An American content creator, Woah Vicky has shared her observations after her recent visit to Lagos State, Nigeria. While acknowledging Lagos’ bustling nightlife, she stated that many people in Nigeria are struggling with hunger and poverty. In a post on her X handle, she further called for tangible support for Nigeria to address poverty. “I…
A 27-year-old woman identified as Fatima Dzuma has been apprehended for killing her 25-year-old husband, Baba Aliyu, in Lafiyagi Dzwafu village in the Katcha local government area of Niger State. Dzuma was said to have married Baba three years ago as his second wife after divorcing her first husband, but she had not given birth…
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Kaduna, on Tuesday ordered a 23-year-old man, Rabiu Gambo, to sweep the court premises for 40 days for stealing a wallet. The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, sentenced Gambo after he pleaded guilty to theft. Emmanuel held that the court was lenient on the convict because he did not waste the…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged theft and recovered stolen items in separate incidents. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, on Tuesday, the operatives from the Idanyin Division apprehended one Sadiq Adebayo for allegedly stealing burglary proofs from an uncompleted building in the…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, says continued over-dependence on oil by Nigeria will only lead to inequality, greater poverty among Nigerians and mass unemployment. Abbas made this statement at the 14th convocation lecture of the Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin on Monday, adding that Nigeria should harness its abundant resources and human…
The Zamfara State government has approved the payment of a 13th-month salary to all civil and public servants in the state. The approval was announced in a circular issued on December 28, 2024, by the Zamfara State Head of Service. This marks the second time in the state’s history that a 13th month salary will…
The Members of the Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), have pleaded with Governor Dapo Abiodun to extend the Christmas/End of the Year bonus to them. It would be recalled that the state government last week, gave the State civil servants and workforce bonus for Christmas. The pensioners, in a letter…
The death toll from a road accident in southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 70 after a vehicle carrying a wedding party veered into a river, a local official said. The truck careered into the water at around 5:30 pm local time (1430 GMT) on Sunday some 300 kilometres (180 miles) south of capital…
The Operatives of the Ekiti State Command of Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps have arrested a 19-year-old man, simply identified as Samuel at Oye Ekiti, Oye Local Government area headquarters, over alleged phone snatching. On interrogation upon arrest, the suspect named two alleged collaborators – Garuba and Tosin – who were consequently nabbed…
Funke Akindele’s latest blockbuster, Everybody Loves Jenifa has taken the West African box office by storm, grossing over ₦1 billion in just 19 days. The blockbuster, which has recorded an impressive 201,604 ticket admissions, now commands 40% of December’s box office revenue, with total earnings standing at ₦1,034,091,220. This milestone cements its place as the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to fulfil the promises made to it. This comes amid threats by the union to embark on a strike action by January. This development was disclosed by ASUU President, Prof. Victor Osodeke, on Monday. He said there are many promises…
The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching University (ABUTH) Zaria is set to commence kidney transplant surgeries towards bringing relief to patients with kidney failure and reversing medical tourism in 2025. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known in an interview with Newsmen on Sunday in Zaria. Umdagas said the Urology Centre…
Nigeria forward, Paul Onuachu has discussed his future at Premier League club, Southampton. Onuachu spent the 2023/24 season at Turkish Super Lig club, Trabzonspor. The 30-year-old was desperate to join the Black Sea Storm on a permanent transfer but the club failed to meet Trabzonspor’s valuation. A move to another club also failed to materialise…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control announced that it destroyed over ₦120bn worth of seized products between July and December 2024 across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory. The body also reassured Nigerians that measures are in place to safeguard their health before, during, and after the yuletide…
The United Kingdom has issued yet another travel advice to its citizens in Nigeria, the second of such in four months. According to the information updated on Wednesday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, FCDO, warned against areas where there are banks and ATMs. It noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s redesigning and issue…
National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, yesterday, faulted the arraignment and remand in prison of a philanthropist and former queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, and others, over the death of 35 children in a funfair stampede, last week in Ibadan. The association said that though the tragic event was unfortunate, the former…
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has lost his eldest son, Abdulwahab, in a motor accident that occurred on Thursday. This incident comes just a day after the governor mourned the passing of his mother, Maryam Namadi, who died on Wednesday after a brief illness. According to reports, the governor’s son was involved in a motor…
The Police Command in Anambra State has recovered the vehicle of Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, who was abducted on Tuesday night. Azuka was reportedly kidnapped by unidentified gunmen along Ugwunapampa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha, while returning home for the Christmas holiday. In a press…
The mother of the estranged queen of the Ooni of Ife has called for intervention regarding her daughter’s involvement in the deaths of several children at a Christmas funfair held in Ibadan. DNI earlier reported that a court in Ibadan, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of Olori Prophetess Naomi Silelunola alongside others over the stampede that…
United Kingdom-based businessman, Mr. Akinleminu Blessing, who was shot by political thugs just days before the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, has raised concerns over an alleged plan by the security agents to frustrate the investigation into the attack. Blessing, who accused the Ondo State Police Command and the office of the Assistant…
The Federal Capital Territory Executive Committee, FCT EXCO, has approved the renewal of contracts for two firms to secure the Abuja rail tracks and stations for another two years. This was disclosed by the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Transportation Secretariat, Dr Chinedum Elechi, during a briefing after the FCT EXCO meeting on Monday, December…
Popular Nollywood Actor Muyiwa Ademola has congratulated his colleagues, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, on their recent successes at the Nigerian box office. Funke Akindele’s latest film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, has grossed over 500 million Naira, securing her the fourth position on the box office rankings. On his social media, Ademola expressed his pride and…
The Police command of Oyo State has released six suspects who were arrested in connection with the recent stampede in Ibadan. The stampede occurred at a children’s carnival held at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan on Wednesday, 18th December, 2024. It was reported that the police in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer,…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State signed a sum of ₦684 billion 2025 Appropriation Bill into law on Monday. The ceremony took place at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s office, Agodi Ibadan, and was witnessed by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin; many lawmakers, and other top government functionaries. Makinde while signing…
Chelsea club manager, Enzo Maresca, has said he told his players he was happy with them following a 0-0 draw with Everton in the Premier League on Sunday. The Blues failed to build on a 2-1 win over Brentford last week, as they couldn’t break down the Toffees at Goodison Park. The dropped points meant…
The governor of Adamawa State Umaru Fintiri has announced the creation of six additional chiefdoms and emirates in the state. The governor made this disclosure in a state-wide broadcast to residents of the state at the Government House in Yola, the state capital as part of activities to mark this year’s Christmas celebration. “Today, I…
The University of Ilorin has urged its graduates, both undergraduate and postgraduate, to promptly collect their unclaimed certificates. In an internal memorandum dated 18 December, the institution stated that it had observed a significant backlog of uncollected certificates, which led to the latest directive. The University Registrar, M.A. Alfanla, has set a final deadline for…
According to multiple reports US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg over the Red Sea in what military officials described as a rare “friendly fire” incident. Both pilots were said to have ejected safely and were recovered, with one sustaining minor injuries on Sunday, ITV reports. “The guided-missile cruiser USS…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for commencement of investigation into the tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, which resulted in the deaths of 35 children. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed his deep sorrow, stating, “This is an…
The boss of Agidigbo FM,Mr Oriyomi Hamzat has been said to be hospitalized following his shock after witnessing the death of several children during tragic Christmas funfair that occured in Ibadan. Sources revealed he was rushed into a nearby hospital following the incident. The stampede occurred on Wednesday, December 18,2024, during a children’s festive event…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has pleaded with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Niger Delta University chapter, to suspend its strike, assuring them of the government’s commitment to addressing their grievances. The governor made his appeal on Wednesday during the 148th meeting of the State Executive Council held at the Government House, Yenagoa….
