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BBNaija: I’m ready for legal battle with Ben – Handi Says

Handi Danbaki, a former housemate from Big Brother Naija’s “No Loose Guard” season, has declared her readiness to face her fellow housemate, Ben, in court over a sexual assault allegation. The accusation stems from an incident that allegedly took place during their time on the show, which has now escalated into a legal battle after […]

Orji Uzor Kalu Dismisses Death Rumors, Clarifies He Wasn’t on Medical Leave

Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has finally addressed the rumors about his death that have been circulating in recent weeks. Speaking at a press briefing held at the National Assembly on Tuesday, the former Abia State Governor clarified that these rumors are entirely false. According to Kalu, his absence from public view was not […]

“I Just Don’t See Her as My Mother Anymore” – Surviving Son Disowns Mother After She Allegedly Hanged Her Two Children with Dog Leash

In a deeply emotional trial, Lisa Snyder, a 41-year-old mother from Pennsylvania, is facing serious charges for allegedly murdering her two young children by hanging them with a dog leash. This heartbreaking incident occurred in September 2019, when her eight-year-old son Connor and four-year-old daughter Brinley were found hanging in the basement of their Albany […]

Lagos Government Takes Down Warehouse Storing Banned Styrofoam

On Tuesday, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) took decisive action by confiscating banned styrofoam food packs from a warehouse in Ikeja. This operation underscores the government’s commitment to environmental protection and public health. The operation was initiated following a tip-off from a concerned whistleblower. Acting on this information, officials from the Lagos State […]

BREAKING: CBN Increases Nigeria’s Interest Rate to 27.25% for the Fifth Time

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant increase in the interest rate, raising it by 50 basis points to a new level of 27.25%. This marks the fifth consecutive hike since February 2024, reflecting the CBN’s ongoing efforts to combat inflation and stabilize the economy. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso disclosed this decision […]

Nnamdi Kanu: The Persecution of Igbo People Ends with Me

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has made a passionate plea for the end of the persecution faced by the Igbo people in Nigeria. This statement came during a recent hearing in his trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Kanu expressed his frustrations and concerns regarding the […]

Nigerians Are Suffering Like Never Before – Widow of Ex-Benue CJ Calls Out Tinubu

Lydia Idoko, a pastor and the widow of the late Chief Judge of Benue State, recently expressed her deep concern about the difficult situation many Nigerians are facing. During a conference in Makurdi, she stated that the current hardships are unlike anything the country has seen before. She said, “The scripture says, do to others what […]

Sexual Harassment Allegations: Army Clears Officer, Discharges Female Soldier

The Nigerian Army has officially discharged Private Ruth Ogunleye, who accused a senior officer, Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, of sexual harassment. After a thorough investigation led by the Army, it was concluded that Abdulkareem was innocent of all charges, bringing a complex case to an end. In January 2024, Private Ogunleye shared a series of allegations […]

Governor Adeleke Reduces Workdays for Osun Civil Servants to Help With Economic Hardship

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced a reduction in workdays for civil servants. This change is aimed at helping workers cope with the increased cost of transportation caused by the country’s current economic challenges. In addition to reducing workdays, the Governor approved an extension of the payment of palliatives for civil servants for another […]