Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised Nigeria’s security agencies for their recent successes in the fight against terrorism, following the arrest of two senior commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group. The arrests were disclosed last Saturday by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, who described the operation as a “high-risk, intelligence-led, counter-terrorism…
Pavel Durov, billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app was arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, TF1 TV and BFM TV said, citing unnamed sources. Durov was travelling aboard his private jet, TF1 said on its website, adding he had been targeted by an arrest warrant in France as…
In its determination to demonstrate unwavering commitment to protecting the nation’s biodiversity and to uphold Nigeria’s obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), operatives of the Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Sunday, November 16, intercepted one Lion Cub and two Patas Monkeys being…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has debunked rumors suggesting he plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a post shared on his verified Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) handles, the Governor reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing himself as a “bona fide member” of the party. The…
Honourable Abayomi Fagbenro-Bibire has taken the opportunity to congratulate Nigerians living in the Diaspora as well as his colleagues and friends in the United States and people from all walks of life on the occasion of Thanksgiving Day. The retired US Navy veteran communicated this in a statement he personally signed and issued to the…
Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, is currently in the US on invitation to attend today’s inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Kumuyi’s invitation as a global spiritual leader, was confirmed by A. Larry Ross Communications, a prominent public relations firm based in the…
The Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, Bolaji Idowu, has debunked allegations linking him to fraudulent real estate activities and money laundering, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading. Reports emerged on Tuesday alleging that Idowu had been detained in Abuja by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department over his purported involvement in…
Paul Okoye, better known by his stage name Rudeboy, has announced the separation of the singing duo PSquare for the second time. In an interview with City FM Lagos on Thursday, Rudeboy narrated the circumstances leading to the breakup, offering a glimpse into the internal conflicts in the group. The twins, Paul and Peter Okoye,…
Salt, also known as sodium, is essential for life. It helps with fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions. It also serves as a preservative. But like many other things, too much of it becomes dangerous. Taking too much can be inimical to your health, making your immune system prone to various diseases. Health experts…
There was confusion at an Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday when a woman, identified as Mulikat Yusuf, suddenly slumped after her husband, Ishaq Abdulganiyu, insisted on divorcing her. During the court session, Abdulganiyu told the presiding judge, Mr. Toyin Aluko, that he was no longer interested in the marriage. His wife, however,…