The Nigerian Army mourns the loss of seven soldiers in two separate ambushes, underscoring the escalating threat posed by bandits in the North West region. Amidst the tragedy, the Army also reports significant gains in counterinsurgency operations, culminating in the neutralization of 31 terrorists and the recovery of weapons. In the latest attack, bandits in…
The deadlock between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly persists as the Assembly intensifies its scrutiny of the state’s Public Procurement Law, culminating in a veto standoff. During Monday’s plenary session, Speaker Martin Amaewhule leveled accusations of fiscal mismanagement and unauthorized spending against the governor, sparking heated debate over the state’s…
The Lagos State Assembly took a firm stance against the position articulated by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, asserting that ‘Nigeria is not ripe for the establishment of state police.’ Speaker of the House, Chief Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko, to communicate the Assembly’s dissent to both the…
The federal government has unveiled plans to remove the naira from all peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges, a decision aimed at tackling concerns related to the manipulation of the local currency’s value in the foreign exchange market. The announcement was made by Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, during a virtual conference…
Meta has released Liama 3, its new open-source AI Model, claiming it’s state of the art and better than the free version ChatGPT. This move put Meta in competition with Google and Open AI, known for keeping their AI work private. Meta believes an open sourcing will boost innovation and usage diversity. Liama 3 aims…
A video has gone viral showing the moment students arrived in style for their senior prom. The video recorded at Elite High School in Entebbe, Uganda, showed students dressed to the nines in expensive couture, well-laid hair, and flawless make-up. Many of them arrived in expensive cars like Mercedes G-wagons. One student arrived with…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested fourteen suspected members of the Black-Axe confraternity while they were carrying out cultism related activities on May 6. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, ASP Henry Okoye, says the arrest of the suspects was sequel to an intelligence-led raid on a suspected criminal hideout…
A Port Harcourt-based businesswoman, Ada Bolingo, has got her friends and followers worried after she left an alarming note on Facebook. In the post dated Monday, May 6, 2024, Ada revealed that she’s been struggling with her mental health for a long time and is beyond help. “I’m taking the cowardice way out and…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has categorically denied speculations circulating about potential discussions with foreign nations regarding the establishment of foreign military bases within the country’s borders. In a statement released by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government vehemently refuted these rumors, asserting that no such discussions or proposals have…
The Nigerian Army mourns the loss of seven soldiers in two separate ambushes, underscoring the escalating threat posed by bandits in the North West region. Amidst the tragedy, the Army also reports significant gains in counterinsurgency operations, culminating in the neutralization of 31 terrorists and the recovery of weapons. In the latest attack, bandits in…
The deadlock between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly persists as the Assembly intensifies its scrutiny of the state’s Public Procurement Law, culminating in a veto standoff. During Monday’s plenary session, Speaker Martin Amaewhule leveled accusations of fiscal mismanagement and unauthorized spending against the governor, sparking heated debate over the state’s…
The federal government has unveiled plans to remove the naira from all peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges, a decision aimed at tackling concerns related to the manipulation of the local currency’s value in the foreign exchange market. The announcement was made by Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, during a virtual conference…
The Lagos State Assembly took a firm stance against the position articulated by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, asserting that ‘Nigeria is not ripe for the establishment of state police.’ Speaker of the House, Chief Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko, to communicate the Assembly’s dissent to both the…
Bayern Munich have placed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on a new list of possible successors to outgoing manager, Thomas Tuchel. According to Sky Sports, Bayern have contacted Ten Hag’s agent Kees Vos to enquire if the Dutchman would be open to taking over at the Allianz Arena. No formal talks have taken place…
He shared photos of his wives and their cars in a Facebook post on Sunday, May 6, 2024. “Congrats to my wives,” he wrote. His wives took to Facebook on Monday, to express their gratitude to him. “When I don’t expect, that is the time you tend to surprise me the most….
Two armed men have abducted a four-month-old baby at gunpoint in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to the Nigerian Tribune, the incident occurred at about 3:00 am on Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, in their family house near the PCN Primary School in East Itam. The baby’s father, Udeme Eyo,…
Actress Etinosa Idemudia, has called out BBNaija star, Pere Egbi, for allegedly failing to refund money for an acting gig he did not do. It appears the actress had employed the services of Pere for a movie role but he failed to show up for the job and refused to refund the movie. This…
The presidency has reacted to former Nigeria Vice-president and presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s claims that the Lagos-calabar highway construction is a gateway to corruption as Tinubu has vested interests in it. Atiku on Sunday said the road project didn’t follow due procedure hence the rush to demolish it quickly. He also…
An unidentified drainage worker from the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) found himself trapped in the underground drainage system at the Onipanu area of Lagos State. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed the unfortunate event and stated that the agency swiftly initiated emergency response operations…
Tragedy struck Ambe community in Sanga local government area of Kaduna State as bandits launched a deadly assault, resulting in the loss of six lives on Sunday night. Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the Kaduna State Police Command, Mansir Hassan, disclosed to Newsmen that one suspect had been apprehended in connection with the attack. Hassan…
The Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has handed down a death sentence by hanging to three individuals—Oyebanji Sola, 31; Jimoh Azeez, 31; and Ogunlade Babatunde, 28—for their involvement in armed robbery. Additionally, 28-year-old Babalola Bidemi has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars, while Akinwale Oluwaseun, 26, has been acquitted of all charges….
Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has asserted that the current members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, no longer hold the status of lawmakers. Addressing the issue during a courtesy visit from the Bayelsa State delegation of political and traditional leaders, led by…
The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) within the Lagos State Police Command have detained two individuals suspected of robbery, recovering three locally manufactured pistols and six cartridges from a minibus in the vicinity of Adekunle, Yaba. The arrest transpired on Sunday, May 5, 2024, around 10 pm, as RRS officers conducted a routine…
The grieving parents of Miguel Ovoke, a four-year-old pupil of BrickHall Schools situated at Cadastral Zone B11, Kaura District, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, are urging the FCT Educational Authority to suspend operations at the school premises. This call to action comes in response to autopsy findings suggesting that their child succumbed to…
In a tragic turn of events, two individuals, Ojulewa Alex and Alonge Samuel, have tragically lost their lives after imbibing a native concoction during the annual age group festival in Ipe-Akoko, situated within the Akoko South East local government area of Ondo State. Dubbed as the “Ibogbel” festival, the event witnessed another participant, Adu Johnson,…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has been designated to stand in for President Bola Tinubu at the prestigious 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. Vice President Kashim Shettima, initially designated to represent the President, encountered an impediment as his aircraft faced technical issues, compelling him to revise his travel plans…
Members of the National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, have disagreed over the modalities to be adopted in birthing a new Constitution ahead of another constitutional review by the National Assembly. The Christian elders, at a consultative meeting held Thursday via zoom, which was convened by NCEF on the new Constitution, could not agree on the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained a 300-level Nursing student of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Miss Oluwateniola Omidiji, over an alleged debt owed a business partner by her mother, Mrs Omoniyi Omidiji. Miss Omidiji, aged 19, was taken from the University premises on April 26, 2024 by operatives of…
In a dramatic turn of events in a Manhattan Court, Judge Juan Merchan has issued a stern warning to former President Donald Trump, threatening him with jail time if he continues to violate the gag order imposed on him. This development comes amidst Trump’s ongoing trial, where he faces a staggering 34 felony counts of…
An Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced three convicts to death by hanging for armed robbery. Five accused persons – Bidemi Babalola, 28, Oluwaseun Akinwale 26, Sola Oyebanji, aka Solademmy, 31, Azeez Jimoh, aka Asela, 31, and Babatunde Ogunlade, 28 – were arraigned before Justice Lekan Ogunmoye. The five men, whose addresses were…
Edited by Hannah Afolabi The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has stated his intention to reevaluate the legislation that criminalizes suicide attempts in Nigeria. This commitment was made during a meeting with representatives from the Asido Foundation, a non-governmental organization dedicated to advocating for mental health reforms. The…
