“Time to get a DIY mortuary at home”, “people can no longer rest in peace” — these are some of the reactions trailing the N40 daily mortuary tax by the Enugu state government. On Saturday, Emmanuel Nnamani, chair of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), said the state would begin enforcing the tax to…
Big Brother Naija housemate, Imisioluwa Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi on Sunday, October 5, won the ‘10/10’ edition of the reality TV show. The 23-year-old winner beat other top nine finalists to emerge the winner on Sunday night. Here are 14 things to know about BBnaija season 10 winner Imisi: 1. Imisi’s full name is…
A Kano magistrates’ court sitting at No 47 in Norman’s land, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, has sentenced two TikTokers for posting vulgar videos which violate religious and moral sensitivities of the state. Ahmad Isa and Maryam Musa of Ladainai area in Hotoro Quarters were arrested by the state Censorship Board, and were…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, identified as Samuel Eze, in connection with the possession of a severed human breast. The police said the suspect was apprehended on Saturday, July 6, 2025, by a joint security team comprising police officers and vigilantes while on patrol in Awada, Obosi. A statement by…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday ordered a suspension of student visa processing in the latest swipe at foreign students in the country. The White House is cracking down on foreign students at US universities, revoking visas and deporting those involved in protests against the war in Gaza, accusing them of supporting Palestinian…
Olubadan-elect, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has said he never expected to ascend the throne so soon, admitting he thought the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, would reign for at least five to ten years. Speaking on Monday at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, where he was received by family members, Baales, associates, and well-wishers,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed deep outrage over the continued attacks on Christians in Nigeria, describing the situation as a “horrible massacre” allegedly carried out by radical Islamists. In a strongly worded statement, Trump declared that Nigeria should be designated a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) under U.S. law a classification reserved for nations…
81 Division of the Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of one of its soldiers who was fatally attacked by a mentally unstable man in the Imota axis of Ikorodu, Lagos. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Division’s spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya, explained that the tragic incident took place on November 16. According to…
Few days after nearly 100 persons lost their lives in tanker accident in Niger State, some youths trooped out to the scene of a tanker accident in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, on Wednesday. According to witnesses, the youths were scooping fuel from the faulty truck when security operatives arrived at the scene. Men of the…
Umar Farouk Ibrahim, factional national secretary of the Labour Party (LP), says Peter Obi may be disqualified from seeking the party’s presidential ticket in 2027 if he continues to associate with other political platforms. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV, Ibrahim said no individual has an automatic claim to the party’s presidential ticket, and…