A notorious kidnapper identified simply as Lion in Bayelsa state has been arrested following his last kidnap attempt. Lion’s days of flaunting wealth on social media end as he meets his waterloo at the hands of the police. When arrested in Abuja during his last operation, the kidnapper begged for mercy while claiming that his…
A Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor (RCCG), Agu Irukwu, participated in the funeral ceremony of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, held on Monday, September 19. Irukwu is a former Chairman of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in the United Kingdom. The RCCG Pastor was one of the eight pastors who represented the churches…
Academic activities in the country has been shut down for over seven months since the strike started. The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has ordered the Academic Staff Union of Universities to call off the strike and return to classes. The Academic Staff Union of Universities has been on a persistent strike since February…
The Queen’s funeral service at Westminster Abbey had an average TV audience of more than a 26million people across a range of British networks. Her Majesty’s send-off on Monday followed her record 70 years as the Commonwealth’s head of state and was broadcast simultaneously on a range of networks, including BBC One, BBC Two, and…
The Queen’s beloved corgis will feel the loss of the monarch, and may even display signs of depression following her death, according to a dog expert. John Smith, dog expert and founder of pet personalisation product website Yappy, said while dogs do not understand the concept of death, the canines could still feel the loss of their…
An American man shot and killed his ex-wife and stepson over electricity usage because they left the lights on too long. Michael Williams, 47, from Florida, is accused of killing Marsha Williams and her adult son, 28-year-old Robert Adams at the home they all shared. Investigators say that the suspect became angry at the family home…
A 29-year-old Zambian police officer identified as Albert Kamasumba killed his estranged wife, Deborah Kasakula before shooting himself dead. It was gathered that the incident occurred around 5:pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Pamodzi Township, Ndola According to local media, the officer shot his wife dead when he learnt that she was getting married to someone…
Seventeen Boko Haram terrorists including their family members have surrendered to the Nigerian Army in Borno State. The terrorists surrendered with their weapons to troops of 151 Task Force Battalion deployed at Banki-Junction in Bama Local Government Area of the state. The Army in a statement on Tuesday, September 20, said the terrorists surrendered due…
Singer and businesswoman, Dencia has taken shots at Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle who showed up for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral held today, September 19. Dencia claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan are “fake” for attending the funeral and acting sad, given that things didn’t work out well between the couple and the British…
The notorious kidnapper has been sentenced alongside his co-defendant. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Special Offences Court has sentenced famous kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, and his co-defendant, Victor Aduba to 21 years imprisonment for kidnapping one Sylvanus Hafia. The judgement was passed on Monday, as they were accused of kidnapping the…
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday described his relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth II as perfect. Obasanjo spoke when he granted an interview to the News Central TV at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Penthouse residence in Abeokuta, the Ogun capital. In a statement by spokesman Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo eulogized the late…
Following the protest by the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, over the lingering strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Monday, September 19, flights at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport have been rescheduled. We gathered that the inability of the travellers to enter the airport caused the development. The domestic…
In a final attempt to reduce his jail sentence, Ramon Hushpuppi Abbas has appealed to Judge Otis D. Wright, claiming he made only $300,000 from his involvement in the crimes he has been tried for. In a handwritten letter addressed to Mr Wright and filed on Friday at the United States District for the Central…
23-year-old Nigerian woman, Ummakulsum Sani Buhari’s mother has spoken about her murder. The mother of Ummakulsum, who was killed by her Chinese lover, Mr Geng on Friday night narrated how the incident happened. SaharaReporters had earlier reported that outrage and anger trailed the gruesome murder of the young Nigerian woman, who was serving out the National Youth…
It has been revealed that all the British High Commission offices in Abuja, Lagos and across the country will be closed on Monday. The UK Mission in Nigeria made the announcement in a terse statement on its social media accounts. The closure is in observance of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, it noted. The notice, however,…
Akinbiyi Gbolahan, a software engineer, has told the story of how he escaped from ‘one chance’ bus criminals. The man who had an encounter with ‘one chance’ bus criminals, said he has yet to get over the traumatic encounter which happened on Saturday, June 11, 2022. He was still soaked in the experience when he spoke with…
A guard reportedly fainted and fell during Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state in Westminster Hall while watching over her coffin. A video making the rounds online shows the uniformed guard stumbling to his right twice, before regaining his balance. Shortly afterwards, the guard fell from the red podium onto the floor, and a number of…
Buckingham Palace has revealed when the late Queen Elizabeth II’ will be buried. The Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Sept. 19. Recall that Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at 96. Many dignitaries, and eminent personalities around the world have continued to pay glowing tributes to the late monarch. Meanwhile,…
The dependent was found guilty of the allegations levelled against him after investigations were concluded. A High Court in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 31-year-old Okada Rider, Ojo Adebayo to life imprisonment for defiling a nine-year-old girl. The judgement was passed on Wednesday, September 14 by Justice Olalekan Olatawura, who stated that the defendant was found…
The students express their displeasure at the lingering strike which is now seven months old. Travellers along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway were left stranded today after students from under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Students (South-West Zone) stormed the highway to express their displeasure at the ongoing ASUU strike. It is nearly seven…
