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Confirming a grim occurrence, the Ogun State Police Command has disclosed the unfortunate demise of Sunday Ogah, a young man who tragically drowned in the tumultuous waters of Eyinwa River, situated within the precincts of Odogbolu Local Government Area. SP Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, affirmed that the distressing incident transpired on Saturday, prompting swift…

Economic

Germany to legalise cannabis from April

Damilola Adepoju1 year ago05 mins

Germany will partially legalise cannabis from Monday, implementing a flagship pledge of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government. However, access to the drug will not be straightforward. Here is a run-down of the new rules: – April fool? – From April 1, it will be legal to carry up to 25 grams of dried cannabis for…

Entertainment

Kwinadberry Wants To Secure Afrobeat, Amanpiano’s Future

Nigerian artist Peter Kwinadberry has two primary objectives: to ensure his music reach is recognised globally and to secure the future of Afrobeat and Amapiano. Born Peter Jimmy and raised in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria, Peter Kwinadberry’s musical odyssey began long before his name graced stages and airwaves. Hailing from Delta State, Kwinadberry’s roots run…

Economic

Third Mainland, Carter bridges rehabilitation to cost N46bn – Umahi

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said rehabilitating the Third Mainland and Carter bridges in Lagos will cost N21 billion and 25 billion, respectively. Umahi disclosed this during a Friday tour of key infrastructure projects in Lagos with the National Assembly Joint Committee on Works. The Minister said there is a need to declare…

Metro News

Russia evacuates 5,000 children from border town after Ukraine attacks

Five thousand children have been evacuated from Russia’s Belgorod region bordering Ukraine following weeks of deadly bombardment by Kyiv, the region’s governor said Saturday. Regional authorities last week said 9,000 minors would be moved to other regions after a spate of cross-border shelling and drone strikes killed over a dozen civilians. “Five thousand of our…

Football

EPL: Mark Lawrenson predicts scoreline for Man City vs Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, other games

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has predicted the scoreline for the Premier League match-day 30 taking place across various grounds this weekend. Newcastle will tackle West Ham United on Saturday afternoon at home. Chelsea will take on Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. Manchester City will clash with Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening….

Metro News

BREAKING: Most Wanted Boko Haram Commander Has Surrendered — Emir Of Gwoza

The Emir of Gwoza in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, on Friday, revealed that the most wanted commander of Boko Haram terrorists, Mallam Yathabalwe, who had been terrorising Gwoza and the surrounding Mandara Mountain communities, has surrendered to the troops of Operation Hadin Kai. Competent sources…

Religion

‘Treat your wives the way you treat yourselves’ – JAMB Registrar advices Muslim men

Damilola Adepoju1 year ago04 mins

The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is’haq Oloyede, has advised Muslim men to treat their wives the same way they treat themselves. Oloyede enjoined Muslim men to treat their wives as equals, with respect, kindness and fairness. The former Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin spoke while delivering this year’s National Ramadan Lecture…

Football

EPL: ‘Varane will go’ – Agbonlahor hands Man United name of centre-back to sign

Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has urged Manchester United to sign Everton centre back Jarrad Branthwaite in the summer transfer window. Agbonlahor believes Branthwaite would fit the Old Trafford club, adding that Raphael Varane will leave Man United at the end of the season because his contract will not be renewed. The former England…

Metro News

Easter: Gov Adeleke preaches love, sacrifice

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appealed to Christians in the state to use the Easter celebration as an occasion to value love and sacrifice. Adeleke, while noting that Easter is a powerful reminder of the hope over despair, also called on the people of the state not to lose hope over the prevailing economic…

Barcelona, Chelsea, Lyon, PSG Secure Spots in UEFA Women’s League Semi-Finals

The UEFA Women’s Champions League has seen Barcelona, Chelsea, Lyon, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerge as the contenders for the semi-final stage. In the upcoming fixtures slated for the final weekends of April, Barcelona is set to square off against Chelsea, while Lyon will go head-to-head with PSG. As announced by UEFA on its official…

Entertainment

“Mohbad’s Wife Raises Alarm Over Threats to Her Life and Son”

Omowunmi, the wife of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, took to social media to express her distress regarding a series of death threats directed towards her and her son, Liam. During an Instagram live session on Thursday night, Wunmi revealed that she had received threats of violence, including plans…

Elon Musk Unveils Grok-1.5 Chatbot Set for Launch Next Week

In a recent announcement posted on social media platform X, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk revealed that xAI, his artificial intelligence startup, is gearing up to release the latest iteration of its Grok chatbot, dubbed Grok-1.5, next week. Musk expressed his anticipation, asserting that Grok 2 is poised to outperform existing AI systems across all performance…

Entertainment

BBNaija All Stars Champ Ilebaye: N120m Prize Intact Amidst Social Media Moderation

Ilebaye Odiniya, victor of the Big Brother Naija All Stars edition, asserts the enduring presence of her N120 million winnings despite adopting a low-key social media stance. In a candid exchange on Snapchat, a follower voiced concerns over potential financial strain due to Ilebaye’s restrained social media activity. Dismissing assumptions, the reality luminary asserted her…

“Super Eagles’ Moses Simon Receives Successful Surgery Following Ligue 1 Injury”

In the aftermath of a challenging friendly match against the Eagles of Mali, Nigerian winger Moses Simon has undergone a triumphant surgery on his fractured left leg, as reported by DNEWSINFO. The incident occurred during Nigeria’s recent 2-0 defeat, where Simon collided with Mali’s goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa, leading to his premature exit from the field…

Metro News

BREAKING: Secondus, Sekibo, others declare support for Tinubu, Fubara

A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus and members of the Presidential Campaign Council of the party for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State have declared support for President Bola Tinubu and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. A former Minister of Transportation and the Director-General, PDP-PCC Rivers State, Dr Abiye…

Business

Arrest: Binance Executives Sue ONSA, EFCC

Damilola Adepoju1 year ago04 mins

Detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has initiated a legal action against key Nigerian authorities. Gambaryan, represented by legal counsel from Aluko and Oyebode Law Firm, has approached a Federal High Court in Abuja for the enforcement of his rights. Also, Nadeem Anjarwalla, the Binance Africa regional manager, who escaped from lawful custody on March 22,…

Metro News

Kaduna recorded 32,297 cases of tuberculosis in 2023 – Commissioner

Damilola Adepoju1 year ago05 mins

The Kaduna State Government says it has improved in the detection of tuberculosis and the risk of spreading the disease while declaring that 32,297 cases were detected in 2023 in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltume-Ahmed, on Thursday, stated this at a press conference to mark the 2024 Tuberculosis Day in Kaduna….

Football

Brassell snubs Ronaldo, names Portugal’s best player

European football expert, Andy Brassell has snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo and named Bernardo Silva as Portugal’s best player. Silva currently plays for Manchester City, while Ronaldo plays for Al-Nassr. Speaking to talkSPORT, Brassell said: “Roberto Martinez does have options. But there is so much quality in that Portuguese squad, I think people understand if he takes…

Naira Achieves Milestone: Closes at N1,300.43 per USD on Wednesday

The national currency, naira, showcased further resilience against the US dollar, settling at an impressive N1,300.43 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday. Data from FMDQ revealed a notable surge, with the naira climbing to N1,300.43 per USD, marking a substantial gain of N82.52 compared to the preceding day’s rate of N1,382.95….

Nigerian Army Hunts Down Suspects in Okuama 17 Soldiers Killings; Names Eight on Wanted List [COMPLETE DETAILS]

In the wake of the tragic loss of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community of Delta state, the Nigerian Army has taken decisive action, unveiling a list of eight individuals sought in connection with the heinous act. This announcement was made via the official communication channels of the Nigerian Army, highlighting the urgency of the…

NAF Annihilates Illegal Oil Refining Sites Across Rivers State

The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe launched a decisive blow against illicit oil refining operations, obliterating clandestine sites and confiscating stolen crude oil products detected from March 25th to 26th in various locations including Bille, Dariama, Elem Bekinkiri, Temakiri, Opumakiri, and Degema areas of Rivers State. A barge laden with illicitly refined products was…

Metro News

Epileptic power supply: Lekki residents protest, call for EKEDC removal

Damilola Adepoju1 year ago07 mins

Residents of Lekki Phase 1 in Eti Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, have expressed frustration over the epileptic power supply being witnessed in the area. Speaking with journalists earlier today, residents stated that this has been their plight for over five years. They noted that the situation worsened since the beginning of the…

Football

What Zelensky told Ukraine’s national team after Euro qualifier victory over Iceland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has showered accolades on Ukraine’s national football team for qualifying for the Euro 2024 tournament after coming from behind to beat Iceland on Tuesday. Chelsea’s winger, Mykhailo Mudryk scored the winner for the war-devasted European country in a match that ended 2-1 at the Tarczynski Arena in Wrocław, Poland. Ukraine trailed…

Economic

Naira will continue to stabilise – Shettima assures

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the naira will continue to stabilise in the coming weeks and months. Shettima gave the assurance at the inauguration of the National Design and Innovation Competition, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. The event was organised by the Interior Designers Association of Nigeria (IDAN) to spur…

Football

Serie A: Osimhen steps up recovery ahead Atalanta clash