The high cost of living is one of the major challenges facing Nigerians today, particularly with the recent removal of fuel subsidies. Many people who were already living below the poverty line are finding it even more difficult to make ends meet. It is important to note that poverty is not just about lack of…
Nnewi, Anambra State — Grief has engulfed the Nnewichi community in Nnewi North Local Government Area following the tragic discovery of three siblings found lifeless inside a deep freezer at their residence. The victims, identified as Chikaima (9), Chimziterem (7), and Chimdilim (5), were reportedly attacked by unidentified assailants while their mother, Mrs. Chikazor Ejezie—…
A Canada-based Nigerian lawyer, Tomilola, who is married to a white man, has called out one of her followers for bashing white people on her Instagram page. The lady had commented on one of Tomilola’s pregnancy posts with her husband, saying that white people are ‘’vindictive, untrustworthy, harbour a lot of hate and jealousy. ‘’…
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education has called for ongoing training and retraining of school managers and teachers to keep their knowledge and skills current. The commission emphasized that the success of any school relies on vision, capacity, aspiration, ownership, and support. Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, the Executive Secretary of the commission,…
American actor and rapper Jaden Smith is under scrutiny following allegations of infidelity towards his girlfriend, Sab Zada. The controversy erupted after Smith was photographed in an intimate embrace with Instagram model Khleopatre on a yacht in Ibiza. The images depict Smith, the son of Hollywood star Will Smith, kissing and holding Khleopatre’s waist. This…
Imo State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. Sylvia Agu, has confirmed that a contingent of 2,300 soldiers hailing from three army battalions will be deployed for the governorship election scheduled for November 11th. Speaking at a two-day media roundtable and engagement in Owerri, organized by the International Press Centre (IPC) and European Union Support to…
The body established to checkmate athletes for field and tract events, Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has taken the decision to provisionally suspend Nigerian track and field athlete, Tobi Amusan, for three missed whereabouts failures. In a statement via its Twitter, the AIU said the charge will be heard by the Disciplinary Tribunal and determined before…
Quarrels and disagreements are inevitable in any love relationship. While they can be challenging, how couples navigate these conflicts can determine the strength and longevity of their bond. Handling disputes constructively not only resolves immediate issues but also deepens the understanding and connection between partners. Here are essential steps and approaches to facing quarrels in…
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has announced the upcoming repatriation of another 250 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During her visit to the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, in Abuja, Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the importance of reinforcing partnerships between Nigeria and the UAE. She…
Singer Candy Bleakz discloses her near signing with YBNL Nation in 2015, narrowly missing out to Temmie Ovwasa, as shared during her appearance on the TV program “Trending” hosted by KimOprah. Expressing her sentiments, Candy Bleakz recounts her disappointment when Olamide, the label boss, unveiled Temmie Ovwasa instead of her, despite considering herself as the…
Nigerian star, Ademola Lookman has been named the African Player of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Confederation of African Football Awards. The announcement was made during a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, celebrating the finest talents in African football. Receiving the award, Lookman, addressing the audience in Yoruba, said, “E kale Nigeria,…
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will be taking a medical leave beginning December 13, 2023, following a scheduled medical treatment. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, issued a statement informing the public of the governor’s need to prioritize his health and ensure a full recovery before resuming his official duties. A formal letter to…
The Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, has initiated discussions with global stakeholders to explore new opportunities for climate finance and risk mitigation platforms aimed at boosting renewable energy technology manufacturing in Nigeria. Chief Ngelale held a virtual meeting with the Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Dr. Supo Olusi, and…
The Nigerian government has scheduled an emergency meeting on Wednesday in response to a planned nationwide protest slated for August 1, 2024. This is according to a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Affairs Office, Richard Pheelangwah, dated July 23, 2024, titled, ‘Planned Nationwide Protest.’ It read, “I am directed to invite…
At least, 40 civilians were killed on Wednesday following an air raid on the war-ravaged Dafur region in Sudan, a medical source confirmed. The strike hit two markets and some neighborhoods in the city, the medical source who pleaded anonymity out of security concerns, disclosed this to AFP from a hospital in Nyala, the capital…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State has apprehended four men for the alleged rape of two minors in the state. The suspects, identified as Sadiq Opeyemi, Afeez Olalekan, Ismail Ibrahim, and Abdulahi Garba, were arrested on December 3 in Iwo, Iwo Local Government Area. The NSCDC Commandant in Osun, Mr….
At least 41 people have been killed on Indonesia’s Sumatra island after torrential downpours washed cold lava down Mount Marapi and devastated helpless villages. Hours of heavy rain over the weekend displaced chunks of volcanic rock and sent them hurtling down into the settlements below, while a nearby river breached its banks and sent…
Fierce gales and crashing waves smashed into the low-lying coast of Bangladesh and India on Monday, as an intense cyclone started to weaken as it progressed deeper inland. Two people have been killed since Cyclone Remal made landfall on Sunday night, Kamrul Hasan, secretary of Bangladesh’s disaster management ministry, told AFP. Communications are limited by the storm,…
A University of Calabar (UNICAL) lecturer with a specialty in Elementary Education in the Department of Curriculum Studies, Prof. Mrs. Rita Cyril Ndifon, has advised married couples not to be deterred by storms that hit their marriages, but remain steadfast, love their spouses and stand firm by them regardless of tribulations. Ndifon gave the advice…
The Ondo state government has persuaded residents on preventing diphtheria, saying everyone is at risk of being infected with the disease. In a statement issued on Monday in Akure, the state capital, the Special Adviser to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on health, Dayo Faduyile, said the viral infection is a life-threatening infection caused by bacteria. According…
President Bola Tinubu has stressed the essential role of state governors in driving Nigeria’s development and economic prosperity. During a New Year visit from Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) at his Ikoyi residence, Tinubu highlighted the need for federal-state collaboration to address pressing national issues. Tinubu called for…
A spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Organisation, Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised the party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi on his approach to party matters. Okonkwo, who joined the LP in 2022, accused Obi of failing to resolve the internal crisis rocking the party. According to the movie maker-turned-politician, Obi did not…
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday. This was stated by President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during the plenary on Thursday. Akpabio said the budget presentation would take place at the chamber of House of Representatives. Recall that November 14, the Federal Government proposed…
In a significant legal development, the Jigawa State High Court in Birnin Kudu has handed down a death sentence to two individuals who were found guilty of conspiring to kill Yakubu Ibrahim and dumping his lifeless body by the roadside. The two suspects were brought before the court on charges of conspiring to rob the…
The Coalition of Opposition Lawmakers in Nigeria has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his recent comments, urging him to stop fantasizing about Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike had reportedly mocked Governor Fubara and his camp for allegedly turning to the Action…
Suspected arsonists, in the early hours of Saturday, detonated explosives at the state secretariat of the main opposition political party in Rivers State, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Port Harcourt. Short video clips circulating on social media showed that the incident, suspected to be from dynamites, which damaged the main gate and…
A Cross-section of Lagos Youths on Wednesday took to the streets of Lagos to protest the death of late afrobeat star Mohbad. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Imole Aloba popularly known as Mohbad died last week Tuesday in questionable circumstances and was buried the next day in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, sparking outrage amongst his fans. Addressing…
A Magistrate Court in Ogba, Lagos State, has postponed the child custody case involving Queen Oyekanmi and Promise Anagbogu, also known as Lord Lamba, to July 18 for a hearing. This decision was made after the comedian failed to attend the court session on Thursday. His legal counsel, who was also absent, sent a representative…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has announced the receipt of two million Naira, through a bank draft from a former beneficiary of student loan, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN. This is contained in a statement by Monalisa Dike, from the Corporate Communications Department of the fund on Friday in Abuja. Dike said that…
President Bola Tinubu says the economic hardship bedevilling Nigerians is not peculiar to the country, saying it is a global issue. The president made the claim in his nationwide broadcast on Tuesday to mark the 2024 Independence Day anniversary. He said, “The central concern of our people today is the high cost of living, especially…
Every Man irrespective of who they are must read the book by a German writer Esther Villar In her book “The Manipulated Man” This book has caused outrage and hostile criticism from women, it explains how women since the earliest times have manipulated men and turned them into their slaves, they have pretended to be…
