A man’s alleged plot to use a woman for rituals was disrupted after the woman’s screams alerted staff to what was going on in a hotel in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. Hotel employees, who heard screams coming from one of the rooms, rushed in to find a woman completely naked and tied with cellotape. Her …
President Tinubu meets former INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega
President Bola Tinubu received Prof. Attahiru Jega, the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday, September 19. According to the presidency, Jega had visited the villa to submit his report on the proposed ministry of livestock to the president. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu’s special adviser …
Driver escapes death after car overturned in Lagos
A driver was fortunate to escape death after his vehicle overturned in the Alakija area of Mile 2, Lagos State, on Wednesday, September 18. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the incident in a statement shared on X. He said the accident occurred when the vehicle veered off the road at …
Lagos seals popular Idera market in Oshodi
The Lagos State Government, through the State Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC, popularly known as KAI on Thursday sealed off Idera Market, located in Oshodi area of the state for contravening environmental laws. The Corps Marshal KAI, Major Olaniyi Cole (retd), while confirming the closure said it was part of intensified efforts aimed at ensuring adherence …
Reactions as Bobrisky appears on debtors’ list
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, appeared on a debtors’ list from the estate where his house is located in Lagos. Bobrisky, who recently bragged about his N290 million car and mansion interior in a video with Egungun, was at the centre of public discussion as many wondered why his name appeared on the …
Nigerians reacts as Basketmouth, AY finally settle 18-year feud
Famous Nigerian comedians Basketmouth and AY Makun have officially settled their 18-year-long feud. Basketmouth, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, shared a light-hearted video of their recent interaction. The video, which signifies a major reconciliation between the comedians, captured the moment Basketmouth sought advice from AY following his discussion with actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, RMD. AY …
NECO releases 2024 results
The National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the 2024 SSCE internal results. This was disclosed on Thursday, September 19, by the NECO’s Registrar/Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi. He briefed journalists in Minna during the release of the 2024 SSCE internal results. Also, Wushishi said that NECO blacklisted 21 supervisors in 12 states. They also de-recognised one …
Immigration calls for bilateral agreement between Nigeria, UK on child adoption
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says there is need for a bilateral agreement between Nigeria and Britain to address concerns over the British adoption law which is adversely affecting some Nigerians. The NIS made the suggestion while responding to questions from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) following concerns expressed by some Nigerians over the …
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Dettol soap
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has alerted Nigeria to the sale of a fake soap labelled as “Dettol Health Fresh Soap” in the market. According to the alert on NAFDAC’s website on Thursday, the manufacturer of Dettol Antiseptic products confirmed that the soap is fake as it does not have …
Yahaya Bello not in our custody – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports that Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, is in its custody. Recall that the Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael, said he had honoured the invitation of the anti-graft agency on Wednesday. According to the release, the former governor was accompanied …