Man jailed for 6 months over intimidation of FRSC officials
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State, on January 7, 2025, convicted Mr. Nuhu Isah to six months in prison with an option of an N20,000 fine. According to a press statement by FRSC’s Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, Isah, on Wednesday, The defendant; a passer-by, had […]
Kano governor Yusuf’s aide dies a day after swearing-in
A Special Adviser to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf on Works, Engr. Ahmad Ishaq has been confirmed dead barely a day after his appointment.
Court dismisses Emefiele’s application challenging jurisdiction
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday dismissed the application filed by the embattled ex-Governor of Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear his case.
Policeman Daniel Amah, celebrated for rejecting $200,000 bribe, converts to Islam
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Daniel Amah, who gained national acclaim for rejecting a $200,000 bribe in a high-profile armed robbery case, has converted to Islam.
Tantita ready to partner NNPCL to raise crude oil production – Tompolo
By Akpokona Omafuaire, UGHELLI THE Chairman of Tantita Security Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), High Chief (Dr.) Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has congratulated the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Mallam Mele Kyari, on his 60th birthday. Tompolo, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, […]
Allegation of plotting with Nigeria to destabilise Niger `groundless’ – France
France on Wednesday described as “groundless” the allegation by Niger that Nigeria had offered space in its territory to France in order to destabilise the former French colony. Mr Bertrand de Seissan, Political Counsellor to the Embassy of France in Nigeria expressed this thought in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. […]
‘I avoid rice to enhance my bedmatics’, says Delta musician set to marry three women same day
I had two wives before, one left. I had only one until I later added this three I will be doing the marriage reception for, making them four wives. Mind you I still have two other women pending that will join my list of wives to make six.
UNILAG graduates 16,343, as 561 bag first class
A total of 16,343 students are graduating during the 55th convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has disclosed.
Two Nigerians face 40-yr-jail term in US after found guilty of $560,000 romance scam
Two Nigerian nationals, Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja and Abel Adeyi Daramola face up to 20 years in a United States federal prison after being convicted of orchestrating a $560,000 international romance scam.
I’ve received over 200 death threats after my comment about Peter Obi — APC chief Felix Morka
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) alleged he and his family have been receiving death threats following his comment about Peter Obi of the Labour Party. According to him, the threats were instigated by Obi’s accusation that his comment about his New Year message constituted a death threat. […]
Tenant’s decomposing body found in Ogun apartment
Operatives of Ogun State Police command have raised the alarm after a swollen body of 45-year-old Tolulope Olusanya, a tenant, was discovered late Monday night at Madojutimi Abiola Way, Abeokuta.
Graham Potter set for Premier League return with West Ham
West Ham have cancelled Wednesday’s scheduled press conference featuring manager Julen Lopetegui, with widespread reports saying the Premier League club are preparing sack the Spaniard.
EU will protect its borders after Trump’s Greenland claim – France
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday that the European Union would not allow its borders to be attacked. This came after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out using military or economic coercion to take control of Denmark’s autonomous territory of Greenland. “Obviously, it is out of the question that the EU […]
‘Insult to our local coaches,’ Nigerians react to Eric Chelle’s appointment as Super Eagles coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named former Lens defender Eric Sekou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.
Trump Jr visits Greenland after father called for US to own territory
Donald Trump Jr has arrived in Greenland, just weeks after his father, President-elect Donald Trump, reignited controversy by asserting that the US should pursue ownership of the Danish autonomous territory.
Arteta blames Carabao Cup ball for Arsenal’s loss to Newcastle
Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta has said the match ball used in his side’s Carabao Cup semi-final first tie against Newcastle contributed to their 2-0 loss.
