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Nigerian Army suspends Soldier for sleeping with Colleague’s Wife

Abdullahi Ismai, a Nigerian soldier, has been dismissed by the Nigerian Army for violating code of conduct The soldier was dismissed after he was found guilty of having s*x with his colleague’s wife, SaharaReporters reports. According to multiple sources, the ...

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No more political crisis in Rivers, says Fubara

  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the pressure mounted by the political crisis in the state has been weathered sufficiently, giving way for his administration to provide focused leadership and governance to the people. Fubara made the ...

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FG says use of foreign syringes, needles in tertiary hospitals now BANNED

The Federal Government has mandated all Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of Federal Tertiary Hospitals to procure needles and syringes solely from NAFDAC-approved local manufacturers. The new directive is contained in a circular addressed to all CMDs ...

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Drunk mum-of-two d!es in house fire after hair extensions catch fire

Tracy Ann Gardiner, a mother-of-two, tragically d!ed in a house fire in Tantobie, County Durham. Reports suggest her synthetic hair extensions caught fire, engulfing her in flames while she was severely intoxicated. Passers-by attempted to rescue her, but thick smoke ...

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Oba of Lagos hails Seaman’s Schnapps for promoting culture

  The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has praised the Seaman’s Schnapps for its deep-seated respect for traditional institutions and continued dedication to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage. According to a statement, the monarch stated this when the Seaman’s Schnapps ...

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NIN-SIM linkage: Active mobile subscribers drop by 5.4 million

  The total active mobile subscriptions in the country dipped by 5.4 million or 2.4 per cent, settling at 219 million in the first quarter of 2024, data obtained from the Nigerian Communications Commission has shown. In December 2023, the ...

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FCMB to raise N150bn in additional capital

  The FCMB Group has revealed that it would be seeking shareholders’ approval to raise about N150bn in additional capital. This was disclosed in its notice of its Annual General Meeting filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday. This ...

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Police arrest two for alleged child trafficking

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested two persons, one Kulu Dogonyaro and Elizabeth Ojah, for attempted child trafficking, while they rescued five minors who had been taken by the suspects. The suspects were arrested while trafficking 12 ...

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Police officer shot man d3ad during fuel queue tumult

The Lagos State Police Command said it has identified the police officer who shot a young man, Toheeb Eniafe, at a petrol station. Police officer shot man d3ad during fuel queue tumult This was made known in a statement by the ...

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Kenya appoints first woman air force head

Kenya’s President William Ruto has appointed the first female commander of the air force Maj Gen Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed becomes the first woman in Kenya’s history to head one of the military services. She was appointed alongside other leaders including a new head ...

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EFCC should follow due process on Yahaya Bello – Segun Arinze

Prominent actor Segun Arinze has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure the law takes its full course by ensuring fairness and legal propriety in the case against former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello The Governor, with his nephew and ...

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Two Beninese well diggers D!E while digging well in Ogun

Two well diggers, who were nationals of the Republic of Benin, Avade Clement and Achefon Edua, have reportedly d!ed while working in a well in the Laderin area of Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State The Ogun State ...

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Oyo Nurses threaten indefinite strike, issue 14-day ultimatum

The Oyo state council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if their demands are not met in 14 working days.   The council in a letter addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde ...

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‘K!ller Dad’ on trial for son, forced 6-Year-Old to run on treadmill

A father, Christopher J Gregor, 31, faces trial for child endangerment and mu3der charges after the de3th of his son, Corey Micciolo. Corey, only 6 years old, sustained multiple injuries following a tragic gym session. Gregor, accused of pushing Corey ...

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Kate Middleton reveals William’s one bad habit that drives her insane

Kate Middleton accidentally revealed William’s one bad habit that drives her angry– eating on the sofa! During a visit to an RAF base, Kate let slip about William’s sofa-eating habits, calling him out as a “nightmare” for it. Despite warnings ...

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Sanwo-Olu appoints KWAM1’s daughter as SSA

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Basirat Damilola Marshall, daughter of Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, a.k.a KWAM1, as his Senior Special Assistant on Tourism This was according to a viral video of her father thanking the governor, and congratulatory messages ...

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Body of woman found on Abuja bridge

The body of a woman has been found on a bridge in Abuja The yet-to-be-identified woman was found on Thursday, May 2. Posting photos of the body, an X user, wrote; ‘’This young girl was found dead this morning, after ...

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Katie Price’s sister, Sophie, expecting second child

Sophie Price, Katie Price’s sister, has exciting news to share—she’s pregnant with her second child! Sophie, an internet personality, took to Instagram to announce the joyous news alongside a sweet snapshot of herself, partner Harry, and their son Albert. The ...

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Toddler k!lled in bouncy castle accident

A two-year-old boy tragically lost his life after a bouncy castle soared into the air due to a powerful gust of wind, authorities in Arizona, have confirmed. Bodhi Naaf’s devastated parents, Karl and Cristy, are overwhelmed with grief following the ...

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FG approves salary increase for some civil servants

The federal government has approved 25 per cent and 35 per cent salary increase for civil servants on the six Consolidated Salary Structures, an official said on Tuesday. The salary increase is, however, separate from that being discussed at the ...

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17-year-old boy arrested for attempted mu3der after school incident

A 17-year-old boy had been arrested for attempted mu3der after three people were injured at a school in Sheffield. The school was temporarily placed in “lockdown” following the incident. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers are at the scene ...

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Teenager finally reaches England after 30 attempts

Heivin tried 30 times to reach England from the coast of northern France and this time, she made it. Her journey from Kurdistan to France, enduring camps and perilous voyages, reflects her determination. Despite 30 failed attempts, her resolve remained ...

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Two students feared d3ad in Kano boat mishap

Two students of Audu Bako College Of Agriculture near Danbatta are feared d3ad after the canoe they boarded capsized in the middle of Thomas Dam in Makoda Local Government Area of Kano State. One of the students, Abubakar Salisu, was, however, rescued, while the search ...

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Groundbreaking trial to REDUCE prostate cancer de3ths by 40%

A groundbreaking project, Transform, aims to change prostate cancer screening and reduce de3ths by 40% in the UK.   With no existing screening program, this £42m initiative is hailed as a game-changer by experts. Prostate cancer claims around 12,000 lives ...

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