The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that he would prefer to remain in detention for the rest of his life rather than be tried by a corrupt and biased court or judge. Kanu made this statement in an open letter to the public, which he personally signed…
A businessman who founded one of the most popular websites was found dead in his office – moments after he sent an email claiming officials at the univeristy he worked at were trying to sabotage him. Marshall Brian II, 63, an academic behind HowStuffWorks, was discovered at his North Carolina State University office on November…
The Director-General (DG) of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, has informed corps members that they will not regret participating in all the camp activities. According to him, such activities are meant to make them rugged and enable the corps members to outstand future rigours of life. Ahmed said the regimented camp activities were aimed at instilling…
The Nigeria Police Force has released a journalist, Ayoola Babalola, who was arrested during the nationwide #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests in Abuja. The 25-year-old journalist was arrested on Saturday and detained at Wuye Police Station under the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. PUNCH Online reports that Babalola was released around 3 pm on Sunday after his arrest…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the return flights for Nigerian pilgrims who performed the 2025 Hajj will begin on June 9. This date corresponds to the 13th day of Dhul-Hijjah, an important time in the Islamic calendar. The announcement was made by the Commission’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Professor…
The Tinubu Media Force (TMF) has commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its renewed commitment to job creation and youth empowerment through the planned $220 million investment aimed at creating employment opportunities for young Nigerians. This commendation follows the Federal Government’s recent announcement declaring open the applications portal for the Nigeria Jubilee…
Bello Kano, the Chief Executive Officer of Bell-Bank Online Banking and a well-known business personality in Farm Center GSM Market, announces his candidacy for Chairman of Farm Center GSM Market in Kano State, as an international businessman with over a decade of experience in the market, the confident people have in his ability to transform…
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and 1999 presidential candidate, Chief Olu Falae, said he won the election that restored Nigeria to civilian rule, not Olusegun Obasanjo. Falae, who appeared on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Thursday during special Democracy Day programme, alleged that he was the actual winner of the 1999…
An Edo couple, Mr. And Mrs. Praise Mumbor, is in a state of confusion on how their first child got infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) The couple believed their 19-month old baby got infected after receiving blood transfusion at a private hospital in Benin City, Edo State capital. Baby Jeremiah was admitted at…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have neutralised a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Balla, along with five of his gang members, during ongoing clearance operations in Kogi State. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lokoja. Kogi State, which shares…