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In a tragic incident that has left the Ajiran community in shock, gunmen fatally shot Demola, the first son and heir of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, in the Agungi area of Lekki, Lagos State.   The assassination, which took place on Monday, August 26, near Chevron Drive, close …

Movie producer and actress Adanma Luke has issued a heartfelt apology to Nigerians following the tragic boat mishap that led to the death of actor Junior Pope and four other crew members earlier this year. The incident, which occurred in April, has sparked significant backlash online, with many blaming Adanma …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). These key appointments were announced on Monday, August 26, 2024, by the Special …

The much-anticipated meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), originally scheduled for August 26, has been postponed, heightening concerns over the possibility of another nationwide strike by university lecturers.   ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, confirmed the postponement, which was announced by the Minister of Education, …

Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya has sparked controversy with his recent comments about women in Lagos, labeling them as proud and suggesting that many are involved in “runs” or transactional relationships. In a video that has gone viral, Adesanya, known as the Last Stylebender, shared his thoughts in Yoruba, saying, …

Ahmed Ali Ahmed, the Commissioner for Finance in Borno State, was tragically found dead in his room on Monday morning, August 26, leaving many in shock and grief. Family members grew concerned when Ahmed failed to emerge from his room, prompting them to force open the door, only to discover …

The captain of the Bayesian superyacht, James Cutfield, is under investigation for manslaughter and shipwreck after a tragic incident off the coast of northern Sicily left seven people dead, including British tech millionaire Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah. The luxury yacht, which was carrying 22 passengers, capsized and …

New data has revealed that Nigeria has only received 16% of the $4.95 billion in World Bank loans approved under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.  As of July 31, 2024, the Federal Government had disbursed just $774.99 million of the total loan amount, leaving a substantial $4.16 billion still awaiting release.  …

Nigerian singer Chinedu Okoli popularly known as  Flavour has once again made headlines, this time for his unique outfit during his concert in the UK on August 25.   The artist, known for his distinctive style, performed in an all-white ensemble adorned with feathers, which quickly became a topic of conversation …

French authorities have extended the detention of Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, following his arrest at Le Bourget airport outside Paris.   Durov, 39, was apprehended on Saturday night after arriving from Baku on his private jet.   His arrest is part of a broader inquiry into alleged offenses related …

A video of an Ibadan driver wearing a woman’s ankara blouse while driving passengers has surfaced online, capturing the attention and curiosity of viewers.   The driver, who appeared completely unfazed by the unusualness of his attire, was filmed by a surprised passenger as he navigated the streets in a blue …

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced a seven-day nationwide warning strike in protest against the government’s continued neglect of the abduction case involving their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola. The strike, which began at midnight on August 26, 2024, is intended to pressure the authorities into taking decisive …

Investigative journalist Adejuwon Soyinka, known for his role as the founding editor of BBC Pidgin Service and currently serving as the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at Lagos’ Muritala Muhammed International Airport.   The incident took place on Sunday, August …

Media personality Toyosi Etim-Effiong has called out women over their choice of outfits for church, emphasizing the need for greater respect and reverence in God’s house. As a devout Christian and the wife of Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong, Toyosi expressed her concerns in a recent social media post, highlighting that …

The Emir of Ningi, Dr. Yunusa Danyaya, passed away early this morning, leaving a profound void in Bauchi State and beyond. The revered monarch, aged 88, had recently returned from a medical trip to Saudi Arabia, where he sought treatment in hopes of regaining his health. Tragically, just days after …