March 2, 2025
Women’s Group Applauds Appointment Of First Female Deputy DG Of DSS
Nigeria women have commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the recommendation of the director general of the Department of State Service (DSS) Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, to appoint Ms. Folashade Adekaiyaoja as the first deputy director general of the service. It would be recalled that President Tinubu had in January approved Ms. Adekaiyaoja’s appointment as […]
Delta govt bans overseas study leave for courses available in Nigeria
Delta State government has banned civil and public servants in the state from overseas study. Also, officers granted study leave abroad will no longer receive salaries during their period of study. The directive, aimed at curbing the misuse of overseas study leave, was issued in a circular by the Delta State Civil Service Commission. According […]
Burna Boy Breaks Silence On Failed Lamborghini ‘Promise’ To Sophia
Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has finally addressed the drama surrounding the Lamborghini promise he made to socialite Sophia Egbueje. The incident caused a stir on social media after a phone call revealed that Burna Boy had promised to pay for Sophia’s Lamborghini when he learned of her intention to purchase […]
Benue Varsity Lecturer Denies Kidnapping ASUU Chairman’s Wife
A lecturer with the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, Dr Ichor Tersagh, has denied abducting the wife of the institution’s chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Mrs Susan Anyagh. Tersagh who was arrested for allegedly masterminding the kidnap of Mrs Anyagh was released after spending over a […]
Nigerian celebrity marriages that ended in divorce and stories behind the splits
Divorce in the celebrity world often attracts intense public scrutiny, especially when high-profile marriages come to an unexpected end. Nigerian entertainment industry has witnessed a number of celebrity breakups that left fans shocked and eager for answers. From allegations of infidelity and domestic abuse to irreconcilable differences, these splits reveal the complex personal challenges faced […]
Pope Francis now on breathing machine — Vatican
Pope Francis was placed on a breathing machine on Friday after experiencing a sudden episode of respiratory difficulty, the Vatican has confirmed in its latest medical update. The episode was complicated by vomiting, some of which he aspirated. Medical staff addressed the aspiration issue before placing him on mechanical ventilation. Despite this, the Vatican stated […]
Ukraine eyes future without US support after Trump clash
Ukraine braced for a possible halt in US support and eyed a stronger alliance with Europe against Russia’s invasion, following a fiery clash on Friday between the US and Ukrainian presidents. The heated exchange between Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on one side and Volodymyr Zelensky on the other has left the already […]
Trump signs executive order making English official language in U.S
President Donald Trump on Saturday designated English as the official language of the United States, saying it would bring cohesion to a country characterized by immigration from around the world. The White House published an executive order by Trump which says it is “long past time” that English is declared as the nation’s official language. […]
Ramadan tragedy: Bauchi man beats 24-year-old wife to death over food
Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the shocking death of a 24-year-old woman, allegedly beaten to death by her 50-year-old husband during a domestic dispute over Ramadan meal preparations. According to a statement from the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakili, the tragic incident occurred on March 1, 2025, at about 11:30 pm […]
JUST-IN: Ibadan Hausa Monarch Haruna Maiyasin Dies At 125
The Sarkin Hausawa of Sasa, Ibadan, Oyo State, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, is dead. The leader of the Hausa community in Ibadan reportedly died on Saturday evening at the age of 125 years. Meanwhile, the Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Dr. Yunus Akintunde, has sympathised with the family of Sarkin […]