Professor Yusuf Saidu, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Usman Danfodiyo University Sokoto, was killed by bandits while traveling to Kaduna on an official visit. Prior to his death, Professor Saidu served in the Department of Research, Innovation, and Development at the university. In an official statement, the university’s Public Relations Officer confirmed that Professor Saidu…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on the media to refrain from giving publicity to acts of terrorism, as such coverage can inadvertently embolden terrorists and undermine the morale of security forces. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day training workshop for Defence Correspondents, Idris emphasized…
Barack Obama’s half-sister was tear-gassed in the middle of a live interview with CNN as protests rock Nairobi, the Kenyan capital on Tuesday, June 25. Auma Obama, a Kenyan-British activist, showed up to support demonstrators taking part in nationwide protests against proposed tax hikes. While she was trying to talk to CNN, Police opened…
A Senior Customs officer, Essien Etop Andrew, present at the Public Accounts committee of the House of Representatives slumped and died while responding to a question from members of the committee today June 25. The Customs officer had appeared before the committee carrying out an investigation, Sadly while responding to a question, he developed sudden…
Davido has promised to give Chioma a ‘’lifetime assurance”. The singer made the pledge to Chioma’s parents while pleading for her hand in marriage at their wedding holding in Lagos today June 25. ‘’Your daughter will be protected, respected and connected” he promised her parents
Please accept cookies to access this content Inter Miami and Argentina superstar, Lionel Messi has revealed that God is the reason behind his success as a footballer. The 37-year-old, who is currently with Argentina at the Copa América in the US, said that he has tried to make the most of the gift God…
The alleged Naira Abuse case against socialite, Cubana Chiefpriest, has been struck out by the court. He shared the news on his Instagram page this morning June 25. ‘’Thank You God As My Case Is Struck Out, CP The Defendant Is Cautioned & Discharged. Thank You @officialefcc & My Legal Team Being Headed By Chikaosolu…
A fresh graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Ifunanya Miracle, aka Bliss, has died while trying to escape a student prankster who stagged a robbery on the premises of the school in the Awka area of Anambra State. Ifunanya, a recent graduate of the Department of Quantity Surveying was in a tricycle with a friend…
A Nigerian man has died of heart attack in the UK two months after his wife moved there to join him. A Nigerian doctor shared the sad story on X. He said the deceased who was just 31 slumped and died in Hull city. He admonished Nigerians above 30 years of age to…
A yet-to-be identified man suspected to be a cable vandal has died inside the powerhouse of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos The suspected vandal had allegedly attempted to steal electrical cables and other equipment inside the FAAN powerhouse before he was electrocuted by the cables….
Italian club, Napoli is reportedly set to reduce their asking price for Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international currently has a €150 million release clause in his contract, which has put off some of his potential buyers. Italian reports have claimed that Napoli will lessen their release clause stance on the Nigerian, with Calciomercato stating the Partenopei…
Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Eriata Ese has shared videos of her baby bump. The actress shared the videos on Snapchat while admitting she is now a mum. She also shared a screenshot of her goals for 2023, which she wrote down in December 2022. It included getting pregnant, whether…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending Senate confirmation. The announcement was made in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. Mr. Bello is an accomplished administrator,…
President Joe Biden has sharply criticized former President Donald Trump over abortion rights on the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Biden expressed his disapproval of Trump’s influence on the court’s decision. “Two years ago today, Donald Trump’s…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel, known as the Special Force, will now be armed at the nation’s airports to enhance security in accordance with international standards. FAAN Managing Director Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku made this announcement during the official opening of the international wing of Murtala Mohammed…
Baba Othman Ngelzarma, National President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has called on the federal government to establish a Ministry of Livestock. He believes this move would generate additional revenue and boost the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Ngelzarma made this appeal during the election of the new leadership for…
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has announced that Free Trade Zones generated N11.1 billion in revenue between 2020 and 2023. This clarification comes after an earlier submission to the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment mistakenly reported the figure as N11.11 trillion. NEPZA Managing Director Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, speaking on Monday in Abuja,…
President Bola Tinubu says the efforts of security forces in the fight against insecurity in the North-West are yielding results, and have disrupted and dismantled criminal networks. The President said this at the North-West Peace and Security Summit organised by the North-West Governors’ Forum in Katsina, the capital of Katsina State on Monday. Represented by…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Saad Abubakar III, says it will take decades for the bandit-ravaged North-West geopolitical zone to come out of the menacing security challenge. The President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) stated this at the North-West Peace and Security Summit in Katsina State on Monday. “What we…
The Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has emerged as the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum while the Governor of Anambra State Chukwuma Soludo will serve as his deputy. This was communicated by the chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwoolu after the forum’s meeting at the Presidential…
Bandits have killed the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation, and Development at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Prof. Yusuf Saidu. The school in a Monday statement said the late Saidu was killed on his way to Kaduna from his Sokoto base. “The death has occurred of Prof. Yusuf Saidu the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research…
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has urged Nigerians to verify information about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) from credible sources before spreading false reports. In a statement by Dr. Rose Gidado, Director of the Agriculture Biotechnology Department at NABDA, it was emphasized that information about GMOs can be confirmed through reputable organizations such as the…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that all SIM cards used in Nigeria are now produced locally, marking a significant milestone in the commission’s efforts to promote local content and indigenous participation in the telecommunications industry. Babagana Digima, Head of New Media and Information Security at NCC, credited this achievement to the work of…
President Bola Tinubu has announced a detailed roadmap to address the myriad security challenges facing Nigeria, incorporating both military and non-military strategies. The announcement was made during the opening of the Northwest Peace and Security Summit in Katsina, an event held in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program, the European Union, and the German…
A 71-year-old Texas beauty queen proved that age is just a number after becoming the oldest woman to ever compete in the Miss Texas USA competition. “I am delighted to be a part of this incredible new experience as a contestant in the Miss Texas USA pageant,” the age-defying contestant Marissa Teijo wrote on her…
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua said it would not be a “wise decision” for his son to follow in his footsteps and become a professional boxer. The two-time former unified world heavyweight champion told BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs he would prefer if his son, Joseph Joshua, known as JJ, became an accountant instead, though…
The Kano State High Court has adjourned the sitting in a case filed by the Kano State Government, to restrain the 15th Emir Ado Bayero and four other emirs, from parading themselves as emirs. The motion on notice was filed by the plaintiffs on interlocutory injunction, after the interim order was granted by the court…
Floods and landslides killed at least 24 people in 10 days in Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s largest city, authorities said Monday after an unusually intense start to the rainy season. Rain around four times heavier than normal fell on the West African nation’s economic capital over several days in that period, causing spectacular rises in water…
A Kenyan police officer, Inspector David Maina accidentally blew up his hands during a protest in Nairobi last week. The police officer attached to the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), was facing off with protesters in the Nairobi city centre on Tuesday, June 18, when he blew up his hands with the explosive. It was…
Former Council Chairmen of 21 out of the 23 Local Governments Area (LGA) in Rivers State on Monday staged a protest at their various council areas. In Buguma, council headquarters of the Asari-Toru LGA, former Chairman Onengiyeofori George, alongside his supporters marched through the streets of the town as they gyrate to songs in solidarity…
OAP Dotun has replied to Nigerians criticising him after he advised musicians against releasing any songs this week. He shared the advice on X as singer Davido will be tying the knot with Chioma on Tuesday, June 25. He opined the wedding would gain massive traction this week, so it would not be wise…
