Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended several suspects involved in alleged vote-buying during the ongoing Edo governorship election at a polling unit in Egor Local Government Area. A viral video circulating online shows the moment two men and a woman were arrested by EFCC agents, assisted …
Read More »Davido Questions Police Directive for Edo Voters to Go Home Immediately After Voting
Nigerian singer Adeleke David, popularly known as Davido, has raised concerns over the Nigeria Police Force’s directive for voters in Edo State to return home immediately after casting their votes during the state elections that are to take place. The directive, issued by Deputy Inspector General of Police Frank Mba, emphasized …
Read More »Edo Guber: I Won’t Take a Bribe, Even for 1 Billion Naira – INEC National Commissioner Prof. Rhoda Gumus
INEC National Commissioner for Edo State, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, has firmly stated that she will not accept bribes to manipulate the outcome of the upcoming governorship election, which will occur soon in the state. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV, Prof. Gumus emphasized her commitment to ensuring the election …
Read More »Police Foil 59-Year-Old Man’s Suicide Attempt Amidst Economic Hardship
The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) successfully thwarted a suicide attempt by a 59-year-old man identified as Yemi, who tried to jump into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge on Friday, September 20, 2024, as a result of the economic instability. According to the Lagos State Police Command …
Read More »NLC Accuses President Tinubu of Betrayal Over Fuel Price Hike, Says N70,000 Minimum Wage is Useless
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of betraying organized labor after the recent hike in fuel prices rendered the proposed N70,000 minimum wage ineffective. Speaking at a workshop on minimum wage implementation in Lagos, NLC President Joe Ajaero revealed that President Tinubu had pressured labor to …
Read More »No Life Lost as Fire Guts Fuel Station in Enugu, Investigation Launched
A fire broke out at a filling station on Agbani Road, Enugu, on the morning of Friday, September 20, 2024, which has got people talking. The fire was quickly extinguished through the swift intervention of federal and state fire services and for the sake of others who sought help for …
Read More »Ukraine Bans Telegram for Officials Over National Security Concerns
Ukraine has imposed a restriction on the use of Telegram for its government, military, and security officials, citing potential threats to national security and needing urgent attention to control it. The decision was announced by the National Security and Defense Council, which emphasized that this action was necessary to prevent …
Read More »CBN Clarifies Cybersecurity Levy, Reaffirms Suspension Amid Economic Concerns
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated that the cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers, previously suspended in May 2024, has not been reintroduced, despite reports indicating a new guideline for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The bank clarified that its stance on the suspension remains unchanged, following earlier directives to …
Read More »Thai Woman Survives Two-Hour Struggle with 16-Foot Python While Doing Dishes
Arom Arunroj, a 64-year-old Thai woman, narrowly escaped death after a 16-foot python attacked her while she was washing dishes at her home near Bangkok. On Tuesday night, September 17, Arom felt a sharp pain in her thigh, only to discover that the massive snake had coiled around her waist, …
Read More »Tech Guru Linked to Lebanon Pager Bombings Goes Missing on Day of Explosions
A Norwegian tech expert, Rinson Jose, 39, has been accused of being involved in financial transactions related to the purchase of pagers used in bombings targeting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on September 18, 2024. Jose, originally from India, was the owner of a Bulgarian shell company that reportedly facilitated a …
Read More »Zamfara Governor Accuses Predecessor Matawalle of Involvement in Banditry, Urges Him to Resign
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has accused his predecessor and current Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, of being complicit in banditry activities during his tenure as governor of Zamfara State. Speaking in an interview with TVC on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Lawal alleged that while Matawalle was in …
Read More »Late Mohamed Al Fayed Accused of R@pe by Multiple Women, Including Former Harrods Employees
Late Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods and father of Dodi Al Fayed, who died alongside Princess Diana in a 1997 car crash, has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women. In a BBC documentary titled “Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods,” over 20 women, many …
Read More »Driver Narrowly Escapes Death After Vehicle Overturns in Lagos Due to Brake Failure
A driver was fortunate to escape unscathed after his car overturned in the Alakija area of Mile 2, Lagos, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in the afternoon. According to Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident was caused by brake failure, which led the …
Read More »Abuja Hotel Staff Save Woman from Alleged Ritual Attempt, Man Arrested
A woman whose name was not disclosed narrowly escaped a tragic fate after hotel staff at a Wuse Zone 5 hotel in Abuja heard her screams and rushed into her room to find her tied up and n@ked, allegedly for ritual purposes. The shocking incident, which occurred today, September 18, …
Read More »Israel Declares “New Era of War” as Explosions Target Hezbollah, Killing 20 and Injuring Hundreds in Lebanon
Israel has signaled the beginning of a “new era” of war following a series of deadly attacks targeting Hezbollah across Lebanon. This was stated as a result of a very shocking incident. Explosions rocked the country on Wednesday, September 18, with devices such as walkie-talkies, phones, and solar panels detonating, …
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