Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested three suspected kidnappers who killed one of their victims after collecting N6.9 million ransom. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement in Port Harcourt on Monday, named the suspects as Hassan Mohammed, Bello Abubakar and Yusuf Ahmed. Iringe-Koko said investigation…
Nigerian music star Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, popularly known as Seyi Shay, has revealed that she was once a member of the Illuminati The singer made this known during an interview on the Off Air podcast with Gbemi and Toolz,the “Yolo Yolo” crooner. She described it as a stage in her career that is now behind…
The founder of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement (TLCCRM) church, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, has spoken to talks of Verdarkman disparaging his church In a new video. The cleric said he got the information that the online critic said “evil things” about his church. Pastor Muoka shared his reply to the person, particularly in respect…
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has accused some individuals in the Nigerian military of sabotaging an attempt by the American government to rescue Chibok girls after allegedly leaking the plan to Boko Haram. Mr Akinyemi disclosed this during an interview on Arise News on Tuesday while discussing the recent threats made by American…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, from the party over allegations of anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who governed Osun State for eight years, had formed a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives (TOP), now rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus. The group was accused of contributing…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested a wanted drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, 61-year-old Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye on New Year Day in her mansion at Okota area of Lagos following the interception of a truckload illicit drug consignment from her staff same day. A statement signed by…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the request of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to use the 2023 dividends due to the federation to pay for petrol subsidy, according to TheCable. The president also approved the suspension of the payment of 2024 interim dividends to the federation in order to augment the oil firm’s…
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a strict ban on taking photographs, videos or raising political and sectarian expressions at main Hajj sites. In a statement, the ministry emphasised that pilgrims are prohibited from taking photographs or recording videos within Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, and at key Hajj locations including…
The loading of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from Dangote Refinery for local consumption will commence on Sunday, September 15. The Presidential Committee on the Sale of Crude Oil and Refined Products announced this at the end of its meeting in Abuja on Friday night. The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji,…
Veteran Actor Yemi Solade has claimed that no actress in the industry can afford a G-Wagon solely from acting income. According to Solade on the Honest Bunch podcast, the financial returns from acting are insufficient to fund such luxury purchases. He emphasised that while acting provides fame and visibility, the pay per role is nowhere…