The president-elect of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. Mahama who is on a courtesy visit to Nigeria met President Tinubu in his residence at the Presidential Villa on Monday, December 16. This was disclosed in a post shared on X, Olusegun Dada, the special…
The Kano State Hisba Board has arrested nine young girls for allegedly engaging in prostitution, popularly referred to as “Good Evening Girls.” The Board’s Deputy Commander General, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, disclosed this in a statement made available to The Punch on Saturday. He said the suspects, eight females and a male, were apprehended during an…
The Federal Government has called on agencies recruiting for the private sector to adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage, warning that any deviation would not be tolerated. According to the FG, the new minimum wage is necessary to address the current economic reality, emphasising that no Nigerian worker, whether in government or private employment, should…
Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been formally charged with sexual conduct offences in Norway, a case that could result in a jail term if he is found guilty. The 18-year-old, who plays for Molde in the Norwegian top-flight, was charged following investigations into an incident reported to authorities in late April 2025. Molde confirmed…
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed Mr. Sunday Oche, the Labour Party Chairman for Igumale Ward 1 in Ado Local Government Area, Benue State. The attack occurred as Oche was returning from his farm alongside five others. According to Vanguard, the others escaped with serious injuries. A friend of the deceased who spoke anonymously…
A 60-year-old White South African farmer identified as Zachariah Johannes Olivier, and his two workers, Adrian de Wet, 19, and William Musora, 50, have been accused of killing two Black women, Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, and feeding their bodies to pigs. The alleged murder of the two Black women has sparked outrage…
Music legend 2Baba has officially introduced his new partner, lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, to his family in a video that has since gone viral. The introduction follows a rocky chapter in 2Baba’s personal life, including a widely publicised breakup with his longtime partner, Annie Macaulay, and an emotional plea from his mother urging Natasha to distance…
Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown its weight behind the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Ogun PDP chairman , Hon. Abayomi Tella, made this known on Monday at the inauguration of the campaign council and official campaign flag off of its candidate for House of Representatives, Remo Federal…
Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, otherwise known as Bobrisky, is currently in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos State, where he spent the night in a cell at the police facility. A source, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, said further directives were being awaited regarding Okuneye’s case, adding that he…
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds a significant portion of the world’s mineral reserves, including 92 per cent of global platinum, 56 per cent of cobalt, and 54 per cent of manganese, yet underdeveloped. The President attributed the continent’s underdevelopment to the fact that the resources were primarily extracted and exported to foreign countries for…