In a tragic incident in northern Pakistan, a bus carrying wedding guests veered off a bridge and plunged into a river, leaving at least 26 people dead, including the bride and groom. Officials reported that the bus was en route from Astore to Chakwal in Punjab when the accident occurred on Tuesday, November 12. Diamer…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has banned the former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, from travelling outside the country following the seizure of his passport after the perfection of his bail conditions. Recall that the anti-graft agency reportedly arrested and detained Okowa last week for allegedly diverting N1.3 trillion in public funds,…
English Premier League club Newcastle United have contacted Italian side Napoli to discuss the potential transfer of Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international is wanted in England, with Chelsea and Arsenal also jostling to land his signature in the January transfer window. It was gathered that Osimhen, who has continued to get the goals since his…
Ruben Amorim joined Manchester United as the new coach on Monday, November 11, two weeks after his appointment. His appointment saw the exit of club legend and interim coach Ruiud van Nistelrooy, which did not sit well with club legend Rio Ferdinand. The retired striker was in charge for four matches after Erik ten Hag’s…
Michail Antonio has backed his West Ham United teammate Mohammed Kudus to come back from his five-match suspension stronger. The Ghana international was slapped with an extra two-match ban and a fine of £60,000 following his straight red card in the game against Tottenham Hotspurs. Kudus was earlier serving a three-match suspension before the latest…
A young boy, already fatherless, suffered a great loss when his mother was killed in a tragic train accident in the Agbado area of Ogun State. This sad story was shared on X, previously known as Twitter, by user @justsociety4all, who saw the incident and wanted to raise awareness. In her post, she wrote, “The…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic tomorrow in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers match, and Gernot Rohr is unsure of victory. Both sides aim to qualify for AFCON 2025, with Nigeria needing one point from the game while the maximum points will go a long way to…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said the online registration for the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 will commence soon. NYSC said online registration for Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 will commence on Thursday, November 14, 2024. This was disclosed in a notice shared via the NYSC X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @officialnyscng on Wednesday,…
Zenith Bank has announced that it will award N77.5 million to Nigerian startups through its pitch competition tagged Zecathon 4.0. This is an increase from the N59 million awarded in the Zecathon 3.0 held in 2023. According to information on Zenith Bank website, the Zecathon 4.0 will give startup pitch competition and six-week incubation program…
A popular fitness center, Eco-Fitness, located along 4th Avenue in Gwarinpa, Abuja’s largest residential district has been consumed by fire. The incident happened while many registered gym members were going through their fitness routines. One of them said about 50 people were inside when the fire started in the lounge area of the gym facility,…
Victor Boniface’s underperformance for the Super Eagles will again be the front burner of many Nigerian fans when the Super Eagles tackle Benin and Rwanda. The Bayer Leverkusen forward has joined the Nigeria camp in Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers but fans are skeptical about his impact with the national team….
Ademola Lookman is expected to leave Atalanta at the end of the season, and an Italian agent shared his thoughts on the attacker’s possible next destination. Lookman has been on an impressive streak since joining Atalanta in the summer of 2022 from RB Leipzig and capped it off with a hat trick in the 2024…
Tosin Adarabioyo’s international future remains a topical issue of discussion, especially as the final international window of 2024 takes centre stage. The Chelsea star, who boasts dual nationality, is eligible to represent both the Nigerian team and the Three Lions of England. Adarabioyo, for his part, is yet to make any decision on his international…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the conferment of the title of Ambassador-in-situ on Dunoma Umar Ahmed PhD. Ahmed is a Permanent Secretary at the ministry of foreign affairs in Abuja. According to Thisday, ‘Ambassadors-in-situ are diplomatic officials of the highest rank sent by one country as its long-term representative to another usually in recognition…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to increase the Nigeria Customs duty exchange rate to clear goods at ports and airports to the highest level ever. According to data from the federal government trade portal, the new Customs duty exchange rate is now N1,688.067 per dollar. The update, made on Wednesday, November 13,…
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has said that the Lakurawa terrorist group, active along the Sahel region, is not a new entity but part of a larger regional terrorist network. In a post shared on his X page on Tuesday, November 12, Sani pointed out that unlike Nigerian-based terrorist groups bandits, Lakurawa operates under…
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has finalised plans for a partnership with an initial $100 million investment to develop a 100MW Safe Grid for Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states, offering 24-hour electricity to customers. The grid will serve industries, commercial centres, and critical government infrastructure and eliminate the need to rely on the national grid….
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba state has joined other state governors to approve ₦70,000 new minimum wage for civil servants in the state. NigeriaMedia recalls that Kefas said he is working on implementing the new N70,000 national minimum wage with the Head of Service and his committee. Kefas promised to approve the new minimum wage…
A 39-year-old female sangoma, Catherine Nhongo, was arrested after reportedly assaulting a 17-year-old boy with a mental illness. The incident, which took place on November 10, has left the local community in shock and resulted in charges of aggravated indecent assault. Nhongo appeared before regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei, who remanded her in custody as the…
Two soldiers were killed after unknown gunmen attacked an army checkpoint in Ekenobizi, a border community between Abia and Imo states in Umuopara, Umuahia South Local Government Area, on Wednesday, November 13. The attack was confirmed in a statement by the Joint Task Force South East Operation Udoka. The statement, signed by Lt. Col. Jonah…
The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspects who allegedly beat a 30-year-old man, Olamide Akinolu, to d3ath at Osas Hotel in the Wadoye community, Ifo Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the incident occurred around 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. According to punch, the…
Veteran Nigerian singer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has shared his experience of being molested by his nanny as a child. Charly Boy who sat for an interview with Muvmnt Studio, said he got infected with STDs as a child and was already visiting broth3ls at age 12. He further explained that he…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Timber Kesiye Wabote, the former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), over allegations of misappropriating $35 million in public funds tied to the stalled Brass Project in Bayelsa State. Wabote’s arrest comes after the earlier detention of Akintoye Adeoye Akindele, Managing…
The federal government has announced measures to eliminate Lakurawa, a new terror group operating in Northwestern Nigeria. Lakurawa has been linked to recent attacks and killings in Sokoto and Kebbi states. Just last week, the group reportedly killed 15 people and stole over 100 cows in Mera, Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. In…
The Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Edo State, Martins Moye, has expressed serious concerns about the increasing influx of irregular migrants into Nigeria. He shared these concerns during the 2024 Nigeria Immigration Service enlightenment campaign focused on discouraging irregular migration, held in Benin City, Edo State. The event, themed “Say No to…
A 21-year-old man, Victor Ambeyi, has been arrested in connection with the death of his employer at her home in Nyathaini, Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, that the suspect allegedly attempted to conceal the crime by wrapping the body of the victim, Catherine Waceke Kimotho,…
The Nigerian Naira depreciated further against the United States Dollar today as economic uncertainty continued to drag on the local currency. The Dollar was sold at N1,730 today, November 13, 2024 while it was acquired for N1,740 at the parallel market, popularly known as the black market. See the details below. Dollar to Naira Black…
Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of collection of all revenues in the State, especially in motor parks and others. Governor Okpebholo has also ordered the State’s Commissioner of Police to arrest anyone who flouts the order. The governor gave the order in a statement issued by…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says over 30,000 of its members are ready to buy petrol in bulk from the Dangote Refinery. The association revealed that the petrol price from the mega refinery was about N940 per litre via ships and N990 via trucks. Findings show that the oil marketers may end…
Napoli fans are beginning to criticise Belgian star Romelu Lukaku as questions are raised on whether Victor Osimhen would have been more suitable for the squad. Despite leading the Partenopei to the 2022/2023 Serie A title with 26 league goals, Nigerian international Osimhen was left out of the squad upon Antonio Conte’s arrival during the…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is also in the running for the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Player of the Year, but the attention is on Ademola Lookman. The Atalanta forward is expected to win the award after a brilliant season for Atalanta and Nigeria, reaching a final with both, winning with the…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has called on Nigerians to pray for divine intervention to counter the efforts of oil cabals trying to frustrate the operations of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. According to Adeboye, these cabals, who have previously crippled Nigeria’s four government-owned refineries, are now…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced that it has stopped importing refined petroleum products. Mele Kyari, NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, who disclosed this while speaking at the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists’ (NAPE) conference in Lagos, said that the company now source its fuel needs from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and…
Nigerian singer David Adeleke Davido has shared his realisation about getting old with numerous fans. Just recently, the Awuke crooner took to his Instagram stories to share a video explaining the changes in his lifestyle that made him realise he’s no longer a young man. The music star, who will turn 32 on November 21,…
WWE legend The Undertaker has teamed up with Serie A side Genoa to unveil the club’s first-ever black kit. Marking a historic debut for the club, Genoa’s new third kit features a sleek black design with a striking gold trim. The Undertaker lent his iconic presence to the unveiling, adding a touch of WWE flair…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have welcomed Gabriel Osho as their latest addition ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda. The 26-year-old, who was eligible to represent both Nigeria and England, ultimately chose to play for the Super Eagles over the Three Lions. Osho,…
Ademola Lookman has received another backing for the CAF Player of the Year award following a stellar campaign for the Super Eagles and Atalanta in 2024. The 27-year-old winger has been nominated by the African football body alongside Nigeria teammate William Troost-Ekong, Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy, and South Africa’s goalkeeper Ronwen Williams for the top…
The head of the referee’s body in England, Howard Webb, has now come out to admit to a major Video Assistant Referee error that led to a West Ham penalty against Manchester United. Manchester United were hard done at the end of last month during their Premier League game against West Ham at London stadium….
Rodri has added his thoughts to the Ballon d’Or fallout with Real Madrid, downplaying Vinicius Junior’s standing as a top contender for the award. Recently crowned as the first Manchester City player and the first defensive midfielder to win the Ballon d’Or, Rodri edged out Vinicius. This sparked frustration within Real Madrid, who even boycotted…
Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante, simply known as Rodri, recently shared the qualities he believes set him apart as the world’s best player. The Manchester City midfield anchor capped off an almost flawless season by claiming football’s highest individual accolade at a glittering ceremony in Paris. His remarkable season included a fourth consecutive Premier League title under…
Ruben Amorim has officially begun his role at Manchester United after his appointment nearly two weeks ago. On Tuesday, the former Sporting CP boss met with Man United players who are recovering from injury, with most of the squad on international duty or holiday. Amorim will coach his first game on November 24 after the…
Ahead of the highly anticipated governorship election in Ondo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is gearing up for a major show of force as it holds a ‘mega’ rally supporting its candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Vice President Kashim Shettima, several APC governors, and Abdullahi Ganduje, the party’s national chairman, will lead the rally, which…
BMI, a subsidiary of Fitch Solutions, has predicted that the Nigerian naira will decline further to N1,993 per US dollar by 2028. The research firm based its prediction on economic challenges, including Nigeria’s medical device industries, which rely on imports for over 95% of its needs. The report, released on its website, highlighted that while…
An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan on Tuesday struck out an application for a stay-of-execution filed by the International School Ibadan (ISI) of the University of Ibadan (UI). The application concerned the rights of female Muslim students in the secondary school to wear their hijab on the school uniform. The ruling signifies that UI-ISI…
The head of the referee’s body in England, Howard Webb, has now come out to admit to a major Video Assistant Referee error that led to a West Ham penalty against Manchester United. Manchester United were hard done at the end of last month during their Premier League game against West Ham at London stadium….
Three persons, including a lawyer, have been killed, and several others injured, as a flour-loaded truck, being chased by military personnel, crashed into shops at Utu Etim Ekpo, headquarters of Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Residents narrated that the tragedy occured at 8p.m., on Monday, as the military patrol team chased…
There is palpable tension in Eguho community in Ishielu Local Government of Ebonyi state following alleged threats by hoodlums to attack and kill over 100 people in the area. It has been gathered that Eguho has become a flashpoint since the traditional ruler of Ezekunna community, HRH Ezeogo Innocent Nworie, and his counterpart of Ezzagu…
The Federal Government of Nigeria recently honored Alhaja Abibat Mogaji, the late mother of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, by naming the ICT block at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) after her. This act of recognition underscores her contributions to women’s empowerment and development in Nigeria. About Abibat Mogaji Alhaja Abibat Mogaji…
Two persons have been shot dead in a renewed clash over alleged control of revenue collection in Ughelli Main Market in Delta state. The clash, which was said to have occurred on Monday, was between Ekiugbo and Iwhreko communities in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the two communities…
The mother of Sulyman Olayinka (27), who was allegedly beaten to death by three police officers in Kwara State, has cried out for justice, saying her son must not die in vain. The bereaved mother, Alhaja Fausat Ayeyemi, stormed the headquarters of the state command in Ilorin in the company of other family members and…
