President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials in a helicopter crash. In a statement, President Tinubu expressed his sorrow over the tragic event, describing President Raisi as a leader…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied claims that police officers fired live ammunition at #EndBadGovernance protesters during the nationwide demonstrations in August. In a statement released by Muyiwa Adejobi,the police spokesperson on Monday, the Amnesty International report, accusing security operatives of killing protesters as “unfounded, misleading, and inconsistent incident reports.” Adejobi emphasised that the…
Renowned football transfer guru, Gianluca Di Marzio, has revealed that Napoli’s Victor Osimhen is poised for a switch to Premier League clubs Arsenal or Chelsea during the upcoming summer transfer window, despite strong interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The Nigerian striker recently extended his contract with Napoli until 2026, featuring a release clause estimated at 130…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Mr. Isa Dogonyaro, a committed member of the House of Representatives. In an official statement, NACA Director General Dr. Temitope Ilori described Mr. Dogonyaro’s death as a significant loss for the agency, the nation, and the Babura/Garki Federal…
Exchange rate suffers as foreign schools rake in millions of dollars from Nigerians Adewale Segun (who insists on not being referred to by his real name) finally had his prayers answered, he had been admitted into the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. Finally, he gets to join the legion of Nigerians who “Japa” for…
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti is close to making a switch to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal this current summer transfer window. The huge move is at an advanced stage as the club want to add the veteran midfielder to bolster their squad. He was offered a three year deal with personal terms close to…
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,680 per dollar in the parallel market compared to N1,690 per dollar last weekend. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,552.92 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,552.92 per dollar from…
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that the police will fish out a nursing mum filmed feeding her baby alcohol. The disturbing video showed the woman who spoke in Yoruba, hailing her baby girl as she gulped the alcohol. Reacting to the video, Adejobi wrote ‘’Another assignment…
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the death of 15 persons in a mosque attack in Gadan village in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, Shafi’u Abubakar, on Wednesday, May 15, sprayed the mosque with petrol, locked its doors and set it on fire, trapping about 40 worshippers. The motive…
Barcelona’s midfield maestro, Ilkay Gundogan, lauded Victor Osimhen and Robert Lewandowski as elite strikers on the global stage following their standout performances in the recent UEFA Champions League clash between Napoli and Barcelona. In a riveting encounter, Lewandowski initiated Barcelona’s scoring spree, notching a goal precisely on the hour mark. Osimhen, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess,…
A man stormed a high-rise construction site in downtown Auckland early Thursday morning, shooting at workers and killing two people hours before New Zealand host the first game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. According to Associated Press (AP) the gunman was found dead after a police shootout, during which an officer was shot…
The head of the Lagbaja family, Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, has expressed profound regret over obtaining the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) form for his late nephew, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, who served as Chief of Army Staff before his recent death. Reflecting on his nephew’s untimely passing, Pa Lagbaja shared that, had he foreseen this loss,…
A stepmother, Rachel Geoffrey, 23, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for setting the hands of her two stepchildren on fire. The suspect who resides in Federal Housing Estate, Girei Local Government Area was arrested for setting fire to the hands of her stepchildren, Genesis Geoffrey, 7, and Idadai, 3. …
THE men of Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, an arm of the Anambra State Police Command, have foiled a planned robbery operation along Ebenebe-Achalla road in Awka North local government area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga said the operatives, while on anti-kidnapping patrol, were tipped off by a…
Following the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League round of 16, eight teams have secured spots in the quarter-finals, with the draw scheduled to take place on Friday. The teams that have qualified for the quarter-finals include PSG, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona, and Arsenal. The draw for the 2023-2024 Champions League quarter-finals…
National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, yesterday, faulted the arraignment and remand in prison of a philanthropist and former queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, and others, over the death of 35 children in a funfair stampede, last week in Ibadan. The association said that though the tragic event was unfortunate, the former…
The European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen, says a financial package of over €900 million (₦728 billion) will be used to drive education, energy and transport projects across Nigeria. The package together with Team Europe, forms a central part of the EU-Nigeria cooperation to advance the country’s green, resilient, digital inclusive transition under Government…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has vowed to eliminate all acts of vandalism and other criminal activities throughout the Niger-Delta region. General Musa stated this on Tuesday at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja after a meeting with all security and intelligence agency heads he convened. The CDS said, “The truth about…
The Vice-Chancellor, Babcock University, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has said high electricity tariff is a great threat to quality education in Nigeria. Speaking on Sunday at the Babcock University 22nd undergraduate and 13th postgraduate convocation, Tayo said the institution paid N300m as electricity tariff in the month of May. “I hereby call on the government to…
The discrimination experienced by some Nigerians on the premises of foreign businesses where they are met with restrictions despite being in Nigeria Nigerians expressed outrage over a discriminatory policy implemented by an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket, which restricted entry exclusively to its citizens and barred Nigerians. A correspondent, who visited the mall located within the…
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the just concluded Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, says his aspiration was genuine desire to serve Edo people and not about power. Ighodalo made this statement in his thank you message to Edo people on Monday in Benin, saying he was determined to create prosperity…
Fulham claimed their first victory of the 2024-25 Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Leicester City at Craven Cottage on Saturday, thanks to goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi. Smith Rowe, a summer acquisition from Arsenal, opened the scoring for Fulham in the 18th minute, marking his first goal for the…
Tragedy struck again in Rivers State, as a middle-aged man named Udeme is feared dead following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction at the Egbelu Mgbaraja axis in Ogbogoro Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. This comes barely one week after the collapse of a 3-storey building at the Iriebe axis of the same…
Do you know your body? Do you know your face shape? And what style suits you the best? Can you tell of of these? An accessory when worn according to one’s body and personality can do wonders for their look. Earrings are one such accessory which can solely add a defining feature to every look…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has arrested the owner of Precious Jewel Int’l Nigeria Limited, Kingsley Awuh for revalidating expired cosmetics in Lagos State. Precious Jewel Int’l Nigeria Limited was found altering expiration dates on cosmetics, NAFDAC revealed this on his X handle on Tuesday. The agency uncovered the illegal…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights lawsuit filed by social media personality, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky had accused the EFCC of infringing on his rights and sought damages of ₦200 million, along with a perpetual injunction preventing the…
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…
Nigeria’s latest inflation report which recorded a decline in July 2024 is generating mixed reactions. This is as Nigerians have decried that the figure does not reflect everyday market realities. Recall that on Thursday last week, the National Bureau of Statistics consumers price Index and Inflation data for July indicated…
The Delta State Police Command has made significant strides in combating crime, apprehending kidnappers and a suspected ritualist found in possession of human hair. One of the suspects, identified as Favour Eze, a 24-year-old male from Amasiri Village in Afikpo L.G.A, Ebonyi State, was arrested along with a cache of incriminating items, including a locally…
President Bola Tinubu has underscored the pivotal role of technology in combatting corruption and enhancing transparency in public service delivery. Speaking during a meeting with Microsoft Founder, Mr. Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, President Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to leveraging technology to bolster…
EPE, LAGOS STATE – As parts of a move to advance the course of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa, the first AI Nigeria-focused university is set to be established in Epe, Lagos. The varsity aims to transform the continent into a global hub for technological innovation, addressing unemployment by equipping Nigerian youths with…
