The Muslim Council of Taraba State has officially banned all forms of wedding parties within Jalingo, the state capital. According to reports, the decision was made because of consultations with…
Canadian PM arrives in Kyiv for Ukrainian Independence Day
Mark Carney, the Canadian Prime Minister, arrived in Kyiv today, 24th August, to mark Ukrainian Independence Day as world leaders push for an end to the war between Ukraine and…
Sultan of Sokoto declares Monday first day of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447AH
Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, has announced that Monday, August 25, 2025, as the first day of…
Nigerian governor’s aide in N6.5 billion corruption scandal
Abdullahi Rogo, the Director-General of Protocol to the Kano State Governor, has been accused of being part of a shocking N6.5 billion corruption, and is now under investigation by the Independent…
Doctor arrested over woman’s d3ath during caesarean section in Edo
A medical doctor has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command after a 36-year-old woman, Susan Omoye-Okporan, died during a caesarean operation at a private hospital in…
Unizik takes action following d3ath of diabetic law student at University Medical Centre
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University has revealed what they found from their investigation into the de@th of Isabella Chioma Ajana, a 100-level law student. The young lady died on July 9,…
Obidients are the reason Obi will never be president – Lawyer Deji Adeyanju
Deji Adeyanju, a Lawyer/activist, has said that the Obidients, the support group for Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, are going to be the…
Number of work visas to foreign nationals drop drastically – UK Home Office reveals
The UK Home Office has revealed that the number of visas issued to foreign nationals coming to the country for work, study, family, or humanitarian reasons has dropped sharply, driven…
EFCC invites CBEX victims to assist investigations, gives meeting addresses
Some victims of the alleged fraudulent Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) have been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to its Ibadan and Lagos 2 Zonal Directorates to assist in the…
Bandits rob, kill police operative in Bayelsa
Bandits shot a police operative dead in Bayelsa State on Tuesday, August 19, after robbing him of his mobile phone. The Punch reports that the slain policeman man identified as…
Paracetamol use in pregnancy may increase children’s risk of autism and ADHD, new research reveals
A new research has revealed that using paracetamol, the most commonly used painkillers for headaches, stomach aches and other minor ailments, may pose risks for pregnant women. The study published…
Abducted vigilante found dead and body mutil@ted in Imo
The vigilante that was abducted during a clash between herdsmen and local security operatives in Amakohia-Ubi community, Owerri-West Local Government Area of Imo State, has been found dead and his…
Aliko Dangote’s wealth increases by almost 100% to $23.9bn, now the 86th richest in the world
Aliko Dangote, a Nigerian business tycoon, has now emerged as the 86th richest man in the world as his net worth increased by nearly 100%, reaching an impressive $23.9 billion,…
“The dignity of human life must be restored as a sacred priority in our country,” — Peter Obi reacts to fresh killings in Katsina
Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed deep grief over the killing of more than 50 people in Katsina State, describing the incident as a painful reminder of…
ASUU rejects govt staff loan to university workers
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the government’s newly introduced Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a loan scheme for lecturers and other university staff, just like it rejected the…
Mr Eazi responds to claim he released song to recoup money spent on wedding
Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has replied an X user who said that he released new music to recoup all the money he spent on his wedding…
“I will never advise my son to play for this country” – Taribo West says painfully at Peter Rufai’s funeral
Taribo West, a former Super Eagles defender, has said that he will never permit his son to play for Nigeria in football. He made this statement at the funeral of…
Father of four takes his life over financial hardship in Imo state
Odomma, a 50-year-old man has committed suicide in the Amakpu Okuku community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State over financial difficulties that left him unable to provide…
Flight attendant found ‘high on drugs and n@ked in plane toilet’
A British Airway cabin crew member was found n@ked and high on drugs onboard a flight. On a flight from California to London, Haden Pentecost, 41, from Basingstoke, was found agitated, sweating…
“Your father’s name may open doors, but only your work will keep you inside” – late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua’s nephew advises Nigerians
Umar Yar’Adua, son of Senator AbdulAziz Yar’Adua and nephew of the late former President Umar Musa ‘Yar’Adua, has taken to social media to advise people to ensure they build a…