8 Killed In Benue Communities As Gunmen Strike Again
Some gun wielding men, suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly attacked several communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, resulting in the tragic loss of eight lives. The affected communities, including Ogwumogbo, Ikpele, and Ejima, according to reports, witnessed residents fleeing their homes as insecurity continues to plague the region. Agatu has been […]
Police Declare War Against LGBTQ Community In Nigeria
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has opened up on it plans to go after members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community in the country in line with the laws of the land. The move followed a video on TikTok where eight persons publicly declared their membership of the community. The suspects, […]
Otedola Celebrates Return To Forbes’ Africa Billionaires List
Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has taken to his social media handles to express his excitement on his return to the Forbes African Billionaires list after a seven-year hiatus. Sharing a picture of the announcement on his Instagram page, he wrote, “Interesting”, and added smiley and dollar emojis.” Africa Today News, New York reports that […]
Lagos Unveils Automated Application Portal For Land
The government of Lagos State has announced the launching of an electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) which provides digitised access to all data pertaining to the state land before a purchase is facilitated. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday launched the e-GIS portal which is billed to be a one-stop digital platform that sanitises and revolutionises the […]
Taiwan Independence A Barrier To China-US Relations -Beijing
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Saturday held important talks aimed at keeping in contact, both sides said, with Wang insisting that “Taiwan independence” posed the biggest risk to Sino-US ties. Wang and Sullivan met in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, just more than two months after US […]
I Never Paid ₦8.7Bn To Microfinance Bank, Umahi Insists
Nigeria’s Minister of works Engr. David Umahi has denied the allegation making the rounds that he paid ₦8.7bn into a Microfinance Bank contrary to extant regulations for construction of roads in the country. A statement by the special adviser on media to the minister, Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji quoted him as saying; “Let me use […]
Tinubu Not Recruiting ‘Area Boys’ To Collect Tax – Oyedele
The Chairman of the presidential committee on Fiscal Policy and Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele has asserted that the federal government of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu is not planning to recruit “Area boys”, as tax collectors as being speculated. Oyedele offered this clarification on Sunday via his official X account. The presidential committee chairman clarified reports […]
AFCON 2023: Impressive Super Eagles Destroy Cameroon
Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman grabbed a brace as the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated old rivals Cameroon 2-0 on Saturday to march on to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Nigerians had an early Semi Ajayi goal disallowed after a VAR review in this last-16 clash before the constant pressing and […]
End The Killings Now, Obi Tells Tinubu, Security Agencies
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in last year’s election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government and the security agencies to rise up and put an end to the wanton killings in Nigeria. Obi pointed out that for the umpteenth time, Nigerians again woke up to […]
I Will Be Your Leader Once You Join APC, Ganduje To Kwankwaso
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has reminded political leaders in the state, especially the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso that once they defect to the APC, then he becomes their leader. Ganduje, who spoke in a viral audio […]
Scholz Alerts Germany To Growing Threat Of Neo-Nazi Networks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expresses apprehension about the surge in far-right extremism, coinciding with the solemn observance of Holocaust Memorial Day in his nation. Drawing attention to the ominous presence of “neo-Nazis and their covert alliances,” he urges individuals to confront racism and anti-Semitism. Simultaneously, a multitude gathered in Dusseldorf on Saturday, marking the latest […]
Real Madrid Secures Top Position With Tchouameni’s Late Goal
Real Madrid clinched a late 2-1 victory at Las Palmas, with Aurelien Tchouameni’s commanding header propelling them to the top of La Liga on Saturday. Leading Girona by two points in the table after both teams have played 21 games, Carlo Ancelotti’s side sits at the top. Nevertheless, the Catalan minnows have a chance to […]