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 …
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 …
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 …
Diddy’s life is in danger behind bars – Former MDC Brooklyn Warden says
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, and according to a former warden, he could be a prime target for violence behind bars. Cameron Lindsay, a former warden of MDC Brooklyn, told TMZ that Diddy’s celebrity status and the nature of the allegations against …
Update: Sean “Diddy” Combs loses bail appeal after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in federal custody after a judge denied his bail appeal on Wednesday, September 18, just one day after he pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. The charges stem from a federal investigation and a series of sexual assault allegations. Combs’ legal team sought bail, …
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 …
Three Yoruba nation agitators arrested in Osun market
Police operatives have arrested three Yoruba Nation agitators for displaying their flags in the market of Ikire in Irewole local government area of Osun State. The suspects Fagbuyi Oluwafemi, Joy Faseyeku and Alabede Janet were arrested on August 27 around 2pm at Obada Market, Ikire. A statement by the Osun Police Acting spokesman, Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, …
Meet four Nigerians ranked among Africa’s top 100 scientists
Several Nigerian scientists have been recognised among Africa’s top 100, highlighting their exceptional contributions to research and innovation across the continent.This achievement underscores Nigeria’s prominent role in advancing scientific knowledge in diverse fields such as medicine, engineering, and environmental studies. Their inclusion in this elite ranking reflects the nation’s growing influence in African and global …
NAF begins airlift of INEC materials for Edo governorship election
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday commenced the airlift of election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, Edo State, ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for 21 September 2024. A statement signed by Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information said, “This move is part of …