The Kogi State Government has reported three "assassination" attempts on Governor Yahaya Bello, raising concerns that these incidents are part of a plot to portray the state as unsafe before the upcoming November 11 governorship election. The attacks, carried out by individuals dressed in...
A Lagos businessman recently released after being abducted by kidnappers revealed chilling details of his two-week captivity, shedding light on the audacious rise of kidnappings in Lagos.
The victim paid a N30 million ransom, providing a glimpse into the lucrative underworld of criminals...
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In recent years, several Nigerian athletes have faced doping controversies, tarnishing the nation's reputation despite their remarkable performances on the national and global stages. The problem became evident in 2021 when ten Nigerian athletes were declared...
Cardinal Onaiyekan, the Bishop Emeritus of Abuja, has criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, accusing him of dishonesty in the conduct of the 2023 elections. Speaking during the 10th-anniversary celebration of the Jesuit Memorial College in Port...
During the 11th convocation ceremony of Afe Babalola University, Afe Babalola, the founder of the institution, expressed his concern that politics has overshadowed education in Nigeria, becoming the most profitable venture. He recounted an incident where a first-class graduate turned down the...
Attahiru Jega, former Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), has emphasized that the president should not have the authority to appoint the electoral boss, proposing new measures for credible election management in Nigeria. Jega, renowned for overseeing one of Nigeria's...
Rev Father Ejike Mbaka, the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry in Enugu, has issued a stern warning to Nigerian politicians attending his annual harvest and bazaar. In a video that has since gone viral, the controversial Catholic priest stated that politicians should not come to the...
The Nigerian Senate is planning to amend the Electoral Act to allow for diaspora voting in presidential elections and make electronic transmission of results mandatory from the 2027 general elections. The move aims to enable citizens abroad, including those on essential services such as military...
Ibrahim Garba, the commissioner for reconstruction, rehabilitation, and resettlement in Borno state, has passed away. His death occurred at his residence in the 777 housing estate in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state. The news of his demise was received with deep sorrow and shock by Governor...
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is challenging President Bola Tinubu regarding the acceptance of fresh evidence by the Supreme Court related to alleged forgery in the February 25 election outcome. The Supreme Court is set to begin hearing appeals...
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu defended the removal of the petrol subsidy, stating that it was a necessary move to prevent the country from collapsing. He acknowledged the hardship it caused due to a subsequent increase in petrol prices, but emphasized that it was essential for the nation's...
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Sir Bobby Charlton, one of England's football legends and a key figure in the country's 1966 World Cup victory, has passed away at the age of 86. Charlton earned 106 caps for England and scored 49 international goals, becoming an iconic figure in English football history. His...
In the thrilling Merseyside Derby, Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Everton, solidifying their position at the top of the Premier League. The match took an intense turn when Everton's Ashley Young received a second yellow card, leaving them with ten players on the field. Liverpool's Mohamed...
Aminat Ayeni Onisiwo, known as Aminat Secrets, a seller of 'kayanmata' (herbs and potions used for sexual pleasure and enhancement), claims to have been appointed as the senior legislative aide to Nigeria's Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. While the appointment wasn't officially announced...
Tunji 'Teebillz' Balogun, the estranged husband of singer Tiwa Savage, has expressed his gratitude towards her for not portraying him as a deadbeat father to their eight-year-old son, Jamal. Despite times when he couldn't afford child support, he commended Tiwa Savage for presenting him as a...
Benjamin Best Nnanyereugo, popularly known as Killaboi, who was accused of murdering Augusta Osedion, has been apprehended in Sierra Leone. Cordellia Okonye, Augusta's mother, provided insights into Killaboi's arrest.
After Augusta's murder, Killaboi abandoned her body, took her phone, and...
Nnanyerugo Best, popularly known as Killaboi, who had confessed to the murder of Augusta Osedion on Instagram in July 2023, has been arrested in Sierra Leone after Nigerian police declared him wanted for his girlfriend's murder. Killaboi had initially expressed willingness to turn himself in but...
The independent Ethics Committee's adjudicatory chamber has banned Mr. Jonathan Bukabakwa, a former youth coach at clubs in the Congo DR, from all football-related activities for 20 years. This decision comes after Mr. Bukabakwa was found guilty of sexually abusing a minor football player...
President Bola Tinubu offered assurance to Nigerians that despite the current challenges, better days lie ahead. Speaking during a meeting with Southwest Muslim leaders, Tinubu emphasized the need for sacrifice in the quest for Nigeria's restoration.
Receiving a delegation led by the President...
Here are 12 things to know about the Nigerian government's Conditional Cash Transfer:
Expansion of National Social Register: The Federal Government is expanding the National Social Register to include pensioners and ex-servicemen under its Conditional Cash Transfer scheme.
Removing...
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