The War between Hamas and Israel persist as The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) has said that Hamas fighters have “beheaded Israeli soldiers” and have been described as “worse than ISIS.” The IDF has denounced Hamas as “savages, animals and butchers” as the Israeli air force unleash carpet bombings across parts of the Gaza Strip. He…
NIGERIA’s Vice President, Kashim says President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the rehabilitation of Obajana and Okene roads in Kogi State. The Vice President stated this in Lokoja, Kogi State on Sunday, at the APC campaign flag off for the gubernatorial election of Kogi State slated for November 11. “Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu did…
Lagos State Government plans to demolish two major markets on Lagos Island to alleviate the ongoing flooding in the area. They are the Bombata and Jankara markets, which Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu examined on Sunday and found to be not just filthy but also flooded with bad water. Following the inspection tour, the governor gave a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed worry over the spate of insecurity and violence, including clashes among supporters of political parties and candidates ahead of the forthcoming governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States slated for Saturday, November 11, 2023. INEC disclosed this in a statement signed by its national commissioner and…
According to AP Report, Israel has said it is at war as its soldiers battle Hamas fighters in the streets of southern Israel and launch airstrikes on Gaza, the day after an unprecedented surprise attack by Hamas fighters. With briefing from men in northern Israel, a brief exchange of strikes with Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group…
Countries around the world have condemned a wave of Palestinian attacks by land, sea and air that Israel’s army says left more than 200 dead. Some countries also called for a de-escalation of the conflict, after Israel launched air strikes and other military operations targeting Gaza that Palestinian authorities say killed more than 230 people….
A former minister of aviation and Director of Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to condemn the vicious attack on the state of Israel by Hama militants yesterday. Israel came under sudden heavy attack yesterday by Hamas terrorists with hundreds of Israelis killed and several others taken hostage…
The government of Ogun State has threatened to sack any haulage consultants and agents who failed to live up to expectations. The Ogun State Government warned the haulage agents across the State to show more commitment in increasing revenue generation or risk being sanctioned. The Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment,…
An Abuja-based Human Rights activist, Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Chukwudi Ezeobika, has said the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), should take a large portion of the blame for the embarrassing situation Nigeria now finds itself because of the controversy over President Bola Tinubu’s credentials. Ezeobika explained that apart from its…
A legal Practitioner to singer Abdulazeez Afolabi aka Naira Marley, has downplayed claims of Sam Larry bullying late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba also known as Mohbad during a video shoot. Naira Marley said the viral video of Sam Larry bullying Mohbad during a music video shoot was not a reflection of what happened. He said Larry,…
The African Union (AU), has expressed ”utmost concern” over the latest outbreak of Israeli-Palestinian violence. Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat said in a statement that it has ”grave consequences” for the lives of civilians and regional peace. ”Denial of the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people, particularly that of an independent and…
Olivier Giroud was officially made a goalkeeper by AC Milan on Sunday after the France striker’s heroics between the sticks at Genoa helped his team take top spot in Serie A. Veteran forward Giroud took Mike Maignan’s place in the Milan goal after his Les Bleus teammate was sent off in the seventh minute of…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 67-year-old trafficker, Chukwuemeka Clement, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja for ingesting 100 wraps of cocaine. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, in a statement said, the suspected trafficker claimed he ventured into the criminal enterprise to raise enough money to marry a new…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the attack by suspected bandits on Anguwar Dankali community in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, that reportedly left four people killed and five injured. In a press statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, the Speaker said: “enough…
The Federal Government has expressed concern about the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hamas and calls for de-escalation and ceasefire. A statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar indicates that the cycle of violence and retaliation that the current escalation has assumed only serves to perpetuate an unending cycle of pain…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is “at war” and vowed that Hamas, Gaza’s rulers, will “pay a price it has never known”. “This morning Hamas launched a murderous surprise attack against the state of Israel and its citizens,” he said in a video address. At least 40 people have been killed in Israel…
Inter Milan risk handing their Serie A lead to local rivals AC Milan on Saturday after throwing away an early two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Bologna. Simone Inzaghi’s side looked set to ensure top spot in Italy until after the international break after Francesco Acerbi and Lautaro Martinez gave the hosts a commanding lead…
The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has dismissed one Sani Mohammed Tirwun, a Secretarial Assistant II of the Bauchi State Hospitals Management Board over serious misconduct. The commission accused Sani of falsification of records, issuance of fake appointment letters, and illegal posting of staff. Other offenses he was accused of include faking the Board Staff…
Terra Seasoning Cube’s recently launched campaign, “Unwrap Joy, Unleash Taste,” has been honoured with the prestigious “Best Marketing Campaign of the Year 2023” Award at the recently concluded Marketing Edge Brands and Advertising Excellence Award 2023. This prestigious recognition underscores the brand’s remarkable creative marketing prowess, innovation, impact, and its profound connection with consumers through…
The Kaduna State Police Command says it arrested 10 suspected kidnappers between September and October 3, 2023. The Command’s Acting Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, stated this at a news conference on Saturday. He said operatives of the Command recovered three AK-47 rifles; three fabricated 10 rounds revolver, 448 rounds of 7.62 X…
ILE-IFE – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has challenged academia in Nigerian Universities to dissipate energy on proper documentation of the history of Yoruba race rather than relying on jaundiced history. He said proper documentation will not only foster unity but reveal the ties that exists across ethnic group, saying evidence showed that…
No fewer than 40 intending couples tested positive to Hepatitis B, HIV, sickle cell and pregnancy in the proposed mass wedding initiated by the Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Spokesman of Hisbah Board, Lawan Fagge, said this in a statement issued to newsmen. He said about 5,000 intending couples were screened ahead of the…
David Adeleke, Popularly known as Davido, an Afrobeats musician, has come under serious tags from Amaju Pinnick, a former head of the Nigerian Football Federation, for ignoring the show at the 19th edition of Warri Again. The ‘Unavailable’ cronner reportedly earned $94,600 for his appearance at the event in Delta State, according to the FIFA…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has finally filed fresh evidence at the Supreme Court of Nigeria against the qualifications of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the February 25, 2023 presidential election. Atiku, a former Vice President, said in the fresh evidence that he is categorically and authoritatively asserting that…
President Bola Tinubu is set to launch a $617.7 million investment through the digital and creative enterprises (i-DICE) programme. The i-DICE plan is a federal government programme aimed at promoting investment in information and communications technology (ICT) and creative industries as part of efforts to build better, more inclusive, and more sustainable jobs. While speaking…
Not fewer than 15 people have lost their lives, and 78 others have been injured after an earthquake struck Western Afghanistan. According to officials, the earthquake, measuring 6.3 magnitude, originated approximately 40 kilometers from the western city of Herat, near the border with Iran, around 11:00 local time . The incident resulted in significant damage…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has expressed how she was deprived how playing major roles during her days as a struggling thespian because people tagged her as “not fine.” According to the young actress, while relating her mindset in the latest episode of the TokeMoments podcast, hosted by Toke Makinwa, Akindele said she lost…
South West based Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has vowed to retrieve cars bought for his artists if they leave his record label, Zeh Nation, claiming the cars are the record label’s properties. The ‘Zazu’ crooner also pointed out that his artists have not made more than N70,000 since joining his record…
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted a fiber boat containing 205 drums of substances suspected to be Premium Motor Spirit in Igboelejo Community in Apapa Local Govt Area of Lagos State . The Commander NNS BEECROFT Commodore Kolawole Adetuga made this known at a news briefing in Apapa. Oguntuga said the patrol team in response to…
Former Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate Pere has revolted knowing his fellow contestant, Alex Unusual. Previously Pere who during the just concluded reality show, had an altercation with a female housemate, Doyin, in which he expressed his anger by punching through a wall. Also, Pere fought Alex Unusual over a bed space and flipped…
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, on Friday gave an update into the ongoing investigation of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad. CP Owohunwa said openly that the police had identified a total of 26 witnesses. The CP also disclosed this while giving an update on the singer’s death. He also disclosed that…
