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KC Journalist shared photos, emphasizing final touches. Critics argue the funds could benefit Akwa Ibom residents Enraged Nigerians questioned the need for such a project, suggesting priorities like schools and hospitals.
In a disturbing incident, Twitter user @Oluwabunmi Michael shares a detailed account of the tragic fate that befell Onadipe Oluwatosin, also known as Peckulia, an OOU student. Reportedly, Peckulia was preaching the gospel at Ago-Iwoye park when the park chairman accused him of disturbing the...
In the aftermath of the tragic drone bombing in Tudun Biri village, Kaduna State, where over 100 lives were lost, residents express frustration as they await compensation for their losses. The incident, attributed to a military mistake on December 3, 2023, prompted a call for thorough...
Claudine Gay, the President of Harvard University, tendered her resignation on Tuesday, marking the shortest presidency in the university's history. The decision follows months of criticism, with recent allegations of plagiarism surfacing, accusing Gay of not properly citing scholarly sources...
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in military uniform attacked Gatamarwa and Tsiha communities in Borno State, killing 12 people and abducting one during New Year celebrations. This follows a similar attack in Chibok two weeks ago where two were killed, and food stores were looted and set ablaze...
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu personally intervened in a case of traffic violation, arresting a soldier and several commercial motorcyclists, commonly known as Okada riders, for driving against traffic along the busy Lagos-Badagry expressway. Senior Special Assistant on Media to the...
A potent earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck central Japan, prompting urgent evacuation warnings for its west coast. The seismic event triggered waves of approximately 1m (3 feet) along parts of the Sea of Japan coast, with authorities cautioning about the potential for larger...
A New York judge is expected to release nearly 200 names connected to the Jeffrey Epstein-Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking conspiracy, potentially exposing the identities of dozens of associates who, until now, have only been known as John and Jane Does in court papers. The release stems from...
The brutal massacre of over 200 lives in Plateau State has garnered worldwide attention, with Pope Francis adding his voice to the chorus of condemnation. In a heartfelt message posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Pope expressed deep concern over the violent attacks in Nigeria's Plateau State...
Amidst the enduring impact of the fuel subsidy removal, Nigerians are now confronted with the specter of an impending electricity tariff increase scheduled to commence on January 1, 2024. Reports indicate that officials from Nigeria's Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) convened in a...
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