No fewer than 39 families of deceased police officers who served under the Federal Capital Territory Command were on Tuesday presented with welfare cheques totalling ₦37,388,829.25. The presentation ceremony, which took place at the command headquarters in Abuja, was made on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. A statement by the command’s spokesperson,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won 15 of the 17 chairmanship positions in Plateau LG elections. Planji Cishak, chairman of the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), announced the results of the elections on Thursday in Jos, the state capital. The local government and councillorship election was conducted on Saturday. Cishak said the results…
There was mild drama in the Senate today (Tuesday) when lawmakers declined to second a motion moved by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling for the repatriation of Nigerian women allegedly abused in Libyan prisons. The incident occurred during deliberations on a motion concerning the abuse of the rights of Nigerian immigrants in Libya. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has assured his supporters that he will contest the 2027 general election on the party’s platform. Read Also: How I was trafficked for prostitution in Mali – Actress Jumoke George’s daughter He gave the assurance while speaking to a group of…
The leaked videos of a pastor’s daughter are currently trending. The videos, have not just set the internet on fire, it has divided it, while some are lambasting the young girl for involving in such sinful acts, others feel since she is human she should be left alone. The leaked videos of a pastor’s daughter…
Surgeons in Hapur, India, have reportedly removed 29 steel spoons, 19 toothbrushes, and two pens from the stomach of a man in what doctors described as one of the most unusual and shocking medical cases in recent times. According to a report by the Times of India on September 26, the patient, who hails from…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians about the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachets across the country. In a statement issued on Friday, the agency said Promasidor Nigeria Limited, the manufacturer and Marketing Authorisation Holder of Cowbell products, raised concerns about fake milk sachets that…
On Sunday, the highly anticipated Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) unveiled its nominees for the 11th edition, recognizing the best in African film, television, and digital content from January 1 to December 31, 2024. Set to take place on May 10, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, the prestigious ceremony will celebrate the industry’s brightest talents…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 16 containers of contraband, including arms, ammunition, expired pharmaceuticals, prohibited foods, and counterfeit products, with a total duty paid value of more than N10 billion. Addressing journalists at the Apapa Command on Monday, Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said the seizures were the result of coordinated operations with…
Hon. Kevin Solomon Olaolu, Senior Special Assistant Students Affairs Ondo State Governor, received a delegation from the Young Medical Laboratory Scientists’ Forum (YMLSF) Southwest in a solidarity visit at his office. The visit aimed to congratulate the SSA on his recent appointment and explore areas of collaboration that will benefit both the youth, students and…