JUST-IN: US Delivers ‘Critical’ Military Supplies To Nigeria, Reaffirm Security Partnership
The United States forces have delivered “critical military supplies” to Nigeria, with the handover taking…
The United States forces have delivered “critical military supplies” to Nigeria, with the handover taking place in Abuja. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which said the delivery was part of ongoing cooperation between both countries. “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our…
A federal judge in Manhattan has barred Bruce Fein from representing Venezuela’s deposed President Nicolás Maduro, after finding that Mr Fein was never authorised by the defendant to act on his behalf. Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein said Mr Fein lacked the right to appear for Mr Maduro because he had not been hired by the…
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was on Monday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, over a nine-count criminal charge. The charges, confirmed by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer to our correspondent, Oluseyi Babaseyi, include assault, theft, causing bodily harm, and resisting arrest. Portable’s arraignment followed a…
The family of the late former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, has announced the death of his wife and former First Lady of the state, Chief (Mrs) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo. She died at the age of 100. In a brief statement released on Tuesday and made available to journalists, the family said…
Ashabi Simple, a Nollywood actress and ‘baby mama’ of Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has revealed why she got him arrested. In a video, the actress described a public confrontation with Portable that turned violent. She said that the musician approached her family during the holiday season, threatening them with a firearm….
The U.S. Department of State has identified overstays, driving under the influence, assault and theft as the four leading reasons for the revocation of more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office last year. The department said the visa cancellations form part of a broader immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, which…
The Edo Police Command has arrested 18-year-old Obehi Odine for staging her own kidnapping, while 11 others were arrested for their alleged involvement in a kidnapping syndicate. In a statement on Tuesday, the state command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said exhibits, including firearms, were recovered during the operations. The statement read, “A suspect, one…
A Gombe-based cardiologist, Dr Abubakar Sani, says excessive consumption of sugary drinks increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases in children. He said excessive consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages might predispose children to the risk of heart disease, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. Sani, a consultant cardiologist, Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, said this in an interview with…
The U.S. State Department has said it has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office last year, describing the figure as a new record under the administration’s hardline immigration policy. The revocations form part of a sweeping immigration crackdown launched after Trump’s return to the White House, which has seen…
Popular Nigerian comedienne and actress, Damilola Adekoya, fondly known as Princess, has openly appealed to prominent clerics to help her find a life partner. In a video shared on her social media pages, Princess called on Pastor Jerry Eze, Apostle Femi Lazarus, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, and Apostle Joshua Selman, urging them to help link her…