Court orders Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari govts to account for $5bn Abacha loot
Justice Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the governments of former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo,…
There is dignity in labour – Nigerians slam Twitter user for mocking and job-shaming popular Labour Party supporter, Eluu P
Nigerians have slammed one Idris Ibrahim Kalgo, for mocking and shaming Labour Party supporter, Stephen Muoka, popularly known as Eluu…
NDLEA arrests Church officials, 2 ladies in Fentanyl Syndicate Raid in Delta
No fewer than 4,560 kilograms of skunk have been seized in interdiction operations in Lagos, Adamawa and Osun by operatives…
“You will understand why you need two wives or more when you get old” – Nigerian woman says as she shares photo of elderly man cooking
One Mhiz Hamidat Onize, from Kogi state, has said men will understand the importance of marrying two or more wives…
Delta youth group flogs and fines girls for indecent dressing
. A group of youths in Ubeji community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, under the aegis…
Kashim Shettima, Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun, others attend funeral of billionaire businessman, Subomi Balogun (photos)
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor Dapo Abiodun, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd.) and many others attended the funeral of…
Three persons killed in a fatal accident in Abuja
Three persons were killed in a fatal accident that occurred at about 12:30 PM in Dutse Baupma in Abuja on…
Man arrested by police for allegedly stealing tricycle from Mosque when owner was praying
The police in Adamawa state have arrested a man identified as Abdulrahman Ishaq for allegedly stealing a commercial tricycle, better…
Police arrest cow meant for ‘Cult Day’ celebration in Osun
Men of the anti-cultism unit of the Osun State Police Command have arrested a cow allegedly meant for the July…
Gunmen k*ll 24, set houses ablaze in Benue communities (gr@phic video)
Yet-to-be-identified gunmen invaded Zaki Akpuuna 1 and Diom communities of Mbaterem district in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue…
A skit? Drama as man disrupts wedding of his girlfriend to another man in Ibadan (video)
There was chaos in the Apete area of Ibadan, Oyo state on Saturday, July 8, after a man disrupted the…
Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu visits Mmesoma Ejikeme after the 19-year-old reached out stating that she was su!cidal (video)
Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu paid a visit to Mmesoma Ejikeme, after the 19-year-old reached out to him stating that…
Fake JAMB result: If the girl is from Plateau or Niger, it wouldn’t have been as hot as this- Shehu Sani shares his thoughts on the backlash Mmesoma Ejikeme has received
Senator Shehu Sani has said that if Anambra student, Mmesoma Ejikeme, was from Plateau or Niger state, the case of…
Fake UTME Result: Innoson withdraws scholarship awarded to Mmesoma Ejikeme
The Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company has withdrawn its scholarship awarded to Anambra state student, Ejikeme Mmesoma, after an investigation revealed…
Court bars Kano anti-corruption agency, police and others from arresting Ganduje
An interim order has been issued by a federal high court in Kano state, restraining the Kano Public Complaints and…
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili reacts to Anambra Panel confirming that Mmesoma Ejikeme manipulated her UTME result and has confessed to it
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has reacted to findings by a panel formed by the Anambra State Government, confirming…
I have no regret marrying a 15-year-old – Yerima
Former governor of Zamfara State, Senator Ahmed Sani Yerima, has said he has no regret marrying a15-year-old girl he met…
JAMB: Mmesoma manipulated her result, Anambra panel confirms
The Anambra State Government has confirmed that Mmesoma Ejikeme manipulated her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result, where she actually scored…
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA: A CALL FOR CHANGE
Domestic violence is a global issue that transcends borders,affecting individuals across all continents and virtually all countries, including Nigeria. Despite…
Court remands suspected k*llers of naval officer in Ondo
An Ondo State Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Akure, has ordered the remand of two of out three suspects who…
I didn’t collect much. I regret working for APC – Ronke Oshodi (video)
Nollywood actress, Ronke Oshodi Oke, has said she regrets campaigning for the All Progressives Congress (APC) after what she saw…
Falcons players plan protest and World Cup boycott as NFF cancels bonuses
The Super Falcons are planning to stage a strike and boycott their opening game of the 2023 Women’s World Cup…
Troops k*ll four bandits, rescue 24 kidnapped victims in Zamfara
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have rescued 24 kidnapped victims and eliminated four bandits in Zamfara State. Director Army Public…
Police gun down 6 suspected kidnappers in Rivers
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have killed six suspected kidnappers during a raid on their hideout at Obelle…
Gunman who shot dead 23 people in racist attack at El Paso Walmart is sentenced to 90 life terms
The white gunman who shot and killed 23 people at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas in a racist attack…
Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit seeking sack of Delta Governor Oborevwori
An appeal filed by Ikie Aghwarianovwe, seeking the disqualification of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has been dismissed by the…
President Tinubu to attend ECOWAS Summit in Guinea-Bissau
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, July 8, to attend the 63rd Ordinary Session of…
AI Robots tell United Nations Conference they could ‘Run The World better than humans’ (videos)
A panel of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled humanoid robots took the microphone on Friday, July 7 at a United Nations conference…
Youths k*ll ‘monster’ Hippopotamus terr0rising Benue waterways (video)
Youths have killed a Hippopotamus they claim has been terrorising waterways in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. It…
If you want to cheat on your partner, please do it without involving me – Dancer Kaffy warns her male friends
Popular dancer, Kaffy, has expressed her displeasure at her male friends who ‘’involve” her whenever they are cheating on their…
Tailor jailed 3 months for stealing body lotion
. A 19-year-old tailor, Zakari Saleh, was on Friday, July 7, sentenced by a Jos Magistrates’ Court to three months…
INEC files 6-count charge against suspended Adamawa REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has filed a six-count charge against its suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Adamawa…
17-year-old boy sentenced to life imprisonment for bashing Spanish teacher to d£ath with bat over bad school grades
One of the two teens in Iowa, USA that bashed their high school Spanish teacher to death with a baseball…
Protesters storm EU office, demand withdrawal of election reports
The European Union (EU) in Abuja was besieged on Thursday, July 6, by a Coalition of Civil Society Organisation and…
Man st@bs his brother to d@ath in fight over a 13-year-old girl
A man has killed his brother during a fight over a 13-year-old girl in Cameroon. According to local media, the…
Gov Adeleke submits list of Commissioner nominees; see full list
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has finally released a list of Commissioner-nominees to serve in his administration. Adeleke, who…
Supreme Court acquits Senator Nwaoboshi of money laundering conviction, nullifies his 7-year jail sentence
The conviction and sentencing of Peter Nwaoboshi, a former senator who represented Delta north, to seven years imprisonment over money…
Tinubu sets up committee on tax reforms
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms. Dele Alake, special…
Names of ex-governors receiving pensions in 10th Senate
About 13 former Governors still receive pension allowances while still serving as Senators in the 10th National Assembly. Tribune in…
Governor Kefas cuts down Taraba ministries from 25 to 21
Governor Agbu Kefas has approved the reduction of ministries in Taraba state from twenty-five to twenty-one. Secretary to the State…
Nurturing Harmony and Unity: Overcoming Ethnic and Religious Tensions in Nigeria
Nigeria, a nation known for its vibrant diversity, is a tapestry of numerous ethnicities and religious beliefs. This rich diversity…
Neglect by Universities Medical Health Centers
Health they say is wealth, Universities play a vital role in shaping the future of a nation by providing education…
Analyzing Fuel Subsidies: Balancing Economic, Social, and Environmental Factors
Fuel subsidies have been a topic of heated debate for decades, with governments worldwide grappling with the economic, social, and…
Police arrest two civilians wearing military uniforms in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two men, Abdulaziz Tanimu, and Sulaiman Abdulbaki, for wearing military uniforms and constituting…
Court remands br0thel owner ‘Ukwu Venza’ and her husband for allegedly using underage girls for pr0stitution in Anambra
The Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court, sitting at the Chief Magistrate’s Court, Awka, has remanded a brothel owner, Mrs.…
Ex-Ogun gov, Gbenga Daniel, writes state government, demands the suspension of his monthly pension of N676k
Former Ogun state governor cum Senator, Gbenga Daniel, has written to the state governor asking that his pension as a…
It’s unbearable’- APC youth group asks President Tinubu to address rising cost of living
A group in the All Progressives Congress (APC) known as the League of Youth Voters for Tinubu and Shettima, has…
Governor Lawal reduces Zamfara ministries from 28 to 16
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara on Thursday, July 6, signed an executive order reducing the state ministries from 28 to…
Tinubu writes national assembly, seeks confirmation of service chiefs
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, July 6, wrote the national assembly to confirm the appointment of the newly appointed service…
Italy’s ex-prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi leaves €100 million to his 33-year-old girlfriend and €30m to his friend in his will
Italy’s former prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi has left €100million to a 33-year-old girlfriend and control of the family holding company,…
Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Dillian Whyte is officially confirmed
Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Dillian Whyte has officially been confirmed. The two British heavyweights to now go toe-to-toe on August…
OceanGate suspends all exploration and commercial operations after deadly Titan sub implosion
OceanGate, the company that owned and operated the submersible that imploded with five people on board, has suspended all exploration…
We’re improving tax collection and not imposing new taxes – FG
The federal government has said that it has no intention of imposing new taxes on Nigerians. Zacchaeus Adedeji, special adviser…
Rivers pastor allegedly defiles and impregnates church member’s 15-year-old daughter, threatens to k*ll her if she tells anyone
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a pastor for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 15-year-old girl in the Ndele…
Breaking: Man impregnates mother-in-law
Victoria Ulaha is in a dilemma. If it were possible, she would turn back the hands of time and wish…
Tinubu’s ministerial list is not yet ready – Alake
The presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu‘s ministerial list is not ready. The Special Adviser to the President on…
Justice Aboki confirmed as first Female Chief Judge of Kano
Justice Dije Aboki has been confirmed Kano state house of assembly as the substantive Chief Judge of the North-West state.…
Doctors remove octopus from patient’s throat (photos)
Doctors were shocked after discovering that a man’s throat discomfort was caused by an eight-legged octopus that had become stuck…
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON NIGERIAN YOUTHS: THE PROS AND CONS- ATANAFE OLEMENA
Social media has become a ubiquitous part of modern life. It is one of the most popular ways to connect…
Political Zoning In Nigeria: An Overview and way forward
Zoning, as a political tool for the distribution of power and resources, has been used in Nigeria since the colonial…
I’M Willing To Take Public Debates On Delta Finances, Says Ex- Commissioner by-Onomiguren Agbamu
The immediate past Commissioner of finance, Delta state, Sir Fidelis Okenmor Tilije has said he is willing to accept public…
UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY IN NIGERIA- by: Adamu Ruth, Delta State University
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world “.These were the words of Nelson…
Court grants Abba Kyari bail
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted a N50m bail to suspended DCP, Abba Kyari, in a charge…
Angry residents descend on two suspected motorcycle snatchers in Benue
Angry residents have descended on two suspected motorcycle thieves, beating them with stones in Benue State. It was gathered that…
‘My sister’s husband buried her without telling us how she died, claims he paid her bride price and has right to her corpse’ – Nigerian woman narrates
A Nigerian woman, Angel Presh, has shared a touching story about her sister, Onyinyechukwu Divine Obioma, who died last year,…
I will be taking a single mother as third wife – Botswana polygamist pastor says
Botswana polygamous pastor, Seraki Kemmonye Seraki, has said he plans to take a single mother as a third wife. Recall…
INEC files lawsuit against suspended Adamawa REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has filed a six-count charge against Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner in…
Tinubu suspends 5% telecoms tax, defers Finance Act to September 1
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed four Executive Orders in fidelity to the pledge to put Nigerians at the centre…
NCDC confirms 789 diphtheria cases and 80 deaths in eight states
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that there are 789 cases of diphtheria in Nigeria as of…
Nigerian man remembers his friend who died in an accident moments after calling his children and asking them to always obey their mum
A Nigerian man has taken to social media to remember his friend who died in an accident moments after calling…
Landlord removes tenant’s roof over unpaid rent in Rivers
A mother of three has been left stranded after her landlord allegedly removed the roof of her house over unpaid…
Update: Danjuma Goje files an appeal against court judgement upholding his expulsion from APC
Former governor of Gombe State, Mohammed Danjuma Goje has filed an appeal against the judgement upholding his expulsion from the…
Taraba state Governor slashes state university school fees by 50 percent
Taraba state governor Agbu Kefas has ordered the immediate reduction of school fees at the state university by fifty per…
EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE- Orovwigho Junior Bryan
Drug, according to its generic meaning, refers to any chemical substance which, when taken into the body or applied externally,…
OFAAC Honours DTSG, Jibunoh, Onu-Ika, Seaman’s For Supporting Anioma Cultural Festival … As Participants Eulogize Ifeadi For Sustaining OFAAC’s Vision -Onomiguren Agbamu
The culture umbrella of Anioma Nation, otherwise known as the Organisation For the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC), has honoured…
Why fuel scarcity and achieving sustainable energy in Nigeria will continue to be a mirage- By Oyana Chukwuamaka Miracle
Fuel scarcity refers to… a situation where there is a shortage or limited availability of fuel, particularly petroleum products such…
ANALYSIS OF THE DEPRECIATING ECONOMY OF NIGERIA -By Borke Eseoghene Ogheneochuko
Nigeria population is estimated over 230 million as of 2019. This makes Nigeria the most populous country in Africa and…
UNEMPLOYMENT IS A PROBLEM, SOLUTIONS EXIST- By Okolie Dumkenechukwu Benita
Over the year, unemployment has been one of the major issues affecting Nigeria for decades now. Unemployment is a situation…
Hajj 2023: Lagos pilgrim d!es in Saudi Arabia
A pilgrim with the Lagos State contingents to the 2023 Hajj, Alhaja Kuburat Sekoni, has died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.…
I’ll beg JAMB if Mmesoma Ejikeme comes clean on her result – Former Minister, Osita Chidoka, who owns center where Mmesoma wrote her JAMB exam speaks
A former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has appealed to Anambra state pupil, Mmesoma Ejikeme, whose JAMB result was withdrawn,…
Former Kano Governor, Ganduje’s dollar bribery video is real and not doctored – Forensic Analysis
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has said that a forensic analysis carried out has confirmed that…
Subsidy: Kwara govt reverses directive reducing workdays to three
The Kwara state government has reversed its directive issued on June 5, reducing working days from five days to three…
Reps move to stop take-over of some Cross River communities by Cameroon
Members of the house of representatives have initiated a move to stop the take-over of some Cross River communities by…
Netherlands to ban cell phones, tablets and smart watches from school classrooms next year
Cell phones, tablets and smartwatches will be largely banned from classrooms in the Netherlands from January 1, 2024, the Dutch…
GWR: Govt bans planned 72-hour kissing marathon event in Ekiti
The Ekiti State government has announced a ban on the planned three-day kissing marathon to set the Guinness World Record…
Resident doctors issue two-week ultimatum to FG over pending agreements
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government for commencement of implementation of…
Mmesoma: Reps to investigate ‘forgery’ of UTME result
The house of representatives on Wednesday, July 5, resolved to investigate the alleged forgery of the unified tertiary matriculation examination…
Kwara State gets first female Police Commissioner
Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi, psc+, FISN, has assumed office as the new Police Commissioner for Kwara State, making her the first female…
Man sentenced to two years imprisonment for cutting off his friend’s hands with machete in Bauchi
A Bauchi State magistrates’ court presided over by Haruna Abdulmumini Mamman has sentenced a 32-year-old man, Auwal Usman, to two…
Manchester United confirm £60m signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea
Manchester United have completed the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea for an initial £55m. The overall fee for England…
LAWMA to begin sealing properties without waste bins from Friday
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced that it would begin sealing properties without waste bins on Lagos Island…
Jay-Z, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Mbappe, Rick Ross, Justin Bieber, Kelvin Hart and over 100 celebrities attend billionaire Michael Rubin’s July 4th all-White party (photos/videos)
American billionaire, Michael Rubin had an all-White party to celebrate 4th July- and it was such a star studded hell…
Need a Property in Nigeria? Contact Growth Barrel to get the very best deals
At Growth-Barrel Properties, we take pride in delivering exceptional real estate services tailored to meet your needs and exceed your…
NEMA lists 14 states that may experience huge flooding soon
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has listed 14 states and 31 communities that may witness heavy rainfall that may…
DEALING WITH PEER PRESSURE
By: Emetulu Precious Ifeanyi As humans, we want to be accepted and recognized especially by our friends and peers: that…
BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,DELTA STATE COMMAND, CP WALE ABASS pscON THE ACHIEVEMENTS MADE BY DELTA STATE COMMAND FROM JUNE TO DATE
Ladies and gentlemen of the press,I welcome you all to this press briefing which is an avenue for the Police…
Result Controversy: ‘It’s not fair. It is not my fault’ – Mmesoma Ejikeme finally admits she scored 249 as she kicks against three year ban by JAMB (video)
Mmesoma Ejikeme, the Anambra state pupil whose result was recently withdrawn by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has…
Nigeria’s First 100% Electric Taxis Set To Launch
The transport sector in Nigeria represents about 24% of in-scope carbon emissions every year. And 72% of these emissions come…
‘1 in 10 men have curved pen!s syndrome, but suffer in silence,’ Doctor says
Millions of men reportedly suffer from a curved pen!s, but are too embarrassed to seek help due to societal stigma,…
Eight suspects arrested for burning police patrol vehicle in Katsina (video)
Eight suspects have been arrested for attacking and burning a police patrol vehicle in Katsina State. The incident occurred at…