Days after smashing a fan’s phone, Nigerian singer Asake has engaged in a boxing fight with his bodyguard. The incident happened during the singer’s live performance in Dublin on Wednesday. Newsmen reports that Asake had a few days ago made headlines after he angrily smashed a fan’s iPhone 16 pro max in…
A 34-year-old man, John Pere, has sustained severe injuries when electricity supply was restored to a 33KV cable belonging to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) he was vandalising, in Delta State. The incident reportedly occurred in the wee hours of Thursday at the road leading to 3 Battalion Nigerian Army, Effurun…
The Premier League has published the 10 fastest players this season. Remarkably, Tottenham Hotspur defender, Micky Van de Ven, takes top spot. Van de Ven set the fastest speed so far this season during their 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. It came in first-half stoppage time…
Yesterday, the Naira strengthened to N1,700 per dollar in the parallel market, up from N1,705 per dollar on Monday. In contrast, it fell to N1,669.15 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Data from FMDQ indicated that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM dropped to N1,669.15 per dollar, down from N1,541.94 per…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has condemned the brutal killing of Jacob Udo and his wife, Comfort, in Isiala Autonomous Community, Bende LGA, Abia State. The couple was beheaded by unknown attackers, sparking outrage. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu expressed deep shock, calling the…
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized on Wednesday that Iran is “not seeking war” with Israel but warned of a stronger response if Israel retaliates to its missile attack. Speaking at a joint press conference in Doha with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Pezeshkian said, “If Israel reacts, we will respond even more forcefully….
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has agreed to bring Big Brother Naija season 9 housemate, Wanni, onto her movie production team. During a conversation with fellow housemates, Wanni expressed admiration for Akindele’s work, stating her desire to be part of a Funke Akindele or Kunle Afolayan production due to the high quality and professionalism…
Numerous supporters and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staged a protest on Wednesday at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office, contesting the results of the September 21 governorship election. The protesters claimed that INEC was compromised and failed to announce the true results, asserting that their party emerged victorious. Demonstrators displayed placards…
At least 169 residents from the Gwajibo Mudi community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State are feared dead following a tragic boat accident in Gwajibo village, located in neighboring Niger State. Reports from LEADERSHIP previously indicated that the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) had rescued around 100 individuals involved in the incident. However,…
Aston Villa host Bayern Munich at Villa Park in their first home Champions League game after a long absence. Unai Emery’s side is in strong form, while Bayern, despite a 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb, showed vulnerability in a 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen. Harry Kane’s availability remains uncertain.
Real Madrid face Lille in their Champions League defense on Wednesday after a tough 2024/25 start, including a late 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby. Lille won domestically but lost 2-0 to Sporting CP in Europe. Madrid opened with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart, despite facing numerous threats.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday for bilateral discussions and a regional summit, aiming to rally Asian nations to counter what he described as “Israeli crimes” in the Middle East. This marks Pezeshkian’s first official visit to Qatar as president. During the trip, he condemned Israel for the assassination of Hamas…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 24-year-old welder, identified as Adedeji, who was electrocuted while working at a construction site in the Lagos Island area. Police spokesperson, Superintendent Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the details to reporters on Wednesday. According to Hundeyin, the incident was reported to the Adeniyi Adele police division…
At least 20 individuals, including key leaders, were killed during a violent clash between rival terrorist groups in Katsina State. The deadly confrontation, which occurred early Wednesday morning, is believed to be part of a territorial dispute in the Dan-Ali community, located in the Dan-Musa Local Government Area. Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared details of…
Israeli forces have launched a targeted ground operation in Lebanon, aiming to intensify attacks on the Shi’a militant group Hezbollah. Described by Israeli military officials as a “limited, localised, and targeted” action, the invasion took place early Tuesday. Although initial reports suggest there have been no clashes yet, Israel has advised residents of approximately 25…
Police in Adamawa State have apprehended a 30-year-old man, Abdullahi Muhammed, after he attempted to take his own life by climbing a 33kv high-tension power line along the Yola-Jalingo highway. SP Suleiman Yahaya, who confirmed the arrest, stated that Muhammed, a native of Taraba State, would undergo a psychiatric evaluation at the Specialist Hospital to…
On Tuesday, demonstrators flooded the streets of Akure, the Ondo State capital, protesting against the worsening economic conditions under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The protest, which began at the popular Cathedral Church junction, saw participants chanting anti-government slogans, calling on President Tinubu to address issues such as rising hunger, fuel prices, and skyrocketing electricity costs….
Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically on Tuesday as Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles at multiple locations across Israel, including the capital, Tel Aviv. While Israel’s Iron Dome defense system intercepted several of the missiles, reports indicate that many still hit densely populated areas. In an official statement, the Israeli military confirmed the…
Nigerian Army troops have successfully neutralized four high-profile terrorists and recovered various weapons during operations in Borno State. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the Nigerian Army confirmed that on September 29, 2024, troops conducted a raid on Boko Haram and ISWAP hideouts in the villages of Ajiri and Mastari in Bama…
As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of Abuja to uphold the values of unity, peace, and resilience as they navigate the challenges of modern-day Nigeria. In his Independence Day message, Wike emphasized the importance of solidarity and collective responsibility, encouraging citizens…
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has said that Nigeria stands out as a nation in decline when compared to its counterparts that gained independence at the same time. Obi said this in a post via his official X handle on Tuesday. He noted that it’s been 64…
The protest scheduled to take place across the country today, has not gained any traction in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, as the city remains peaceful with citizens quietly enjoying the public holiday in their homes. Fajuyi Park, the usual gathering spot for protests, was empty, with no sign of demonstrators. Commercial activities continue…
Israel has launched what is regarded “a limited ground operation” across its northern border into Lebanon. CNN reports that the operation targets the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, opening a new and dangerous phase in almost a year of war. The latest escalation comes after Israel killed Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on Friday….
A Russian strike on the centre of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson killed seven people on Tuesday, the regional prosecutor’s office said. The video published by the region’s governor showed debris and broken glass strewn around a market, while several bodies lay on the pavement. “Around 9 am (0600 GMT) on October 1, Russian…
President Bola Tinubu says the economic hardship bedevilling Nigerians is not peculiar to the country, saying it is a global issue. The president made the claim in his nationwide broadcast on Tuesday to mark the 2024 Independence Day anniversary. He said, “The central concern of our people today is the high cost of living, especially…
Nigerian police has fired teargas at hundreds of protesters participating in the #FearlessInOctober demonstration against poverty, hardship, and bad governance in Abuja on Tuesday. This incident occurred in the Jabi and Utako areas of the Federal Capital Territory, forcing residents to flee and protesters to scamper for safety. The October 1 protest were part of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has vowed to prosecute any corrupt government official that has been found wanting on the scale of corruption. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, stated this when the Chairman of APC Akida Forum (AAF), Musa Mahmud, led protesters to the Commission headquarters and demanded a probe of the…
•Otse appears before house committee, declines to speak because Bobrisky was absent The federal government, yesterday, inaugurated an independent investigative panel to inquire into the allegations of corruption and gross violations of standard operating procedures within the Nigeria Correctional Service (NcoS). This was as a social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, yesterday,…
Correspondents Nigerian leaders and citizens alike have continued to express mixed feelings on the state of the nation as Nigeria marks her 64th independence anniversary. While the leaders generally expressed hope and optimism that things would change and improve with time, a majority of the citizens expressed despair, with some deciding to stage…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, assured the creative arts sector of his administration’s commitment and support for the industry. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Sunday after watching a stage play, “Kurunmi”, written by renowned playwright, Professor Ola Rotimi, at Terra Kulture in Victoria Island, Lagos. Kurunmi explores the themes of supremacy of tradition,…
In a bid to encourage local manufacturing of medicine, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said the country had started local production of active ingredients needed for the manufacture of drugs. NAFDAC said the push for local manufacture of medical products will help check the dumping of substandard medicine…
