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In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Toluige Olokoobi, the mother of Oreofeoluwa Lawal-Babalola, the young boy who gained fame through the viral "mummy be calming down" video, has taken her own life. The incident, which occurred in Benin, raises questions about the reasons behind her decision...
In a startling turn of events, Eniola, the physically challenged hawker who garnered attention for receiving support from skit maker Brain Jotter, has revealed his true identity as a man. Brain Jotter initially assisted Eniola with N400,000 for his makeup business after encountering him hawking...
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Nigeria has issued a stern warning to individuals or groups engaging in illegitimate acts or making inflammatory statements that could disrupt public order. The caution, delivered by Peter Afunaya, the DSS spokesperson, comes in response to what the...
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has initiated the posting and redeployment of 40 senior police officers, including 14 Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and 26 Commissioners of Police. This move, approved by the Police Service Commission, aims to create a...
Image Credit: Gage Skidmore Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been hospitalized in Mexico City after suffering a stroke on Wednesday. TMZ reported that sources suggest the illness might be a less serious episode of vertigo. The 73-year-old tech entrepreneur and...
Passengers faced chaos and disruption at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) followed through on their threat to halt all flights to Owerri, Imo state. This action stems from last week's assault on NLC President Joe...
Detained former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been released on bail after spending 151 days in custody. The Abuja High Court ordered his release, despite objections from the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, criticized Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, branding him a poor representation of Nigerian youths. Expressing disappointment amid disturbing violence ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Kogi, Bishop Kukah...
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Image by HeungSoon from Pixabay Nigeria has launched a significant health initiative by starting Africa's most extensive vaccination campaign for human papillomavirus (HPV), as reported by EL PAÍS. This campaign is a milestone in the battle against cervical cancer, which claims the lives of...
In a recent interview with Arise TV, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Father Mathew Kukah, opened up about his longstanding criticism of former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. Despite being one of the fiercest critics of Buhari's government, Kukah emphasized that his...
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