June 1, 2024
Actor Wale Ojo Announces the Passing of His Mother
British Nigerian Nollywood actor Wale Ojo, known for his role in “Breath of Life,” has announced the passing of his mother.Ojo shared the news on his Instagram account on Saturday, writing, “My world has crashed all around me. Mama is gone. Goodnight Mum. I will miss you terribly, terribly…”
Nigerian Doctor Seeks Help After Soldiers Arrest Her Siblings in Abia State
Nigerian medical doctor Rose Agwu has called for help after soldiers invaded her home in Abia State and arrested her 15-year-old brother and sister. Agwu, who resides near Obikabia Junction in the Aba area, reported that soldiers broke into her home around 5 am on Friday, taking away her siblings and sparing only her 72-year-old […]
Man Allegedly Commits Suicide Inside Transformer in Makurdi
On Thursday, Terhide Garfa allegedly committed suicide in the Kanshio community, a suburb of Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State. An eyewitness named Nick reported discovering Garfa’s body around 3:45 pm inside a transformer. Nick, a local resident, expressed confusion about how Garfa managed to enter the fenced transformer area. “Someone heard him saying […]
Joe Igbokwe Condemns Aisha Yesufu for Disrespecting National Anthem
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress, has criticized activist Aisha Yesufu for what he perceives as disrespectful behavior towards the new national anthem. Yesufu, known for her activism, refused to sing the national anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” at an event, choosing to sit while others stood to honor the anthem. […]
Marian Robinson, Mother of Michelle Obama, Dies at 86
Marian Robinson, the mother of former United States First Lady Michelle Obama, passed away on Friday at the age of 86. In a post on X, Michelle Obama described her mother as the steady backstop for their entire family. The family’s statement noted that her wisdom, though seemingly innate, was hard-earned, shaped by her deep […]
Abba Kyari Released After 27 Months in Detention
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory after spending 27 months in detention. Kyari was detained following his arrest on February 14, 2022, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for alleged involvement with an international drug cartel. Along with four members […]
Gale of rape in Gombe as 13-year-old boy defiles eight-year-old, others
The Gombe State Police Command has paraded three suspects, including a 13-year-old minor, in connection with separate cases of child rape and sexual abuse in the state. The 13-year-old suspect, who was paraded alongside 18-year-old Usman Husseini and 45-year-old Mohammed Yaya, allegedly raped an eight-year-old girl in Akko Local Government Area on May 22nd. According […]
Governor Fubara Cancels Predecessor’s 10,000 Civil Service Jobs, Announces Fresh Recruitment Process
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has canceled the 10,000 jobs in the State Civil Service previously approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, and announced a new recruitment process. Nyesom Wike had approved the immediate employment of 10,000 youths to fill vacant positions in the state workforce during the final days of his administration. However, during an interactive […]
INC calls on President Tinubu to restore 1963 constitution
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to revert Nigeria to the 1963 constitution, following his recent decision to reinstate the old national anthem. On Wednesday, President Tinubu signed the Old National Anthem Bill into law, bringing back the “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” anthem and abolishing the “Arise O Compatriots” anthem. The […]
Minimum wage: FG pleads for time as indefinite strike begins Monday
… Industrial Action Not a Solution, Labour Must Show Understanding – Minister … Fuel Scarcity and Blackouts Loom as NUPENG and PENGASSAN Vow to Join Strike The Federal Government has urged Organized Labour to reconsider its plan for an indefinite strike starting Monday, June 3, 2024, in protest of the government’s refusal to increase the […]