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Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Oreoluwa Aderounmu, popularly known for her role as ‘Esther’ in popular TV series Jenifa’s Diary, is dead. Adeola Aderounmu, the brother of the actress, announced her passing through his Instagram story on Sunday. He also posted a flyer detailing the burial arrangements and captioned the post, “You are in a better place now…
Popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, a.k.a. ‘Bobrisky’ on Friday pleaded guilty to a four-count charge of abuse of the naira and money laundering preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at a Lagos court. Bobrisky arrived at the Federal High Court in Lagos around 11:50 a.m. for his arraignment on charges of money…
In a medical breakthrough that signals hope for thousands of patients on organ transplant waiting lists, Rick Slayman became the first individual to be discharged from a hospital after receiving a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig on Thursday. The surgery, which took place at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), has been deemed a success,…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an increase of 300 per cent electricity tariff for Band A consumers in the country. Accordingly, power distribution companies (DisCos) will be allowed to raise electricity prices to N225 ($0.15) per kilowatt-hour from N68 for urban consumers this month effectively from April 1, 2024 Vice chairman of…
The Federal Government said installation of closed-circuit television, CCTV, and solar lights is currently ongoing as part of security measures on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this in an interview with Channels TV’s Sunday Politics. Recall that the bridge has been under repairs for weeks, causing gridlock…
Police operatives in Bauchi State have arrested one Isyaku Babale, a 30-year-old resident of Anguwan Dawaki in Bauchi metropolis, for allegedly stabbing his older brother to death after an argument that ensued between them. On Sunday, March 31, 2024, an argument had ensued when the suspect asked the victim to stop taking Cold Patch Liquid…
Confirming a grim occurrence, the Ogun State Police Command has disclosed the unfortunate demise of Sunday Ogah, a young man who tragically drowned in the tumultuous waters of Eyinwa River, situated within the precincts of Odogbolu Local Government Area. SP Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, affirmed that the distressing incident transpired on Saturday, prompting swift…
Five thousand children have been evacuated from Russia’s Belgorod region bordering Ukraine following weeks of deadly bombardment by Kyiv, the region’s governor said Saturday. Regional authorities last week said 9,000 minors would be moved to other regions after a spate of cross-border shelling and drone strikes killed over a dozen civilians. “Five thousand of our…
The Emir of Gwoza in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, on Friday, revealed that the most wanted commander of Boko Haram terrorists, Mallam Yathabalwe, who had been terrorising Gwoza and the surrounding Mandara Mountain communities, has surrendered to the troops of Operation Hadin Kai. Competent sources…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appealed to Christians in the state to use the Easter celebration as an occasion to value love and sacrifice. Adeleke, while noting that Easter is a powerful reminder of the hope over despair, also called on the people of the state not to lose hope over the prevailing economic…
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus and members of the Presidential Campaign Council of the party for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State have declared support for President Bola Tinubu and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. A former Minister of Transportation and the Director-General, PDP-PCC Rivers State, Dr Abiye…
The Kaduna State Government says it has improved in the detection of tuberculosis and the risk of spreading the disease while declaring that 32,297 cases were detected in 2023 in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltume-Ahmed, on Thursday, stated this at a press conference to mark the 2024 Tuberculosis Day in Kaduna….
Residents of Lekki Phase 1 in Eti Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, have expressed frustration over the epileptic power supply being witnessed in the area. Speaking with journalists earlier today, residents stated that this has been their plight for over five years. They noted that the situation worsened since the beginning of the…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has clarified that controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, was not involved in the release of the schoolchildren abducted in Kuriga area of the state. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program, Sani stated that while Gumi had offered to negotiate with the…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, has raised concerns about the competence of the Commissioners of Police in Delta and Imo states following recent attacks on police officers in the country. Arase condemned the assaults and emphasized that the slain officers were also citizens deserving support and protection….
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said that killers of military personnel in Delta community will face the full wrath of the law in order to curtail attacks on military and security infrastructure. Tinubu disclosed this when he hosted the leadership of the Senate to a dinner to break the Ramadan fast at the State House…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah President Bola Tinubu has called for greater moderation in the way the legislature oversees the executive branch of government. Tinubu believes that exercising oversight functions with restraint will lead to increased efficiency, effective service delivery, and the promotion of good governance and accountability. Tinubu made these remarks during a Ramadan fast-breaking…
President Bola Tinubu has implemented a temporary ban on public funded foreign trips for ministers, agency heads, and other government officials. The ban will be in effect for three months starting on April 1, 2024. Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, communicated this directive in a letter to the Secretary to the Government of the…
The United Kingdom government’s controversial use of former military bases and a barge to house asylum seekers is set to cost more than continuing to use hotels, a public-spending watchdog said Wednesday. The finding, which undermines the official basis for using the sites, comes as ministers grapple with how to reduce the spiralling costs of…
A plumber, Mr Desmond Igbo, on Tuesday dragged his wife, Rosemary, before a Customary Court in the Jikwoyi, accusing her of giving birth to two children for another man. The petitioner, who resides within the jurisdiction of the court, made the allegation in a divorce petition he filed against his wife in court, NAN reports…
Four Nigerian teenage girls have invented a generator powered which can use a litre of urine to produce six hours of electricity. The girls – Duro-Aina Adebola, Akindele Abiola, Faleke Oluwatoyin, and Bello Eniola displayed the invention at the annual event Maker Faire Africa, held in Lagos. According to the girls, the idea of using…
The tranquility of Bomadi Local Government Area (LGA) in Delta State was shattered as members of the 181 Amphibious Battalion fell victim to a deadly ambush while attempting to mediate a conflict in the Okuoma community. On Thursday, March 14, 2024, the region was jolted by the tragic loss of 16 military personnel, sparking shock…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. Obi said Balogun’s death has created a painful void to Ibadanland and the entire Nigeria. The Olubadan who died a few days ago has been buried in line with…
Bright Okon, a skilled artisan, met his demise at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia following a fatal fall from a ladder while engaged in maintenance work at a prominent Umuahia hotel. The somber incident unfolded on Thursday around 12:30 pm as the 24-year-old craftsman was diligently executing repair tasks within the premises of the…
In response to escalating rebel attacks in the volatile eastern regions, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reinstated capital punishment, focusing on treason and “banditry.” Justice Minister Rose Mutombo formally announced the decision on Wednesday, overturning a ban on the death penalty that had been in place since 2003. In recent years, the DRC…
In a harrowing incident near Ivanovo, northeast of Moscow, a Russian cargo plane, identified as an Il-76 aircraft, crashed with 15 individuals on board. According to official reports from the Defense Ministry, the ill-fated flight, which included 8 crew members and 7 passengers, tragically met its demise shortly after take-off on Tuesday. The ministry refrained…
In a significant development, the renowned Wuse Market in Abuja is said to be ablaze, according to reports from AIT news. The cause of this fire outbreak remains unknown at this time. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.
The lack of steady power supply, further worsened by insurgency, has continued to affect businesses and other activities in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three states, known as BAY states, are the worst affected by the activities of insurgency in the North East, where critical assets,…
The bodies of Access Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife and son, have been repatriated to Nigeria. The Wigwe family’s remains were transported from the United States to Port Harcourt International Airport on Friday. A funeral service for the deceased trio is scheduled to take place on Saturday in Isiokpo, Herbert…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah A tragic event unfolded in Lagos’s Surulere district when a tricycle operator was killed in an accident involving a garbage collection vehicle. The incident was reported and took place on Tuesday evening. The garbage truck, belonging to the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, was moving across the Shitta overpass when it…
The Nasarawa State government as parts of measures to cushion the economic hardship being experienced by Nigerians has approved the sum of N1billion for payment as gratuity to over 1,000 retired civil servants owed since 1999 in the state. State Governor, Abdullahi Sule announced this during an unscheduled assessment visit to the State Bureau for…
