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Force PRO ‘attacked’ over photo of pretty police officer By Victoria Chukwuani The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has come under heavy criticism after sharing a photo of a pretty police officer, DSP David Victoria, on social media holding an expensive phone and wearing a luxury wristwatch. This comes after the […]

Niger Republic junta didn’t plan to shoot down Tinubu’s plane – Nigerian Embassy

By Seun Opejobi The Nigerian Embassy in Niger Republic has denied reports of the military junta’s plot to prevent President Bola Tinubu’s jet from using the country’s airspace. This was disclosed by a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad. Ahmad tweeted: “The Embassy of Nigeria in Niger Republic has denied the fake reports […]

Kaduna Governorship Tribunal declares election inconclusive

By Enioluwa Adeniyi The Kaduna Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has declared the governorship election in the state held on March, 18 as inconclusive. In a split decision of a ratio of 2:1, the tribunal declared the election inconclusive and directed that a supplementary election should be held by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) within […]

Gov Obaseki accepts Dep Gov Shaibu’s apology, reveals what Dep Gov’s unwarranted provocation caused him

Gov Obaseki accepts Dep Gov Shaibu’s apology, reveals what Dep Gov’s unwarranted provocation caused him By George Oshogwe Ogbolu The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has accepted the public apology made by his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, noting that as a person of faith, he was under obligation to accept the apology. In a letter […]

Workers protest as Minister Umahi locks them out of office

Workers protest as Minister Umahi locks them out of office Workers accused David Umahi of obstructing engineers and directors from performing their duties [Channels] By Ima Elijah A protest unfolded today outside the Ministry of Works and Housing, led by employees who were denied entry by Minister Dave Umahi due to tardiness. Minister Umahi, known […]

Burkina’s military govt says foiled coup attempt

Burkina Faso’s military government said Wednesday it had foiled a coup attempt the previous day, almost a year after the country’s leader came to power in a coup himself. In a statement read out on state television, it said “a proven coup attempt was foiled on September 26, 2023 by Burkina Faso’s intelligence and security […]

Nigerian police arrest woman, Chioma Okoli, over social media comment on tomato paste manufactured by Erisco Foods Limited, Lagos

Nigerian police arrest woman, Chioma Okoli, over social media comment on tomato paste manufactured by Erisco Foods Limited, Lagos By Adejayan Gbenga Gsong A Nigerian woman has been arrested for claiming that a tomato paste she bought in a market tasted sugary. The paste, Nagiko tomato mix, is manufactured by Erisco Foods Limited, Lagos. The […]

How graduate of Chemistry Education from Kogi State University, Joel Felix Akowe, died after cow attack

By Victoria Chukwuani A fresh graduate of Chemistry Education from Kogi State University identified as Joel Felix Akowe aka Joe Black has died the same day he defended his undergraduate project. It was gathered that Joe Black went viral after photos of the deceased prostrating for his father in appreciation of the sacrifice he made […]

Ooni of Ife goes into seclusion, seeks spiritual intervention over economic hardship

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo ILE-ILE – As the Olojo Festival is underway, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has gone into seclusion to commune with his ancestors The monarch annually embarked on seven days of seclusion in preparation for the Olojo Festival, a cultural event during which he remained incommunicado with the outside world. […]

‘Mohbad reaped reward of his actions while alive’, associating with evil men – Pastor Tunde Bakare (politician)

‘Mohbad reaped reward of his actions while alive’, associating with evil men – Pastor Tunde Bakare (politician) By Victoria Chukwuani The General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Sunday said the late singer, Mohbad may have reaped the reward of his actions while alive. The Pastor who spoke while preaching […]