Court session descends into chaos as murder suspect is attacked by victim’s family (photos/video)
On Friday, January 31, 2025, a murder suspect in Albuquerque faced an unexpected and violent confrontation during his plea hearing. The suspect, Alexander Ortiz, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, Alianna Farfan, was attacked by two men believed to be the victim’s family members. The shocking incident occurred at the Bernalillo County Courthouse. Ortiz, […]
Cout jails ex-JAMB official for forgery and loan fraud
Olayiwola Oguntade, a former employee of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has been sentenced to five years in prison for committing loan fraud and forgery. The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged him in October 2020 with three serious offenses: forging documents, advance fee fraud, and obtaining […]
Bill Gates confirms new relationship after Melinda Gates divorce
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has shared details about his new relationship with his girlfriend, Paula Hurd. During a recent interview on the Today show, Gates, 69, expressed his happiness, saying, “I’m lucky to have a serious girlfriend named Paula. We’re having fun, going to the Olympics, and enjoying many great things together.” Paula Hurd is […]
Rivers: Okocha planning to force Amaechi out of party – Spokesman
In a fresh political clash in Rivers State, the Emeka Beke-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Tony Okocha of attempting to force former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, out of the party. According to the faction, Okocha’s ongoing criticism of Amaechi is part of a larger plan to push him out […]
BUK land crisis: No land is worth human life – Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for peace and patience in the wake of a violent land dispute in Rimin Zakara, a community in Kano. The clash, involving Bayero University, Kano (BUK), resulted in the tragic loss of lives. During his visit to the area after returning from pilgrimage, Emir Sanusi expressed […]
Boko Haram “nightmare” ACP Fika is dead
ACP Dauda Buba Fika, an important officer in Nigeria’s efforts against Boko Haram, has sadly passed away. He died on Tuesday afternoon at the National Hospital in Abuja at 3:30 PM. Fika was instrumental in several military operations that helped reclaim towns in Yobe and Borno states from Boko Haram. He served as the Commander […]
Naira sustains gains, appreciates to N1,595/$
The Naira continues to gain strength, appreciating to N1,595 per dollar in the parallel market. This marks an improvement from N1,610 per dollar on Monday. Compared to last week’s rate of N1,640 per dollar, the currency has gained N45 in just one week. In the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the Naira remained stable […]
Oshiomhole insists retired generals connive with foreigners to steal solid minerals
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has raised concerns about illegal mining in Nigeria, accusing some retired military generals of working with foreigners to steal the country’s solid minerals. He made this statement during an interview on Arise TV on February 4, 2025. Oshiomhole clarified that he was not accusing all retired generals, but only those involved in […]
Property worth millions destroyed as fire razes 4 flats in Kaduna
A massive fire outbreak at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Staff Quarters in Kaduna has destroyed four flats, causing property damage worth millions of Naira. The fire started around 9:00 pm on Tuesday night in one of the semi-detached flats. It spread quickly to the other flats before firefighters arrived an hour later. […]
Man City, Tottenham, Villa facing issues with registering new players for UCL, Europa
Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa are facing challenges in registering their new January signings for European competitions. UEFA’s squad rules limit teams to adding only three new players for the knockout rounds. With the deadline set for midnight on Thursday, February 6, clubs must make tough decisions on who to include and who […]