November 25, 2024
Alleged defamation: Pastor Helen Ukpabio demands N200bn damages from Bloody Civilian
Popular Nigerian pastor, Helen Ukpabio, has demanded N200bn damages from singer Bloody Civilian for allegedly defaming her. This is coming after the singer accused Ukpabio, who is the founder of Liberty Gospel Church of “literally making people burn their children alive.” Bloody Civilian on Friday made the comment on a post celebrating the pastor’s 60th […]
PDP crisis: Damagum will soon be taught elementary politics 101 – Dino Melaye
Former Kogi Central Senator, Dino Melaye, on Monday said that the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, and his paymasters will soon be taught elementary politics 101. Melaye stated that Damagum has yet to learn the lessons from past primary elections held in Port Harcourt and Abuja. Posting on X, […]
Driver Killed, Police Escort Injured As Gunmen Kidnap Akwa Ibom Businessman
Fear has gripped the hitherto peaceful town of Eket, headquarters of Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom State, following the return of insecurity and breach of peace by armed hoodlums in the oil community at the weekend. It was gathered that the criminals stormed the oil city, trailed and kidnapped a prominent businessman, Samuel […]
Davido reacts as Wizkid fails to break his record on Spotify
Afrobeats singer, Davido has expressed delight after becoming the only artist to hold the top 16 slots on the Spotify Nigeria Daily Top Songs Chart for two consecutive days, despite the release of his colleague Wizkid’s new album. Daily Sun reports that Wizkid’s latest album, ‘Morayo’ smashed multiple Spotify records but tracks from the album […]
Edo Gov mourns death of Nigeria’s oldest priest Monsignor Oleghe
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has commiserated with the Catholic community in Edo following the demise of the most senior Reverend Father in Nigeria, Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, who passed away at the age of 104. The Governor, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, said the exemplary life of the late […]
Abia: Soldiers, gunmen clash, military personnel deployed in affected community
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 14 Brigade, Ohafia and unidentified gunmen in Mbata, Umuchima village, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia State clashed on Monday morning. According to reports, the soldiers and gunmen were engaged in a fierce gun battle after more than 15 Hilux vehicles and armoured personnel carriers arrived at Umuchima village around 6 […]
Avoid rent, own your home for financial freedom — Rudeboy urges Nigerians
Veteran Nigerian artist Paul Okoye, often known as Rudeboy and one-half of the now-defunct music band Psquare, has caused a heated debate online with his latest advice for Nigerians. In a post on his Instagram account, the artist underlined the necessity of homeownership in achieving financial independence. Rudeboy encouraged his followers to choose house ownership […]
A’Ibom people must behave like Americans – Eno
Governor Umo Eno has charged the people of Akwa Ibom State to emulate Americans, who he said are united on matters of policy. A Monday statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekerete Udoh quoted the governor as giving the charge on Sunday while receiving leaders and members of socio-cultural groups from the […]
Katsina Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue 14 Victims
The Katsina State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued 14 victims on Sunday evening. The incident occurred at Dan’arau village along the Magama-Jibia Road in Jibia local government area of Katsina State. According to a press release by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the kidnappers were suspected […]
Activists decry SGBV rate in Osun, takes campaign to churches
A coalition of civil society organisations, non-governmental bodies, human rights activists, and other stakeholders have expressed deep concern over the alarming rate of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV, in Osun State. They called for immediate and concerted efforts to address this pervasive menace. In a bid to raise public awareness, the group, operating under the […]