A student who sold her virginity for ÂŁ1.6 million (€1.9m) says she has “no regrets” – even after learning the man in question had previously visited Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious Little Saint James, referred to widely as ‘Paedophile Island’. 22-year-old Laura decided to sell her virginity in December 2023, at which point she submitted an application…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a N50billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) by detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Inyang Ekwo struck out the suit on Thursday while delivering…
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans by his administration to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring in the state. Abiodun also announced that the two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion would be lighting the Gateway Games National Sports Festival torch, which has been postponed till May next year. The…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a long-pending proposal for telecom tariff hikes, with new rates for calls, SMS, and internet bundles expected to take effect in January 2025. This marks the end of over a decade of lobbying by telecom giants like MTN Nigeria, Airtel, and 9Mobile, who have called for price adjustments…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State as null and void and not recognised by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. This declaration was made during the Olubadan-In-Council meeting, which was held on Monday at Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, in Ibadan….
Scientists from Finland and the UK have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that heart attacks may be triggered by hidden bacteria within plaque, a sticky buildup of substances such as cholesterol and fat found in blood vessels that distribute oxygen-rich blood to the entire body. They found that dormant layers of bacterial biofilm within plaques, when released…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated over 25 terrorists in a coordinated night operation at Bula Yobe and Banki on 18 September 2025. A statement by the NAF spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame said the Air Component, acting on reports from ground troops, deployed a force package comprising Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and…
A 21-year-old bus driver has been sacked after wearing a Liverpool shirt while driving a rail replacement bus that was surrounded by jubilant Chelsea fans following their 2–1 win over the Reds. Isaac, who declined to give his last name, said he had no idea his route would pass Stamford Bridge when he left for…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed board chairpersons for 42 federal organisations and a secretary to the board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services. The President has also appointed a new managing director for the Nigerian Railway Corporation and a director-general for the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI). President Tinubu directs the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 23 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud in the Akobo area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The arrests were carried out by operatives from the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, following credible intelligence linking the suspects to fraudulent online activities. In a statement released on…