British police arrested a 21-year-old man early Tuesday over suspected arson attacks on two properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. London’s Metropolitan Police force said the man was arrested “on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life”.He was being held in custody, the force added. Emergency services were called to a blaze […]
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has revealed that his administration has invested more than N2.2 billion to boost aquaculture across the state, directly benefiting over 3,400 fish farmers with subsidised inputs and enhanced partnerships. Speaking during the fish harvest flag-off held in Ijako-Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area on Wednesday, the governor, represented by his deputy, […]
Football legend Lionel Messi has revealed that he had plans to return to FC Barcelona after the 2022 World Cup but ultimately could not make the move happen. Messi, who currently plays for Inter Miami in the United States, shared his thoughts in a recent interview with Simplemente Fútbol, reflecting on the emotional and personal […]
Nollywood actresses, Funke Akindele and Wunmi Toriola, have emerged highest grossing lead actresses in 2024. FilmOne, a movie distribution company, disclosed this through its instagram page, @filmoneng, on Monday. While Akindele bagged the first highest grossing lead actress for her film “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, Wunmi Toriola came second for her film, ‘Queen Lateefah” Toyin Abraham […]
Hon. Mojisola Meranda has made history by becoming the first elected female Lagos Speaker. She was elected after lawmakers impeached Mudashiru Obasa under whom she served as Deputy.
President Bola Tinubu extended his congratulations to Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Azuta-Mbata, a former senator who served from 1999 to 2007 representing Rivers East, was elected during a meeting held in Enugu on Friday. In his message, President Tinubu also commended Ohanaeze Ndigbo for […]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has identified and detained the police officer in a viral video of Wahab and Raheem Okoya, the sons of the owner of Eleganza and billionaire, Razaq Okoya. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in an X post early Friday morning. Adejobi said, “The policeman captured in […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has come under fire for celebrating his son’s recent graduation from a foreign institution. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, shared the celebration on his X handle, drawing backlash from critics, particularly Rivers indigenes. Critics recalled that in 2015, shortly after Wike assumed office as […]
THE Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has sealed at least 619 facilities, including Mosques, Churches, hotels, among others for various environmental infractions in 2024. General Manager of LASEPA, Dr Babatunde Ajayi, disclosed this during a media interactive session in Ikeja, Lagos. Ajayi revealed that noise pollution accounted for 528 of the closures as the […]
Elon Musk has suggested that Nigel Farage should step down as the leader of Reform UK, just weeks after discussions about a potential donation to the party emerged. On social media platform X, Musk stated that Farage doesn’t have what it takes to lead the party, though he did not elaborate on his reasons. Farage, […]
Egusi soup, a staple in Nigerian cuisine, is a testament to the country’s rich cultural heritage and culinary diversity. This hearty and flavorful soup has been a cornerstone of Nigerian meals for generations, and its popularity endures to this day. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of Egusi soup, exploring its origins, […]
The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, Aare Afe Babalola has said that Dele Farotimi, the human rights activist recently remanded by Ekiti Magistrate Court, will be free if he proves the allegations levelled against him. Recalled that Farotimi had acussed Afe Babalola of corrupting the judiciary in his book titled “Nigeria and its […]
Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential posters for the 2027 elections appeared across major streets in Kano, yesterday, sparking speculations about his possible return to the political arena. This was as The Alternative, a political movement aiming to secure political power in the 2027 general elections, was unveiled in Jos, Plateau State. Also, the African Democratic […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has insisted that the old Port Harcourt Refinery was up and running, with loading operations in full swing. The NNPCL group chief executive officer, Mele Kyari, gave the confirmation at the commissioning of the NUPENG Towers in Lagos on Wednesday. In a goodwill message at the event, Kyari […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision not to reveal the identity of the owner(s) of 753 duplexes seized by the agency, saying it is following legal procedures. On Monday, the agency said it had seized the duplexes and other properties in an estate in Abuja, the nation’s capital. It did […]
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has urged Nigerians, particularly the youth, to reconsider migrating abroad, stressing the importance of staying in the country and being part of the ongoing economic transformation. In a keynote address delivered at the 59th Annual Bankers Dinner organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said its customers can purchase a minimum of two million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as fuel at N970 per litre. This was contained in a flyer posted on its X handle. According to the flyer: “High-quality PMS (Petrol) for your vehicles and engine and also good for […]
