The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a young man who allegedly killed his mother, grandma, sister and nephew through food poisoning in a quest for money ritual through what they called “Okeite.” Although the incident reportedly happened in September 2024, Amaeze in Nsukka town, he was picked and handed over to the police on…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has cancelled the planned wedding between the popular TikTokers, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda. The Hisbah Deputy Commander, Sheikh Mujahideen Aminuddeen, who confirmed the development, said the decision was reached after an investigation revealed that the TikTokers lied that they were in love with each other to evade…
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 and 2023 general elections, Omoyele Sowore has reacted to his arrest and subsequent release by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). Sowore was picked up by the NIS upon his arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos Sunday morning. Recall that the…
Nigeria’s crème de la crème gathered in Abuja, the nation’s capital, as family, friends, and political associates of Ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, gathered to celebrate the wedding solemnization of his eldest son, Dr. Chikampa, to his heartthrob, Anita Nwabueze, on Saturday. The guest list included: Former First Lady, Dr. Patience Jonathan, wife of former…
United States President, Donald Trump, on Friday, declared he would bomb Iran again “without a question” if intelligence reveals the country is enriching uranium beyond a threshold he finds acceptable. “Without a question. Absolutely,” Trump told reporters during a briefing at the White House. The president insisted that Iran is currently in no shape to…
Nigerian comedian Deeone has revealed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently investigating the NGO account of controversial critic Verydarkman (VDM). This investigation follows allegations made by VDM that his NGO account was hacked through a website, leading to a loss of N180 million. VDM had claimed he was traveling to Jos…
At least five worshippers were shot dead when bandits attacked a mosque during early morning prayers in Yandoto village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack, which happened on Friday morning, sent a shock wave across the community. Witnesses said the assailants stormed the mosque and opened fire indiscriminately, killing five people on…
Filling stations belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) have increased the pump price of fuel. The product which previously sold for N897 in Abuja, the nation’s capital, currently sells for N1,030. Daily Trust correspondent who visited an NNPC outlet in Maitama observed how motorists queued up to purchase the product amid complaints….
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has taken measures to address the lingering controversy surrounding allegations of romantic relationships between some of its female members and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The guild has launched a thorough investigation into the matter, placing several actresses on its “watchlist.” A blog in July claimed that Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Nancy…
President Bola Tinubu will visit the US and meet with President Donald Trump once the “situation is right for him”. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today amid diplomatic tension between Nigeria and the US following Trump’s recent redesignation of Nigeria…