Taraba Gov Kefas’s sister dies following gunshot injuries from police escort
Atsi Kefas, the sister of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, has tragically passed away after being "accidentally shot" by a police escort during an attempted bandit attack, according to reports.
Oil prices fall to $72 per barrel as concerns over Syria’s instability ease
Global oil prices declined on Tuesday as fears of disruption from the political upheaval in Syria subsided, shifting market focus to broader economic factors. Brent crude dropped by 0.11% to $72.06 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 0.20% to $68.23 per barrel at 09:50 WAT. Both benchmarks had recorded gains of […]
Bobrisky, Beta Edu, Shallipopi top Nigerians’ Google search in 2024
Google, on Tuesday, unveiled the ‘2024 Year in Search’ for Nigeria, with Bobrisky, Beta Edu, Shallipopi, and Ogechi lyrics leading the trends search.
Video: Farotimi arrives court over defamation case
Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi appeared at the Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Tuesday for his trial on criminal defamation charges brought by Chief Afe Babalola SAN.
Former beauty queen Omowunmi Akinnifesi opens up on being a virgin at 37
By Precious Osadebe A former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Omowunmi Akinnifesi, has revealed her decision to remain a virgin until the age of 37, a personal journey she described as both challenging and empowering. Marking her 37th birthday, Akinnifesi shared her story in a heartfelt YouTube video titled “The Walk in Purity | A […]
Erosion: Anambra community sends SOS to Gov Soludo
Residents of Ide village in Ifite Quarters, Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, have issued a save-our-soul (SOS) plea to the state government over an expanding gully erosion threatening homes and farmlands.
TY Danjuma, one the of foremost architects of Nigeria’s stability – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the former Minister of Defence, retired Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, as one of the foremost architects of Nigeria’s stability. A statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Vice-President, Stanley Nkwocha, said Shettima spoke at the 87th birthday celebration of Danjuma, held in Lagos. He also described the elder statesman […]
Over 70% Govt services in Kaduna automated under Uba Sani – Commissioner
The Commissioner of Business Innovation and Technology in Kaduna State, Mrs Patience Fakai has said that over 70% of government services in Kaduna State are now automated under the Governor Uba Sani administration, thereby improving efficiency and accessibility.’
Gunmen abduct 43 in Zamfara community
At least 43 people were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen in Kakidawa, Gidan Goga district, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Farotimi: Sowore berates Peter Obi over visit to ‘beg’ Afe Babalola
Farotimi is facing charges of criminal defamation and cybercrime in both the Ekiti State Magistrates’ Court and the Federal High Court in Ado Ekiti.
IBEDC drags three workers to court over N22.9m energy theft
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Tuesday dragged the trio of Sikiru Oyedokun, Oladimeji Monsuru and Abraham Ebenezer before an Ogun State Magistrate Court, sitting in Sagamu over alleged fraudulent appropriation of 165,033.18 Kilo Watt of electricity, valued at N22,887,474.28. The trio, 50-year old Oyedokun; 46-year old Oladimeji and 33-year […]
