The late politician’s son revealed that the number of children his father had was reduced to 55 after blood tests were carried out. Abdulmumuni Abiola, son of famous late politician and winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, has opened up on issues of paternity fraud that ensued after…
The NAFDAC director also mentioned that food security is everyone’s business to take serious. The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Moji Adeyeye has urged Nigerians to refrain from storing cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days. According to her, food stored in the…
Adekolure Idowu Glory, a fresh graduate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), has been brutalised, r*ped and murdered by unknown assailants who dumped her corpse on the road. Glory had completed her programme in UNIBEN and visited the school to process her clearance. On her way home on Thursday, June 13, 2024, the 22-year-old was…
Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has issued an apology to Band A customers. This comes after it failed to deliver its customers the allotted daily service of 20 hours. Taking to Twitter, IKEDC pledged allottedetter. The apology read: Dear Esteemed Customer, We extend our apologies for falling short of the expected minimum service level of 20…
It has been alleged that Russia is sending thousands of migrants and foreign students, including Nigerians, to fight alongside its troops in the war against Ukraine. Bloomberg said Russia is recruiting Africans in exchange for visa renewals. The news platformer claimed the assessment was done by some European officials who alleged that the Kremlin is…
The family of a 22-year-old female nurse, Ginika Judith Okoro, has appealed to the Nigeria Police and state government to conduct a thorough probe into the circumstances leading to the mysterious death of their only daughter. Ginika died in the house of her boyfriend, Charles Ndukwu, in Ezeogba, Awaka, Owerri North Local Government Area of…
Abike Dabiri, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, announced that the individual responsible for trafficking underage girls to Ghana has been apprehended and will face legal proceedings. Abike in tweets she shared, thanked one Chief Callistus, Chairman of Nido Ghana for ensuring the arrest of the evil perpetrator. She said the culprit will be…
A teacher from Nyamira Boys High School in Kenya has tragically ended his own life following losses from a bet placed on an online casino. Nyamira Township Assistant Chief, Johnson Manyara, said Kelvin Omwenga died by suicide at his rented house on Wednesday night, June 5, 2024. The administrator added that the teacher had lost…
The NLC embarked on a two-day strike after rejecting the Federal Government’s proposal of N60,000 as the new minimum wage. It seems Nigerians may have to brace up for another nationwide strike organized by the National Labour Congress (NLC), as governors lament that the N60,000 minimum wage for workers is too high and unsustainable for…
An alleged chat between a missing Nigerian lady, Celine and Andrew has surfaced online, sparking reactions from netizens. The alleged chat which has been making the rounds online showed the negotiation between Celine, Afiba and Andrew before they reportedly travelled from Port Harcourt to Aba to see him. In the chat shared on Instagram by…
A three-man Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal panel has ordered Multichoice Nigeria to give subscribers on the DStv and GOtv platforms one month of free subscriptions. The tribunal also fined Multichoice N150 million for challenging the jurisdiction of the court, which recently restrained it from increasing the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages. Justice…
The heartbroken husband narrated that he was about to complete the debt when the unfortunate incident happened. A 44-year-old fish farmer, identified as Dauda Jolaosho, has lost his wife after his friend fired gunshots at the couple over a N3,000 debt. Narrating how the incident occured, the bereaved husband explained in details how one Saheed…
The decision still needs approval of the president. The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill seeking the upward review of salaries, allowances and other fringe benefits of judicial officers in the country. This bill, which was passed on Wednesday, follows the adoption of the report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters…
A shocking video has emerged on social media, depicting the aftermath of a burglary at an unfinished house in Benin City. Despite being under construction, the perpetrators managed to infiltrate the property, leaving netizens in disbelief. The incident, which garnered attention after an eyewitness, identified as @australia.father on TikTok, shared a distressing video, showcased the…
A shocking video has surfaced online, showing a tragic dispute between neighbours that ended with one man fatally shooting his neighbour over a water issue. The shocking incident, caught on camera on June 3rd in Escazú, has left many in disbelief. The argument reportedly started over who controlled the water supply they shared. The argument…
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 100 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo Boys. The suspects were arrested on Wednesday at different locations across the state. According to a post on EFCC’s official X handle, the arrest followed actionable intelligence about suspected activities of…
The super cop has been in detention since his drug trafficking case with the NDLEA in 2022. After 27 months, embattled police chief, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Recall that the former Deputy Commisioner of Police and head of Intelligent Response Team (IRT), was arrested…
After commending the president for his work so far, he highlighted areas were he wants to see improvements. President Bola-Ahmed Tinubu celebrated his first year in office on the 29th of May, 2024, and Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has praised the former for a job well done so far. Taking to his X account, the…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that two individuals were fatally injured and some others arrested during an attack by motorcycle riders on its Ipaja Division on Monday. PUNCH Online earlier reported that panic ensued in a section of Lagos State when more than 100 hoodlums stormed the Ipaja Police Station. The command’s spokesperson,…
Sanusi was reinstated four years after his deposition by former governor of the state, Ganduje. Newly reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has given all thanks to God stating that his return to the exalted throne is a testament that God’s will cannot be changed. The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor said…
