About seven persons were killed in a fresh bandit attack, Saturday night, on Mai Dabino village, in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to an eyewitness, the attack saw the abduction of an unspecified number of persons, mostly women and children who had been taken to a nearby forest. The eyewitness said yesterday…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6th Brigade, Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have apprehended an individual impersonating an Army recruitment official in Taraba State. The impostor was arrested on Saturday after attempting to scam prospective military candidates. This operation took place during a visit by Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of the 6th…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a shrine guarded by a snake used for storing illicit drugs in the Igor community of Benin City, Edo State. The NDLEA discovered a specially constructed large hole in a wall, hidden by wallpapers and surrounded by fetish objects, used for concealing drugs. According…
The Senior Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Moses Adeyanju, has called on Nigerians to turn to God during difficult times and seek solutions through prayer. Speaking at the opening of a two-day Prayer Seminar organized by RCCG Grace City in Jahi, Abuja, Pastor Adeyanju emphasized the importance of intensified prayer….
Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, will miss this year’s tournament after undergoing surgery on a spinal cyst. Murray decided to withdraw following his victory over Alexei Popyrin at the Queen’s Club Championships. He was trailing 4-1 in the first set of his second-round match against Jordan Thompson when he made the decision. The issue,…
The Federal Government has announced the complete installation of E-gates at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, achieving 100% completion. According to information from @PBATMediaCentre, the new E-gates are expected to minimize human interaction between immigration authorities and arriving Nigerian nationals, promoting greater transparency and efficiency in the immigration process. The E-gates at Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Flim maker,Funke Akindele has expressed her worry about young ladies who tag themselves as “baddies” without anything to show intellectually. While speaking on Arise TV, the award-winning actress said; ‘’I enjoy watching beautiful content but you have to watch what you churn out. You need to focus on your brand, what you are selling, what…
Sophia Momodu has responded to the lawsuit filed against her by singer, Davido. Sophia and Davido used to be lovers and share a daughter, Imade Adeleke. DNI had reported that the singer through his his lawyers, Dr Olaniyi Arije, Okey Barrah and others, had approached the Lagos State High Court for “an order…
Singer Davido has revealed who his bestman would be at his wedding scheduled for Tuesday, June 25 in Lagos. A follower of his on X had asked who the singer’s bestman would be and he responded ‘Lati’. Lati is the singer’s longtime Personal Assistant.
The assistant to the CEO of Gokada killed the business mogul out of “unconditional love” for his girlfriend because he feared that she would leave him if she found he was funding their lavish life by embezzling from his boss, his attorney argued Friday, June 21. Fahim Saleh, the CEO of Nigeria-based motorbike startup Gokada,…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has established a dedicated task force to address issues of touting and extortion at the country’s airports. Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of FAAN, announced that Mr. Henry Agbebire, the Director of Special Duties at FAAN, has been appointed as the chairman of this task force. In…
A Nigerian man who lost both arms in an accident while working, has tied the knot with his woman. Samuel Odugbesan who worked as an electrical staff member in his previous employment, lost both arms in a work accident two years ago. On Friday, June 21, Samuel and his woman exchanged vows at the…
A video of Prince William dancing like no one was watching has gone viral. The royal, 42, was spotted dancing along to Taylor Swift’s song “Shake It Off” during the first night of her Eras Tour stop in London on Friday, June 21. He attended the concert with his children. His daughter, Princess…
Former presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar on Saturday, June 22, paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in his home town, Daura in Katsina State. The former vice president arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Airport, Katsina aboard a private jet at about 11:25am…
The sagging young man in the video that went viral days ago, has been asked to present himself to security operatives as the police moves to identify policeman he took to an event as his escort. The Nigerian Police Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the young man should present himself to the police for abusing…
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has expressed his strong support for Morocco in hosting what he believes will be the best Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in history. The biennial tournament is scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Motsepe, quoted by CAFonline, stated, “I am confident that…
Micheal Usi was inaugurated as Malawi’s Vice President during a ceremony held in parliament in Lilongwe. He succeeds Saulos Chilima, who tragically died in a plane crash earlier this month, along with eight others. Dr. Usi, known for his acting career, received a standing ovation after his inauguration. In his address, he expressed both sadness…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a new resource and evidence-based report on labour migration in Nigeria. This announcement was made by Dr. Vanessa Phala, Director of the ILO Country Office for Nigeria, Ghana, and Liberia, and Liaison Office for ECOWAS, during a news conference in Abuja. The event was organized by the ILO,…
Chelsea has renewed its pursuit of Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, aiming to bring the striker to Stamford Bridge this summer. According to Caught Offside, Osimhen is highly sought after this transfer window, and Chelsea remains eager to secure his services. However, the reported €130 million release clause set by Napoli could complicate any potential deal….
Renowned Nigerian artist Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has announced plans for the inaugural ‘Burna Boy Festival.’ The event is set to take place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from December 21 to 25, 2024. During a live session on Friday, Burna Boy shared his excitement about the upcoming festival. “We’re organizing…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Ahmadu Bello University Zaria branch, has said the Federal Government should be held responsible if the union embarks on a strike. The Union made this known on Friday, June 21 as it staged a peaceful protest in Zaria, Kaduna State alleging it has been neglected by the…
The Yoruba Nollywood Actress Yetunde Bakare belongs to the school of thought which believes that an active sex life is critical to having a happy home. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “In our society, people often fail to empathise with men. When a woman leaves her marriage, it is often seen as…
Academic activities at the Western Delta University, Oghara in Delta State were momentarily disrupted following incursion of suspected armed robbers into the university campus on Thursday. It was gathered that the hoodlums gained entry through an unfenced perimeter at the rear of the campus, with the intention to rob students. However, the Students, upon sensing…
The Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi disclosed that Lagos State Cholera cases have risen to 421. He said this on his Instagram handle @profakinabayomi on Saturday. “As of June 20, 2024, an additional four suspected cholera cases have been reported, as illustrated in the accompanying graph,” he wrote. He noted that the Emergency Operations Centre…
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens are not violated when the government bars their non-citizen spouses from entering the country without explanation. The court in a 6-3 decision on Friday, June 21, said Sandra Munoz, a U.S. citizen and civil rights lawyer, cannot challenge the U.S. Department of…
The federal government is selling three ageing presidential jets to reduce excessive spending on fleet maintenance. This decision follows the recommendation from the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, which advised purchasing two new aircraft for the president and vice president. Shehu Buba Umar, chairman of the Senate Committee on National…
Davido has issued a cease and desist order to fellow singer Dammy Krane over a defamatory publication he made on social media. While reacting to Davido’s upcoming wedding on his social media account, Dammy alleged that Davido is getting married to Chioma simply because she caught him cheating. He also stated in the post that…
An angry mob in Pakistan has broken into a police station to snatch a tourist who they then beat to death before setting his body on fire over allegations that he had desecrated Islam’s holy book, the Quran. The man, Mohammad Ismail, was a tourist who had been staying at a hotel in the town…
Russia wants talks with the United States but says such conversations must be “comprehensive” and include the subject of Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Friday, June 21. “It is impossible to rip out any individual segments from the general complex of accumulated problems, and we will not do this,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said when…
Actor Gbenro Ajibade flew into Lagos from Atlanta, U.S, to surprise his daughter, Azariah on her 8th birthday. In a heartwarming video he posted on Instagram, Azariah is seen squealing with joy upon spotting her father in her school. “I knew you would come,” she says. “To imagine I did all this travelling from…
The Rivers State caucus in the House of Representatives has disowned one of its members, Hon. Dumnamene Deekor as its leader and spokesman, saying he was never instructed to speak on behalf of the them. In a statement signed by the Leader, Rivers State Caucus in the House, Hon. Awaji-Inombek D. Abiante, the caucus dismissed…
