The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said it has launched an expansive manhunt for seven fleeing inmates following the rainfall that breached the security of its facility at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ilesa, Osun State. The spokesperson for the Service, Umar Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday night. The force majeure which occurred…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi on Monday evening reportedly visited the renowned legal icon and founder of Afe Babalola University, Chief Afe Babalola in his office in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state capital. Obi was warmly received by the top aide of Babalola who subsequently ushered him in for a closed-door…
In what will come across as a really startling development, a s*x worker has allegedly stabbed a barman to death. She stabbed the barman to death in Adamawa in a quarrel over N200 liquor change. The state police command has arrested the s*x worker, Riyanatu Musa, for allegedly stabbing the barman, Yohanna Musa, in a…
The Federal Government, through The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has announced the suspension of operations by Max Air following Tuesday’s night incident involving the airline’s aircraft in Kano. A Max Air B734 aircraft with registration marks 5N-MBD, had experienced a tyre burst on landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano on Tuesday, 28th,…
President Bola Tinubu has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with his administration, assuring them that the country is transitioning from darkness to dawn. In an official video released by the State House on Wednesday, Tinubu acknowledged the ongoing hardships orchestrated by the removal of the fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira. He…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reportedly rejected the claim that he was not keen to contest the Nigerian presidency in the 2027 general election. Atiku said this while refuting claims by Prof Ola Olateju of the Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, who represented him when chieftains of some political parties defected to the African…
The federal capital territory (FCT) police command has revealed reasons behind the arrest and remand of Sammy Ojeagwu, the brother of actress Regina Daniels. In a statement on Friday, Josephine Adeh, the FCT police spokesperson, said Ojeagwu and three others were accused of criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, theft, and cyberbullying. Adeh explained that despite…
In Nigeria, some jobs are often underrated or overlooked by many people despite offering high pay and growth opportunities. These jobs may not receive as much attention as more traditional high-paying careers, but they can be both rewarding and lucrative. Here are six underrated jobs in Nigeria that pay well you should know: UX/UI Designers…
Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health and social welfare, says the federal government will inaugurate three cancer centres in Katsina, Enugu and Edo states. In an X post on Saturday, Pate said the launch of the centres is the “largest investment in cancer care ever undertaken by a Nigerian administration”. The minister said the initiative…
The Manchester United fan who has vowed not to cut his hair until the team win five straight games has taken up a bold new look. Frank Ilett, 29, took up the challenge not to get a trim until the Red Devils hit the milestone in October of last year. A change of manager and…