Victims of Port-Harcourt Helicopter crash have finally been identified. Recall that a helicopter flying from Port Harcourt to an oil rig crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday. The Sikorsky SK76, with eight passengers aboard, was en route to the NUIMANTAN oil rig when it went down near Bonny Finima waters. Three bodies have been…
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has refuted claims of her involvement in facilitating a $57.5 billion loan for the Biafra Republic Government in Exile. Separatist leader Simon Ekpa, had on Wednesday, October 23, alleged that the World Bank and International Monetary Fund had agreed to grant the loan and claimed…
A father of two identified as Ejike, poured hot water on his 31-year-old female neighbour, Blessing in Rivers State, leaving her in critical condition. The incident happened in the Azikiwe Street, Mile 2 axis of Diobu in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. It was gathered that the attack happened after an accident involving…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially revealed the list of the ten players shortlisted for the prestigious African Player of the Year award. In the list, Super Eagles stars, Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong secured their spots among the top nominees. Reigning African Player of the Year striker, Victor Osimhen, will not be…
President Bola Tinubu has restricted Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies of the Federal Government to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. Presidential spokesperson , Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement released today October 24. Onanuga said no additional vehicles will be assigned to them for movement. “The cost-cutting…
Nigerians on X are calling for an intervention while alleging that a new student has d!ed after being r@ped in a popular Osun varsity. The 100-level male student reportedly resumed at the school just three weeks ago but was allegedly r@ped last night by three 500-level students. He reportedly bled to d£ath following the incident….
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria, has expressed concern as a tanker loaded with fuel fell in Akamkpa, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River state with residents of the community trooping out to scoop the content which was flowing uncontrollably on the floor. The development has raised concerns, especially after the death of…
Omowunmi Aloba, the wife of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, has voluntarily agreed to confirm their son Liam’s DNA. In a recent live call on social media, a family member disclosed that the young widow made up her mind to carry out the paternity test without any court order. The undisclosed…
Confederation of African Football (CAF) snubbed Victor Boniface in the 10-man 2024 Men’s Player of the Year shortlist, and the striker has reacted. Boniface was the most notable omission on the list, with many fans expecting him to finish runners-up to compatriot and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. As noted by Transfermarkt, the striker scored 21…
A former member representing Edu/ Patigi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives from Kwara state, Hon. Aliyu Ahman- Pategi is dead. The founder of Ahman-Pategi University, Pategi, in Kwara North died on Thursday, October 24, in Abuja. The news of his demise has gone viral on social media spaces in Ilorin, the capital of…
Danger was on Thursday averted as the newly constructed pedestrian bridge at Five Stars Bus Stop, inward Iyana-Isolo, along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, area of Lagos, partly collapsed in the early hours. According to an eye-witness, the incident happened in the early hours at about 6.30 am. It took the prompt intervention of the Lagos State Emergency…
Goods worth millions have been destroyed after a boat Capsized in Delta State. According to reports, the incident was said to have happened around 2:30pm at the Onu-Utu junction along the Onuaboh River in the Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State. Confirming the incident, the chairman of the Marine Boat Association of Osuofia…
31-year-old Kanika Tekriwal who is an Indian businesswoman has started making headlines as she disclosed that she owns 11 private planes. Kanika Tekriwal is an Indian entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of JetSetGo. In 2021, she was recognized as India’s youngest richest woman. She also founded the country’s first aircraft leasing organization. In the video making…
The price of a bag (50 kg) local rice rose year-on-year by 152.9 percent to N95,738 in September 2024 from N37,853 in September 2023, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS. The NBS report titled ‘Selected Food Price Watch’ for September 2024 showed that the price of 1 kilogram (Kg) of…
A Nigerian lady, identified as Balikisu, has sparked widespread discussions online after she declared her love for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While many are lamenting bitterly over the economic hardship under Tinubu’s administration, Balikisu revealed that she has feelings for the Nigerians’ president. She made this known during her recent interview with Amana TV, stating…
Manchester City broke an incredible Champions League record with a commanding 5-0 win over Sparta Prague. The victory at the Etihad Stadium saw Phil Foden open the scoring in the third minute, with Erling Haaland bagging a brace, and goals from John Stones and a late Matheus Nunes penalty completing the rout. City’s triumph takes…
Real Madrid fan Alan Reyes canceled his wedding to watch his beloved team face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Reyes, a lifelong Madridista, was set to tie the knot the same day as the highly anticipated group stage clash but chose football over the aisle. According to Diario AS, the 22-year-old had already finished…
Victor Osimhen continues to be linked with a potential transfer to Chelsea as the January transfer window approaches. The marquee centre forward, who saw his future in limbo over the summer, was linked with several clubs. However, these transfer opportunities fell through due to several clubs’ unwillingness to meet Napoli’s valuation of the player. Eventually,…
Yakubu Ayegbeni has recently opened up on the infamous miss from the 2010 FIFA World Cup against South Korea. The combative forward, who represented the Super Eagles for over a decade, has often seen his otherwise illustrious international career overshadowed by that one moment—one seemingly costly miss. In the crucial group stage clash at the…
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk’s singing praises of Victor Osimhen is aiming a subtle dig at his parent club Napoli over the situations surrounding his departure. Osimhen chose to join the Turkish champions on loan after Napoli botched his moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Ahli, and he could not find an agreement over personal terms…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the goalkeeper of the year for the CAF Awards scheduled for Morocco in December. The Award celebrates goalkeepers who have been outstanding for both club and country, particularly for national teams in the year the Africa Cup of Nations is played. This year’s list…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled its final shortlist for the 2024 Men’s Player of the Year award. This prestigious accolade, which has long recognised the continent’s finest football talents, is expected to crown a new winner this year. The anticipation surrounding the award has made it a focal point of discussion across…
The minister of finance and coordinating minister for the economy, Wale Edun, has said plans are underway to offset the $6 billion debt the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) owes to petrol suppliers. Edun disclosed this during an engagement with investors in Washinton, stressing that addressing the debt is a top priority for the…
Nigerians have taken to social media to voice their concerns as Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, was thrown into fresh tragedy as a helicopter crashed into a river on Thursday, October 24. Odutayo Oluseyi, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, in a statement, said eight persons were on board and…
Tragedy struck in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, on Thursday, October 24, when a helicopter carrying eight people, including personnel of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), crashed into the water near Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean. The helicopter, a Sikorsky SK76 with registration 5NBQG, was operated by East Wind Aviation and took…
A helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, has claimed the lives of three people. The tragic incident has left the community in shock. The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development confirmed the crash through a statement released by its spokesperson, Odutayo Oluseyi, on Thursday, October 24. This prompt acknowledgement demonstrates the ministry’s commitment…
As the world maintains focus on the 2024 United States (US) elections, it has emerged that Donald Trump is leading his rival, Kamala Harris. A new poll from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) released on Wednesday, October 23, revealed that Trump, the Republican Party candidate, is leading Harris (Democratic Party) by 2 percentage points nationally,…
A Nigerian bride was in tears as she visited her parents’ graveside on her wedding day. She informed her late parents of her marriage and asked for their guidance. The emotional moment was captured in a video shared by @agu_oyibo_lolo on her TikTok page. In the video, the lady walked around the graveside in tears….
Popular disc jockey, DJ Chicken has asked a banker to not send his money to his family if something happens to him. The controversial personality recently stormed a bank to give some directives to the staff. He was seen asking the staff not to send his money to his family but instead send it to…
Nigerian actress Faithia Williams has joined the growing list of filmmakers to make epic movies based on her upcoming film, Efunroye. Just recently, the movie star took to her official X page to promote the film by praising the character it was named after, Efunroye Tinubu. Faithia had shared a photo of her movie poster…
Nigerian actress Olajumoke Amoke Olatunde George commonly known as Jumoke George has opened up about her 14-year absence from the film industry, citing sexual demands and her skin tone as the main reasons. Speaking during a recent episode of a TV show, the actress revealed why she decided to embark on a prolonged hiatus. Jumoke,…
The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN to begin the gradual withdrawal of the old notes from circulation before the deadline of December 31, 2024. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance on the need for CBN to sensitize Nigerians about the…
Mr Chidi Chidebe on Thursday emerged as the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Anambra, following a congress held at the Women Development Centre, Awka. Chidebe, a former PDP Youth Leader in Anambra polled a total of 1,080 to defeat Amechi Onowu who scored 960 votes. Charles Anierobi was elected Deputy Chairman while…
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…
Jose Mourinho has commented on Manchester United’s decision to sack Sir Alex Ferguson from his £2.16m ambassadorial contract. Ferguson will step down from his lucrative role at the end of the season after new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe ended his contract as part of a cost-cutting programme. Mourinho was asked about the decision as he…
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…
