Army rescues Chibok girl, Lydia Simon from Boko Haram
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Lydia Simon, a Chibok girl held captive by Boko Haram terrorists. The news of Lydia’s rescue was announced in a statement by the Department of Army Public Relations on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The victim was rescued along with her three children by troops deployed in the North-East […]
Federal Government Inaugurates 17-Man Inter-Ministerial Committee On 2024 Democracy Day Celebration
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 17-man Inter-Ministerial Committee on 2024 Democracy Day Celebration charged with the responsibility of organising a memorable and befitting Democracy Day Anniversary Celebration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, while inaugurating the Committee in his office emphasised the importance for the commemoration of the Democracy […]
Tunde Onakoya Begins His 58-Hour Guinness World Record
Tunde Onakoya has begun his 58-hour quest to break the Guinness World record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon. The event kicked off on, April 17th, at 10am in Times Square, New York, and is scheduled to conclude at 8pm on April 19th. Tunde announced the plans of his attempt on his X account on April 5th, stating his motivation: […]
Togo opposition walks away from constitutional review to keep Faure Gnassingbe in power
The opposition in Togo has walked away from a proposed new constitution intended to extend the reign of President Faure Gnassingbé. The reforms would see the West African country move from a presidential to a parliamentary system. While the opposition says the move is a trick to keep Gnassingbé in Power, despite already in his […]
Court to rule on Kanu’s transfer on May 20
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja, has fixed May 20 to rule on the application seeking to transfer the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Counsel for the defendant, Aloy Ejimakor, during the proceedings today, moved the application to prepare him for trial, arguing that Kanu’s continued […]
EFCC arrests former Kogi Governor
The Federal High Court Sitting in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to arrest the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, preparatory to his arraignment today Thursday. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the warrant this afternoon at the instance of the EFCC. Officials of the anti-graft Commission had since 9am […]
President Tinubu commends Dangote Group over reduced sale price of Diesel
President Bola Tinubu has commended the enterprising feat of Dangote Oil and Gas Limited in reducing the price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. The Group recently reviewed downwards the gantry price of AGO from N1,650 to N1,000 per litre for a minimum of one million litres of the product, as well […]
FG promises to clampdown on Traders inflating Prices of goods
The Federal Government has vowed to take stringent regulatory measures against traders “unfairly inflating prices” of goods and commodities. The government, through its agency, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), expressed worry that despite the recent appreciation of the Naira against the dollar, consumers continue to face escalating costs without a corresponding decrease […]
Kai Cenat Prepares Legal Action Against Only Fans Model Layla Red Over Alleged Private Image Leak
Popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat finds himself embroiled in a legal battle against Only Fans model Layla Red following allegations of the unauthorized release of private images and messages. The controversy erupted after Layla Red purportedly shared conversations that allegedly showed Cenat agreeing to pay $5,000 for sexual services, resulting in her Instagram account suspension. […]
Israeli Armed Forces Chief Vows Response to Iran’s Attack Despite Global Appeals for Restraint
Israel’s armed forces chief has vowed to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack against the country, even after appeals for restraint poured in from world leaders fearing wider regional conflict. During six months of war between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hamas in Gaza, Iran’s proxies around the region have stepped up attacks on Israel and […]