The king of the ancient Bangha Kingdom in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Majesty Suanu Baridam, escaped death after being shot by gunmen on Sunday. It was gathered that Baridam, a first-class monarch, was shot between Taabaa Junction and Sogho while returning from an engagement in Okwale community, all within Khana…
Elon Musk achieved yet another major milestone Wednesday, becoming the first ever person worth $500 billion. The richest person on the planet is now worth $500 billion, as of 3:30 pm Eastern, per Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires tracker. Musk, who became the first person ever worth $400 billion or more in December, is $150 billion ahead…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has faulted the conferment of the Chieftaincy title of ‘Okanlomo of Yorubaland’ on a business tycoon, Dotun Sanusi, a.k.a Ilaji, by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. Oba Owoade said conferment of chieftaincy title which bothers on the entirety of Yorubaland by…
The Olota of Ota Awori Kingdom, Oba (Prof) Abdulkabir Obalanlege, has returned from the United Kingdom to address a reported clash between Egungun worshippers and military personnel in Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident, which occurred on Friday, December 27, reportedly sparked tension in parts of the town for three days….
Nigeria’s external reserves have recorded a sustained rebound for the first time in 2025, rising by $364 million between April 30 and May 14, 2025. This marks the first consistent two-week upward trend in the country’s foreign reserves since they peaked on January 6, 2025, at $40.92 billion. According to the latest figures published by…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced free medical surgeries to mark the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s 83rd birthday. Adeboye was born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State. He will be 83 on Sunday. According to a statement by his son, Pastor Leke Adeboye, on Thursday, the programme, which is part…
Portugal have lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy for the second time after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Spain. This follows a 2-2 draw at full-time and extra-time in a thrilling final held in Germany. The match, fiercely contested from start to finish, saw both teams create significant chances before settling matters from…
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended three police inspectors accused of brutally assaulting a 22-year-old man, identified as Jacob Sunday, leaving him in a coma. The incident, it was gathered occurred at the 22 PMF Barracks in Ogudu on Tuesday evening. According to reports obtained, the officers, Inspector John Alom of 63 PMF Ikorodu,…
Former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has said only two scenarios can prevent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from securing re-election in 2027. Speaking on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sheriff declared that Tinubu’s return to office is almost certain unless elections are not held or the president chooses not…
U.S. President Donald Trump has addressed ongoing rumours about a possible third presidential bid in 2028, indicating that another run is unlikely. In an interview with CNBC, Trump said, “No, probably not, probably not. I’d like to… I have the best poll numbers I’ve ever had,” downplaying the chances of a future campaign. Despite being…
