June 19, 2024
Breaking: Edo PDP expels Dan Orbih, Philip Shaibu, Ogbeide-Ihama
The Edo State Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has confirmed the expulsion of the National Vice Chairman (South South) of the Party, Chief Dan Orbih. Also expelled are the former Deputy Governor of the State, Comrade Phillip Shaibu and the immediate past member representing Oredo Federal Constituency, Omorgie Ogbeide-Ihama. The party’s State […]
Police arrest airport taxi passenger for attempted car snatching
The Lagos State Police Command has made two notable arrests in separate incidents, showcasing the bravery of a taxi driver and the vigilance of police officers. A 35-year-old passenger was arrested for attempting to snatch an airport taxi from its driver. According to the police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspect stopped the taxi driver at […]
UN food programme targets Nigeria, others
The United Nations World Food Programme has launched a new initiative to provide life-saving food and nutrition assistance to eight countries in West and Central Africa, aiming to support 7.3 million people during the current lean season. The program will target Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Nigeria, with the […]
Newlywed bride killed in Anambra gunmen attack
A Tragic Incident in Nnobi: 22-Year-Old Newlywed Bride Loses Life in Gun AttackA devastating incident occurred in Nnobi, Anambra State, on Monday when a 22-year-old newlywed bride was killed in a gun attack by unknown assailants. The bride, who had only been married a week ago, was waiting for her husband, who is based overseas, […]
Man jailed 45 months for stealing fan, drum set
A 45-month prison sentence has been imposed on Saidu Abass by the Ekiti State Magistrate Court, Ado Ekiti Division, for his role in stealing household items from a residence in Ado Ekiti. The stolen items included a fan, iron, and drum set. Abass was charged with four counts of conspiracy, breaking into a dwelling house, […]
Osun APC, PDP clash over bid to woo transport unions
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of resorting to desperate measures to secure a second term in office. According to the APC, the governor is forcing commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders in the state to swear an oath of allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). […]
Deadly fire at army ammunition depot in Chad’s capital
A devastating fire engulfed a massive military ammunition depot in N’Djamena, Chad’s capital city, sending powerful explosions illuminating the night sky and causing widespread panic. The blaze, which broke out late on Tuesday, sent a series of intense explosions rippling through the city, with ammunition firing off in rapid succession. The inferno cast a fiery […]
Russia awaits US response to prisoner swap proposals
Russia is still awaiting a response from the United States regarding a potential prisoner swap, just days before US journalist Evan Gershkovich is set to stand trial in Russia. Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, was arrested in March 2023 and charged with espionage, a claim that his family, employer, and the White House have […]
Mysterious monolith appears in US desert, sparks alien speculation
A shiny, rectangular structure has suddenly materialized in a remote area of the Nevada desert, leaving the public scratching their heads and sparking widespread speculation about its origin and purpose. The discovery was made by Las Vegas police during a search and rescue mission over the weekend, about an hour north of Sin City. The […]
Tinubu flies private jet to S’Africa, avoids faulty presidential aircraft
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and his entourage departed Lagos on Tuesday to attend the inauguration of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria. The president was accompanied by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, and other government officials. According to sources, the president and his team boarded two private jets, as the […]