US rapper Coolio died from fentanyl overdose – Coroner
Coolio, the US rapper best known for the 1995 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise”, died last year from an accidental fentanyl overdose, the Los Angeles County Coroner said on Thursday. The Grammy-winning musician, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died in September 2022 at a friend’s house in Los Angeles. At the time of his […]
Easter: Police deploy officers to secure Enugu
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Ahmed Ammani, has ordered the deployment of all operational and intelligence officers of the police to secure the state during the Easter festivities. Ammani also warned police operatives to stick to the Nigeria Police Force extant rules of engagement and guard against acts of unprofessionalism this season. […]
Onanuga urges Biden to trash Chimamanda’s open letter
By Emmanuel Okogba Director Media and Publicity Tinubu/Shettima Campaign, Bayo Onanuga has urged President Joe Biden not to take seriously the open letter written by Chimamanda Adicihe where she berated the United States and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for congratulating President-elect Bola Tinubu. Adichie had in her open letter to Biden on The Atlantic […]
Gambian pastor absconds with 52 phones, money after Ibadan crusade
“On the last day of the crusade, he said he wanted to go and rest at the hotel where he lodged. He later said he wanted to go and eat at UI; we don’t know how he escaped with our belongings”
Elections: Group faults USA state department’s congratulatory message to Tinubu
AN American -based group, Ekwe Nche Research Institute/Organization, has faulted the United States of America, USA, State Department for sending a congratulatory message to Nigeria’s Ahmed Bola Tinubu, arguing that Tinubu did not emerge constitutionally as president-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Leaders of the group, Dr. Justine Akujieze
How power outage sparked mayhem in Benue communities
By Peter Duru, Makurdi THEY may never forget what hit them for a long time to come. It will also be difficult to remove the relics and scars of destruction that followed the mayhem which descended on the communities like a thief in the night on March 13, 2023. Overall, the people of Ijegwe and […]
Finnish Ambassador, Olu of Warri synergize to boost science, technology others
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse 111 has sought areas of cooperation with the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Leena Pylvanainen to accelerate development in the Warri kingdom. The Diplomatic Envoy was hosted by the Warri King, and also sought for a closer tie in the area of Science & Technology, Trade and other investment […]
10th NASS: I’ll ensure ‘parliamentary sovereignty’ if elected Speaker – Kalu
Spokesman of the outgoing 9th House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has pledged to bring about the true independence of the legislature if elected the speaker of the incoming 10th National Assembly.
Herder-farmers’ crisis in Plateau blown out of context — Muftwang
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja GOVERNOR-elect of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has said that the relationship crisis between herders and indigenes, who are predominantly farmers, has been blown out of context and that the trend is taking its toll on the peace of the state. Mutfwang stated this on the sidelines of a farewell visit to […]
10th NASS leadership: El-Rufai backs Abass for Reps’ speakership
As the race for the speakership of the House of Representatives in the incoming 10th National Assembly gathers momentum with about 10 lawmakers jostling for the juicy office, there are strong indication that the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai has fully thrown his weight behind Hon. Tajueed Abass.
The magic of scamsidy
By Adekunle Adekoya THE word, scam, is generally understood here, what with an army of people, mostly youths, whose business is scamming fellow citizens. As Nigerians, we all have heard and read about the word, subsidy, too many times. It is a regularly recurring word when petroleum products and their supply is being discussed. With […]
