Oriyomi Hamzat apologizes to Naira Marley, lifts ban on the singer’s songs on Agidigbo FM
Oriyomi Hamzat, the founder of Agidigbo 88.7 FM in Ibadan, has publicly apologized to singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley. Along with the apology, he announced the removal of the ban on Marley’s songs at the station, which had been in place following the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, also called Mohbad. The ban […]
7 de@d, several injured in Damaturu-Maiduguri road crash
Seven people lost their lives while several others were injured in a ghastly accident along the Damaturu-Maiduguri highway in Yobe State. The crash happened close to Warsala village in Potiskum Local Government Area and involved two vehicles — a Toyota Sienna bus and a Toyota Corolla. According to eyewitnesses, the tragic incident was caused by […]
UNIZIK bans final-year students from organizing final examination signing out ceremonies
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has announced a ban on final-year students organizing signing-out celebrations after their last exams. In most Nigerian schools, graduating students usually hold signing-out parades to mark the completion of their final examinations. However, in a statement released on Tuesday, August 20, and signed by the Registrar, Dr. […]
76 de@d, including 17 children, after horror crash involving motorbike, lorry, and a bus carrying Afghanistan refugees
A terrible crash in Afghanistan has claimed the lives of 76 people, including 17 children. The accident involved a bus, a lorry, and a motorbike, leaving behind a scene of destruction. The bus, which was carrying Afghan refugees, caught fire immediately after the collision. Shocking images from Herat province show the vehicle burning while passers-by […]
I would love to retire with Lionel Messi – Luis Suárez
Inter Miami striker Luis Suárez has revealed that he hopes to retire at the same time as his best friend, Lionel Messi. The two stars, who once formed one of the most dangerous partnerships at FC Barcelona, have reunited in the U.S. and continued their journey together at Inter Miami. After two seasons at the […]
Two arrested for staging kidnap and extorting money from their family in Delta
Two men have been arrested in Delta State after staging a fake kidnapping to trick their family into paying ransom money. A video of the so-called abduction was first shared online by activist Harrison Gwamnishu. In the clip, one of the suspects pretended to be a northern kidnapper, threatening to harm the “victim” while demanding […]
Colleges of education can now run degree programmes – Minister of Education says
The Federal Government has introduced a major reform that allows Colleges of Education in Nigeria to run their own degree programmes alongside the National Certificate in Education (NCE), without the need to partner with universities. Speaking at the National Summit in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who was […]
Naira Marley speaks on MohBad’s death; says the late singer’s demise was premeditated
Nigerian artist, Naira Marley, has finally addressed accusations that linked him to the tragic death of his former signee, MohBad. In a video shared online, Marley revealed that the last time he met MohBad was on October 4, 2022, after an argument between the singer and his manager. He explained that despite their past problems […]
NAHCON commissioner, director detained over alleged diversion of HAJJ 2025 funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Aliu Abdulrazak, who serves as Commissioner for Policy, Personnel and Finance at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), over allegations of diverting public funds. He was detained together with Aminu Y. Muhammed, the Director of Finance and Accounts at NAHCON, following reports of financial irregularities. […]
Amaechi’s presidential bid is de@d on arrival, Wike says
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the 2027 presidential ambition of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, saying it is “dead on arrival.” According to him, Amaechi would be the last person the party would consider for its ticket. In an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday night, August […]