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Obasanjo Visits Nigeria’s First Lady 48 Hours After Wearing ‘Tinubu Cap’

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Visits First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Former President Olusegun Obasanjo met with Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday. The meeting was announced by First Lady’s Media Aide, Busola Kukoyi, on X (formerly Twitter). Photos of the meeting were shared, showing Obasanjo and Mrs. Tinubu together. Kukoyi mentioned that Obasanjo was there […]

Troops Rescue 34 Women and Children from Boko Haram as Three ISWAP Fighters Surrender

Troops from Operation Lake Sanity 2, under Task Force Wulgo, rescued 34 women and children who were kidnapped by Boko Haram. The rescue took place in Mazuri, Itsari, Mudu, and Maleri villages near southern Lake Chad, Nigeria, on June 15, 2024. Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer for MNJTF in Ndjamena, […]

Nigerian-Born Tyrique George Signs New Contract With Chelsea

Chelsea’s young Academy forward, Tyrique George, has extended his contract with the club until 2027, with an option for an additional year. George has been with Chelsea since he joined their Academy as an under-8 player in 2014. Now 18, George has steadily climbed through the ranks of Chelsea’s Academy system. Last season, he stood […]

Rising Costs of Tomatoes and Peppers in Lagos: Causes and Concerns

The Chairman of Mile 12 International Market in Lagos, Shehu Usman Jubrin, explained the recent spike in prices of tomatoes, peppers, and other perishables. He attributed this primarily to widespread insecurity and other contributing factors. Prices of these perishable items have surged threefold, alarming many Nigerians. In an interview with Channels TV on June 17, […]

Zelensky: Ukraine Ready for Peace Talks if Russia Withdraws

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that Ukraine would initiate peace talks immediately if Russia withdraws from all Ukrainian territory. This statement was made in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin at a peace summit held in Switzerland. The summit, which aimed to boost efforts to end the war in Ukraine, concluded on Sunday, June 16. […]

Biden Freezes on Stage, Obama Steps In to Help at Star-Studded Event

U.S. President Joe Biden appeared to freeze on stage after speaking at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles. Former President Barack Obama then stepped in to help him. The incident, captured on video, adds to concerns about the 81-year-old president’s health. Biden’s physical and mental well-being have been questioned due to similar episodes. In the […]

Police Arrest Armed Robbers and Rapists in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has captured two men- suspected of being armed robbers and serial rapists in Abagana, a town in Njikoka Local Government Area. The police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, announced on Sunday, June 16, 2024, that the suspects, Chukwuma Diji and Micheal Edochie, raped a married woman and two other ladies during […]

Mother of Six Freed After 9 Years in Prison for Husband’s Alleged Murder

A 62-year-old woman, Beatrice Safiu, has been released from prison after serving nine years for allegedly killing her husband. Mrs. Safiu, who has six children, lived with her husband, Oluwatoyin Morufu Safiu, in Agbara, Ogun State. She was accused of killing him after finding out his mistress had a baby, reportedly by pouring acid on […]

Eedris Abdulkareem Criticizes Pastor Adeboye for Silence on Tinubu’s Government

Popular Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem, known for his outspoken nature, has criticized Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), for not speaking out against Bola Tinubu’s government. In his latest music video, Abdulkareem questioned why Adeboye has not condemned or commented on the government’s actions. The artist believes that […]