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TRAGIC LOSS: Kannywood Actress, Saratu Gidado A.K.A. Daso Passes Away While Fasting
The Kannywood film industry is mourning the loss of renowned actress Saratu Gidado, popularly known as Daso, who tragically passed away while observing the Ramadan fast.The devastating news of Daso's demise was confirmed by her relatives to Freedom Radio on Tuesday. According to reports, the beloved actress was discovered lifeless early in th -
Joyous Celebration As Olori Of Apata In Kogi Gives Birth To Triplets After 17-Year Wait
The air was filled with jubilation in the Apata community of Oworo District, Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi State, as residents celebrated the long-awaited arrival of triplets to the royal family of Oba Fredrick Balogun and his wife, Olori Teniola-Faith.The joyous news came in the early hours of Monday when the Olori delivered the triplets at -
Federal Capital Police Command Apprehends Armed Robbery Kingpin, Chukwuemeka Oputa & Gang Members (Photops)
The Federal Capital Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against crime with the arrest of a notorious armed robbery kingpin identified as Chukwuemeka Oputa, also known as Pounds and Dollar, along with four members of his gang.SP Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson of the command, disclosed this information in a statement re -
EFCC Probes Eight Suspected Oil Thieves In Uyo, Akwa Ibom
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a thorough investigation into the activities of eight suspected oil thieves currently in its custody in Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State.According to a statement released on Tuesday by the EFCC's head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the suspects were apprehended f -
EFCC Arrests 14 Suspected Oil Thieves In Port Harcourt, Commences Investigation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Command, has apprehended fourteen suspects allegedly involved in oil theft, alongside a Motor Fishing Trawler named Hawwau Tanko, as part of an ongoing investigation.The suspects were initially detained by the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) Formoso, Brass, Bayelsa -
Sokoto Cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukwa Defies Sultan's Directive, Leads Early Eid Prayers
In a contentious move, Sokoto-based cleric Sheikh Musa Lukwa led his followers in observing Eid prayers on Tuesday, contravening the directives issued by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.The decision to hold Eid prayers on Tuesday came despite the announcement by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led b -
Fire Ravages Two-Storey Building In Dosunmu Market
A fire outbreak engulfed a two-storey building located in Dosunmu Market within the Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State, causing widespread alarm and prompting emergency response efforts.Sources indicate that the incident occurred on Tuesday morning around 11:10 a.m., sending plumes of smoke billowing into the sky and attracting atte -
Police Neutralize Suspected Cultists And Kidnappers In Rivers State Encounter
A showdown between operatives of the Rivers State Police Command and suspected cultists and kidnappers culminated in the fatal shooting of two individuals in Ogbologbo community, located in Ahoada West Local Government Area of the state.The deceased were identified as members of a notorious cult faction led by Ikem ThankGod, alias General 2man, wh -
Lagos Fire Service Prevents Disaster At Apongbon, Lagos As Blaze Threatens Property
Prompt action by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service averted a potential catastrophe on Monday afternoon as fire threatened to engulf a building at 48 Breadfruit Street, Apongbon, Lagos.Eyewitnesses reported that the fire broke out around 12:24 p.m., originating from the second floor of a three-story building primarily housing various hair wig -
SEXTORTION CASE! Two Arrested In Nigeria Following Tragic Australian Teen's Suicide
Two individuals have been apprehended in Nigeria in connection with an alleged sextortion scheme targeting an Australian schoolboy who tragically took his own life. Australian authorities reveal that the victim had engaged in explicit image exchange online before facing threats and extortion demands.After an extensive international investigation, -
Abuja Court Further Remands Social Media Influencer, Ijele Speaks, Over Cybercrime Allegations
In a development at the Abuja Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6 on Monday, social media content creator Mr. Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu, popularly known as Ijele Speaks, faced further remand at the Keffi Correctional Center amid allegations of cybercrimes.Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna presided over the proceedings, ordering Ofoegbu's con -
Infamous Bandit, Sani Dangote & His Two Brothers Killed In Deadly Rivalry Clash
Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State was rocked by violence as reports emerged of the demise of notorious bandit Sani Dangote, along with his two brothers and several of his fighters, in a fierce clash with a rival faction led by the infamous Dankarami.According to a top security intelligence source within the area, the deadly confrontatio -
CBN Prohibits Foreign Currency Collateral For Naira Loans, Banks Given 90 Days To Comply
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instituted a significant policy shift, barring Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) from accepting foreign currency-denominated collateral to secure naira loans. This directive, conveyed through a letter signed by Adetona Adedeji, the acting Director of the Banking Supervision Department, seeks to reshape lending practi -
Father Charged After 3-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Himself With Loaded Gun Found Under Couch
Tragedy struck a Pennsylvania family when a 3-year-old boy lost his life after accidentally shooting himself with a loaded handgun left unattended under a couch. Jose Hilario Abreu, 28, now faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment in connection with the incident, according to officials.The heartbreaking event unfolded on Ma -
Naira Edges Closer to N1000/$ Threshold Amidst CBN Policy Adjustments
The Nigerian Naira appears to be inching towards the significant milestone of reaching N1000/$, a development previously deemed improbable just a month ago. The currency's trajectory suggests that such an exchange rate could soon become a reality, buoyed by recent market dynamics and regulatory interventions.Market analysts observe a bullish -
UPDATE: UAE Airline Set To Resume Nigeria Flights
The numerous visits paid to the United. Arab Emirates government by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to get the communication breakdown between the two countries resolved may have paid off as the UAE airline has concluded plans to resume flights between the two countries before summer.Dropping this hint on Monday during an interview session with the Ar -
JUST IN! FG Adds Thursday, April 11 as Public Holiday to Mark Eid-el-fitr
Nigerian Government has added Thursday 11th April as Public Holiday to mark the Eid-el-fitr celebrations.The minister of Interior had initially declared Tuesday and Wednesday 9th and 10th of April as Holiday.With the declaration of the Sultan of Sokoto that fasting continues today 9th of April and Eid-el_fitr will be on Wednesday 10th April.The Mi -
Governor Radda of Katsina Pardons 222 Inmates To Mark This Year's Eid-el-fitr Celebration
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda has secured the release of 222 inmates from various correctional facilities in the state by settling their fines.This is according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed on Tuesday in Katsina.He said the decision was part of the compassionate move to bring happiness to the inm -
Real Madrid v Manchester City: UEFA Champions League Q/Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats
Date: Tuesday 9th April, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Santiago Estadio Bernabeu Referee Francois Letexier (France) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Real Madrid [/size]Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba still remain on the sidelines for Los Blancos. Dani Ceballos is back training with the group, so he should be available for selection. While Ed -
Arsenal v Bayern Munich: UEFA Champions League Q/Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats
Date: Tuesday 9th April, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Emirates Stadium Referee Glenn Nyberg (Sweden) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Arsenal [/size]Despite admitting that he was "struggling" towards the end of Arsenal's triumph over Brighton at the weekend, Bukayo Saka - who lasted just over an hour at the Amex - played down -
Tinubu's Administration Set to Receive Afreximbank’s $1bn Loan in May
Nigeria will soon receive $1.05bn syndicated loan backed by oil from the African Export-Import Bank. The money will be sent to the country next month. The loan is part of a larger $3.3bn prepayment facility arranged by Afreximbank, with repayment terms tied to crude cargoes from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. According to Bloomberg, -
EFCC Gives Update on Ex Min. Betta Edu's Scandal, Says N30bn Recovered (See Details)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has given update on the investigation of suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu and former Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Authority, NSIPA, Halima Shehu. EFCC said it has recovered N30 billion so far. The anti-graft agency -
FCT Min., Wike Orders Immediate Closure of Int'l Conference Centre, Abuja Over Poor Maintenance
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike has ordered the immediate closure of the famous Abuja International Conference Centre, ICC as well as the cancellation of all bookings by clients.The minister who was visibly angry at the state of disrepair of the facility, gave the order on Monday after an extensive tour of the sprawling -
VIDEO: Lady Raises Alarm Over Outbreak of Hemorrhagic Fever Which Has Killed One in Kogi State
An X user has cried out over the outbreak of hemorrhagic fever in Kogi state.The X user who shared a video of health workers taking away the corpse of the deceased, further revealed that those who came in contact with the student who died have been isolated. The Lady wrote on her X page while sharing the video: Looks like there's a disease ou -
JUST IN: Saudi Arabia Declares Wednesday Eid-El-Fitr, Says Fasting Continues
The Saudi Arabia, on Monday, said the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday.It also added that the Eid-El-Fitr would hold on Wednesday, April 10 to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.This disclosure was made on Haramin’s official Facebook page, an official platform for the Muslim -
60 PDP Lawmakers Threaten To Dump Party, Demand Removal Of Acting National Chairman
About 60 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives have issued a threat to quit the party due to ongoing crises in Rivers State and 10 other chapters. Ikenga Ugochinyere, alongside five other members, conveyed this threat during a press conference at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Monday.The lawmakers -
2027; Peter Obi Dismisses Claims That He Is Desperate To Be Nigeria President
Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 General elections has said he's not desperate to the President of Nigeria. Peter Obi also dismissed insinuations that he is preparing to dump the Labour Party anytime soon, saying that it is mere rumors peddled by politicians who are jittery about his political popularity in -
BREAKING: Again, CBN Sells $10,000 To BDCs At N1,101/$
Naira is Bouncing Back Stronger!!! CBN sells $10,000 to BDCs way Below Market Rat at N1,101/ $1!!!The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a circular to Bureau De Change operators (BDCs), informing them of the sale of $10,000 to each BDC at a rate of N1,101/$1.In a circular seen by Nairametrics, each BDC is instructed to sell the dollars to el -
El Salvador President is Offering 5,000 Free Passports to Skilled Foreign Workers Including Nigerians
El Salvador is offering 5,000 “free passports” to highly skilled workers from abroad, President Nayib Bukele announced Saturday in his latest attempt to boost the country’s economy with foreign investment.Scientists, engineers, doctors, artists, and philosophers will be granted “full citizen status” including voting rights, the president -
Man Writes One Year After He Published A List Of 20 Men Who Allegedly Slept With His Ex-wife
In a reflective turn of events, Ambau Gitonga, a Kenyan school teacher, has publicly acknowledged himself as an "idiotic husband" a year after making serious accusations against his ex-wife, Linah Rukia Kanake, regarding extramarital affairs.Last April, Gitonga stirred controversy by publishing a list of 20 men whom he alleged had been i
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