A United States flag carrier, United Airlines flight UA613, outbound from Lagos to Washington, has declared an emergency and returned to Lagos. Vanguard learnt that several passengers and crew aboard the aircraft, a Boeing 787-8, sustained minor injuries. The flight, which had 245 passengers, eight flight attendants and three pilots, made a direct return…
In a distressing incident that has captured widespread attention online, a husband discovered his wife, a teacher, in a compromising situation with one of her students in their matrimonial home. The shocking video footage, which has since gone viral, raises serious concerns about inappropriate relationships between educators and students. The video shows the husband confronting…
Mojisola Meranda has stepped down amid the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State Assembly, the Speaker. But the crisis remain unresolved as Obasa’s removal divided the Assembly, and party’s leadership in the state. Meranda said she resigned to protect the state assembly. Before announcing her resignation, the state lawmakers took turns to commend her legislative…
A shocking video involving Michael Noah, the head pastor of Power of God Kingdom in Sierra Leone, has gone viral, capturing him threatening to “deport” a church member’s daughter from Australia if she fails to send him $1,000 within seven days. In the controversial video, Noah, who appears to be a Nigerian, is seen telling…
At least 30 people have been confirmed dead and more than 200 others injured after scaffolding collapsed during a major religious celebration at a church in central Ethiopia, local authorities said on Wednesday. The tragedy occurred at the Arerti Mariam Church in Minjar Sheknora, about 70 kilometers (45 miles) from the capital, Addis Ababa, where…
After an 11-year delay, the Abuja Centenary City project is set to take off with a multi-billion-naira infrastructure deal. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Ike Odenigwe, managing director (MD) of the Centenary City Plc, announced that Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has been engaged to execute the phase 1 primary infrastructure of…
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Wednesday sentenced a 27-year-old man, Alex Peter, to life imprisonment for armed robbery. Peter was arraigned on December 29, 2022, on two-count of conspiracy and armed robbery. He was also sentenced to nine years for conspiracy. The charge read, “The defendant and others at large on…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Kebbi State Government has finalised plans to sponsor the mass wedding of 600 individuals. The wedding comprising 300 grooms and 300 brides, with the government covering a dowry payment of ₦180,000 per couple. Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, the Chairman of the Mass Wedding Committee, Suleman Argungu, revealed…
A nationwide strike aimed at ramping up pressure on Israel’s government to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza was set to begin Monday. The call by Israel’s largest union to paralyse the economy follows a night of massive demonstrations, with tens of thousands of protesters taking to the streets in an outpouring…
Nollywood actress and adult content creator Amara Maduka has shared her candid views on the benefits of using sex toys, both individually and within relationships. Known for her bold stance on sexual liberation, Amara believes that incorporating sex toys into one’s intimate life can be a “game changer,” offering a range of benefits that enhance…
