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Nigerian military kills 135 terrorists, apprehends 182 others
2 mn read DHQ also said the military troops rescued 140 kidnap victims in ground and air operations across the country in the last one week. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops have eliminated a total of 135 terrorists, apprehended 182 and rescued 140 kidnap victims in ground and air operations across the country in the last one […]
Enugu govt, firm seal N100 billion deal to revive moribund palm oil company
3 mn read The palm oil company was set up by the state government to engage in planting of palm trees and production of palm products, but it has remained moribund for years. The Enugu State Government has signed a N100 billion deal with Pragmatic Palms Limited to resuscitate the moribund United Palm Products Limited in Enugu State. United […]
Tinubu receives letters of credence, says Nigeria will play strategic role in Africa
4 mn read “Our government is about renewed hope. Nigeria will continue to play its role as a stabiliser on the continent,’’ the president said. President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Abuja, reaffirmed Nigeria’s strategic position in Africa as a bastion of peace, saying the nation will continue to play its role as a stabiliser on the continent. Receiving […]
School sensitises students to speak up against bullying
3 mn read “An empowered learner is a strong learner, less susceptible to bullying or abuse,” the school says. To reduce the incidence of bullying among students, Chrisland Schools, Lagos, has empowered its learners to stay safe and speak up against all forms of bullying. This is part of the school commemorating its ‘Safeguarding Week’ across all its branches […]
Nigerian student, 89 others win scholarship at Stanford University
2 mn read Mr Akanmu is one of the five Africans and the only one from an African-based tertiary institution selected for the 2024 cohort of the award. Nigerian student, David Akanmu, has been selected as one of the beneficiaries of the 2024 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Award at Stanford University. According to the announcement on the website of Knight-Hennessy Scholars at […]
I am still opposed to state police but… – Bagudu
3 mn read Nigeria currently runs a unitary policing system controlled by the federal government The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has said his opposition to state policing in Nigeria has not changed but he concedes to the stance of President Bola Tinubu who is promoting state policing, which many believe may help address some of […]
Fubara relocates Rivers assembly amid state’s worsening political crisis
2 mn read The political crisis in Rivers State has continued to deteriorate despite President Tinubu’s intervention last year. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has ordered an immediate relocation of the legislative business of the state House of Assembly to Government House in Port Harcourt. The relocation order is contained in the state’s official Gazette, Executive Order […]
BREAKING: Dana Air lays off workers amid operational audit
2 mn read “In light of the ongoing audit, Dana Air has made the decision to temporarily disengage some staff members pending the conclusion of the audit,” a statement said. Dana Air on Saturday announced that it has disengaged some of its staff members amid an operational audit being conducted by the nation’s regulatory authorities. The airline’s Head […]
SPECIAL REPORT: Nigerian football clubs caught in a dilemma amidst economic downturn
9 mn read Stadiums offer a temporary escape from the economic grind for football fans but rising costs and dwindling revenues are threatening the clubs Nigeria’s economic downturn casts a long shadow on the country and has driven up the prices of everything, from food to fuel and managing a football club. But some fans of the Nigeria Premier […]
Young lady flaunts woman with fantastic makeup
< 1 mn read Young lady cause buzz on social media as she posts a mature woman in the bus she boarded, whose makeup she found very bold. The woman had no idea she was being recorded and was moving around gleefully. Her makeup choice was quite audacious and her eye brows were drawn to look unnaturally huge. Many netizens could not hold back their […]
Moment lady confesses to cheating on her long distance boyfriend
2 mn read Lady cause outrage as she confesses via phone call to cheating on her long distance boyfriend of 5 years due to his absence. The lady was captured by her friend who posted the video on her Tiktok page, @chidi_browny. She was having a conversation with the boyfriend, when he asked if she has been cheating on her for the […]
Nigerian woman vows to accept VeryDarkMan’s marriage proposal after eating bowl of soup, 15 wraps of fufu
< 1 mn read A Nigerian woman sparks discussion as she promises to accept a marriage proposal from online personality VeryDarkMan shortly after she was seen devouring a big bowl of soup with 15 wraps of fufu. She made the promise in a video making waves on a popular social media platform, where she was asked if she would accept the marriage proposal […]
Nigerian lady uses makeup to transform 112-year-old grandmother into a ‘fine babe’
2 mn read A beautiful Nigerian lady sparks discussion on social media as she uses makeup to transform her 112-year-old grandmother into a fine babe. This is contained in a fresh video making waves on social media. Nigerian lady transforms 112-year-old grandmother into a ‘fine babe’. In the said video, a beautiful young lady was seen seated and just facing her is an elderly […]
Abuja barber takes to TikTok and Instagram, begs Davido for a chance to cut his hair
< 1 mn read An Abuja barber has taken to TikTok, Instagram, and different streets to beg for an opportunity to cut the hair of popular singer Davido. Several videos uploaded on social media by the barber show him pleading with fans to tag Davido in his videos and allow him to give the singer a free haircut. Abuja barber begs Davido for a […]
DJ Cuppy gushes over Indian wedding, contemplates marrying one
< 1 mn read Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, is contemplating marrying an Indian. The billionaire heiress disclosed this while sharing photos of an Indian wedding she attended via her Instagram account recently. DJ Cuppy noted that the traditional wedding would be topnotch with the mixture of Nigerian and Indian cultures if it happens. […]
Ondo guber: Coalition wants APC to sanction Jimoh Ibrahim, Oke for anti-party activities
2 mn read The Ondo Peoples Assembly, OPA, has stated that decisive action must be taken against Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and Olusola Oke by the All Progressives Congress, APC, for allegedly discrediting the outcome of the primaries of the party held on April 20. The coalition made its position known during a press briefing in Akure, Ondo State […]
Yobe LG polls: Shun partisanship – IPAC warns electoral commission
< 1 mn read Ahead of the local government election, the Inter-Party Advisory Council, (IPAC), Yobe State chapter, has charged the State Independent Electoral Commission (YOSIEC) to shun partisanship and discharge its duties as required by the constitution. IPAC Chairman of Yobe Chapter, Umar Adamu Jajere, gave the charge on Saturday, while addressing newsmen in Damaturu, Yobe State capital. […]
Why I defected to APC – Ex-Abia Speaker, Orji
2 mn read The former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Chinedum Orji, has adduced the rationale behind his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Orji explained that he left the former ruling PDP in Abia because it had deviated from the core ideology on which it was founded. […]
Transfer: Chippa United coach confirm Nwabali could leave this summer
< 1 mn read Chippa United co-head coach, Thabo September admitted goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali could leave the club this summer. Nwabali has been a subject of transfer speculation following his impressive performance for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Saudi club, El-Ettifaq, Sky Bet Championship side, Queens Park Rangers and Kaizer Chiefs are among the clubs reportedly […]
EPL: My responsibility – Postecoglou on beating Man City for Arsenal to win title
< 1 mn read Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou, has insisted his team is motivated to try and beat Manchester City, even though it could hand the Premier League title to rivals, Arsenal. Spurs could play a crucial part in where the trophy goes, as they host the champions on Tuesday. A win for Postecoglou’s men could effectively hand […]