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  • Tragedy Strikes as 11-Year-Old Boy, Iremide Opeifa Drowns In Ogun State Hotel Pool

    .. Tragedy Strikes as 11-Year-Old Boy, Iremide Opeifa Drowns In Ogun State Hotel Pool

     In a heartbreaking turn of events, 11-year-old Iremide Opeifa met a tragic fate as he drowned in a swimming pool at the Grand Bank Link Hotels situated along Idiroko Road in the Sango Ota area of Ogun State.The incident, which occurred on a Sunday evening, has left the community reeling with shock and sorrow.According to accounts gathered by Punch
  • 53-yr-old Nigerian, Allen Adeyemi Tejan Identified As Victim Of Fatal Assault In Sunderland Tragedy

    .. 53-yr-old Nigerian, Allen Adeyemi Tejan Identified As Victim Of Fatal Assault In Sunderland Tragedy

     The identity of the man tragically killed in Sunderland has been confirmed as Allen Adeyemi Tejan, aged 40, following a serious assault on Lily Street in Millfield. Authorities discovered Allen with severe head injuries on Wednesday morning, prompting a swift murder investigation.The incident, which occurred around 8:40 am on April 24th, led to Al
  • Borussia Dortmund v PSG: UEFA Champions League S/Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers And Stats

    . Borussia Dortmund v PSG: UEFA Champions League S/Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers And Stats

     Date: Wednesday1st May, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  Signal Iduna Park Referee  Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Borussia Dortmund [/size]Borussia Dortmund will be without injured duo Ramy Bensebaini (knee) and Julien Duranville (muscle) due to injury, but Mats Hummels (shin), Donyell Malen (thigh), Sebastien H
  • FG Declares May 1st Public Holiday To Mark Workers’ Day, Calls For Fairness, Excellent In Labour

    . FG Declares May 1st Public Holiday To Mark Workers’ Day, Calls For Fairness, Excellent In Labour

     The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day event.It was gathered that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration, in a statement signed and released by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary Aishetu Ndayako, on Tuesday.Gistmania reports that Tunji-Ojo e
  • UPDATE: Nigerian Passport Ranks World’s 10th Worst Travel Document

    . UPDATE: Nigerian Passport Ranks World’s 10th Worst Travel Document

    The Nigerian passport has ranked 191 out of 199 countries, making it the 10th worst travel document worldwide, according to VisaGuide’s World Passport Index.According to the report, as of April, the Nigerian passport only emerged above countries like North Korea (192), Iraq (193), Libya (194), Sudan (195), Pakistan (196), Afghanistan (197), Syri
  • Fake News: Presidency Deletes Post On $600m Investment By Danish Secured For Nigerian Ports

    .. Fake News: Presidency Deletes Post On $600m Investment By Danish Secured For Nigerian Ports

     The Special adviser to the President on media, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has deleted his Twitter post on the supposed $600m investment by Danish shipping and logistics company, A.P Moller-Maersk.In the now deleted post, Bayo Onanuga boasted that President Bola Tinubu secured the investment on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh, Sa
  • Bayern Munich v Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League S/Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

    . Bayern Munich v Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League S/Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

     Date: Tuesday 30th April, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  Allianz Arena Referee  Clement Turpin (France) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Bayern Munich [/size]Thomas Tuchel has quite a few injuries to deal with as Sacha Boey, Gabriel Marusic, Bouna Sarr, Kingsley Coman, and Tarek Buchmann are all unavailable. Konrad Laimer and Matthijs de
  • Nigerian Senate Begins Investigative Hearing On Electricity Tariff Hike

    . Nigerian Senate Begins Investigative Hearing On Electricity Tariff Hike

     The Senate on Monday, began an investigative hearing on the recent electricity tariff hike in 11 states in Nigeria.At the Senate wing National Assembly, the lawmakers vow to punish anyone or agency it found culpable of adding to the burden and sufferings of Nigerians.Last week, the Senate through its committee on Power had invited the Minister of
  • BREAKING: JAMB Releases 2024 UTME Results

    . BREAKING: JAMB Releases 2024 UTME Results

     The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results.Over 1.94 million candidates registered and sat the examination in 118 towns and over 700 centres across the country.The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced the release of the results at a press conferen
  • Nigerian Cosmetic Doctor Loses Licence In UK For Giving Botox To Patient In Exchange For S3x

    . Nigerian Cosmetic Doctor Loses Licence In UK For Giving Botox To Patient In Exchange For S3x

     A Nigerian cosmetic doctor based in the United Kingdom, Dr Oluwafemi "Tijion" Esho has lost his licence to practise after being found guilty of giving Botox ‘in return for sex’. Esho, a popular TV cosmetic doctor, confessed to an improper emotional relationship with the woman, referred to as Patient A, with whom he exchanged “inapp
  • Nigerian Court Awards N300Million Fine Against Police For Killing 3 Shiite Members In Zaria

    . Nigerian Court Awards N300Million Fine Against Police For Killing 3 Shiite Members In Zaria

     A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has ordered the police authorities to pay a cumulative sum of N300 million to the parents of three Shiite members killed by its officers while on an Islamic procession in 2022 in Zaria. Justice Hawa Buhari, in a judgment, held that the “applicants' rights as guaranteed under Sections 33, 38, 39, 40, 42
  • Herdsmen Attack Enugu Community Leaving Many Dead

    . Herdsmen Attack Enugu Community Leaving Many Dead

    Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State has again come under attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen.It was learnt that the attack, which occurred late Sunday evening, claimed some lives, with many others critically injured. Sources disclosed that the herders attacked mourners at Ugwuijoro Nimbo community, leaving behind tear
  • Construction of Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway Will Commence Soonest - Min. Dave Umahi

    . Construction of Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway Will Commence Soonest - Min. Dave Umahi

     The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, disclosed on Sunday that he has received a directive from the President for the prompt design of the Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway. “This one is a spur of the Coastal highway, and that one is 1000 kilometre,” he says. “We also have another spur which is going to go from Enugu-Abakaliki-Ogoja going
  • Tragic Auto Crash Claims 19 Lives On Okene-Lokoja Highway

    . Tragic Auto Crash Claims 19 Lives On Okene-Lokoja Highway

     A horrific auto crash on the Okene Bypass of the Okene-Lokoja Highway in Kogi State has resulted in the loss of at least 19 lives, according to reports from the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Assistant Corps Marshal Jonas Agwu.The fatal accident, which occurred on Sunday, involved a collision between a Dangote Ce
  • Police Apprehends Teenage Twins, Two Others For Burgling, Conspiracy In Ekiti

    . Police Apprehends Teenage Twins, Two Others For Burgling, Conspiracy In Ekiti

     The Ekiti State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to curb criminal activities in the state with the arrest of twin brothers, Olasoji Kehinde and Olasoji Taiwo, during an attempted burglary at Mathew Street, Odo-Ado, Ado-EKITI.In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Sunday Abutu, it was conf
  • Police Apprehend Motorcycle Thief, Bernard Shadrach In Oye-Ekiti

    . Police Apprehend Motorcycle Thief, Bernard Shadrach In Oye-Ekiti

     The Oye Divisional Police Headquarters, in conjunction with vigilant residents of Trinity Hostel along Egbe Road, Oye-Ekiti, have successfully apprehended a notorious motorcycle thief, identified as Bernard Shadrach.Shadrach was caught red-handed attempting to steal a motorcycle from a commercial rider, marking the end of his reign of terror on in
  • BREAKING! Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Campaign Coordinator, Alaba Excel Abbey Assassinated In Supare Akoko

    .. BREAKING! Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Campaign Coordinator, Alaba Excel Abbey Assassinated In Supare Akoko

     Alaba Excel Abbey, a key figure in Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa's campaign team in Ondo State, has met a tragic end as he was assassinated at his residence in Supare Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area.Abbey, who served as a ward coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organization Foot-Soldiers (LACO-SF), was reportedly shot dea
  • Police Apprehend Motorcycle Rider With Firearms And Drugs In Delta State

    . Police Apprehend Motorcycle Rider With Firearms And Drugs In Delta State

     In a recent operation along the Oviri-Ogor road, operatives of the Eagle-Net Special Squad Surveillance Team made a significant arrest, apprehending a 38-year-old motorcycle rider named Orji Timothy.The suspect was intercepted with a cache of illegal items in Ughelli community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Among the items se
  • APC Organizing Secetary, Chief Obinna Atuonu In Abia State Collapses & Dies During Church Service

    .. APC Organizing Secetary, Chief Obinna Atuonu In Abia State Collapses & Dies During Church Service

     In a sorrowful turn of events, Chief Obinna Atuonu, the organizing secretary of the Abia state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has tragically passed away after collapsing during a church service.The 65-year-old politician was addressing parishioners during the service in Aba when he suddenly collapsed, according to reports by The N
  • NiMet Predicts Mixed Weather Patterns Across Nigeria From Sunday To Tuesday

    . NiMet Predicts Mixed Weather Patterns Across Nigeria From Sunday To Tuesday

     The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued its latest weather forecast, predicting a mix of thunderstorms and sunshine across the country from Sunday to Tuesday.According to the NiMet weather outlook released in Abuja, sunny skies are expected on Sunday, with patches of cloud over most parts of the northern region during the morning hou
  • Egypt Tops List As Most Powerful African Country In 2024 (See Full List)

    .. Egypt Tops List As Most Powerful African Country In 2024 (See Full List)

     The World of Statistics unveiled its latest report on Sunday, revealing the ranking of the most powerful countries in Africa for 2024. Topping the list is Egypt, followed closely by South Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, and Tunisia.The comprehensive analysis conducted by the World of Statistics evaluates countries across four key areas of stren
  • Two Notorious Drug Kingpins,Uwaezuoke Ikenna & Agbo Chidike Sentenced To Life Imprisonment By NDLEA

    .Two Notorious Drug Kingpins,Uwaezuoke Ikenna & Agbo Chidike Sentenced To Life Imprisonment By NDLEA

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the sentencing of two notorious drug kingpins, Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince, to life imprisonment. This decision concludes their extensive involvement in cocaine trafficking spanning continents.Uwaezuoke's journey to a lifetime behind bars began with his arre
  • FT:Tottenham (2)v(3) Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . FT:Tottenham (2)v(3) Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 28th April, 2024 Time : 2:00 pm Stadium  Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Referee  Michael Oliver (England) Goal Scorer: Arsenal: 15' (OG) P. Højbjerg, 27' B. Saka, 38' K. Havertz, Tottenham: 64' C. Romero, 87' S. Heung-Min PEN[size=14pt] Tottenham [/size]Following an impressive start to life in
  • Nottingham Forest v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Nottingham Forest v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 28th April, 2024 Time : 4:30 pm Stadium  City Ground Nottingham Referee  Simon Hooper (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Nottingham [/size]Meanwhile, Forest are again likely to be without Taiwo Awoniyi due to a thigh injury. The best-case scenario is a return to the substitutes' bench.Willy Boly is also absent
  • Edo Police Apprehend Suspected Cultists Accused Of Killing Man In Daughter’s Presence In Auchi

    . Edo Police Apprehend Suspected Cultists Accused Of Killing Man In Daughter’s Presence In Auchi

     The Edo State Police Command has made significant strides in combating cult-related violence with the apprehension of individuals believed to be members of the Eiye cult group. They are accused of the murder of Emmanuel Odiase in Auchi, Edo State, last Monday.The victim, Odiase, tragically lost his life in the presence of his daughter during the a
  • NDLEA Arrests Suspects For Drug Offenses Across Nigeria, Including Cannabis-Infused Cakes (Photos)

    .. NDLEA Arrests Suspects For Drug Offenses Across Nigeria, Including Cannabis-Infused Cakes (Photos)

     In a series of operations targeting drug-related crimes, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has detained several individuals across different states in Nigeria, including Bayelsa, Lagos, Kaduna, and Adamawa.Jennifer Iliya, a 28-year-old woman, was apprehended in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, for her involvement in manufacturing and distrib
  • Nigerian Man, Wife, & 11 Others Nabbed In Vietnam For Alleged Money Laundering Scheme

    .. Nigerian Man, Wife, & 11 Others Nabbed In Vietnam For Alleged Money Laundering Scheme

     A Nigerian man, identified as Eneh Davidson Caleb, along with his Vietnamese wife Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, and 11 accomplices, have been arrested in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on charges of money laundering and illicit money trafficking across borders.The arrest, which took place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, by HCMC police, follows reports of fraudu
  • EFCC Arraigns Four Women For Obstruction of Duty and Assault In Kaduna (Photos)

    .. EFCC Arraigns Four Women For Obstruction of Duty and Assault In Kaduna (Photos)

     In a recent development, the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought four suspects before Justice A.A Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on charges of obstruction of lawful duty and assault against EFCC officers.According to a statement released by the commission on Saturday, April 27, 2024, the su
  • Benin Kingdom Suspends Five Functionaries For ‘Unauthorised’ Visit To Ooni Of Ife

    . Benin Kingdom Suspends Five Functionaries For ‘Unauthorised’ Visit To Ooni Of Ife

     In a recent development, the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has announced the suspension of five functionaries in the Benin Kingdom, citing their involvement in sacrilegious behavior contrary to Benin customs and traditions.According to a statement released by the BTC and signed by the Iyase (Prime Minister) of Benin, Chief Sam Ugbe, the suspensi
  • Iraqi Parliament Passes Law Criminalizing Same-Sex Relations & Gender Identity

    . Iraqi Parliament Passes Law Criminalizing Same-Sex Relations & Gender Identity

     In a controversial move, the Iraqi parliament has approved legislation imposing severe penalties for same-sex relations and gender identity, sparking outrage among human rights activists and LGBTQ+ advocates.Under the newly passed bill, individuals found guilty of engaging in same-sex relations could face imprisonment of up to 15 years, marking a

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