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Travis Scott Arrested in Paris After Fight With a Security Guard at a Five-Star Hotel

American rapper Travis Scott was arrested in Paris on Friday following a fight at the prestigious Georges V hotel. According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, the incident began when a security guard intervened to stop an altercation between Scott and his bodyguard. In response, Scott reportedly became violent, leading to his arrest by the local […]

NNPCL Asks Federal Government for ₦‎4.7 Trillion Refund on Petrol Imports

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reached out to the Federal Government for a refund amounting to ₦‎4.7 trillion. This huge sum is needed to cover the extra expenses the company faced while importing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, into Nigeria. These imports took place between August 2023 and June […]

Former CAF President Issa Hayatou Dies at Age 77

Issa Hayatou, a prominent figure in African football, passed away on August 8, 2024, just one day before his 78th birthday. A Cameroonian sports administrator, Hayatou was at the helm of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for nearly three decades, from 1988 to 2017. Under his leadership, African football underwent a significant transformation. One […]

Security Guards Accused of N1.1 Billion Theft at Indomie Warehouse

In a surprising turn of events in Ebonyi State, three security guards—Idika Chukwu, aged 70, Nwachukwu Abel, 47, and Mbam Moses, 58—have been accused of orchestrating a massive theft from the Indomie Noodles warehouse in Uburu, Ohaozara. The guards, entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the warehouse, allegedly broke in and stole goods valued at […]

Tonto Dikeh Arrested by Police Over Allegations of Theft, Cyberbullying, and Forgery

Nigerian actress Tonto Dikeh recently faced interrogation by the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja following serious accusations made against her by her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill. The allegations involved theft, forgery, cyberbullying, and criminal defamation. According to reports, Tonto Dikeh was called in to clarify her statements and provide evidence regarding the accusations. During the questioning, […]

Innoson Teams Up with President Tinubu to Supply Affordable CNG Vehicles

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, founded by Innocent Chukwuma, is stepping up to support Nigeria’s shift towards more affordable and sustainable transportation. After a recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Chukwuma announced that Innoson is set to supply Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses across the country. Chukwuma highlighted the benefits of […]

I Met My Second Wife The Day She Was Born – Nigerian Businessman Reveals

In a world full of unique and unexpected love stories, the tale of Nigerian businessman Yakuk Ishaq stands out. Recently, Ishaq revealed a surprising twist in his life: he married his second wife, a woman he first met on the day she was born. The story begins in 1993, when Ishaq, as a young man, […]

Why Nigerian Cyclist Used a Borrowed Bicycle at the Paris 2024 Olympics

In a surprising turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye found herself borrowing a bicycle from the German cycling team to compete in the Keirin and Sprint events. This unexpected situation arose due to a series of last-minute changes, as explained by Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan […]

Boat Accident in Jigawa State: Five Lives Lost, Several Missing

In a devastating incident that has shaken the community, five people have tragically lost their lives in a boat accident in Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State. The accident occurred around noon on Thursday, August 8, 2024, when a canoe carrying twenty passengers capsized while crossing the Gamoda River near Nahuce village. According to the […]