Goals by Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Flourish Sabastine and substitute Joy Igbokwe against Venezuela in Cali on Saturday took two-time silver medallists Nigeria to the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Bello guided home a cut-back by the irrepressible Okwuchukwu for the first goal against the South Americans in the…
Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris popularly known as Bobrisky has finally jetted out of Nigeria. The development is coming days after he was arrested by Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) operatives onboard an Amsterdam-bound plane. He posted a video of himself in an aircraft this morning with the caption ‘See you soon Nigeria’ Recall that…
As failed DNA paternity tests have left many hearts broken and marriages crashing, psychologists have linked the increasing cases to medical errors, inaccuracies in genetic testing, and baby exchange, among others. The mental health experts noted that several variables could lead to a situation where a child’s paternity was questioned, beyond the common blame on…
There is a fresh wave of protest in Rivers State as scores of women have taken to the streets in support of the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), and President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. The demonstrators, armed with placards and banners marched across major streets of Port Harcourt….
The Nigeria Police Force has initiated a monthly audit of arms and ammunition across its commands as it grapples with the increasing loss of firearms to hoodlums nationwide. The measure comes in response to rising incidents of firearms being seized by criminals, which the police attribute to negligence, poor weapon handling skills, and flawed deployment…
Unidentified gunmen have abducted a 400-level student of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), Augustine Madubiya, in the early hours of Tuesday. A local resident was also shot and killed during the attack. The incident occurred around 3:00am at Istijaba Villa, an off-campus hostel located in Unguwar Jeji. According to eyewitness accounts, five armed men…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside notable Nigerian politicians, Islamic clerics, and industry leaders, joined the Fidau prayers held on Sunday, December 8, in honour of the late Sheikh Muydeen Ajani Bello, a renowned Islamic preacher. Tinubu was represented at the occasion held at the main bowl of Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba by the Deputy Governor…
The Defence Headquarters has finally broken its silence on the absence of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The Nigerian Army, in a statement on Saturday, confirmed that he is on official leave. The announcement comes amid speculation and concerns about a potential leadership vacuum within the Nigerian Army. According to Maj. Gen….
A suspected kidnapper, Tosin Oke, also known as “Old Soldier,” who was part of a gang that abducted an oil magnate on Ado Road in Ajah months ago, has revealed how he spent his share of the ransom on his children’s education and other household expenses, while expressing deep regret for his involvement in the…
Prof. Wande Abimbola, born Ògúnwán̄dé Abím̄bọ́lá, a professor of Yoruba language and literature, and a former vice-chancellor of the University of Ife (formerly Obafemi Awolowo University), has revealed the process through which the Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Owoade was chosen. According to the academician and elder statesman who once served as the Majority Leader of the…