Queen Elizabeth II is dead. The monarch died at the age of 96 at Balmoral, ending a remarkable reign of more than 70 years. In a sombre statement, Buckingham Palace today confirmed Her Majesty Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, had passed away—making her son, Charles, King, Sun UK reported.
Following news that Queen Elizabeth has been placed under medical supervision, the Royal Family’s website has crashed. This is as people rush to get the latest information on her health. Buckingham Palace released a rare statement on the Queen’s health today, September 8, and it was disclosed that Prince Charles, Camilla and Prince William have…
The United Kingdom is apprehensive as the Queen, Elizabeth II is reported to be ill. Buckingham Palace said that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, BBC reported. The Palace, in a statement this morning, said, “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned…
The trial of popular Nigerian rapper, Panshak Zamani aka Ice Prince at a magistrate court in Ajah, Lagos State, has been stalled due to the absence of the prosecution witnesses. The ‘Oleku’ crooner is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on assault, obstructing a policeman from carrying out its statutory duties, and abduction. He…
Liz Truss has been officially declared as Britain’s 56th Prime Minister after Boris Johnson tendered his resignation. The newly-installed PM emerged from the monarch’s Balmoral residence in Scotland after completing the handover of power, a process known as ‘kissing hands’. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: ‘The Queen received in audience The Right Honourable Elizabeth…
Liz Truss was on Monday voted as the new Prime Minister of the UK. She emerged as the new UK Prime Minister/leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party after defeating her rival, Rishi Sunak, in a Tory vote where she polled 81,326 votes to beat Sunak who polled 60,399 votes. As the leader of the…
Kidnappers have demanded N90 million to release abducted Ondo burial guests. Ondo State Government disclosed this on Monday. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamide Ademola-Olateju, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Monday, September 5, said the kidnappers are demanding between N3m and N10m to release each of the nine victims. Ademola-Olateju…
A court has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to pay a fine of N1M for unlawfully invading an Abuja-based company. Justice Inyang Ekwo issued the fine over the invasion of Fezel Nigeria Limited, located at Plot 792, Cadastral Zone Industrial Estate, Idu-Abuja by operatives of the anti-graft agency. He noted that the…
The higher institution of learning confirmed this via an official statement. The management of the Tai Solanrin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State has suspended one of its lecturers, Dr Olaniran Balogun over ‘sex-for-marks’ allegations levelled against him. Dr Balogun, who was the Head of the Department of Religious Studies, is currently declared wanted by…
Bandits have made life extremely difficult for people to live in the North West of Nigeria. The banditry situation in the North West is assuming a new dimension as armed gangs have continued to terrorize residents of Katsina, Zamfara and neighbouring states. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Dr Bashir Kurfi, a community leader, said…
Investment scams in Nigeria usually start with the line: “Do you want to double your money in 24-48 hours?” You may come across a social media ad or a video of an influencer telling you how remarkable and profitable a particular ‘investment platform’ is. You may even be added to WhatsApp or Telegram groups with…
Titus Chima Nwankwo and George Ifiok Utibe-Abasi, two Nigerian bankers, have been jailed. The bankers were convicted for stealing N2.9 million from the account of a deceased customer, Godfried Francis Osso. The convicts had forged the signature of the late Osso in order to withdraw the amount from his bank account. Nwankwo and Utibe-Abasi were convicted…
Adeyemi Israel Abiodun, the Director of Logistics of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Chapter has been arraigned in court by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Israel Abiodun was sentenced to one-year imprisonment for internet-related fraud. EFCC, in a statement on Wednesday, August 24,…
Four Catholic sisters who were abducted by gunmen along Okigwe-Umulolo community of Imo state on Sunday, August 21, have been freed from captivity. TORI reported earlier that the sisters, namely Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu, were kidnapped on their way to morning mass. The Sisters Of Jesus The Saviour (Generalate) confirmed…
The Village Head of Ruga in Shagari Local Government identified as Umar Mohammed has been arrested by the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Sokoto State Command. Briefing newsmen on Tuesday, August 23, the NDLEA Commander in the state, Adamu Iro, said the suspect was arrested following an intelligence-driven investigation by the command. According to…
A 22-year-old suspected cultist identified as Jamiu Rasheed was captured on CCTV on July 7, 2022, killing a rival cult member, Akinola Ayegbusi, at a restaurant in the Alapere area of Lagos state has been apprehended by officials of the Lagos State Police Command. A statement from SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson of the state police…
An Abuja big boy has been arrested after allegedly carting away items from a shortlet apartment he rented alongside his girlfriend. His arrest followed a complaint from a Twitter user @Estakinleye. She had taken to the platform over the weekend to raise alarm about the alleged theft. She wrote; ”Good evening, i have a shortlet…
Four people have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command. They were arrested in connection with the attack on the convoy of wife of Osun state governor, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola at Owode, Ede. The command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola in a statement obtained in Osogbo, said operatives were contacted at about 8:30pm on Friday that the…
A court has sentenced a man who murdered his new bride just hours after they tied the knot to life imprisonment. The bride, Dawn Walker’s body was found stuffed into a suitcase and “dumped” in a field near the couple’s house. Her husband Thomas Nutt had severely injured the 52-year-old’s face and neck before he…
A full-list of all the broadcast stations the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) revoked their broadcast licences has been made public. NBC said the reason why their licences were revoked is because of the failure of the organisations to to renew their broadcast licences amounting to N2.66 billion. A statement by NBC on Friday noted that…
