Ned Nwoko’s Moroccan wife, Laila Charani, has accused her estranged co-wife, actress Regina Daniels, of introducing her to drugs. According to Laila, she nearly lost her marriage to the senator six years ago due to Regina’s alleged influence. Her revelation came in response to Regina’s recent claim that she had financially supported Laila in the…
Prominent philanthropist and politician, Engr. Bayo Ajayi, donated 1,000 specially designed exercise books to support children with disabilities in Ekiti State during an event in Ado Ekiti. This initiative underscores the importance of tailored educational resources for inclusive learning, aligning with Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s efforts to enhance the well-being of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Ajayi’s…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, hinted at reasons why the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, national convention may not hold. PDP scheduled its National convention for hold in Ibadan, Oyo State come November. However, Wike said if the crisis in the party is not resolved, the convention may not…
The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed nine people dead and 21 others injured in a road crash in Dankama, Kaita LGA, Katsina State. The casualties were announced in a statement on Thursday. FRSC said the incident occurred when a trailer carrying cows and humans separated from the head and fell on a pavement. According…
In a dramatic turn of events during a town hall meeting in Ikot Abasi, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State announced his intention to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)—but was met with resounding opposition from the crowd. Speaking at the Town Square Meeting with the Ikot…
President Bola Tinubu says the protection of Nigerian children requires deliberate and sustained action. Tinubu spoke on Thursday during the first regional meeting of the Africa Pathfinder Countries of the Global Alliance on Ending Violence Against Children. The event held at the presidential villa in Abuja. The president was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Tinubu…
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama, at the State House, Abuja. Mahama’s visit to the Presidential Villa is said to be his first official coming since his inauguration on January 7, 2025. Mahama said he was in Nigeria to update Tinubu on diplomatic efforts with the military junta…
The funeral prayer for former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has been moved to 2pm on Tuesday in Daura, his hometown. The ceremony was earlier scheduled for Monday. Briefing newsmen in Katsina, Governor Dikko Radda revealed that following consultations with the late President’s family and close associates in London – where he died – it has been…
A devastating fire tore through a residential complex in Hong Kong, killing at least 55 people and injuring many others. The flames spread rapidly via bamboo scaffolding, forcing around 700 residents to evacuate. The blaze engulfed seven apartment blocks in the Tai Po district of the New Territories on Wednesday, with over 200 people still…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said in the second quarter of 2024 (Q2 2024), Nigeria recorded N6.94trillion trade surplus. This was contained in its report titled: “Nigeria Gross Domestic Product Q2 2024.” Which said the country’s export was N19.4trillion while its import was N12.4trillion. NBS said in the period under review, the country’s…