President Tinubu appoints IBB’s son as Head of the newly restructured Bank of Agriculture
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the son of former military leader Ibrahim Babangida, to head the newly restructured Bank of Agriculture. This decision was part of several appointments approved by the President on July 18. A total of eight individuals were selected to take leadership roles in different federal agencies. Lydia Kalat Musa […]
Nyesom Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, takes a dig at Senator Ireti Kingibe after she made fresh accusations against Wike
Lere Olayinka, who speaks for Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has fired back at Senator Ireti Kingibe over her recent statements. Senator Kingibe represents the FCT in the National Assembly and recently accused Wike of wrongdoing in land matters. During a new interview on Arise TV, Senator Kingibe said Wike […]
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu apologises after tank fire hit Catholic Church and k!lled three
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised after an Israeli tank accidentally fired into the compound of the only Catholic church in Gaza, killing three people. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem confirmed that the Holy Family Church was struck by an Israeli shell on Thursday morning. The church had become a refuge for Gaza’s small […]
“Being at peace is better than war” – Actress Angela Okorie apologises to Mercy Johnson and Senator Ned Nwoko
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie is choosing peace after weeks of tension on social media. In a message she posted on Instagram today, Angela opened up about her recent thoughts and offered a public apology to both Mercy Johnson and Senator Ned Nwoko. A while back, Angela made headlines when she accused fellow actress Mercy Johnson […]
FG kicks as Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer claims his threats were mere boast
The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss Nnamdi Kanu’s request to stop his trial and instead order him to continue defending himself against terrorism charges. During the hearing on July 18, the government’s lawyer, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), said they had given the court enough evidence—including videos and witnesses—to prove […]
Akwa Ibom CJ releases 123 inmates, including mentally challenged girl
The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, has released 123 prisoners during her recent visit to correctional centres in the state. One of the released inmates was an 18-year-old girl with mental health problems. She had been eating foam and other strange items while in prison. This action happened during the second […]
“Ego meets ego, pride meets independence” – Actor IK Ogbonna shares deep thoughts on silent struggles in modern marriages
Nigerian actor IK Ogbonna has sparked a lot of online reactions after he shared his personal thoughts about a deep issue that many couples face in modern marriages. In a recent post on his Instagram story, Ogbonna talked about a common but quiet problem—the hidden power struggle between partners, especially when African men are in […]
Contempt of court: You will be arrested – NRM warns INEC chair Yakubu
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has warned that it might ask the court to issue an arrest warrant against Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), because he did not appear in court. This warning came from the NRM’s lawyer, Oladimeji Ekengba, who spoke before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the […]
Woman arrested after stealing US$70k car and US$1,000 cash after one-night stand and returning to steal a BMW
A young woman from New Parklands in Bulawayo has gotten into serious trouble after she reportedly stole a Toyota Tundra worth US$70,000 and US$1,000 in cash from a man she had just met. Surprisingly, she returned a few hours later, allegedly trying to steal his second car—a BMW. Police said 22-year-old Nicole Dube met a […]
INEC extends voter registration in Anambra by three days
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given residents of Anambra State three extra days to register as voters. The ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) was supposed to end on July 17, but it will now continue until July 20. This decision came after INEC’s weekly meeting held at its headquarters in Abuja. In a […]