South Africa demolishes Nigerian developer’s high-rise complexes
Authorities in the City of Tshwane have started demolishing two high-rise buildings owned by Nigerian developer George Asaba after multiple court rulings declared the structures illegal. The demolitions follow a March decision by the Gauteng High Court, which ordered the removal of the buildings on Luttig Street, Pretoria West. The court found that Asaba had […]
FG condemns immoral ‘sign out’ culture, task schools and parents to curb trend
The Federal Government has raised concern over the growing “sign-out” practice among students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions, which is being linked to immoral behavior. At a government policy awareness event, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), emphasized the need for everyone to work together to stop this harmful […]
Third female prison officer from the same prison jailed for ‘inappropriate relationships’ with inmate
A third female officer at HMP Five Wells in Northamptonshire, UK, has been found guilty of having inappropriate relationships with prisoners. Aimee Duke, 26, was sentenced to one year in prison after admitting to two counts of misconduct in public office at Northampton Crown Court. Investigators discovered that she had improper contact with two inmates, […]
Pensioner appears in court over summer camp ‘poisoning’ after ‘giving children sedative-laced sweets’
A 76-year-old man has gone to court accused of giving sweets containing sedatives to children at a summer camp in Leicestershire. Jon Ruben, who is the secretary of the charity running Stathern Lodge, faces three charges of intentionally harming or neglecting children in ways that could cause unnecessary pain or health problems. The alleged incident […]
It’s a generational curse because my father also did it to his sister – Ondo pastor admits r3ping his 17-year-old daughter for 4 years
A 42-year-old pastor in Ondo State, Samson Ajayi, has been sent to Olokuta Correctional Centre after being accused of sexually abusing his 17-year-old daughter for more than four years. Ajayi admitted to the crime but claimed he was influenced by a “generational curse” that he couldn’t explain. Magistrate Taiwo Lebi presided over the case in […]
Europe must clearly define security guarantees for Ukraine — Zelenskiy
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has asked European leaders to offer clear and reliable security guarantees as his country seeks a peace deal with Russia after more than three years of war. In a virtual meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki and leaders from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Denmark, Zelenskiy stressed the need for a united […]
Trump withdraws Kamala Harris’s secret service protection
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will no longer be under Secret Service protection after President Donald Trump canceled an extension that was previously approved by President Joe Biden, according to a letter obtained by CNN. The letter, called “Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security” and dated Thursday, explains: “You are hereby authorized to […]
NAFDAC seals illegal herbal plant in Kaduna
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed an illegal herbal medicine factory in Kaduna State. The facility, called SHIFA’UNNUR, is located in Mararaba Jos, Igabi Local Government Area. Mr. Shamsuddeen Mani, NAFDAC’s Principal Regulatory Officer who led the raid, explained that the factory was operating without proper registration and […]
Singer Banky W declares himself “husband material” as he shows off his culinary skills
Nigerian singer Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has playfully called himself “husband material” while showing off his cooking talents. On Friday, August 29, he shared a short video on his Instagram story, giving fans a glimpse of the goat meat stew and grilled chicken wings he prepared for his family. Captioning the clip, […]
Bride-to-be Selena Gomez shares photos from her bachelorette party in Mexico
Selena Gomez recently shared photos from her bachelorette party in Cabo, Mexico. The 33-year-old singer and actress is preparing to marry music producer Benny Blanco, who proposed last year. On Friday, August 29, Selena posted pictures on Instagram showing herself enjoying the celebrations with friends. The party took place both on a yacht and along […]