In a thrilling display of talent and energy, Charles Ekwem better known as Rage, emerged victorious at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Nigeria National Finals, which recently took place at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. The event, known for its unique mix of freestyle dance and crowd-voting format, showcased Nigeria’s most dynamic dancers, but it…
ELEVEN days to the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, there is tension in the polity amid fears of violence breaking out during the exercise especially as leading political parties trade allegations and counter-allegations of violent rigging plots. Some events ahead of the poll have taken the frightening dimension of violence. Nobody has…
•Kill 7, abduct many in Kaduna communities Bandits have reportedly killed six and abducted several others in Kallah Afogo Community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Locals reported that the bandits attacked the village about 11:15 p.m., on Sunday. They broke into houses and went away with the locals. It…
ABUJA — NNPC Limited on Monday said it has signed a deal with its Joint Venture, JV, partner, Chevron Nigeria Ltd, CNL, for the conversion of five of its JV assets into the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, terms. The company disclosed that the deal is expected to significantly boost crude oil production, with the…
Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju criticized the President Bola Tinubu-led government over the arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, President, Joe Ajaero and invasion of the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, by the Department of State Services, DSS on Monday. Adeyanju said the next people to be arrested by the Tinubu-led government…
American actress and singer Selena Gomez got candid about her relationship with her boyfriend, producer and songwriter Benny Blanco. In an interview with Vanity Fair, she described the hitmaker as “a complete light” in her life. The movie star stated that she has never been loved the way Blanco does to her. “I’ve never been…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has on Monday, made a new round of appointments. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Suleiman Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, announced that the governor, who returned from a four-week annual leave, appointed Akin Akinleye as his Executive Assistant on Sports Development. He also…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday condoled with the government and people of Niger State over the petrol tanker explosion which claimed the lives of 48 people and livestock. According to the Niger Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), many people were injured in the accident, which also involved a truck…
The Police Command in Rivers State has busted a child trafficking ring, rescuing 16 children and arresting a female suspect linked to the crime. The command’s spokesperson,SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the rescue in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Port Harcourt. She stated that the children were found in…
Two nurses and several patients have been abducted by the bandits at a Primary Health Care Centre in Kuyello, Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A local vigilante by the name Musa Alhassan, said the bandits initially targeted the nearby Government Day Secondary School, arriving around 9:00 am on Monday. “ When the bandits…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to collaborating with the Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) to improve service delivery across the country. During an advocacy visit to the ICPC Headquarters, led by SERVICOM’s National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer,…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has refuted reports suggesting an increase in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate from 7.5% to 10%. In a statement issued on Monday, the minister clarified that the current VAT rate remains at 7.5%, in line with the existing tax laws. Edun emphasized…
Gunmen attacked God’s Doing Healing and Deliverance Ministry in Orodo, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State on Saturday, killing Samuel Ogbonna, a youth leader and close aide to the church’s General Overseer, Evangelist Maduabuchi Ernest, also known as “Dibia Ekpere” or “Father MEMC.” Ogbonna, who also owned a local restaurant and bar, was fatally…
Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has called on the 462 newly commissioned police cadets to demonstrate dedication, effectiveness, and professionalism in their duties, ensuring enhanced police service to citizens. Speaking at the passing out parade for the 6th Regular Course (2018) Cadets, held at the Police College in Wudil, Kano State, Gaidam emphasized…
The Kwara State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the death of Qoyum Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, who was reportedly shot by police officers on September 4 in the Zango area of the state capital. Commissioner of Police Victor Olaiya, in a statement, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to seeking justice…
Nigerian para-powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo has won gold in the women’s over 86kg category at the 2024 Paralympics. Oluwafemiayo made history by lifting an unprecedented 167kg, securing the top spot ahead of China’s Xuamei Deng, who lifted 155kg, and Egypt’s Nadia Ali, who lifted 145kg. With her record-breaking performance, Oluwafemiayo becomes the first para-athlete to lift…
A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Hon. Ross Agazuma, has shared the harrowing details of his escape from kidnappers along the Lagos-Benin highway. Agazuma, who also serves as the President of Youth Leaders for African Democracy, recounted the ordeal to journalists in Benin. Agazuma explained that after his flight…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reforming the almajiri education system, aiming to provide quality education for millions of Nigerian children. During a visit to the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to addressing the challenges faced…
A tragic tanker explosion has claimed the lives of more than 30 people along the Baddegi-Agaie Road in Dendo community, Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State. The devastating accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday. According to a statement by Abdullahi Baba-Arab, Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), the incident happened…
The community of Sapele in Delta State has been left in shock following the alleged murder of Mrs. Fatima Umukoro, proprietress of His Majesty Group of Schools, reportedly at the hands of her son, Emmanuel Umukoro. The tragic incident occurred late on Saturday, with witnesses describing the scene as horrific. According to neighbors, Emmanuel was…
Pope Francis made a historic journey on Sunday to one of the most remote corners of the world, traveling deep into the jungle of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to meet local Catholics and provide crucial medical and humanitarian supplies. The 87-year-old pontiff arrived in Vanimo, a remote township with a population of about 12,000, located…
The Senate has postponed its planned investigation into alleged sabotage within Nigeria’s petroleum sector, citing the need for broader consultations with key stakeholders. This decision is intended to enhance the value of the upcoming investigative hearing, ensuring a comprehensive review of the issues at hand. In addition to stakeholder input, the postponement was attributed to…
Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has just broken her World Record in the women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting, becoming the first Para-athlete in history to lift 166kg. It is an improvement from her existing WR of 165kg. She also added a gold medal to the record. It is an incredible performance from Oluwafemiayo who takes Nigeria’s…
A university don and former presidential candidate of Mass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA), Prof. Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has appealed to Nigerian students to shelve the planned nationwide protest on fuel price hike slated for September 15, 2024. Adesanya-Davies equally called on the federal government to urgently proffer solutions to the fuel price hike, the…
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Tragedy struck in the early hours of Sunday as three persons were confirmed dead with others sustaining injuries when an oil tanker rammed into 10 vehicles in Maryland axis of Lagos. Confirming the tragic incident, the Head of the Public Affairs Unit, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, (LASEMA), Nosa Okunbor, disclosed this in…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the Federal Government’s recent decision to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 per cent to 10 per cent. The civil rights organization criticized the government for imposing additional financial strain on Nigerians, stating that these policies are driving the population into…
Christian leaders in Nigeria, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to implement social welfare schemes to cushion the effects of the latest petrol price increment. They encouraged government to facilitate repairs of local refineries, stressing that it would not only reduce the cost of fuel but also create employment for the youths. Those…
About three people were killed and several others left injured in a series of multiple accidents along the Maryland axis of Lagos State in the early hours of Sunday. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the fatalities in a statement issued by the agency’s Head of Public Affairs, Nosa Okunbor. According to Okunbor,…
The Operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)have intercepted consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads and hair treatment cream containers, heading to the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Cyprus at three courier firms in Lagos. This was disclosed by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, in a…
Ademola Lookman scored twice, while Victor Osimhen added a third as Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a commanding 3-0 win over Benin Republic in their opening match of the AFCON 2025 Group D qualifiers on Saturday in Uyo. The victory was a crucial turnaround for the Super Eagles, who had struggled in their previous three matches,…
