There was no news, however, of injured passengers. A rampage elephant sent shivers down the spine of some tourists in Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa as it attacked and lifted a car filled with tourists using its tusks. In the videos of the incident, which has since gone viral on the internet, the passengers…
Police said that the rescued foreigner has since being reunited with his family. The Kwara State Police Command has rescued a Chinese national, Peng Chao Zhang, who was abducted by six harmed men on March 10. In a statement released by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi on Wednesday, the Chinese…
The victim’s mother has asked for justice to prevail as she has nobody to run to. Eyebrows were raised as a 16-year-old male student openly defiled his 11-year-old female colleague at a school in Rumukwurusi area on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was gathered that while the student was committing the act,…
The 82-year-old monarch died at a teaching hospital after a brief illness. The late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun, was laid to rest today in his ancestral home according to Islamic rites. After a two-rakat janazat prayer (the Islamic prayer for the deceased), which was led by the Chief Imam of Ibadan, Sheikh…
The cleric stated that Ramadan fasting is sacred and should be respected by all. The Chief Imam of Falomo Central Mosque, Lagos, Dr. Tajuden Adebayo has pleaded with the public to respect the sensibility of those who are fasting by not eating in public. Adebayo said this while speaking with the News Agency Of Nigeria…
The late singer’s friend has, however been released from the police custody. The Lagos State Police Command has revealed that Ibrahim Owodunni, also knows as Primeboy, was re-arrested and interrogated at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, due to a petition filed by Wunmi, wife of the late singer MohBad. According to reports,…
Due to Naira depreciation, the cost of film production has doubled. The Association of Movie Practitioners (AMPRAC) has lamented about the rising cost of filmmaking, due to the current economic hardship in Nigeria. During an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, the National President of AMPRAC, Ifeanyi Azodo, said the cost of filmmaking has…
The business mogul, his wife, and son lost their life in a helicopter crash in February. The late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings PLC, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and son Chizi have been finally laid to rest in his hometown. Remains of the trio were buried in a private interment following a funeral…
The popular actor flooded his social media page with beautiful pictures of himself. Nollywood stars and colleagues in the movie industry have felicitated with veteran actor Pete Edochie, who celebrates his 77th birthday today March 7, 2024. Actress and sister-in-law to the celebrant, Rita Edochie took to her Instagram page to celebrate the Nollywood legend,…
The musician indicated that people need to stop assuming that musicians breakout from their labels in a violent manner. It is a common assumption, especially in Nigeria that when artists leave their record labels, it is over irreconcilable differences. Reekado Banks seems to be one of the exceptions to this norm as he shares some…
The online comedian also spoke about fame and how hard it has been to maintain top spot in the industry. Popular online skit maker, Samuel Animashaun, a.k.a Broda Shaggi has disclosed that he is all in for gender equality, although, he believes a woman should give her man a certain level of responsibility in a…
The news of his death has sent shock waves to fans and colleagues at large. Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji popularly known as Sisi Quadri has died at the age of 44. In a tribute post posted on his Instagram page, Jigan Babaoja, who is a colleague of yhe deceased actor, confirmed his…
The midfielder has vowed to appeal the verdict before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has spoken out following Thursday’s annoucement that he would be banned for four years after failing anti-doping test. Earlier on Thursday, it was annouced that the 30-year-old French midfielder has been hit with the…
The Yoruba Nation agitator accused the government of playing politics with Kanu’s trial. Popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Samuel Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has appealed to the Federal Government for the released of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Igboho…
The young boy was top of his class in English and Economics. A 16-year-old Sinhalese student, Dinal De Alwis, has taken his own life after he was allegedly blackmailed by a Nigerian yahoo boy. According to DailyMail, Dinal had just started sixth form when he was contacted by someone on social media platform Snapchat. Dinal…
The commission, however confirmed that some students were arrested on Wednesday in a ‘coordinated and professional’ manner. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has debunked claims that students were shoot at during and operation at Kwara State University hostels, Malete. In a statement shared on the EFCC’s official account by its Head of Media…
The chairman stated that the upsurge was due to the increase in the prices of items used for maintenance of the facilities. The Association of Public Toilets in Bauchi Local Government Area have annouced a 100% increment in charges for using public toilets. According to the Chairman of the association, Ibrahim Kabo, who spoke with…
A committee to investigate the matter will be formed. A zookeeper, identified as Olabode Olawuyi, was tragically mauled to death by a 9-year-old male lion at the zoological gardens of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, while attempting to rescue a female colleague from the beast. This was revealed in a statement by…
The students expelled included final year students of the institution. The Management of the University of Ilorin has expelled 14 students from the institution for various cases of examination malpractice. This was disclosed in a statement published on Monday by the university’s Spokesperson Kunle Akogun. According to him, the students were expelled following the recommendations…
The movie star also shared his desire to go into the directorial aspect of film making. Nigerian Nollywood superstar actor Timini Egbuson, has declared himself the biggest actor in Africa. Egbuson said this during an interview with Melissa podcast, where he also shared how he has been able to influence upcoming male actors in the…
