Troops Kill 96 Terrorists, Arrest Kingpin Maisaje, 226 Others
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops arrested a notorious terrorist leader Usman Maisaje, alongside 226 suspected terrorists have been apprehended while 96 others have been killed by the Nigerian troops in the last one week. The Defence Headquarters disclosed this in a statement on Friday by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward […]
Cardi B quits alcohol
American rapper Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, aka Cardi B, has vowed to quit alcohol consumption. The nursing mother promised to stop drinking alcohol after celebrating her 32nd birthday with an epic party in New York City recently. “I will never, ever drink again,” she said in a video posted on her Instagram Stories. “I will never. […]
65 rescued as baby dies in boat accident off France channel
A baby died when an overloaded migrant boat headed for Britain sank in the Channel off the coast of France on Thursday night, French maritime authorities said Friday. The accident occurred off the French town of Wissant, the maritime authority in charge of the Channel and the North Sea told AFP, adding that 65 people […]
Injured Osaka pulls out of Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka of Japan pulled out of next week’s Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Friday because of a back injury. The former world number one has been sidelined since she retired from her last-16 match at the China Open against eventual champion Coco Gauff at the start of the month. […]
I did not rape nor kill Bamise – BRT driver
The Bus Rapid Transit driver, Andrew Ominikoron, standing trial for allegedly raping and murdering 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, on Thursday, opened his defence. Ominikoron, who testified in his defence before the Lagos State High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square, told the court that he did not rape nor kill Oluwabamise. He testified that he […]
JAMB directs tertiary institutions to admit candidates below 18 years until next August
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has granted permission to tertiary institutions to continue the admission process for candidates who are 16 years old until August 2025. In a statement yesterday in Abuja by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the board explained that the decision was meant to ensure equity because of […]
Ex-Abia commissioner faults nine-year probe by EFCC
…Former finance chief decries year-end invites to Abuja A former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development in Abia State, Dr. Philip Nto, has expressed frustration over what he called “unending harassment” by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He accused the anti-graft agency of issuing incessant end-of-the year invitations that have not resulted in […]
Harris turns 60 in US election dominated by age
Kamala Harris celebrates her 60th birthday on Sunday, but it is her US election rival, Donald Trump, whose age is under scrutiny following a series of rambling speeches and a bizarre dance party. Seeking to shift the polls in an increasingly tight White House race, Harris has intensified her attacks on the mental fitness of […]
Don Jazzy supports Verydarkman’s NGO with N100m
Popular Nigerian activist, VeryDarkMan, also known as VDM, has confirmed that renowned music producer Don Jazzy was the generous donor behind the N100 million contribution to his Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). VDM shared the news on October 17 through his verified Instagram account, expressing both surprise and deep gratitude for the donation. Earlier, Verydarkman had raised […]
MTN unveils 5G digital experience centre in Abuja
MTN Nigeria has unveiled a fully digitized experience centre in Abuja, driven by advanced 5G technology. This innovative facility aims to enhance customer experience by providing a range of digital services and solutions, showcasing the company’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to meet the growing demands of its users in the region. Speaking during the […]