American singer, Mariah Carey who is widely regarded as one of the most successful singers in the world has confirmed that her mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, both passed away on the same day last weekend. The multiple Grammy-winning singer disclosed this in a statement on Monday, but did not share the causes of death …
NFF appoints Super Eagles new head coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia to take charge of the Super Eagles. Secretary General of the NFF, Mohammed Sanusi made the announcement on Tuesday morning. “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the …
FG to enforce age limits for WASSCE, NECO
The Federal Government has prohibited individuals under the age of 18 from taking part in the National Examinations Council and West African Examinations Council exams. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman disclosed this when he featured on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ program on Sunday night. Mamman explained that the federal government has directed WAEC, …
Police confirm arrest of Shiites members over Abuja attack
The Nigeria Police Force said it has detained 97 members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, for prosecution, following a clash in Abuja on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the clash resulted in the death of two policemen, while three others sustained serious injuries. They …
Scores killed, others displaced as suspected herders invade Benue communities
At least six people were killed when suspected herders invaded Iwari and Olagagbenea communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The invaders had at the weekend attacked Iwari village and killed one person before proceeding to the Olegagbane community where they killed five people. An indigene of the community who spoke on condition …
Adanma Luke begs Nigerians for forgiveness months after Jnr pope’s death
Actress Adanma Luke has continue to ask Nigerians to forgive her following the demise of actor Junior Pope and four other crew members. Adanma has been dragged online since April this year following the demise of the actor and the four others who died in a boat mishap while heading to her movie set. In …
Mohbad’s family seeks more witnesses on singer’s death
The family of the late singer Mohbad has urged anyone with relevant information that will assist in the ongoing investigation into his death to come forward. The family’s legal team made the appeal while expressing concern over some sensitive information on the death of the deceased being shared with the public by individuals on the …
NYSC: FG gives new directive to married female corps members
The National Youth Service Corps has asked married female prospective corps members who have been posted to states where their husbands do not reside to request redeployment. The scheme made this known in a post on X.com on Monday. The scheme said, “ATTENTION ALL 2024 BATCH ”B” STREAM II MARRIED FEMALE PROSPECTIVE CORPS MEMBERS “All …
President Tinubu appoints new bosses for NIA, DSS
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, and the Department of State Services, DSS. Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed was named the new Director-General of the NIA while Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of the DSS. This was disclosed in a statement by Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri …