The tragic killing of “General Hospital” star Johnny Wactor has led to murder charges against two of the four men arrested in connection with the crime. On Monday, August 19, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that 18-year-olds Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada have been charged with Wactor’s …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has categorically denied recent reports that it continues to pay subsidies on petrol. The company’s Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya, made this clarification during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, August 19, asserting that no payments have been made under the …

Niyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State, tragically passed away on Monday, August 19, after collapsing in his hotel room following a meeting at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja.    The meeting, which was presided over by INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, focused on …

Nigerian social media influencer Pamilerin has publicly called out a woman who allegedly infiltrated his friend’s wedding, posing as the bride’s sister, and subsequently stole money sprayed on the couple along with the bride’s phone.    The incident, which has sparked outrage online, underscores the importance of honesty and respect …

Former Minister of Environment, Mrs. Lawrencia Laraba-Mallam, has called on Nigerian women to actively engage in politics, emphasizing the need for female representation to address the nation’s pressing issue.   Speaking at a sensitization seminar organized by the Dignity of Women Commission at St. John’s Catholic Church in Kaduna, the …

Nigerian nurses are reportedly facing severe restrictions on their career mobility as the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) allegedly refuses to verify their licenses—a critical requirement for those seeking to work abroad.    This issue, which has sparked outrage and concern, was highlighted by Dr. Olufunmilayo, a prominent …

Authorities have launched an extensive manhunt for the abductors of students from the Enugu State College of Health Technology, following a distressing incident in which five students were kidnapped by armed men suspected to be herdsmen.    The attack, which occurred on Thursday evening at the college in Oji River …

House Republicans call for President Joe Biden’s impeachment, accusing him of using his office for personal gain in a $27 million influence-peddling scheme during his tenure as Vice President. The investigation, which began in September 2023, has uncovered what Republicans describe as “one of the most egregious abuses of power …

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has once again found himself at the center of attention after reportedly being attacked in Iju Ishaga, Lagos State.    The incident occurred following his performance at a local event, where he and some of his crew members were allegedly assaulted …

John Aprea, one of the famous and talented actors best known for his role as young Salvatore “Sal” Tessio in “The Godfather Part II,” has passed away at the age of 83. Aprea, who died of natural causes on August 5 in Los Angeles, was surrounded by his loved ones …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued permits to several key organizations, including Golden Penny Power Limited and MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, for the generation of mini-grid electricity.    The permits, granted in the first quarter of 2024, authorize these entities to generate power primarily for their own consumption, …

The ongoing fuel scarcity in Nigeria, which first emerged in Lagos and Abuja over a month ago, has now spread to other parts of the country, leaving citizens grappling with skyrocketing prices and limited access to petrol.    In some regions, the price of gasoline has surged to over N1000 …

China has sentenced Li Yuyi, the former vice president of the Chinese Football Association, to 11 years in prison for corruption, demonstrating the country’s unwavering stance against bribery and abuse of power.    The verdict, delivered by a Chinese court on August 19, found Li guilty of accepting bribes and …

President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to utilize the 2023 final dividends owed to the federation to cover the cost of petrol subsidies.    This decision reflects the president’s concern for alleviating the financial strain on citizens while ensuring that essential policies …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has highlighted the persistent leadership crisis as the root of Nigeria’s ongoing challenges, including unemployment, insecurity, and economic instability.    Speaking at the 2024 edition of the Leadership Empowerment International Conference on August 17, Obasanjo emphasized that self-centered and deceitful leadership continues to hinder the nation’s …