The United States government on Thursday, October 27, ordered its non-emergency diplomatic staff and their families to leave Abuja. The US Consulate in Nigeria cited the “heightened risk of terrorist attacks” as a reason for the directive in its latest travel advisory. The US State Department did not specify the threat, but its country summary for…
A yet- to- be identified official of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) has been electrocuted in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday evening, October 27, at the entrance to Margaret Ekpo International Airport. In a short video posted on Facebook, the official is seen dangling…
A voice note from a purported conversation between a member of a kidnap gang and a family member of a kidnap victim has been shared online. According to Twitter user @The_Vyrus who shared the story online, the victim is among those recently kidnapped in Nsukka, Enugu state. In the trending voice note, the victim who sounded terrified…
A 68-year-old Nigerian man has been declared wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl – a minor. The man, identified as Victor Jemide had been forcefully defiling the victim with his fingers. It was also gathered that Victor has been doing this for some time now to the child, who is said to be adopted. The displeasing occurrence…
A suspected internet fraudster a.k.a Yahoo boy reportedly cut the life of his girlfriend short and buried her body in his apartment. A video making rounds on social media captured a chaotic moment where onlookers gather to witness the shallow grave where the yahoo boy buried his girlfriend. The TikTok user who shared the clip…
Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly made a donation to charities in Nigeria to provide relief for victims of the flood disaster. This is coming after the Duchess announced she is 43 percent Nigerian on her latest Archetypes podcast, During the sixth episode of her audio series yesterday, the Duchess…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said its members can no longer sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at N180 per litre in Oyo and Osun states. IPMAN said it is now selling at N195-N200/litre. IPMAN Chairman of Ibadan Depot, which covers Oyo and Osun states, Mr. Mutiu Bukola, said this while speaking…
A Nigerian, Ayo Owodunni has made history as he becomes a city councillor in Kitchener, London Ontario, Canada. Mr Owodunni is the first black person to be elected to the position. He won the municipal elections for ward 5 in a keenly contested race after the incumbent Kelly Galloway-Sealock said he was not seeking re-election….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command on October 25, 2022, secured the conviction of an internet fraudster, Ekechukwu Wilson Chinaza before Justice F.A. Aliyu of the FCT High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja. A statement released by EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, says Chinaza was convicted after pleading guilty to a one-count…
A 21-year-old man has been arrested by operatives of Lagos police command for allegedly killing his 70-year-old father. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, October 25, said the police division in the Abule-Egba area of the state got a report of the alleged murder from the wife of the deceased, who is…
An announcement made today confirms him as the new Tory leader. Rishi Sunak has emerged as the new leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, according to a confirmation by the 1922 Committee. According to an announcement made by Sir Graham Brady on behalf of the committee, only one nomination was received for the position…
The Consul General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, Andrew Idi, has paid a condolence visit to the wife of a Nigerian man, Nwankwo Gabriel Ugochukwu, who was killed in Durban, South Africa. Nwankwo, a father of four, was shot dead on 13th October 2022 at East and West Axis Point, South Beach, Durban. The Consul and the deceased’s…
A five-month-old boy, Karina Anthony and seven-year-old girl, Ebiowei Rachael, drowned in flood water in Ogbogbene community, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State A community source told Daily Trust that Karina fell from the bed into the flooded water in their apartment, while Ebiowei Rachael drowned in the water in the surroundings. A community…
A mosque located at Jalo Junction in the Saminaka area of the Jalingo metropolis, Taraba State, was on Thursday, October 20, invaded by gunmen during Magrib prayers. The gunmen, numbering about 10, killed a worshipper before abducting a businessman and his son, who is a secondary school student. Daily Trust also reported that kidnappers have killed several persons, including a policeman…
Liz Truss will pocket £9,094 and a severance payment of £18,860 despite being the shortest-serving UK Prime Minister in history after ruling for just 44 days. According to reports by The Mirror, Truss could also profit from a £115,000 annual salary. The £115,000 annual salary – available to all ex-PMs – pays for their ‘special role…
Nigerian youths gathered to remember those who lost their lives at the Lekki Toll-Gate massacre. The Lagos State Police Command has explained why its members fired tear gas at protesters who gathered at the Lekki Toll-Gate on Thursday in memory of those who lost their lives at the #EndSARS protest on October 20, 2020. It’s…
The implementation of the newly approved 10% hike in tariff for voice and data services has been reversed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). According to NCC, the tariff increase “was in line with the mandates of the Commission as provided by the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, and other extant Regulations and Guidelines,” but its implementation has been halted. The…
Suella Braverman, the UK Home Secretary who was vocal about her “aspirations” to cut the overall migration figure amid a growing clamour for the government to take control of immigration levels, has resigned after using her personal email for official duty. In a letter addressed to UK’s prime minister Liz Truss and shared on Twitter, Braverman revealed that she sent…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 29-year old man, Ume Ifechukwu Clinton for impersonation, computer related fraud, obtaining by false pretence and money laundering. Clinton was arrested on October 18, 2022 at No 46 Atoke Gbadebo Street, Isheri, Lagos, by operatives of the EFCC, following a story published by an…
UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss has resigned. She tendered her resignation on Thursday. According to her, she will continue to act as Prime Minister until a new Prime minister emerges. She becomes the shortest-serving PM in British history.
