November 4, 2024
28-time Grammy winner Quincy Jones dies at 91
A renowned US record and TV producer Quincy Delight Jones, whose career spanned over 70 years, has passed away at the age of 91. This was confirmed by Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, he revealed that Jones died on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, surrounded by family. “Tonight, with full but […]
Appeal Court discharges, acquits ex-CJN Onnoghen
The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Monday, overturned the conviction of the Umar Danladi tribunal, which found a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, guilty of false asset declaration. The appellate court in a judgment, discharged and acquitted Onnoghen from the conviction delivered against him by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The […]
NMA demands Kano commissioner’s sack over doctor’s assault
The Nigerian Medical Association, Kano State Chapter, on Monday, issued an ultimatum to the Kano State Government, calling for the immediate dismissal of the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Amina Abdullahi HOD, following her alleged assault on a female doctor. Confirming the assault via a press statement signed by the NMA Chairman, Dr. Abdurrahman Ali and […]
Iranian general, pilot killed in helicopter crash
An Iranian Revolutionary Guards general and pilot were killed in a helicopter crash during an anti-terror operation in the country’s restive southeast, state media reported on Monday. The “ultra-light gyroplane” of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps “had an accident while conducting combat operations” in a border area, the IRNA news agency said. It said the […]
Beyond Fame: Bobrisky’s rise, controversies, and legal battles
Popular crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, known better as Bobrisky, currently being grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is one of the controversial personalities in the country. Born on August 31, 1991, Bobrisky who identifies as female, is arguably a figure that brought cross-dressing into the limelight in Nigeria. On the journey to prominence, […]
Lightning kills 14 at refugee camp in Uganda
At least 14 people, including several children, were killed in northern Uganda’s Palabek refugee camp when lightning struck a makeshift church during a heavy storm on Saturday evening. According to the police, around 50 people had gathered for prayer when lightning hit the building’s metal roof. William Komech, the resident district commissioner for the Lamwo […]
Osun police confirm arrest of man for allegedly killing father
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man identified as Saidi for the alleged murder of his father, Bale in his farm at Ilusi, Osun State. The Osun police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the arrest, disclosed that investigation has commenced into the matter. Opalola said, “The suspect was arrested on […]
NOA to commence nationwide birth registration
National Orientation Agency, NOA, has concluded plans to commence a nationwide birth registration social mobilisation drive. NOA said this would ensure that every child in Nigeria was able to access essential services such as education, healthcare and social protection. NOA Director General, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, represented by Director of Special Duties and States Operations, David […]
Gunmen abduct bizman in Anambra4th November 2024
Some assailants have abducted a middle-aged man, suspected to be a businessman in the Alor community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident happened late on Sunday while the victim was driving home from a function. Sources in the area said the gunmen whisked their victim away […]
Obi makes U-turn, says position on church vigils distorted
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Sunday, said his recent suggestion to convert ‘church vigils into night shifts’ has been misrepresented. The former Anambra State governor came under heavy criticism following his interview on the Honest Bunch podcast released on Saturday. While emphasising that Nigeria suffers from […]