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  • Meet Prominent Lebanese-Nigerian Bizman, Gilbert Chagoury Who People Think He Should Contest For Presidency

    . Meet Prominent Lebanese-Nigerian Bizman, Gilbert Chagoury Who People Think He Should Contest For Presidency

     Gilbert Chagoury is a prominent Lebanese-Nigerian businessman and philanthropist with a diverse portfolio of businesses and significant influence in Nigeria. He is particularly well-known for his real estate ventures, such as Eko Hotels and Suites and Eko Atlantic City, and his involvement in various industries, including construction, food produc
  • Croatia v Italy: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Croatia v Italy: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Monday 24th June, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Red Bull Arena Leipzig Referee  Danny Makkelie (Netherlands) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Croatia [/size]The home team will be without the services of Nikola Vlasic, who has had to leave the Croatia camp because of an injury problem. Other than that, Zlatko Dalic has a fully-fit squad
  • Albania v Spain: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Albania v Spain: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Monday 24th June, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Merkur Spiel-Arena Referee  Glenn Nyberg (Sweden) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Albania [/size]Sylvinho has no visible injury problems, but five players are walking a suspension tightrope. Armando Broja, Gjasula, Elseid Hysaj, Arber Hoxha and Mirlind Daku are all on one yellow card and
  • Federal Govt Announces When Nigerians Will Start Using The 3-in-1 ID Card

    . Federal Govt Announces When Nigerians Will Start Using The 3-in-1 ID Card

     Nigerians are expected to start using the proposed three-in-one identity card in August, according to the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC.NIMC has explained that the single multipurpose card combines multiple functions of identity, financial and social services.It will be made available to Nigerians across the country in two months.A
  • 26-year-old Woman Dies After Taking Drug-laced Drink In Nightclub

    . 26-year-old Woman Dies After Taking Drug-laced Drink In Nightclub

     In a series of alarming incidents in Gambia, the deaths of three young individuals have sparked investigations by local authorities, highlighting concerns over drug-related harm and safety in nightlife establishments.The first tragic case involves 26-year-old Aja Majula Hydara from Latrikunda German, who passed away after reportedly consuming a dr
  • Dangote Refinery Faces Alleged Sabotage Plot By International Oil Companies: VP Sounds Alarm

    .. Dangote Refinery Faces Alleged Sabotage Plot By International Oil Companies: VP Sounds Alarm

     In a startling revelation that underscores the complexities of Nigeria's oil industry, Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Group, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) of orchestrating a devious plot to undermine the operations of Dangote Refinery, a cornerstone of the nation's industrial ambitions.The unfolding drama, re
  • Bank Employee, Mr. Nosa Murdered In Benin City Allegedly By Cultists

    . Bank Employee, Mr. Nosa Murdered In Benin City Allegedly By Cultists

     Tragedy struck in Benin City as Mr. Nosa, an employee of a prominent modern bank, was reportedly murdered by suspected cult members shortly after closing hours last Thursday. The incident occurred at Government Reservation Area (GRA), Benin City, sending shockwaves through the community.According to sources familiar with the matter, the deceased r
  • Tragic Boat Mishap Claims Lives of Two Brothers In Niger State

    .. Tragic Boat Mishap Claims Lives of Two Brothers In Niger State

     A tragic boat mishap in Kippo village, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, resulted in the death of two brothers, according to a statement from the Director of Media and Strategy, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Mallam Habibu Wushishi, on Sunday.The incident, which occurred at 10:00 pm on Thursday, June 20, involv
  • WHAT ARE THEY COOKING? Nasir El-Rufai Visits Former President Buhari In Daura 24hrs After Atiku (Photos)

    .. WHAT ARE THEY COOKING? Nasir El-Rufai Visits Former President Buhari In Daura 24hrs After Atiku (Photos)

     Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura on Sunday. The meeting took place less than 24 hours after Buhari hosted Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Details of El-Rufai’s visit have not been disclosed, but the meeting i
  • "How 20-Yr-Old Student, Collins Staged Ikwebe Fake Kidnap, Demands Over $700,000 Ransom" – Lagos Police

    .. "How 20-Yr-Old Student, Collins Staged Ikwebe Fake Kidnap, Demands Over $700,000 Ransom" – Lagos Police

     The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has exposed a staged kidnapping involving a 20-year-old student, Collins Ikwebe, and five of his schoolmates. This revelation came after a distressing social media post went viral, drawing public attention to the case.The incident was brought to light on Saturday following a post on X (formerly T
  • Nigerian Police Inspector Killed In Confrontation With Alleged Naval Officers In Lagos

    .. Nigerian Police Inspector Killed In Confrontation With Alleged Naval Officers In Lagos

     A Nigerian Police Inspector has been tragically killed in an altercation with individuals reported to be naval officers in the Okokomaiko area of Ojo Local Government, Lagos State.The incident occurred during a routine patrol by the Inspector and his four colleagues along Igbo-Elerin Road. The conflict began when the officers stopped a commercial
  • Nigerian Man, Winner Terry Arrested In Ghana For Stabbing Nigerian Co-Tenant In Royalty Dispute

    . Nigerian Man, Winner Terry Arrested In Ghana For Stabbing Nigerian Co-Tenant In Royalty Dispute

     A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Winner Terry, has been apprehended by the Buduburam District Police Command for allegedly stabbing his Nigerian co-tenant, Nann, multiple times with a broken bottle during a dispute.The altercation occurred at Estate Junction, Gomoa Buduburam, where the two men reportedly argued over royalties paid to songwriters. Despi
  • Imposter Posing As Army Recruitment Officer Arrested In Taraba State

    . Imposter Posing As Army Recruitment Officer Arrested In Taraba State

     The Nigerian Army has apprehended a man masquerading as an army recruitment officer in Taraba State, following attempts to defraud aspiring soldiers.The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Jalingo by Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, the Commandant of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE, OPWS.Ac
  • President Tinubu Orders Refunds From Civil Servants Drawing Salaries Abroad

    . President Tinubu Orders Refunds From Civil Servants Drawing Salaries Abroad

     President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated that civil servants who relocated abroad while still receiving salaries without formally resigning must return the wages collected during their absence.The President made this announcement at the 2024 Civil Service Award and Gala Night, the highlight of the week-long 2024 Civil Service Week, held at the Abu
  • NDLEA Arrests Man With 8.2kg Of Methamphetamine Concealed In Loudspeakers In Lagos (Photos)

    .. NDLEA Arrests Man With 8.2kg Of Methamphetamine Concealed In Loudspeakers In Lagos (Photos)

     In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 39-year-old man in possession of 8.2 kilograms of methamphetamine at a motor park in Mazamaza, Ojo area of Lagos state.The arrest was disclosed in a statement by the agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, June 23, 2024.Th
  • Nigerian Embassy & Senegalese NGO Rescue 24 Nigerian Girls From Sexua! Exploitation

    . Nigerian Embassy & Senegalese NGO Rescue 24 Nigerian Girls From Sexua! Exploitation

     In a significant operation, the Nigerian Embassy in Dakar, in partnership with a Senegalese NGO, has successfully rescued 24 Nigerian girls from sexual exploitation in the Tamaccounda and Kedougou regions of Senegal. The joint effort has been hailed as a triumph in the fight against human trafficking.The acting Ambassador of the Nigerian Embassy i
  • NDLEA Raids Snake-Guarded Shrine Storing Illicit Drugs In Benin City(Video)

    .. NDLEA Raids Snake-Guarded Shrine Storing Illicit Drugs In Benin City(Video)

     In a dramatic operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided a shrine in the Igor community of Benin City, Edo State, used to store illicit drugs. The shrine, guarded by a large black snake, was discovered to have a specially constructed hole hidden behind wallpapers and surrounded by fetish objects for storing drugs.The NDLEA&
  • NiMet Forecasts Thundery & Rainy Weather Across Nigeria From Sunday To Tuesday

    . NiMet Forecasts Thundery & Rainy Weather Across Nigeria From Sunday To Tuesday

     The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather outlook predicting thundery and rainy conditions from Sunday through Tuesday across various regions of the country.According to the forecast released on Saturday, morning thunderstorms are expected on Sunday in parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Jigawa, Taraba, and Kaduna states.
  • Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Responds To Christ Embassy Headquarters Fire, Promises Greater Future (Video)

    .. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Responds To Christ Embassy Headquarters Fire, Promises Greater Future (Video)

     Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the president and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, has addressed the recent fire incident at the church’s headquarters in Lagos. During a live Sunday service at the church’s campground in Asese, Oyakhilome assured his congregation that the fire was not a setback but an opportunity for gr
  • Gunmen Abduct Police Officer& Driver Of Rivers State Traditional Ruler

    . Gunmen Abduct Police Officer& Driver Of Rivers State Traditional Ruler

     In a brazen attack, unknown gunmen have abducted a police orderly and a driver attached to His Royal Highness, Chief Cornwell Ihunwo, a prominent traditional ruler in Rivers State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at the monarch's residence on Eagle Island.Chief Cornwell Ihunwo is the paramount ruler of the Rumu-Elechi community in t
  • Retired Nigerian Army Brigadier General Killed In Robbery Attack At Sunshine Homes Estate, FCT

    . Retired Nigerian Army Brigadier General Killed In Robbery Attack At Sunshine Homes Estate, FCT

     Tragedy struck in the early hours of Saturday as armed robbers launched a daring attack on Sunshine Homes estate in the Lokogoma area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, resulting in the death of retired Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwere of the Nigerian Army.The incident, which occurred around 3:00 a.m., saw the retired military officer
  • Tragedy Strikes As 16-Year-Old Barber Apprentice Swept Away By Flood In Ijebu-Ode

    . Tragedy Strikes As 16-Year-Old Barber Apprentice Swept Away By Flood In Ijebu-Ode

     A tragic incident unfolded on Friday evening in Ijebu-Ode as a 16-year-old barber apprentice, identified as Dimeji, was swept away by floodwaters following a torrential rainfall around St. Anthony Nursery and Primary School, Igbeba.According to reports gathered from eyewitnesses, Dimeji inadvertently stepped into a gully erosion covered with flood
  • Police Arrest 29-Yr-Old Man, Nura Bilya With 40 Wraps Of Arrezonna Drugs In Lagos

    .. Police Arrest 29-Yr-Old Man, Nura Bilya With 40 Wraps Of Arrezonna Drugs In Lagos

     In a swift operation, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 29-year-old man, identified as Nura Bilya, for allegedly possessing 40 wraps of suspected hard drugs known as Arrezonna. The arrest took place in the bustling Alaba International Market area of Ojo, Lagos State.According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the Lagos S
  • EFCC Arrests Former Union Bank Staff for Alleged Theft Of Deceased Customer's N4.2 Million

    . EFCC Arrests Former Union Bank Staff for Alleged Theft Of Deceased Customer's N4.2 Million

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended two former employees of Union Bank in Makurdi, Benue State, for allegedly stealing N4,199,500 from the account of a deceased customer.In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale announced the arrest of Idah Ogoh and Agbo Okwute on Friday. The arres
  • EFCC Arrests Syndicate Of Fake State House Staff For Over ₦22m Employment Scam

    . EFCC Arrests Syndicate Of Fake State House Staff For Over ₦22m Employment Scam

     Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended a syndicate posing as State House staff in Abuja for alleged criminal conspiracy, false representation, and employment scam.Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, made the announcement in a statement on Saturday. He disclosed that the suspects were arrested separately
  • Tension In Ondo State As 300-Level Student, Gideon Akindoyo Goes Missing Under Suspicious Circumstances

    .. Tension In Ondo State As 300-Level Student, Gideon Akindoyo Goes Missing Under Suspicious Circumstances

     Communities in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State are on edge following the mysterious disappearance of Gideon Akindoyo, a 300-level Computer Engineering student from Al-Hikmah University, Igbaja, Kwara State.Gideon, who had traveled home, went missing after he reportedly went to his family's farm to harvest cassava. His motorcycle was
  • Former Chelsea Star, John Obi Mikel Undergoes Surgery At UK Hospital (Photos)

    .. Former Chelsea Star, John Obi Mikel Undergoes Surgery At UK Hospital (Photos)

     John Obi Mikel, former Chelsea and Nigerian football star, has revealed that he recently underwent surgery at Princess Grace Hospital in the United Kingdom.Mikel shared the news on his Instagram story on Saturday, posting a series of photos documenting his hospital visit. The specific nature of the surgery has not been disclosed by the former foot
  • Lagos Police Detain Officers After Illegal Operation Results In Civilian Death

    . Lagos Police Detain Officers After Illegal Operation Results In Civilian Death

     The Lagos State Police Command has detained two police officers following an illegal operation that led to the death of a civilian. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s spokesperson, confirmed the detention in a statement released on Saturday. The officers, whose names and ranks remain undisclosed, were part of the State Taskforce.According to Hu
  • Bandits Kidnap Zamfara Parish Priest, Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman; Urgent Search Underway

    . Bandits Kidnap Zamfara Parish Priest, Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman; Urgent Search Underway

     Suspected bandits have abducted Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman, the Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church in Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, in a pre-dawn raid on Saturday.The distressing incident was confirmed by Very Reverend Father Nuhu Iliya, Acting Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, who expressed deep concern over the priest�
  • Federal High Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Properties Linked To Ex-CBN Gov., Godwin Emefiele

    . Federal High Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Properties Linked To Ex-CBN Gov., Godwin Emefiele

     In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has decreed the permanent forfeiture of properties worth over N12.18 billion linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government.Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke delivered the ruling on Friday, following the Economic and Financial C

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