Tragedy struck in Zamfara State once again as a boat carrying 46 passengers, mostly children, capsized in Mashayar Garba Rogo, Bukkuyum Local Government area Zamfara State, Nigeria, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The incident, which occurred just days after a similar mishap in Gummi Local Government claimed over 30 lives, resulted in the death of four children, with two bodies …

The Georgian parliament has passed a law on “family values and the protection of minors,” introducing extensive restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights totally in the community.  The legislation, which was approved on Tuesday, was proposed by the ruling populist party, Georgian Dream, and includes prohibitions on same-sex marriage, adoption by same-sex couples, gender-affirming care, and the public display or endorsement of …

Instagram has introduced “teen accounts,” a new feature aimed at enhancing the safety of users under the age of 18. In an announcement on Tuesday, September 17, Meta, Instagram’s parent company, revealed that accounts belonging to users under 18 will be automatically converted to private by default and will include restrictions to limit interactions with strangers and exposure to sensitive …

The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has reassured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to remain calm following a series of earth tremors recorded in the area that were recorded recently.   According to a statement by the NGSA’s Director-General, Professor Olusegun Ige, the tremors have been monitored closely and found to be of low intensity, posing minimal risk to …

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has voluntarily surrendered himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, September 18, following allegations of fraud and corrupt enrichment during his tenure. The EFCC had previously declared Bello wanted on a 19-count charge of money laundering amounting to N80 billion. In spite of being summoned for questioning on multiple …

Nigerian comic actor and social media sensation, Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has revealed that he recently faced a life-threatening situation but was fortunate enough to come through it and be given a second chance at life again.   While marking his birthday, Shaggi expressed immense gratitude for being alive and healthy to see this great day, though he …

The former military head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), has raised concerns over the worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, calling on the government to act swiftly to alleviate the suffering of its citizens. Speaking at his residence in Minna during a birthday visit from the Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights, Abdulsalami emphasized that Nigerians are struggling to afford …

Bisi Alimi, a gay rights activist, has lashed out at Christians, criticizing the testimonies of members of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church for their shocking reviews of how God has helped them, but it seems very funny and unnecessarily exaggerated to most people.  Alimi took to his Instagram page to point out that other Christians, in spite of mocking …

The Presidency has swiftly denied reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu asked the newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, to resign due to the ongoing depreciation of the naira, which seems to be more confusing due to different responses.  The statement was made by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President …

Michael Blackson A Ghanaian-American comedian has voiced his frustration with the Ghanaian government, accusing them of diverting funds he had invested in a free school project aimed at helping underprivileged children into what they feel is the most paramount to them.  The comedian claims that the $1 million he had allocated for the school was misused by the government to …

Nigerian comedian Woli Arole has sent a stern warning to “woke” Nigerians, cautioning against mocking supernatural experiences and spiritual occurrences to avoid the anger of God.   The warning comes as testimonies from members of the Chosen Church trend on social media, with some netizens ridiculing the claims as shocking to so many people.   Arole, who took to his Instastories, emphasized …

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has issued contravention notices to more than 280 illegal property owners in the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme, warning of impending demolitions if necessary approvals and documentation are not provided within seven days stating the deadline doesn’t change or extend.   This action comes after a technical assessment revealed that several properties, including ongoing construction projects and undeveloped …

The Lagos State Government has confirmed that there will be no reversal of the recent increase in boarding fees for its model colleges, despite protests from parents over the weekend. Parents of students attending these schools staged demonstrations, expressing frustration over the hike from N35,000 to N100,000 per term, citing the current economic challenges and rising costs of living as …

Former US president Donald Trump surprised many by unveiling a new cryptocurrency platform, World Liberty Financial, during a two-hour online event on Monday, September 16. This marks a significant departure from his previous stance, where he had referred to cryptocurrencies as a “scam” during his presidency. The platform, promoted by Trump and his sons, seeks to capitalize on decentralized finance, …

Nigerian footballer Jude Ighalo has expressed frustration towards his ex-wife, Sonia Ighalo, following her recent Instagram post where she laughed at rumors suggesting he is expecting a child with his fiancée, which triggered his reaction. Read Also: Sonia, Jude Ighalo’s Ex-Wife, Laughs Off Rumours of Footballer Expecting Child with Fiancee In response, the Al-Hilal striker took to his Instagram Stories to …