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D’Tigress Defeat Canada 79-70 to Achieve First-Ever Olympics Quarterfinals

On Sunday, August 4, the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, made history by defeating Canada 79-70. This victory secured their place in the quarterfinals for the first time in Olympic history. The match took place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in France during the Paris 2024 Olympics. It was the final Group B game of […]

Port Harcourt Businesswoman Amarachi Okpala Dies Suddenly on August 3, 2024

In a tragic turn of events, Amarachi Okpala, a well-known businesswoman based in Port Harcourt, passed away suddenly on the morning of Saturday, August 3, 2024. The unfortunate incident occurred while she was preparing breakfast for her family in the kitchen. According to media personality Chukwudi Iwuchukwu, Amarachi collapsed unexpectedly. Her husband discovered her unconscious […]

NDLEA Seizes Major Drug Shipments Hidden in Baby Food and Clothes

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently made significant drug seizures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and a courier firm. They intercepted several shipments of illegal drugs disguised as baby food and clothing items meant for the US and UK. On July 31, 2024, NDLEA agents discovered 36 parcels of strong […]

Flavour and Anna Banner Celebrate Daughter Sofia’s 9th Birthday

Nigerian singer Flavour and former beauty queen Anna Banner recently celebrated a joyous occasion for their family. On Saturday, August 3, they threw a delightful birthday party for their daughter, Sofia, who had turned 9 just a few days earlier. Sofia, the second child of Flavour and the first for Anna, is the center of […]

Hoodlums Pursue #EndBadGovernance Protesters in Lagos

In Lagos, hoodlums chased away #EndBadGovernance protesters who had gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota. At around 10:30am, a dispute arose among the protest organizers. A lawyer named JP advised the protesters to leave, citing President Bola Tinubu’s recent address to the nation. However, another group, led by 70-year-old Adegboyega Adeniji of Peace Action […]

Hoodlums Invade Katsina Churches During Nationwide Protest

In Katsina State, Nigeria, churches were targeted and looted during a nationwide protest. Suspected hoodlums broke into several churches, stealing valuable items worth millions of naira. On the first day of the protest, hoodlums invaded a Living Faith Church in the Daura Local Government Area, taking 205 chairs, musical instruments, and other items. Pastor David […]

Governor Soludo’s Daughter Adaora Weds in London

Adaora, the eldest daughter of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, recently tied the knot with her partner, Arinze, in a beautiful civil wedding held in London. The intimate ceremony took place on July 26, 2024, and was attended by close family members, making it a special and memorable day for the couple. Adaora, a […]

President Tinubu Stands Firm on Fuel Subsidy Removal to Curb Greed

In a recent nationwide address, President Tinubu addressed the issue of fuel subsidies. Despite widespread calls to bring them back, he stood firm in his decision to keep them removed. President Tinubu acknowledged that the removal of the fuel subsidy was a difficult and painful choice. However, he explained that it was a necessary step […]