the state with cutting edge facilities and technology. Hamzat who gave the assurance when he appeared on Arise TV Programme, “The Morning Show” added that the state government would…
The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has harvested maize from its farm cultivated on 20 hectares of land. The management of the institution had launched the school farm as part of strategies to curb encroachment of its vast land. The rector of the institution, Dr Abdul Mohammed who personally supervised the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the discovery and confiscation of products from 63 illegal refineries in the past week. The development was revealed in a documentary released by the oil company on Wednesday, which highlighted the ongoing battle against crude oil theft in the country. According to…
An Ibadan, Oyo State based broadcaster Otunba Babatunde Tiamiyu, has advocated for harmonious working relationship between government, non-government organisations and the media to foster social, economic, cultural and political development of the society. Tiamiyu, who is the General Manager of Pensioners FM made the call while delivering a memorial lecture…
Thousands of women in West Bengal state of India marched through the streets on Wednesday night, protesting against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a state-run hospital in Kolkata last week. The night march marked the peak of nearly one week of intense protests sparked by the brutal killing…
The Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) said it has accessed its matching grants of N2.79 billion from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) for project execution in the state. A statement signed by the board’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) Aminu Jikamshi and made available to newsmen in Katsina stated…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant strides across various industries, and the insurance sector in developing economies is experiencing a remarkable transformation. Historically, access to insurance in these regions has been limited due to infrastructural and logistical challenges. However, AI is now playing a pivotal role in bridging these gaps, making…
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, DAPPMAN, has strongly denied accusations that it is hindering the operations of local refineries to maintain the importation of petroleum products. The Executive Secretary of DAPPMAN, Olufemi Adewole, made this clarification, adding that the association’s members are patriotic investors who have committed substantial resources…
The Ogun State Government, on Thursday, released the list of members of non-statutory boards recently appointed by Governor Dapo Abiodun to run the various boards in the state. This indication was given in a statement by the Special Adviser, Media and Strategy to the governor, Hon. Kayode Akinmade. The…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Thursday accused some traditional rulers in the Southeast of collecting money from terrorists masquerading as herders. IPOB alleged that these traditional rulers collect the money to allow these terrorists operate freely in some communities of the region. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of the…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has officially withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion Bill and related draft legislation. The bill had sparked widespread criticism from Nigerians and activists for proposing a 10-year prison sentence, a ₦5 million fine, or both for anyone refusing to recite the national anthem and pledge. In a statement…
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has assured that security agencies will operate with professionalism to protect both citizens and electoral materials during the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. Speaking in Abuja at a meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ribadu, represented…
The WhatsApp account of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reportedly been hacked and cloned by an unidentified fraudster, who is now using it to conduct fraudulent transactions worth millions of naira, according to reliable sources. One such fraudulent attempt involved the impersonator messaging a close associate of the governor, requesting a sum…
The Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has announced that over 10 million vaccine doses are needed to effectively manage the Mpox outbreak, which has now spread to 13 countries across the continent. Currently, only about 200,000 doses are available, leaving a shortfall of 9.8 million doses. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the Director-General of Africa…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has enacted a new Executive Order aimed at enhancing the quality, affordability, and accessibility of healthcare across the state. The comprehensive Health Insurance Executive Order is designed to overhaul the healthcare system, ensuring it meets the needs of all residents. During a press conference in Lagos, Health Commissioner Prof. Akin…
American actor and rapper Jaden Smith is under scrutiny following allegations of infidelity towards his girlfriend, Sab Zada. The controversy erupted after Smith was photographed in an intimate embrace with Instagram model Khleopatre on a yacht in Ibiza. The images depict Smith, the son of Hollywood star Will Smith, kissing and holding Khleopatre’s waist. This…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), marking the second such declaration for mpox in the past two years. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the announcement on Wednesday, citing the surge of mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and…
In the 2024 UEFA Super Cup Final, Real Madrid once again demonstrated why they are a force to be reckoned with in European football. In a thrilling encounter against Atalanta in Warsaw, the Spanish giants secured their sixth Super Cup title with a 2-0 victory, thanks to goals from Federico Valverde and Kylian Mbappé. This…
In response to recent concerns over the suspended helicopter landing fee, the federal government, alongside International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Local Oil Companies (LOCs) under the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS), has initiated the development of a comprehensive framework to guide navigational services in Nigeria. This framework will be in place ahead of the resumption…
At least three people have lost their lives due to severe flooding in several villages across three local government areas in Bauchi State. The flood, which also displaced hundreds of residents, destroyed farmlands and property valued at millions of naira. The disaster was triggered by a heavy downpour that lasted for about three hours, leading…
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, has raised alarms over the drastic decline in the country’s elephant population, which has plummeted by 86 percent in the last three decades. The current population is estimated to be around 400 elephants, a number that could decline further if urgent actions are not taken. Salako emphasized…
Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo of the Lagos High Court in Ikeja has sentenced Adeola Agbonrin to 21 years in prison after convicting him of manslaughter. The conviction followed Agbonrin’s change of plea to guilty on an amended charge of manslaughter, which was brought against him by the Lagos State government. Initially, Agbonrin had pleaded not guilty…
President Bola Tinubu is set to officially launch 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, generously donated by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). The donation comes in response to the economic challenges faced by the country following the administration’s recent policy changes. In an earlier meeting with President Tinubu, IPMAN members committed to…
Nigerian singer Darkoo has opened up on her relationship with colleague, Ayra Starr. Darkoo disclosed this during her latest guest appearance on the Uncut Podcast, Darkoo noted that Ayra Starr is like a sister and not an industry friend. “I have some friends in the industry, I don’t think I am looking for friends in…
Not less than 16 people were reported to have lost their lives in a road accident that occured in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The accident happened around Agbowo Expressway along the Ojoo Iwo Road in Ibadan on Tuesday. It was gathered that four vehicles were involved in the accident. And that other people who…
Nigerian actress, Esther Nwachukwu, has claimed that she has slept with over 3,000 men in her lifetime. Nwachukwu let this out during a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, where she also confessed her preference for married men, whom she described as “more important, mature, and understanding.” “My body count is more than 1,000….
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has condemned the clamour for military coup by some Nigerians. According to a statement issued by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere asserted that the country’s democratic dispensation “should not be sacrificed or truncated for any reason”. Afenifere’s denunciation came on the heels of the…
A Norwegian man has managed to board a plane at Munich airport without a ticket two days in a row — and even flew to Sweden on the second occasion, Police disclosed this on Tuesday. The 39-year-old sneaked past security at Germany’s second-busiest airport for the first time on August 4. Passengers are supposed to…
