Embattled Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington has sued the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun following his alleged unlawful detention. Darlington was arrested and detained by the police following his comments about singer, Burna Boy. He was accused of defaming and cyberstalking Burna Boy. After being granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja …
Nigerian Navy rescues 8 police officers, 1 other from boat accident in Bayelsa
The Nigerian Navy says its personnel deployed around Agbura community in Bayelsa, have rescued no fewer than nine passengers comprising eight policemen and one civilian. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, on Tuesday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu said its personnel also recovered three rifles belonging to the …
Court fixes date for bail of Ooni of Ife’s ex-Queen, Naomi, Oriyomi Hazmat
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has fixed January 13 to rule on the bail application of ex-Queen of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, Oriyomi Hazmat and Abdullahi Fasasi. Justice K. B Olawoyin fixed the date while presiding over Tuesday’s hearing. Naomi, Hazmat who is the proprietor of an Ibadan based radio station, …
Mahama sworn-in as Ghana President
John Mahama has taken the oath of office as Ghana’s new president in a ceremony attended by world leaders. The former President was declared winner of the 2024 presidential election on December 8th after defeating his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. Mahama, who served as Ghana’s 12th President between 2011 and 2017, found his …
UN deputy secretary-general set to visit Nigeria
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is set to begin a two-day official visit to Nigeria on Thursday January 9, 2025. The National Information Officer, United Nations Information Centre, Oluseyi Soremekun, announced this on Tuesday. During her stay, she will hold discussions with President Bola Tinubu, senior government officials, and the leadership of the …
Family of four dies in Abuja road crash
A motor accident along the Akwanga-Abuja road has claimed the lives of an entire family of four. The deceased were said to be returning to Abuja after spending the Christmas and New Year holidays in Makurdi on Saturday. The victims include Victor Angbiandoo Tyohemba (37 years old) who was an accountant, his wife, Erdoo Stephanie …
“From Tragedy to Triumph: Mark Angel Reflects on His Life-Changing 2024 Journey”
Popular comedian and content creator, Mark Angel, has opened up about the most challenging year of his life, sharing how 2024 tested him in unimaginable ways. In an emotional social media post, Mark revealed that he suffered a devastating financial loss of over $3.7 million in forex trading due to misplaced trust, which led to …
Earthquake kills at least 53 in China’s Tibet region
A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in China’s remote Tibet on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and left many others trapped under collapsed buildings as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal. Videos published by China’s state broadcaster CCTV showed houses destroyed with walls torn apart. Rescue …
NAFDAC seals off Chinese supermarket in Abuja for allegedly selling goods labelled in Chinese language
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) today January 6, sealed a Chinese supermarket for allegedly selling goods labelled in Chinese language without its proper notification. Speaking with newsmen after the exercise, NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Shaba Mohammed, said that the agency got ‘credible information’ about the supermarket situated …
EFCC fires 27 officers for fraud, misconduct
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce in 2024 for various offences related to fraudulent activities and misconduct. In a statement issued on Monday by the agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC revealed that the dismissal followed recommendations from its Staff Disciplinary Committee and was ratified by the Executive …