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Burkina Faso

Gunmen kidnap Channels TV reporter, want N30m ransom

“We are appealing to the kidnappers to release him immediately and unhurt. He is just a journalist doing his job…
Bobrisky sentenced to six months in jail with no option of a fine

Bobrisky sentenced to six months in jail with no option of fine

Trouble started for Bobrisky after he sprayed money at the premiere of Ajakaju, a keenly awaited film by actress and…
Police launch manhunt for a driver who killed ASP Clement Yunana, in a hit-and-run accident in Tumfure, Akko LGA of Gombe State

Police investigate beheading of minor by Almajiri

He said when the police arrived, the suspect confessed to the crime, saying  he dumped the head of the victim…
Emefiele: Ex-CBN director confirms receiving $2.5m as gift from $6.2m election money

Court grants Emefiele N50m bail

The judge ruled that Emefiele’s co-defendant, Henry Isioma-Omoil, should be released under the bail sum of N1 million already granted…
Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara tackles local government Chairpersons in the State who he accused of openly disrespecting him.

‘You’ve dug your pit, you’ll fall inside,’ Fubara tackles Rivers LG chairs

Our Correspondent reports that since the political crisis erupted between Governor Fubara and Nyesom Wike, his predecessor and incumbent FCT…
Minority

PDP gives Wike’s ally, Rep Chinda important assignment

Chinda also recently opposed attempt by some lawmakers in the House of Representatives to force out the Damagun led National…
Putin

Russia sends air defence system, soldiers to Niger

Military personnel from the Russian Ministry of Defence are to install the system and train Niger’s soldiers in its use,…
Chambs launches with Innovative Mining Model

Chambs launches with innovative mining model

The platform has quickly caught the attention of crypto enthusiasts worldwide. Powered by the Solana blockchain, Chambs boasts a seamless…
In another setback for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Supreme Court nullifies October 5, 2024 Rivers local government election

Why Fubara is now popular in Rivers – Wike’s former media aide

“You will all agree with me that he worked closely with the then governor. I want to believe his hands…

Sanwo-Olu reiterates plan for Badagry

Governor Sanwo-Olu also took a boat ride to the Point of No Return, where slaves were taken to different parts…
Life and time of Abia's first civilian governor Onu: 13 quick facts

Abia, Imo governors, others mourn Ogbonnaya Onu

Family sources confirmed the death of the elder statesman in an Abuja hospital on Thursday at the age of 72.
Junior Pope: Movie producers suspend Adanma Luke, begin investigation

Junior Pope: NIWA begins probe of boat mishap

Also, the Marine Department of NIWA has activated its accident investigation mechanism with a view to determining the cause(s) of…

Junior Pope: Musawa mourns, says spate of deaths in entertainment industry horrific

Junior Pope drowned in Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday, April 10, while returning from a movie location. This was…
Prof. Wale Adebanwi

Nigeria’s Wale Adebanwi wins Guggenheim Award

Adebanwi holds a Ph.D in Political Science from the University of Ibadan and another Ph.D in Social Anthropology from the…
LASEMA says six buildings collapsed, while 16 others were seriously impacted in the inferno that engulfed Dosunmu Market on Lagos Island

Dosumu market fire: 6 buildings collapsed, 16 others seriously impacted – LASEMA

Oke-Osanyintolu added that the dampening down of the fire continued on day three of the incident. Oke-Osanyintolu added that the…
Odili dares Wike, endorses Fubara as political leader in Rivers

Odili dares Wike, endorses Fubara as political leader in Rivers

Odili urged Fubara to act with the awareness that the state is strategically important to the country because of the…
Tinubu

How Tinubu reacted to death of ex-Abia’s Governor Ogbonnaya Onu

The president extended his deepest condolences to the Onu family over the passing of Chief Ogbonnaya Onu. Onu passed away…
Life and time of Abia's first civilian governor Onu: 13 quick facts

Life and time of Abia’s first civilian governor Onu: 13 quick facts

Onu, in his life time had impacted the people of Abia State as the first civilian governor and also on…
NAF said the air strikes degraded the capacity of bandit networks operating in Zamfara to manufacture and employ improvised explosive devices

Many killed as NAF jets target camps of terrorists’ kingpins in Zamfara

Gabkwet, in a statement, said the camps destroyed belong to terrorist kingpins, Abdullahi Nasanda in Zurmi, Malam Tukur in Gusau,…
Kogi governor Ahmed Ododo says sudden death of Muhammed Idris, son of one of his predecessors, Ibrahim Idris, is a tragic loss to the state

Ex-governor Idris son’s death a tragic loss to Kogi, says Ododo

Ododo said this in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah on Thursday in Lokoja…
Suspension order on Dosunmu Market, environs remains in force - LASG

Sanwo-Olu: Dosunmu market fire a complete disaster, we’ll demolish defective buildings

Sanwo-Olu said the Government would come hard on structures and properties not conforming to the Government’s guidelines across markets. The…

Omolola Akinboade expands global footprint with bridal masterclass in Zambia

Taiwo Okanlawon Africa’s luxury hair and beauty industry witnessed another milestone moment as Omolola Akinboade, celebrated entrepreneur and Founder of…
Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on Wednesday describing the condition of primary schools and the healthcare system in the state as very troubling.

Fubara: 75% of primary schools in Rivers lack teachers, 90% of buildings dilapidated

"If we don't have that aspect right as a foundation to preparing our youths as the leaders of tomorrow, then,…
Life and time of Abia's first civilian governor Onu: 13 quick facts

10 things to know about late Ogbonnanya Onu

He resigned from Buhari's cabinet in 2022 to contest in the presidential primary election of the All  Progressive Congress (APC).…
Police arrest over 54 hoodlums allegedly recruited to disrupt the historic Daushe Dubar, held to celebrate Eid-El-Fitr in Kano

Police nab 54 suspects allegedly recruited to disrupt Daushe Durbar in Kano

Acting true to his words, on Thursday, CP Gumel, through a statement signed on his behalf by the Kano Police…
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu

Former minister Ogbonnaya Onu dies at 72

Onu who was a former Governor of Abia State, was a federal minister between 2015 and 2022.

NAFDAC bans Dex luxury bar soap

“Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of adverse reactions or substandard and falsified regulated products to…

Nigerian Navy investigates civilian worker’s death

The protest was held across all the civilian personnel units of the Ministry of Defence
Family of late Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, a.k.a Junior Pope says Central Planning Committee (CPC) will take charge of his burial.

Death of Nollywood actor Junior Pope devastating – Peter Obi

"I am shocked by the reports of the death of yet another vibrant Nollywood actor, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known…
Oyo

Oyo commercial drivers lament low turnout of passengers

“There has been no significant increase in the transport fares, but only few passengers are coming around, and this is…