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The United States President, Joe Biden, has disclosed that he contemplated suicide after the death of his first wife and 13-month-old daughter in a car accident. Biden disclosed this during an interview with radio journalist Howard Stern on Stern’s SiriusXM show. The president’s first wife, Nelia, and one-year-old daughter, Naomi, died in a car crash…

By Margret Oshinowo Unspecified number of workers got trapped under the debris when a building collapsed in the Kuntau area of Gwale local government area in Kano State on Friday. it was initially reported that at least 11 individuals were ensnared under the rubble of the structure, which was still under construction as at the…

Renowned Nollywood figure Uche Ogbodo advocates for marital connections within the entertainment industry, suggesting that actors and actresses make ideal life partners for each other. Ogbodo emphasized the intrinsic understanding between colleagues, asserting that fellow actors comprehend the demands and nuances of their profession better than those outside the industry. Expressing her viewpoint on Instagram,…

Reports have emerged of the demise of Senator Ayogu Eze from Enugu State. The late Senator represented the Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly and was known for his role as a former Senate spokesman. Sources revealed that Senator Eze succumbed to a prolonged illness at an Abuja hospital. It was noted that…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has diverted all flight operations from the E wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) following a fire at the terminal. The fire started in the early hours of Thursday after a smoke was detected at E54 bridge. It was learnt that officials of the Airport Rescue…

An unspecified number of inmates have escaped from the old Suleja Correctional Centre in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State following a rainstorm that destroyed a part of the facility’s fence on Wednesday night. Sources in Suleja said the storm during heavy rainfall destroyed parts of the custodial center around 9 p.m., allowing many…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has taken a significant step towards fostering advocacy for disability rights by initiating the formation of a five-member committee tasked with crafting a comprehensive framework. In a statement released by Rabiu Ibrahim, the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media, it was revealed that the directive to…

The Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy has unveiled ambitious plans to create two million job opportunities within the creative sector by the year 2027. During the 2024 Retreat gathering for the ministry and its affiliated agencies in Abuja, the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Ms. Hannatu Musa-Musawa, revealed this significant initiative….

By Margret Oshinowo Veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe is dead. The actor, who was brought into limelight with his role as Mr. B in Ken Saro-Wiwa’s soap opera, Basi and Company (1987) died on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The news was confirmed by the movie producer Stanley Nwoko on Instagram. “I regret to announce the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika over the botched Nigeria Air project. The former minister, who is a subject of an ongoing N8, 069,176,864.00 money laundering probe arrived at the Federal Capital Territory Command of the EFCC at about 1:00 pm on Tuesday. EFCC sources who…

The appeal by Nollywood actor,  Olanrewaju James, aka Baba Ijesha, challenging his conviction by a Lagos State High Court over the sexual assault of a minor, has been adjourned by a Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos. The appeal court reserved for judgment, the appeal, yesterday, after hearing arguments of parties. Justice Folasade Ojo is…

A 49-year-old woman, identified as Victoria Idowu, has reportedly hanged herself on a ceiling fan in her residence in the Magboro area of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. It was reported that her son, on Sunday, discovered her body upon his return from a church service, prompting him to raise the alarm. Confirming…

By Margret Oshinowo A 60-year-old man, Malam Danjuma, his son, Ibrahim, 35, and Aminu Gaye, also 35, died in a pit latrine while trying to recover a cellphone at Yar’Gwanda village in Tsanyawa Local Government in Kano State on Sunday. Abba Alasan, 28, one of the rescuers, was, however, rescued from the latrine alive. According…

By Margret Oshinowo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded Chess maestro, Tunde Onakoya, on setting a new world chess record. Tinubu appreciated Onakoya for “sounding the gong of Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity at the square of global acclaim”. The President said this in a statement signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday….

Nigeria and Cameroon have inked an agreement focusing on Transboundary Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Management of Forestry and Wildlife Resources. During the formal signing ceremony held in Abuja, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal, Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, emphasized the agreement’s pivotal role in curbing the exploitation and illegal trade of non-timber forest products and bush meats. He…

An esteemed monarch of Sansani Kingdom in Taraba State, AbdulMutalib Nuhu fell victim to a fatal attack orchestrated by unidentified gunmen. The community, already abuzz with anticipation for the Nwonyo International Fishing Festival, was plunged into mourning as news of the monarch’s demise spread. Eyewitnesses recounted the chilling sequence of events, detailing how the assailants,…

By Afolabi Hannah Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced the donation of 25 patrol vehicles to the state police command. He also revealed that the state has purchased surveillance drones to monitor criminal activities across the region. During a ceremony at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun handed over the patrol vehicles…

Determined to encourage the tremendous improvement and gains from the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Limited, (TSSL), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been advised to ignore distractions. This may not be unconnected with the sponsored media attacks on the productive pipeline surveillance contract awarded to TSSL by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep sadness over the fire incident at the Yola Main Market. Atiku, who is the Waziri Adamawa said through a press statement on Wednesday, that he shares his sympathy with victims of the fire outbreak, and announced a donation of N10 million, which he said would…

By Margret Oshinowo The Economic Financial Crimes Commission was restrained by a State High Court sitting in Lokoja from arresting, detaining and prosecuting ex-governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on Wednesday. Justice I.A Jamil of High Court IV gave this order in a two hour judgement delivered in suit no HCL/68/M/2020 in Lokoja. The judge…

By Margret Oshinowo Concerned groups of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have called on the Party’s Board of Trustees, BoT, PDP Governors Forum, and the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party to prevent Atiku Abubakar and Nyesom Wike from attending the meeting. This call was made by the groups ahead of the National Executive…

By Afolabi Hannah The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has given his approval to legislation enacted by the State Legislature, instituting a fresh emblem for the state. The Legislature had rejected the emblem introduced by the administration of Governor Rauf Aregbesola in 2011, opting instead for a newly crafted design. In a release from…

By Margret Oshinowo Israel has been warned against any attempt to retaliate last weekend’s drones and missiles attack by the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi warned that Iran would react “more fiercely, widely, and painfully” if Israel retaliated. He spoke in separate phone calls to several foreign leaders, including his Qatar and Russian counterparts. However,…

Nightlife entrepreneur Okechukwu Paschal, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has objected to his prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for naira abuse. EFCC detained Cubana Chief Priest on Tuesday and arraigned him before a Lagos Federal High Court on a three-count charge bordering on naira abuse. However, during court proceedings, counsel…

By Afolabi Hannah President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria could save approximately $4 billion each year by reducing bureaucratic hurdles and corruption through the implementation of the National Single Window project. During the inauguration of this digital trade facilitation initiative at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized the potential economic benefits, including an…

By Margret Oshinowo The Alakijas were arraigned by the anti-graft agency on an amended two-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy and use of false documents. One of the counts read: “Alaba Alakija and Oyinkansola Alakija, on or about the 6th day of August, 2015 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent…

As Israel weighs its response to Iran’s recent weekend attacks, the United States has conveyed in private discussions that any military retaliation by Israel would be undertaken independently, without direct U.S. involvement, as reported by ABC News. This communication marks a departure from the norm for a close ally like Israel, which has historically received…