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President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigerian security agencies to intensify efforts in clamping down on cybercriminals and international car theft syndicates tarnishing the nation’s image. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy, President Tinubu expressed his displeasure at the involvement of Nigerian nationals …

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported that vandals destroyed its transmission tower T372, located along the Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri 330kV transmission line, causing significant power outages across Yobe and Borno States. According to a statement released by Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affairs at TCN, the incident occurred …

The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, addressed a troll who accused him of being an “APC officer” following the just-concluded Edo state gubernatorial election that occurred recently.   The troll left a comment implying that Adejobi was biased in favor of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), …

A tragic incident occurred in Kebbi State on Sunday, September 22, 2024, when a mother hippopotamus, believed to be protecting its baby, attacked and killed 60-year-old Malam Usman Maigadi, a guard for the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi.   Maigadi was fishing in the Yauri River at Tillo Village looking …

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his congratulations to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo for their victory in the Edo State governorship election for the huge success.   In a statement shared on his X, formerly Twitter account, Buhari praised the historic win and expressed optimism …

Tensions escalated at Christian Methodist Senior High School (Chrimeto) in Ghana as students allegedly attacked teachers after they refused to allow cheating during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) that occurred not too long ago. The students, frustrated by strict supervision, reportedly began throwing stones and sachets …

All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, has publicly acknowledged the prevailing economic hardship in Nigeria, revealing that he has had to make significant lifestyle adjustments. In a post shared on Saturday, September 21, Igbokwe disclosed that he no longer drives his car or goes out as often, while also …

A PDP chieftain, Usman Austin Okai, has sparked controversy with his statement that women who love their partners more than they are loved in return will suffer.   While the reasoning behind his words remains unclear, reactions have been mixed. Some view it as an insult, implying that loving someone will …

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended an 80-year-old grandfather, Pa Aremu Shojobi, for allegedly being involved in an ill-mannered business selling illicit drugs in Lagos State, Nigeria. The incident that led to the arrest of the offender took place in the Iyana Ipaja area of …

 Renowned gospel film actor and televangelist, Mike Bamiloye, has emphasized the importance of using one’s talents to glorify God. He stressed that it is an error for Christians to use their acting gifts in secular movies, describing it as a “waste of Heavenly Investment.” Bamiloye encouraged believers to recognize that …

Nigerian singer Adeleke David, popularly known as Davido, has engaged in a social media spat with Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over comments made about the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which were not meant to be controversial. During the Edo …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned a viral testimony by a member of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, who claimed that an angel provided her with answers during a military promotion examination. The woman recounted in a video that an old man in white appeared by her …

In a decisive move, the US House of Representatives unanimously passed a bipartisan bill on Friday, September 20, ensuring that presidential and vice presidential candidates receive the same level of Secret Service protection as sitting leaders. The legislation follows growing concerns over the safety of major political figures after two …

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to working for Nigeria, stating that his purpose in office is not to seek wealth but to address the nation’s pressing issues. Speaking during a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized, “I didn’t …

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Victoria Adeyele, popularly known as Vee, has openly expressed her strong belief in Jesus Christ, regardless of uncertainties that may arise in the future. In a tweet that garnered widespread attention online, the reality TV star stated, “Even if at the end, none of it …