May 21, 2024
Police uncover internet fraud academy in Benue
Internet fraudsters have opened a fraud academy in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Hassan Yabanet disclosed this on Tuesday as he paraded 35 suspects arrested for various offences. The police boss said that a detachment of detectives was detailed to ascertain the fraud academy which is […]
Peter Obi Makes U-Turn, Endorses Abure
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in last year’s general elections, Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited the headquarters of the party in Abuja on a solidarity visit. He was received by the party’s national chairman, Julius Abure and other party leaders. This marks a change of heart of the former Anambra State governor, who […]
Nigerian Soldiers Lay Siege To Banex Plaza In Abuja 3 Days After Clash With Traders
The traders who feared that there would be a reprisal from the soldiers hurriedly closed their shops to avoid being caught up in the melee. A large number of soldiers have continued to lay siege to the popular Banex Plaza in Abuja three days after a violent clash between some traders and military personnel in […]
House of Reps summon Festus Keyamo
The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for a comprehensive audit of personnel to enhance the accountability and competence of the nation’s airports. The lawmakers also asked the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and heads of relevant agencies and departments to appear before them within seven days. The resolution by the lawmakers […]
23-year-old England-based Nigerian artiste designs 2024 FA Cup trophy
A talented Nigerian artiste, Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, has designed the 2024 Emirates FA Cup trophy which final comes up this Saturday. The 23-year-old British-Nigerian, popularly known as Olaolu Slawn was approached by the English Football Association to design a one-off special trophy after BRIT awards. He designed the trophy alongside Thomas Lyte. This was first disclosed […]
Seven found dead in Bayelsa music studio, by generator fumes
Residents of Ebi’s Mechanic Road in the Amarata area of Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, were plunged into mourning on Tuesday after the decomposing bodies of seven friends were discovered in a music studio apartment. The tragic incident is believed to have been caused by generator fumes in the studio, owned by one of […]
Leukemia Diagnosis: Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad Faces Health Battle
Asma al-Assad, the wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who battled breast cancer successfully in 2019, has now been diagnosed with leukemia, according to a statement from the president’s office on Tuesday. The statement revealed, “First Lady Asma al-Assad has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.” Concerns arise as the embassy delays issuing a visa […]
Oba-Elect of Araromi-Ekiti Arraigned for Certificate Forgery
Babalola Adebomi, the Oba-Elect of Araromi-Ekiti in Ekiti State, was arraigned on Monday at the Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State, for certificate forgery. The 48-year-old monarch from Ijero Local Government Area faced two charges related to forging certificates. Adebomi was accused of forging a University of Ibadan certificate and presenting it to the […]
Adeleke urges transparency in public governance
Federal and state Auditors-General have been urged to help in building more accountable and transparent administrations for the benefit of Nigerians. The call was made by the state governor, Ademola Adeleke in Ede, on Monday, at the opening session of the 53rd biannual conference organised by the Office of the Auditor-General, Osun State, in collaboration […]
Lagos speaker loses father
Pa Suleimon Atanda Obasa, father of the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, is dead. The Speaker made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele. According to the statement, the businessman passed on in the early hours of Tuesday at the age […]