Tchiani, the head of the Presidential Guard, has been named “president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland”, a statement said. Appearing on state television, the general said soldiers had seized power due to the deteriorating ...
Read More »Dog chases man to death in Kwara
A man identified as Mohammed Faworaja has met his untimely death in Ilorin, Kwara State capital while running away from a dog. Punch Metro gathered on Thursday that the incident occurred around Asa Dam, the Warah-Osin area in the ...
Read More »Hoodlums behead man in Delta state
Hoodlums have reportedly beheaded a man in Aladja Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The hoodlums also went away with the head of the deceased, a commercial motorcycle operator in the community. Daily Post gathered that the ...
Read More »CAC to delist 100,000 companies from database
The Corporate Affairs Commission has said it will remove 100,000 registered companies from its database soon. During a training on ‘Use of the beneficial ownership register’, in Lagos, the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer, CAC, Alhaji Garba Abubakar, disclosed ...
Read More »Niger coup: U.S. says Bazoum still president
The United States government says Mohamed Bazoum is still the president of the Niger Republic and that it is in touch with the West African country’s former President Mahamadou Issoufou, amidst a putsch. “There are some important pieces in here. First, President Bazoum is ...
Read More »Nigerian youths be patient; I’ll ask microfinance banks to give you loans – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian youths to be understanding and patient with the hardship caused by his economic and monetary policies. He said the hardships would eventually lead to a more prosperous, equitable and inclusive economy. On ...
Read More »Missing millionaire crypto influencer found dismembered in suitcase
Police have launched a murder investigation after the dismembered remains of missing millionaire Fernando Pérez Algaba, 41, were discovered by a group of children in Argentina over the weekend. The grisly case came to light after the kids found a red ...
Read More »43% of Nigerian children engaged in child labour – FG
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the growing trend of child labour in the country. The government raised the concern during the celebration of the 2023 World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) when it dropped a staggering figure of 43 ...
Read More »It’s just enemies at work! Peter Obi disowns image with Simon Ekpa
The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi has denied taking a picture with self-acclaimed Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa. Obi issued the denial in response to a viral ‘photoshopped image with Ekpa’. Speaking through the Head of Obi-Datti Media ...
Read More »#BBNaija All Stars: “I Will Never Love Alex, Not Even In The Next 10 Years” – CeeC Vows
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemates, Cynthia Nwadiora, aka CeeC, has vowed never to love fellow housemate and rival, Alex Unusual. She says even in the next 100 years, her thoughts won’t change. She insisted that Alex is still ...
Read More »Four kidnapped female students regain freedom
The four kidnapped female students of Zamfara State College of Arts and Sciences, ZACAS, Gusau, have regained their freedom after over six months in the bandits’ den. Recall the kidnappers had released two video clips at different periods in ...
Read More »Wizkid is my favourite Nigerian artiste -John Boyega
In a recent podcast interview on Netflix, British actor John Boyega, who hails from Nigeria, expressed admiration for several Nigerian artistes but there is one that holds a special place in his heart – Wizkid. Among the talented ...
Read More »Netizens Knock, Hail Asisat Oshoala As Star Removes Shirt To Celebrate Nigeria’s Win
Netizens Knock, Hail Asisat Oshoala As Star Removes Shirt To Celebrate Nigeria’s Win Social media is abuzz with conversations following Super Falcons’ Asisat Oshoala pulling her shirt to celebrate netting a third goal against Australia at the 2023 FIFA ...
Read More »“You’re favoured” – Pharrell Williams tells Adekunle Gold
Legendary American singer, Pharrell Williams, has showered kind words on Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold. He said AG Baby is “blessed and favoured.” The 50-year-old hip-hop mogul said Adekunle Gold will continue to rise against the wishes of his foes. ...
Read More »I’m now a skit maker – Rapper Ruggedman
Veteran rapper Ruggedman, is expanding his portfolio to include skit making. In a recent interview with Hip TV, he revealed that he started his career as an actor, playing minor roles in some movies before rising to fame ...
Read More »Diphtheria: Immunization kicks-off as 130 is hospitalised in Kano
The Kano State Government has established three treatment centres as the cases of diphtheria in the state surged beyond 130. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Yusuf, who disclosed this on Thursday, said the state had deployed the ...
Read More »House of Reps begins annual recess till September
The House of Representatives has commenced its annual recess as it adjourned plenary until September. The recess was announced by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas on Thursday after constituting the House Standing Committees. Mr Abbas constituted 134 committees for the 10th ...
Read More »Tupac’s $1m ring breaks US auction record
The crown gold ring worn by the late American rapper and actor, Tupac Amaru Shakur, has been sold. It was sold for $1 million in a New York auction on Tuesday. The ring was worn by the late singer during ...
Read More »Cute Abiola to be prosecuted for wearing police uniform in skit
The Nigeria Police Force has said it would punish skitmaker Abdulgafar Ahmad aka Cute Abiola for wearing a police uniform in his skits and for desecrating the Nigeria Police Force uniform in the process. This was made known in ...
Read More »Consider bicycle for transportation – FG urges Nigerians
The Federal Ministry of Transportation has disclosed that it is considering the use of bicycles as an alternative means of commuting as it promotes a cleaner environment and a healthy lifestyle. The Director, Road Transport and Mass Transit Administration, ...
Read More »#BBNaija All-Stars: “If it were outside I would’ve paid like 4 boys to beat up Alex” – Cee C
Cee C, a BBNaija ‘All Stars’ housemate, claims she would have hired some boys to beat up Alex after the two clashed in the house over a wager task. Yesterday, the two housemates, who appeared on Season 3 of BBNaija ...
Read More »Kylie Jenner admits she had a boob Job at 19
After Years of Denials, Kylie Jenner Finally Admits She Had a Breast Augmentation When She Was 19 Kylie Jenner is sharing her regret about a past cosmetic procedure. The Kardashians star recently opened up about undergoing breast enhancement ...
Read More »Teenagers arrested for ‘stealing’ newborn
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two teenagers for allegedly stealing a baby girl. The suspects, Hajara Usman (19) of Ishehi Hamlet and Ibrahim Usman ‘m’ aged 18 years of Dugurgama Hamlet, were said to have intruded into ...
Read More »Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeat Australia in Women’s World Cup
On Thursday, Asisat Oshoala scored the game-winning goal as the Super Falcons came from behind to defeat Australia 3-2 in their second group game at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Matildas got in front one minute into ...
Read More »Wike, Umahi, others make Tinubu’s ministerial list [FULL LIST]
President Bola Tinubu has nominated former governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi and his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike as his ministers. The Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio unveiled the long awaited list of 28 ministerial nominees during plenary on Thursday. Femi Gbajabiamila, former ...
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