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Tragedy Strikes Hajj Pilgrimage As At Least 14 Die From Heatstroke In Sweltering Saudi Arabia
The annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has turned tragic for Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims as scorching temperatures claim lives amidst the religious rituals.Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that at least 14 Jordanian pilgrims have tragically passed away during the Hajj pilgrimage due to severe sunstroke exacerbated by an i -
Police Probe Death Of US-based Businessman, Onyejekwe Izuchukwu In Lagos Hotel
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the tragic death of Onyejekwe Izuchukwu, a 62-year-old businessman based in Texas, USA, who was found deceased in a hotel room in Ikoyi.Izuchukwu, who returned to Nigeria for business engagements, tragically met his demise on June 9, 2024, under mysterious circumstances while lodgin -
Ogun State Teacher, Femi Onayemi Arrested For Alleged Defilement Of 13-Year-Old Girl
A teacher in Ogun State, Femi Onayemi, has been taken into custody by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl in the Obada-Oko area. The arrest follows a shocking incident that has left the local community reeling.According to a police source who spoke to PUNCH Metro, Onayemi was hired by the girl's parents in -
Enugu Rangers International FC Secure ₦150m Prize for 2023/24 NPFL Title Win
Rangers International Football Club has clinched the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, earning a reward of ₦150 million. The Flying Antelopes secured their eighth NPFL championship with a decisive 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday.Kenechukwu Agu and Chidiebere Nwobodo netted th -
"Why Governors Rejected ₦62,000 Minimum Wage" - Budget Minister, Atiku Bagudu
Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has weighed in on the contentious issue of the proposed ₦62,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers under the Tinubu-led administration.Bagudu clarified that the reluctance of governors to accept this wage figure is rooted in the financial constraints faced by states and local governments -
MultiChoice Adjusts DStv And GOtv Subscription Prices Following Court Ruling
MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has revised its subscription fees for its services after a court ordered the pay television provider to suspend its planned price hikes.The adjustment, which came into effect and reflected on the company's apps as of Sunday, June 16, 2024, sees a return to previous subscription rates across va -
Kaduna Troops Eliminate Late Bandit Leader, Buharin Yadi In Kaduna Following Recent Operations
In a significant development in the ongoing security operations in Kaduna State, troops from Sector 6 of Operation Whirl Punch have successfully neutralized a notorious bandit known as Daushe during a special fighting patrol in Giwa Local Government Area.The incident was confirmed by Samuel Aruwan, the overseeing Commissioner for the Ministry of I -
Nigerian Music Star, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes History With 1 Billion On-Demand Streams In The US
Nigerian music sensation Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has set a historic milestone with his hit song ‘Calm Down,’ becoming the first African track to surpass 1 billion on-demand streams in the United States.The remarkable achievement was confirmed by Chart Data, an American music stats company, which tweeted, “REMA’s ‘Calm D -
Former Daily Times City Editor, Sampson Iheanyi Amaku Passes Away At 86
Sampson Iheanyi Amaku, affectionately known as Sampen, a distinguished former City Editor of Daily Times newspapers in the 1970s, has been confirmed dead. Amaku, who hailed from Eziama Ancient Kingdom in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, passed away last week at the age of 86 after a brief illness.The news of his passing was shared -
Peter Obi Condemns Kidnappings & Ransom Demands In Foreign Currency; Calls For Stronger Security Measures
Peter Obi Condemns Kidnappings and Ransom Demands in Foreign Currency, Calls for Stronger Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has voiced grave concerns over the escalating trend of kidnappings and ransom demands in foreign currency, stressing their detrimental impact on Nigeria’s economy.In a series of state -
"I Was Attacked Online" - Adekunle Gold Opens Up About Abuse After Revealing Sickle Cell Struggle
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has shared his experience of being trolled online after publicly disclosing his battle with sickle cell disease. The artist, known for his hit song "Orente," revealed that he faced significant backlash and abuse on social media following his announcement.In a recent interview with CNN, Adekunle Gold explaine -
Nigerian Air Force Kills Over 100 Terrorists In Katsina State Airstrikes
In a significant victory against terrorism, the Nigerian Air Force's Operation Hadarin Daji has successfully targeted a notorious criminal group associated with Yusuf Yellow and Rabe Imani in Faskari Local Government Area. The nighttime airstrikes resulted in the deaths of over 100 terrorists and the destruction of 45 motorcycles used by the -
Jigawa Police Arrest 43-Yr-Old Suspect, Mahmud Adam Recover Stolen SUV in Gwaram
The Jigawa State Police Command has successfully apprehended Mahmud Adam, 43, in connection with a car theft and recovered a stolen SUV in Gwaram Local Government Area.The command’s spokesman, DSP Shiisu Adam, announced on Sunday, June 16, that the suspect was detained on Saturday, June 15. This arrest followed a report of a stolen Honda CRV, wi -
UPDATE: Guinness Denies Report Of Exiting Nigeria
Guinness Nigeria Plc has debunked insinuations that it is exiting the Nigerian market following the sale of the majority shareholding by Diageo, a British multinational alcoholic beverage company.In a statement, the company which commenced operations in Nigeria in 1950 said it “wishes to correct the recent speculations and false/malicious misinf -
Two Dead, Three Injured In Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Road Accident
A tragic road accident on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode road claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others injured on Sunday morning. The collision, which involved an Ash Howo Truck with no registration number and a Blue Toyota Camry car (registration number APP478FS), occurred around 11:28 a.m.Florence Okpe, spokesperson for the Federal Road -
President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Embrace Sacrifice & Charity During Eid-el-Kabir (Photos)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to demonstrate greater care for their neighbours and to extend charity in the spirit of Eid-el-Kabir. Speaking to journalists after attending Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos on Sunday, June 16, the President emphasized the importance of sacrifice for the nation's progress.Addressing the media -
Popular Abjua Disc Jockey, DJ Bash Tragically Killed During A Robbery In Gwarimpa Nightclub
Early Saturday morning, DJ Bash was tragically killed during a robbery at Volcano, a popular nightclub in Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. The incident involved an unspecified number of assailants.FCT police spokesperson Josephine Adeh reported that police were not promptly alerted about the crime, which occurred around 2:00 a.m., and were only informed at -
Emir Muhammad Sanusi II Defies Police Ban; Leads Traditional Durbar In Kano (Photos)
As the emirship dispute in Kano persists, reinstated Emir Muhammad Sanusi II and deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero led separate Eid el-Kabir prayers in different locations across the state on Sunday.Emir Sanusi II, joined by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, conducted prayers inside the Kofar Mata Juma’at Mosque due to inclement weather. Meanwhile, Emir Ba -
Gunmen Kill Six, Abduct Several In Gwadabawa Village, Sokoto On Sallah Day
In a tragic and brazen assault, heavily armed gunmen suspected to be terrorists launched a deadly attack on Tudun Doki village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in six fatalities and the abduction of numerous individuals during the early hours of Sallah day.According to reports, the gunmen stormed the village around 1:3 -
Tragedy Strikes As Middle-Aged Man & His Girlfriend Were Found Dead In Ondo Residence
A somber atmosphere enveloped the Ayeyemi area of Ondo as a middle-aged man identified as Eric and his girlfriend were discovered lifeless in their apartment on Saturday.According to reports from Channels TV, the tragic incident unfolded when Eric and his unnamed girlfriend were found deceased in their residence located in Ondo West Local Governme -
Tyres Burnt As Crisis Erupts Over Imposition Of Traditional Ruler In Osun State
Tensions flared on Sunday morning in Ekosin, an ancient town in Osun State's Odo-Otin Local Government Area, following widespread protests triggered by the imposition of a new traditional ruler.According to reports from Daily Post, members of the Nyanbilolu Ruling House took to the streets, setting tires ablaze at strategic locations across t -
"I Was Stripped N*ked, Detained Overnight With 8-Year-Old Daughter" - Businesswoman Recounts Harrowing Ordeal Of Assault And Imprisonment By Lagos Police
In a distressing account, Lagos-based businesswoman Princess Bunmi Blessing has detailed the severe mistreatment and wrongful imprisonment she and her eight-year-old daughter endured at the hands of Lagos police officers.Blessing, a mother of two and a merchant in clothing materials and jewelry, described her traumatic experience while attempting -
NDLEA Arrests Siblings For Drug Trafficking; Seizes N4.1Billion Worth of Cocaine, Other Narcotic
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of two suspected drug barons, 49-year-old Kelechi Monday Nwaobasi and his 50-year-old sister, Ms. Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi. The agency's Special Operation Unit apprehended the siblings, leading to the seizure of cocaine and methamphetamine worth over N4.1 billion in street -
Midnight Attack in Enugu Community Leaves Four Hospitalized With Gunshot Wounds
In a shocking midnight assault, gunmen attacked the Umu-Ezuboke Umualor community in Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu State, leaving at least four individuals hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds.One of the victims, Mr. Methodist Ejiagbo, recounted the harrowing experience from his hospital bed. He revealed that threats had been made ag -
Nasarawa State NSCDC Captures Kidnappers & Killers Of Ex-Nasarawa Attorney-General’s Father
he Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully apprehended a gang of kidnappers implicated in the abduction and subsequent murder of Comrade Daniel Umaru Lagi. Lagi was the father of Barrister Innocent Lagi, a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.In a statement released on Saturda -
FRSC Warns Against Overloading Human Passengers During Eid Celebrations
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has reiterated his warning to truck and trailer drivers against the dangerous practice of loading human passengers on top of goods, especially during the ongoing Eid-El-Kabir celebrations across the country.Speaking during a Corps traffic monitoring exercise on Saturd -
Two Sentenced To Death for Murder & Robbery In Jigawa State
The Jigawa State High Court sitting in Birnin Kudu has handed down a landmark judgment, sentencing two individuals to death for the brutal murder of Yakubu Ibrahim and subsequent robbery.The suspects, whose names were withheld pending further legal procedures, were convicted for conspiring to kill Yakubu Ibrahim, robbing him of his belongings incl -
STEEZZZZ! Throwback Photo Of Little Davido With His Dad And 'Uncle' Aliko Dangote
In a nostalgic blast from the past, a throwback photo showcasing a young Davido alongside his father, Adedeji Adeleke, and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has surfaced online, sending social media into a frenzy.The image, captured during a private family gathering several years ago, captures a rare moment of three influential figures fro -
Lagos Health Commissioner Reports Cholera Fatalities Rise to 15, Urges Caution During Eid-ul-Adha
The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has announced an increase in cholera-related fatalities to 15 amid ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak, urging residents to observe caution during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.In a statement issued on Saturday, Abayomi disclosed that the state has recorded 350 suspected c -
Two Men Sentenced To 46 Years For Impersonating EFCC Officials, Executing Fake Court Orders
Justice 0.0. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has handed down a 46-year prison sentence to Ugwu Pascal Chijioke and Ibrahim Sadia Adekunle for impersonating operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and perpetrating fraud through a fake court order.The Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC re-arraigned
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