The UAE said Tuesday it had requested consular services for Telegram’s Pavel Durov after the Dubai-based tech boss was arrested in France over alleged failings to curb criminality on the app. “The UAE is closely following the case of its citizen Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, who was arrested by the French authorities in Paris–Le…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers, saying he wanted the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the oil-rich state. In a move which has continued to divide opinions among Nigeria Tinubu suspended Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu and…
Fiery Plateau State clergy, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo has narrated how Fulani bandits stormed a hospital in a community in the state, kidnapped Christian girls who they took into some rocky area and gang-raped them at gunpoint over eight hours before they were released. In a video he posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Rev….
There’s something undeniably comforting about a steaming cup of tea or coffee, especially on a chilly morning. For many, the hotter, the better. But before you pour that next scalding-hot cup, it’s worth considering what science has to say about the potential health risks of drinking beverages that are too hot. According to a studypublished…
Kenya Airways has said a Nigerian, Ms Omisore was denied boarding the second leg of her Lagos – Nairobi – Paris flight in Nairobi because she did not have the necessary travel documents. Kenya Airways said this in a statement by its corporate communications team on its X handle while reacting to her a viral…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Olalomi Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable is set to release another song titled ‘Ganusi’. Ganusi has turned a popular slang after Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate made the comment ahead of the Fidau prayer held in honour of his late mother, Alhaja Halimah Anifowoshe….
A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major General Mahrazu Tsiga (retired). The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that no ransom was paid to facilitate the release of Retired Brigadier General Mahrazu Tsiga, who was held captive for 56 days by kidnappers. In a statement, DHQ spokesman, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said…
The federal government says it is engaging relevant authorities in the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to resolve recent visa policy changes affecting Nigerian citizens. On July 8, the US recently implemented a new visa policy for Nigerians limiting the validity of most non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas, such as tourist, business, and student…
Shock waves and mourning has enveloped the Taraba State University community following the discovery of a female student’s lifeless body in the Bakasi area of Jalingo, metropolis. The deceased, identified as Comfort Jimtop Oliver, was a 100-level student in the Department of Mass Communication and hailed from Takum local government council of the state According…
Kogi Central stakeholders have issued a warning to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, threatening to initiate a recall process against her due to her ongoing public feud with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Expressing deep dissatisfaction with her conduct, the stakeholders have urged the Senate to take disciplinary action against her, arguing that her behaviour is distracting her…