Many people have wondered how many times they should have s*x to be happy. Some think having it constantly leads to happiness and satisfaction. Hold it! Researchers from the University of Toronto Mississauga found that having s*x around once a week is the ‘sweet spot’ for happiness. Any more than that doesn’t really have any…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced its judgment on the Libya vs Nigeria airport hostage saga nearly two weeks after the incident. The African football governing body held a hearing on the incident yesterday, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, during its 46th Ordinary General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The African football governing body…
A renowned Nigerian highlife musician, Okezie Mba, known widely as “Igbo-Jah,” was fatally shot by a police inspector in Enugu State, southeast Nigeria. The tragic incident occurred on Friday, October 25, at the anti-cultism unit of the Enugu State Police Command, where Mba had attended an event. As reported by Premium Times, eyewitnesses during the…
Enugu Police Command has confirmed the murder of traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah by an Inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad. Reports emerged that the Ogene artist was killed at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters on October 25, 2024, around 8:10 p.m. However, relatives of the deceased said that four…
A suspect, Mr. Adewunmi Taiwo, 45, arrested by men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, for impersonating an officer of the agency has confessed how he made at least N750,000 in a month from unsuspecting motorists caught over traffic offences. The suspect, who was arrested on Oshodi Bridge in a sting operation, has…
A fatal accident occurred on Friday in the Maryland area of Lagos State, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to two others. The incident involved a MACK concrete mixer truck, owned by Dangote Group, which collided with another truck belonging to JustRite, a popular retail outlet. The driver of the JustRite truck,…
Mixed reactions have emerged after a video surfaced showing Dock and Port workers at Car Park C, Tin Can Port in Lagos booing a retiring customs officer. The officer, an Assistant Commissioner in the customs service, experienced this unusual farewell on Wednesday, October 23. In the footage, workers chanted and held placards reading “Ole, Isa,”…
The Medical Director of Goodwill Maternity at Obinze in Owerri West LGA in Imo State, Silas Nwamadi, allegedly seized twin baby boys delivered at his hospital over the mother’s inability to pay the hospital bill. The Imo State Police Commissioner, Aboki Danjuma, also ordered the immediate release of the twin boys, Chidindu and Chijindu, who…
Ademola Lookman explained how he settled quickly into the Super Eagles and star striker Victor Osimhen’s role in helping him acclimatize. Lookman switched his international allegiance to Nigeria in February 2022 despite repeatedly turning down the opportunity in the past while waiting for England’s senior call-up. Two years after his call-up was announced, he helped…
Things seem far from ideal at Chelsea, especially after Enzo Maresca’s recent remarks about Reece James. In a recent interview, the Chelsea coach openly questioned his captain’s leadership abilities, expressing concerns while speaking to the press. The Italian manager stated that James lacks the qualities of a true leader and needs to make significant strides…
Erik ten Hag is still under pressure at Manchester United after a terrible start to the season where they have won only four games. The club were widely expected to fire the Dutchman during the last international break, but that decision was not made. The Red Devils have reportedly held talks with four coaches who…
The countdown to who becomes the next king of African football begins after the Confederation of African Football released the nominees for the various award categories. With the award ceremony slated for December 16, 2024, in Morocco, some of the best players on the continent will be rewarded for their achievements in the year. Unfortunately…
Ghanaian defender Baba Abdul Rahman scored a dramatic late goal to earn Greek champions PAOK Thessaloniki a draw in their Europa League clash with Viktoria Plzen. Rahman replaced Joan Sastre in the 66th minute as PAOK trailed by two goals following an explosive first half by the visitors. The introduction of the Ghanaian changed the…
As the Confederation of African Football (CAF) deliberates on its verdict regarding the troubling incident involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria at Al-Abraq Airport, discussions continue to intensify. It should be recalled that upon their arrival for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification fixture, members of the Nigerian team were left stranded for…
President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to sack five ministers is part of a broader effort to revamp government operations in Nigeria. This move was announced after the Federal Executive Council meeting on October 23, 2024. Ministerial dismissals are nothing new in Nigeria’s history, dating back to the country’s return to civilian rule in 1999. Past…
A Federal High Court in Kano made a shocking last-minute ruling yesterday, Friday, October 25, disqualifying all 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from participating in today’s local government elections, Saturday, October 26. Justice Simon Amobeda made this decision after Engineer Muhammad Babayo and a faction of the NNPP…
Kano residents will be trooping out in numbers to elect new local government chairmen and councillors across the state’s 44 Local Government Areas. This is happening amid conflicting court judgments stopping and giving the go-ahead to the election. In another development, the Federal High Court in Kano sacked all 44 chairmanship candidates of the New…
Israel has conducted airstrikes on Iran, targeting approximately 20 sites in response to Iran’s October 1 missile attacks. The Israeli military operation said it was “Days of Reckoning,” aimed to destroy Iran’s capabilities for producing missiles, surface-to-air missile systems, and other air defence systems. Iran’s military confirmed that the strikes hit military bases in Ilam,…
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 25th October, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?…
Pa Yemi Ogunderu, father of Richard Ogunderu, one of the teenagers who hijacked a Nigerian Airways plane in 1993, shares his insights on the shocking incident. At just 19 years old, Richard, along with three others, took the drastic action to protest the annulment of the presidential election widely believed to have been won by…
The Nigerian Police Force Public Relations Officer, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reacted on social media after a video surfaced showing police officers allegedly soliciting money from a GUO driver at a checkpoint. In the video shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, a group of policemen is seen confronting the driver of a GUO transport…
The Nigerian Police Force Public Relations Officer, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has responded on social media after viewing a video featuring activist and influencer Martins Vincent Otse, commonly known as Very Dark Man, interviewing an Uber driver recently assaulted by a passenger. In the video shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, Very Dark Man is…
Veteran Nigerian comedian Ali Baba has revealed how a joke nearly ended his life during General Sani Abacha’s authoritarian rule in the 1990s. Reflecting on the event in a recent appearance on the Leadership Podcast, Ali Baba recounted his tense encounter with the late military leader, notorious for his harsh crackdowns on dissent. “The first…
Delta State Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Bright Edafe, has made alarming accusations concerning a recent crime, claiming that an individual drugged and murdered a woman as part of money rituals. Disturbingly, the accused also allegedly demanded a ransom from the victim’s father after committing this gruesome act. Edafe conveyed his outrage through his…
A South African woman has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating the m8rder of her husband, Raymond Themba Mathebula. Mathebula, a teacher, was taken into custody during proceedings at Nkowankowa Magistrate’s Court on Friday, October 25, 2024. Raymond was discovered dead following an incident involving an unidentified burned body in a vehicle on June…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has failed to bring the development he achieved when he was governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007. Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust published on Saturday, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum said he has tried…
Rev. Mrs. Dele George, proprietor of Little Saints Orphanage, is the first child of the late Brigadier Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia, former military and civilian governor of the old Bendel State. In an interview with OLAOLU OLADIPO, she shared insights on her father’s legacy and their family life. How are you related to Brigadier Ogbemudia? “I’m…
Patrick Ubong, a UK-based Nigerian man, has tragically passed away a year after moving to the United Kingdom with his wife. Ubong was involved in a severe car accident on September 23, 2024, in which his vehicle collided head-on with a trailer, leaving his car wrecked. Following the crash, Ubong was hospitalized for several days…
Prof. Omoregie, a distinguished legal scholar and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), brings with him a wealth of experience and an impressive track record of academic excellence, research contributions, and administrative acumen. His appointment signals a new chapter for UNIBEN, as the university community anticipates dynamic and progressive leadership under his guidance. As details of…
In a swift response to growing security concerns, operatives from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) have arrested eight miscreants during a major clearance operation at Obanikoro Bus Stop. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab in an X post on Friday said this action followed a report made by a concerned…
Rubi Rose, the American rapper and model, has recently gained attention in Nigeria, especially after being spotted devouring Amala in a viral video. The video, shared on social media, shows her enjoying this popular Nigerian dish, which sparked excitement among fans. This comes ahead of her much-anticipated performance at a beach concert in Lagos. Fans…
Jennifer, the wife of the late actor Junior Pope, recently opened up about the harsh reality of being mocked and stigmatized as a widow. In a heartfelt social media post, she revealed the insensitivity she has faced from certain people who, rather than offering compassion, have made her grief even harder to bear with hurtful…
A Nigerian man has surprised the internet by marrying a beautiful woman he met at a nightclub two years ago, sharing their wedding photos online. In a TikTok post on his page, he revealed his and his bride’s faces, accompanied by a caption that captured the story: “You met your wife in a club 2…
The Nigerian Military on Thursday announced the arrest of the founder father of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba in a press briefing said the IPOB leader identified as Pius Iguh was arrested during an operation by troops attached to Operation Udoka in the Southeast region of…
It was indeed a sad day for the AFRIMA nuclear and extended family when the wife of the president, Mrs Modupe Temitope Dada was laid to rest. Modupe Dada, Nee Baruwa, died peacefully on Saturday, October 19, and her death and burial has continued to draw an outpouring of sympathy and commiseration from across Africa….
Officers of the Nigeria Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have been engaged in public brawl in Osogbo, capital of Osun State, allegedly inflicting injuries on themselves while brandishing guns. A video sighted by The Point showed some men wearing mufti with jackets bearing “Police” inscription beating up a uniformed civil defence officer…
The Councillor representing Ward 8 of Udaba, Ofukpu, Agbavo and Osomhegbe in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, Joseph Odemokpai, has disclosed that as floods continue to ravage and submerge communities along the River Niger, corpses are being washed away. Odemokpai, who disclosed this in a chat with newsmen in Benin City,claimed that the…
Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband alleges Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was behind his divorce from JLo, claiming her closeness to Combs during her album was the main reason. Ojani Noa, Jennifer Lopez’s first husband, recently alleged that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs played a role in the breakdown of his marriage to the pop star. Lopez was married to Noa for less than…
In what will come across as a really tragic development, a motor accident along the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway, Ebonyi State, has caused irreparable damage. The accident claimed at least five lives and injured seven others. The incident, according to SaharaReporters, occurred at the G-Hostel axis along the road. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Joshua Ukandu,…
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has authorized a new minimum wage of N80,000 for civil servants in the state, set to take effect in November. Apparently, the governor would be the first from northern Nigeria to announce N80,000 as the minimum wage in the region. Governor Bago reportedly disclosed this after a closed door…
Senator Dino Melaye has accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of harassing US Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate. Melaye, a former Nigerian senator, made this statement on his X-account (formerly Twitter), threatening to sell his Tesla car if Musk doesn’t stop his alleged harassment. This ultimatum comes ahead of the November US presidential…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained how he felt losing the 2015 presidential election to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jonathan said losing as the incumbent president was a tough moment in his political life. He stated this at the 1st Raymond Dokpesi Annual Diamond Lecture in Abuja on Friday, October 25….
A frustrated woman has dumped her three children with her husband at his place of work in Lagos after being fed up with his unavailability. A lady who shared the story on X, @ps_wears, said the woman travelled from Delta to drop the kids. @ps_wears lamented that her husband only sent a meagre N50k for…
Ghanaian Gospel singer, Empress Gifty Adorye, has revealed the numerous phone calls she receives from people threatening to take the life of her husband. The Gospel singer, married to popular Ghanaian politician Hopeson Adorye, said the calls mostly come through late at night. Gifty’s husband was one of the staunch members of the New Patriotic…
Maintaining a youthful appearance and vitality in your 60s and beyond often comes down to the daily habits you cultivate over the years. While genetics play a role, lifestyle choices significantly impact how we age. Here are eight daily habits commonly adopted by people who continue to look young and vibrant as they age. 1….
Recognizing the signs of being in love with an emotionally damaged person can be crucial for your emotional well-being. While love can be transformative, it’s important to acknowledge when the person you care for may be struggling with unresolved issues. Here are seven signs that indicate you might be in a relationship with someone who…
If you aspire to be someone others naturally gravitate toward, it’s essential to let go of certain negative behaviors that can drive people away. Here are seven behaviors to abandon: 1. Negativity: Constant complaining or pessimism can create an uncomfortable atmosphere. Instead, focus on positive aspects and solutions, which will encourage a more uplifting environment….
In conversations, certain phrases can indicate superficial interest rather than genuine affection. If someone frequently uses these seven phrases, they might be pretending to like you: 1. “No worries!”: This phrase often suggests a dismissive attitude. Instead of engaging meaningfully, they may use it to brush off concerns or emotions, signaling a lack of genuine…
There’s a fine line between someone being observant and someone secretly judging you. The difference lies in the subtle signs that often go unnoticed. People who judge you covertly have a way of revealing their true intentions through their behavior. These signals can be so discreet that we fail to pick up on them. But…
A review of the 2024 Nigeria Residential Energy Demand Side Report by SaharaReporters reveals a shift among Nigerians towards charcoal and firewood due to rising cooking gas prices under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The report, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), surveyed households in Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Ekiti, Oyo, Enugu, Kwara, Plateau, Kano,…
