JUST IN: No new moon seen, Sultan declares Wednesday Eid-el-Fitr
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday, April 10, as the day of Eid-Fitri. Sultan, who is the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, said the decision followed the report of National Moon Sighting Committees across…
What you need to know about new Edo Deputy Governor
Engr. Marvellous Omobayo Godwins, born on July 19, 1986, in the Akoko Edo local government area of Edo State, began his professional journey uniquely, which positions him for this pivotal role. A holder of a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) Degree…
Court stops Secondus from attending PDP NEC, BoT meetings
A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, from participating in the party’s meetings pending the determination of a motion on notice. Also, the National Chairman, Secretary of the Party,…
Ramadan: Tinubu’s supporters distribute 50,000 food boxes to poor Nigerians
A coalition of youth support groups endorsing President Bola Tinubu has initiated the distribution of 50,000 family food boxes to vulnerable Nigerians nationwide during Ramadan. This collaborative effort, as stated in a Monday announcement, involves the Minister and Minister of…
Jenifa’s Diary actress Adejumoke Aderounmu is dead
Adejumoke Oreoluwa Aderounmu, renowned for her portrayal of ‘Esther’ in the popular TV series Jenifa’s Diary, has passed away. The 40-year-old actress reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, as confirmed by a family member on social media. The…
FCT: Police arrest alleged armed robbery kingpin, Chukwuemeka Oputa, 4 others
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended Chukwuemeka Oputa, also known as ‘Pounds and Dollar’, from Umuaka, Njaba, Imo State, purportedly the ringleader of a gang linked to numerous armed robberies and criminal activities in the nation’s capital….
‘Grave offences’: Pope Francis condemns abortion, surrogacy
Pope Francis has strongly condemned abortion and the practice of surrogate motherhood as serious violations of human dignity. In a set of principles released by the Vatican on Monday, the leader of the Catholic Church also criticized gender reassignment and…
Two feared killed as men in military uniform kidnaps Jackrich
…he was arrested by other security agencies – Police Men disguised in military uniforms have apprehended Ambassador Sobomabo Jackrich, the National Rescue Movement candidate in the 2023 elections in Rivers State. He was taken from his residence in Usokun, Degema…
60 Reps demand immediate resignation of PDP chair, Damagun
… accuse him of anti-party activities, serving interest of APC … accused Damagun of plot to impeach Rivers State Governor, Fubara A group of 60 federal lawmakers from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), forming the opposition lawmaker’s coalition, has issued…
Nigerians arrested over Australian teenager’s ‘sextortion’ death
Australian police announced on Monday that two men have been apprehended in Nigeria for allegedly attempting to extort an Australian teenager by threatening to distribute compromising photos of him online.According to detectives, the teenager tragically took his own life after…