October 2024

The missing corpses of the sixteen suspected cultists shortly after they were killed has set the Anambra Police Command and the former Deputy President General of Awka Development Union Nigeria ADUN Bar Raphel Nzekwe on a war of words. Recall that the Police Commissioner Nnaghe Obono Itam had raised an alarm that families of the…

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has suspended the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mynin, for joining a suit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) legality without his approval. The suspension comes as the Supreme Court reserved judgment on Tuesday in a suit filed by 19 states, including…

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for workers in the state, effective October 2024. The governor announced this in a statement on his social media. He said, “I have just approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for Enugu workers, effective October 2024. “We appreciate the hard work and…

Nigeria has been ranked among the worst-governed countries in Africa, according to the 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG). The report, released by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, shows that Nigeria dropped three places to 33rd out of 54 African nations, marking a concerning decline in governance over the past decade. This positions Nigeria among…

Nigeria’s public debt has soared to an all-time high of N134.3 trillion by the end of the second quarter of 2024, a significant rise from N121.7 trillion in the first quarter. The primary driver of this increase is the devaluation of the naira. A Ministry of Finance report explains that while the dollar value of…

Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), now known as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), from 1989 to 1993, has passed away. Born on October 2, 1941, he died in a Virginia hospital in the United States. As chief electoral officer, Nwosu oversaw the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election,…

Abdullahi Gwarzo, former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, has spoken out after being dismissed by President Bola Tinubu. Reports have it that Gwarzo was sacked alongside four other ministers on Wednesday. They are Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Professor Tahir Mamman (Education), Jamila Bio Ibrahim (Youth), and Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye (Women Affairs). The presidency described…

Hollywood actress, Martha Stewart has revealed her experiences of being incarcerated. Stewart served five months in prison in West Virginia, US, after she was found guilty on all charges, including conspiracy and obstruction of justice, related to the sale of a stock. She was released in March 2005. The Emmy winner in a new Netflix…

A man has been shot by police after stabbing multiple people inside an Illinois Toyota car dealership. The assailant attacked multiple other people inside the Brian Bemis Toyota dealership on Sycamore Road. Police in DeKalb County repeatedly ordered the assailant to put down the knife, and opened fire when he refused City Manager Bill Nicklas…

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers in connection with the brutal m8rder of a female student of the University of Nairobi. The body of the deceased, Mercy Rufansi Kwamboka; who had been reported missing from her parent’s home was found dumped in a thicket in…

Beauty mogul and Reality TV star, Kylie Jenner had shed some light on where she stands with Jordyn Woods her former best friend, and how the cheating scandal involving her sister’s then lover impacted their friendship. Kylie and Jordyn first met as teenagers after being introduced to each other by their mutual friend Jaden Smith….

Activist Rinu Oduala and FCT Police PRO Josephine Adeh engaged in a fierce exchange online. It began when the police PRO shared a press release on X to make a clarification on rumours regarding the alleged arrest and detention of a minor. Adeh added her photo to the post. Rinu, who became known for her…

A mother has claimed her teenage son was pushed into k!lling himself by an AI chatbot he was in love with. Megan Garcia unveiled a lawsuit on Wednesday, October 23, against the makers of the artificial intelligence app. Her son Sewell Setzer III, a 14-year-old ninth grader in Orlando, Florida, spent the last weeks of…

Residents of the Akamkpa area of Cross River State have been caught in  viral video scooping fuel from a fallen tanker on the roadside.    In the trending video, locals could be seen siphoning fuel into different kegs, buckets, from the fallen tanker. This comes days after 181 persons were burnt to d3ath while scooping…

Tragedy struck the United Methodist Church (UMC) on Tuesday night as renowned evangelist Norest Nyakudanga suddenly collapsed and passed away while delivering a sermon in Highlands, Harare.    The 65-year-old preacher, from St. Peters Chitungwiza, was the guest speaker at the End of Year Revival gathering at the Chisipite UMC assembly, with the event also…

It appears the ongoing drama between social media critic Martins Otse, aka Verydarkman, and Street-Pop star Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable Zazu, will not end anytime soon. Hours after VDM said he would compile Portable’s assault videos and send them to different embassies, the critic dropped another piece of evidence against the Zeh Nation boss. In…

The other day, I was scrolling through social media and dodging numerous posts of people complaining about experiencing strange transactions and downtime with their banks when one comment caught my eye. The person had written, “Peace of mind wan finish Opay users,” and this got me thinking about the traditional banking system. In recent times,…

As the world looks forward to the 2024 United States (US) elections, it has emerged that nearly 25 million voters have already cast ballots. The electorate exercised their franchise either through in-person early voting or mail-in ballots, according to tracking data from the Election Lab at the University of Florida, Gainesville. According to Reuters on…

President Bola Tinubu reshuffled his 45-member cabinet, naming seven new members, sacking five and swapping 10 others. The newly-appointed ministers include Nentawe Yilwatda and Jumoke Oduwole. Others are Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu, Abdullahi Ata, and Suwaiba Ahmad. Check out the new ministers below and their portfolios: S/N Name of minister Designation…

Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, the sacked minister of women affairs, on Thursday, October 24, expressed her gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve. In a statement shared on her verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, Ohanenye said “it has been an honour and privilege to contribute to the development of our nation.” The Anambra-born…

Nigerian actress and social media sensation Ramota Adetu, aka Aunty Ramota’s family, has finally addressed her disturbing claims on social media. Just recently, the small-sized actress raised the concerns of fans after she claimed to be homeless after her guardian got married. She also alleged that her management had mismanaged her money and was underpaying…

President Bola Tinubu has thanked the outgoing members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for their service to the nation and wished them the best in their future endeavours. This was contained in a statement issued by Dada Olusegun, special assistant to the president on social media, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. In the statement,…

Controversial Nigerian street singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known by his stage name Portable, has been allegedly attacked by some area boys. The singer, who has been in the news lately after assaulting a man at Felabration, was allegedly attacked by some area boys who came with guns. According to a report online, the singer was…

Popular content creator, Jarvis laments over the increasing swell on her jawline as she seeks help from Nigerians. It would be recalled that Jarvis had revealed that she had to pause her Robot contents because of the tumor on her jawline. She recently took to social media to share that the size of the swell…

President Joe Biden has called for Donald Trump to be locked up 14 days before the presidential election. Biden told New Hampshire Democrats on Tuesday night, October 22, that “we gotta lock him up,” referring to former President Donald Trump, before quickly adding, “Politically lock him up.” He was describing some of Trump’s plans for…

Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has been hospitalised following claims of discomfort and pain in upper part of his body. Bobrisky was rushed to the Police Hospital at Falomo, Lagos, after complaining of pain in his ‘breasts’. His ordeal was said to have begun after spending hours in the police cell at…

Nollywood actress Ramota Adeotu, popularly known as Aunty Ramota, has cried out to Nigerians for help. In a video posted online by philanthropist Agiye Amira, known on Instagram as Isaamira Food Bank, the movie star revealed that she is currently stranded without accommodation as the lady she was staying with has gotten married and had…

The All Progressives Congress in Osun State has questioned Governor Ademola Adeleke’s directive to restrict heavy-duty trucks from using the Olaiya Flyover in Osogbo, describing it as unnecessary and demanding evidence to support claims that the bridge is unsafe. Some selected leaders of the party, who spoke on behalf of APC in Osogbo on Wednesday,…

Profile: Bianca Odinakachukwu Olivia Odumegwu-Ojukwu Current Position: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria (Appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, 2024) Background: Bianca Odinakachukwu Olivia Odumegwu-Ojukwu (née Onoh; born August 5, 1968) is a prominent Nigerian politician, diplomat, lawyer, businesswoman, and beauty pageant titleholder. She is the widow of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the former president of Biafra….

A man who was alleged to have to have stolen a television has been forced to return it after the owner allegedly sent bees after him. The bizarre incident gained attention on X (formerly Twitter), where a video of the man carrying the TV while surrounded by bees was shared. In the post featuring the…

A dramatic scene unfolded in a viral video as a bride discarded her wedding ring after the groom allegedly made her wait for four hours. The incident reportedly took place in Kenya, involving a couple who were preparing to exchange Vows. Sources indicate that the groom failed to appear at the wedding venue, leaving the…

A family in Eastleigh, Nairobi, is seeking justice after three family members, a mother and her two daughters, were found murdered in different locations within Nairobi. The trio, who disappeared on Monday, October 21, were all found dead in Bahati, Parklands, and Machakos respectively with similar injuries. According to family members, the two girls left…

Ghanaian actress and evangelist Gloria Kani has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the deaths of two girls and Bishop Salifu’s alleged involvement. In a self-recorded video, she stated that Bishop Salifu’s son should face the full consequences of his actions, which she believes contributed to the tragic incident. Gloria criticized Bishop Salifu’s recent remarks…

Vice President Kamala Harris yesterday asserted that the United States of America (USA) was ready to elect its first woman President. Harris, who is vying for the American presidency against former President Donald Trump, downplayed her rhetoric bid, saying she simply wants to turn the page for a nation “exhausted” by Trump. With two weeks…

A viral video circulating on social media shows a group of workers employed in the Ministry of Women Affairs celebrating on Wednesday evening following the announcement of Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye‘s dismissal as minister under President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. The footage captures the jubilant reactions of the employees, indicating a collective sense of relief or satisfaction regarding…

An unemployed Kenyan man has stunned netizens by revealing that his wife has been paying the house bills for a year. The man called Classic 105 radio station recently during the breakfast show and revealed the details. The caller showered his wife with love, appreciating her for paying all the house bills. He noted that…

A young son has stirred controversy in his neighborhood after reportedly selling his late father‘s land for 50 million naira and investing the proceeds in the music business. The incident was captured in a viral video on X (formerly Twitter), showing two women shouting at the young man while he sat, visibly distressed and deep…

A baby has reportedly died from allergies after his grandmother, despite several warnings, stubbornly fed him groundnut sou. This information was shared on the social media platform X, where a user detailed the tragic incident. The post begins, “I cannot even begin to explain how much this upset me,” and includes a screenshot outlining what…

Apostle Johnson Suleman, founder of Omega Fire Ministries International, has reacted to the apology issued by Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, after he sued her for defamation. Legit.ng had reported that the clergy sued the movie star for defamation after she claimed that she had an affair with him. In his response, he stated that for…

Actress Halima Abubakar has publicly apologised to Apostle Johnson Suleiman for making false allegations against him. In a recent letter shared on her Instagram page, Halima acknowledged the harm caused by her actions and sought forgiveness. This apology comes six months after a Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered Halima to pay N10 million in…

Nigerian actor Ayo Emmanuel, renowned for his consistent portrayal of police officers in Nollywood films, has passed away. The news of his death was reported on social media by NigeriaMedia. According to a close family member, Emmanuel had been hospitalized while battling prostate cancer. Affectionately known as “Uncle Ayo,” he succumbed to the illness on…