Three shipping containers of 3,000 cartons of pirated books with a conservative market value of over N300 million have been seized by the Nigerian Copyright Commission, NCC. The Director-General of the commission, Dr John Asein, revealed this in a press statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the containers were intercepted at Onne Port, Rivers,…
By Isaac Esther When you’re cooking beans, no matter how hungry you are, you will have to wait for it to get soft, this is called patience but when you are boiling stones it’s a total waste of time. Nevertheless, both of them takes time so they are intertwine with each other and similar but…
In a harrowing incident at Westfield Bondi Junction, a man fatally stabbed six people before being shot dead by police. The victims include five women and one man, with a nine-month-old child among the eight hospitalised due to injuries sustained during the attack. The assailant, a 40-year-old man previously known to police, embarked on his…
In an ambitious bid to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest chess marathon, Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, is gearing up for a gruelling 58-hour chess session in the bustling heart of Times Square. Scheduled to begin at 10am on April 17 and conclude at 8pm on April 19, Onakoya’s attempt is…
Nollywood actress Adanma Luke, who was the producer of the movie titled “The Other Side of Life,” has broken her silence on the incident that led to the deaths of actor Junior Pope and four others. Junior Pope and four other crew members tragically lost their lives when their boat capsized while returning from a movie…
Kidnappers of the wife of former Chief of Staff to former Governor Samuel Ortom, Terwase Orbunde, have demanded a ransom of N100m from the family to release her. Hon Orbunde, who is being treated for gunshot injuries in a hospital in Makurdi, said the abductors spoke to him at about 8:30 am today themselves and…
By Margret Oshinowo The Naira experienced a huge appreciation on Friday at the official market, trading at N1,142.38 to the dollar. The official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange reveals data, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, reveals that Naira gained N88.23. This amounts to a gain of 7.16 percent when…
Orenthal James Simpson, famously known as OJ, the former American football icon who gained notoriety for his controversial acquittal in a double murder trial, has passed away at the age of 76, as confirmed by his family. Simpson, a standout college football player who later excelled in the NFL, rose to prominence for his athletic…
The Lagos State Government on Thursday restated its decision to demolish buildings that fail its integrity test. No fewer than 14 buildings were gutted by fire in Dosunmu Market on Tuesday, resulting to the loss of goods worth millions of Naira. During his visit to the scene of the incident, the Lagos State Governor, Jide…
The Comrade Julius Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party(LP) has dismissed the Joe Ajaero -led Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), as a bad student of history following what the party said was a futile attempt by the labour union to takeover LP. National Publicity Secretary of the party , Obiora Ifoh, said this…
UEFA on Thursday included three Manchester City players, and a Barcelona duo, among others, in the Champions League team for this week. The players include the likes of Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Joško Gvardiol, Andreas Christensen and Raphinha. They were all impressive for their respective clubs during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg fixtures on…
Global Citizen, the world’s leading advocacy organization, today announced the winners of its annual Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award. Six young, trailblazing changemakers will be celebrated with a dedicated award ceremony during the Global Citizen NOW summit in New York on May 1, 2024. Global Citizen Prize will be hosted by CBS…
In a tragic turn of events, Hon. Mohammed Idris, a prominent figure in Kogi State’s political landscape and a former member of the House of Representatives, has passed away. Hailing from a distinguished lineage as the son of the former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris, Mohammed served diligently as the representative for Ankpa, Olamaboro,…
Toxic personality traits or behaviors can be harmful to both individuals and relationships. Some common traits associated with toxic personalities include: 1. Manipulativeness: Manipulative individuals often try to control or influence others for their own benefit, without regard for the well-being of others. 2. Narcissism: Narcissistic individuals have an inflated sense of self-importance and a…
Muslims in the country have been warned against indulging in social activities prohibited by Islam while observing the Sallah celebration. An Islamic cleric, Mallam Musa Bello gave the warning on Wednesday at the Gadumo praying ground in Kogi State. According to him, the experience of the 30-day Ramadan is meant to strengthen the belief of…
Two passengers, a male and a female, on Wednesday were flung into the Lagos Lagoon from a bus on the inward Lagos lane of the Third Mainland Bridge, leaving several others wounded. According to a statement from the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), the accident happened when the said bus on high speed swerved off…
Manchester United might qualify for the Champions League next season even if they finish sixth. According to talkSPORT, this is thanks to a UEFA rule change. If West Ham wins the Europa League and finishes fifth, United would qualify for the Champions League if they come sixth. The Red Devils are currently 11 points adrift…
The Accord Party on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts at stabilising prices of commodities in the country, saying the appreciation of the naira against the US dollar is not reflected in the prices of commodities. The Lagos State Chairman of the Party, Mr Dele Oladeji, made the call in an interview…
Box office queen, Funke Akindele has shared a cryptic post hours after being called out by late actress Adejumoke’s brother for ‘eye-service’. Aderounmu Adejumoke passed away and Funke Akindele, who starred in a film with her, expressed condolences over the loss. However, Adejumoke’s brother claimed that the actress never reached out to his sister during all the…
Brother of the late actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu, has called out actress, Funke Akindele, for sending in her condolences after allegedly ignoring her when she needed help. Aderounmu, popularly known for her feature in the hit series Jenifa’sDiary, died during the weekend over an undisclosed ailment. While reacting to the demise, via the comment session of an…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has felicitated Muslims in the state and the country at large on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the completion of the Ramadan fast, urging them to use the season of sacrifice to seek the face of Allah. The Governor, in his goodwill Message signed by his Special Adviser on…
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Rainstorm has wreaked havoc at Iyara Community, the headquarters of Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, removing roofs of over 100 houses while it rendered more than 3,000 people homeless. The rainstorm which occurred Monday night affected residents who are now counting their losses as some are currently taking shelter with neighbours, families and…
Faced with sky-high inflation, low salaries and an overstretched healthcare system, doctors and nurses are leaving Nigeria in their thousands every year for better opportunities abroad. Between 15,000 and 16,000 doctors have departed in the past five years, according to Nigeria’s Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate. Today, Africa’s most populous country has just 55,000 doctors for a population…
UEFA has approved Real Madrid’s request to play their Champions League home fixture against Manchester City under a closed roof. ESPN reports that the quarter-final first leg game will now be played under a closed roof at Santiago Bernabeu. The LaLiga giants have introduced a retractable roof in their newly renovated home ground. Real believe…
World Netball has enforced a ban on transgender women from participating in women’s international competitions. This decision, effective immediately, follows the release of a new participation and inclusion policy by the global governing body. According to the policy, women’s netball at the international level will now exclusively feature players identified as female at birth, regardless…
The Nigeria Customs exchange rate of import duties and cargo clearance has dropped below the official market of N1251/$. Checks on the Nigeria Customs foreign exchange portal reveal that the exchange rate of import duties is N1246.66/$- a difference of around N5 from the exchange rate at the close of business on Friday. The decline in…
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…
Victor Osimhen headed his 12th goal in Serie A this season for Napoli to fight back from a goal down and win 4-2 at Monza on Sunday. The reigning African Footballer of the year connected home a cross from the right with a powerful header in the 55th minute. Napoli scored three goals within six…
Emirates, UAE, has concluded plans to resume flights with Nigeria. This followed numerous visits from President Bola Tinubu to UAE over the communication breakdown between both countries. Featuring on Arise Television on Monday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said the Emirates Airline had already indicated its readiness in a letter sent…
Sporting activities were distributed over the weekend in Agbor, headquarters of Ika south local government area of Delta State, over the sudden news of the death of a grassroots footballer. The Winners FC Agbor promising defender was said to have slumped and died during training at a football pitch. All efforts to revive the former…
