FG warns of heavy downpour in FCT, 24 Other States
The federal government, through the Nigeria Meter Geological Agency (NiMet), has warned residents of 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday, with the possibility of flash floods. The states expected to experience the heaviest rainfall are Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, and K…
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It Is traumatic for Me to bear the death of Mohbad, the way it is for Others – Naira Marley
Popular singer, Azeez Fashola, otherwise known as, Naira Marley, has said that he knows nothing about the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba known as Mohbad. Naira Marley, who took to his verified Instagram handle, on Tuesday said he soon return to Nigeria to clear his He said: “In the last few days, there has been a lot of onslaught on my pers…
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Fire engulfs Wedding Hall, kills 100 Guests, Injure 150
A raging fire seemingly caused by fireworks set off to celebrate a Christian wedding consumed a hall packed with guests in northern Iraq, killing at least 100 people and injuring 150 others as authorities warned Wednesday the death toll could still rise. Authorities said that flammable building materials also contributed to the latest disaster to hit Iraq’s dwindli…
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Hollywood calls off Writers Guild 148-days Strike
The Writers Guild of America on Tuesday announced its decision to end its strike after agreeing to a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers earlier this week, ending a 148-day-long work stoppage that has crippled productions across the industry. The leadership of the WGA West and the WGA East unanimously voted to end the strike …
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Police arrest Serial Mobile Phones Thief with 996 Phones, 9 Laptops, 9 ATM Cards, Accessories in Kano
Officers of Kano State Police Command have arrested a serial mobile phones thief in the metropolis. The thief was arrested with Eight Hundred and Ninety (890) mobile phones, another 106 mobile phones were recovered from, nine (9) Laptop Computers, Nine (9) ATM Cards and other accessories were also recovered from him. The state's Commissioner of Police, Mohamm…
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Osimhen sets to sue Napoli over mocking TikTok Video - Agent
Nigerian international footballer, Victor Osimhen, could take legal action against Napoli after the Italian club posted a video “mocking” him on their official Tik Tok according to the player’s agent, Roberto Calenda. The video was posted after the striker missed a late penalty in the Naples-based club’s last 0-0 draw against Bologna on Sunday. Calenda in a stateme…
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Chief Coroner of Lagos Judiciary orders inquest into Mohbad’s death
The Chief Coroner of the Lagos State Judiciary, Justice Mojisola Dada has ordered an inquest into the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called Mohbad. A preliminary sitting has now been fixed for Thursday September 28, at the Magistrate Court 3, Ademola Candide-Johnson Court in Ikorodu by 12 p.m.
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Senate Confirms Yemi Cardoso as CBN Governor
The Senate has confirmed Yemi Cardoso as the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) , and Bala Bello, Sani Dattijo, Emem Usoro and Philip Ikeazor as Deputy Governors.
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NLC, TUC declare indefinite strike from Tuesday October 3
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have decided to begin an indefinite nationwide strike on October 3rd, 2023, as a result of what the labour unions have labelled as the government’s “failure” to put policies in place to ease Nigerians’ suffering after the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit. The national president of the NLC, Joe Aja…
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INEC Fixes September 21, 2024 for Edo Guber & Nov. 16, 2024 for Ondo Guber Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has fixed Saturday 21st September 2024 for the conduct of the Edo state governorship election. The electoral body also announced Saturday 16th November 2024 for the conduct of the Ondo state Governorship election. The announcement is in line with Section 178 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…
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Heads of NDLEA in Africa meet in Abuja
Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies In Africa Meet in Abuja. The 31st meeting of HONLEA Africa is aimed at enhancing partnerships among countries on the continent in the fight against the use and trafficking of illicit drugs. During the four-day event, the participating countries would also discuss financial investigations in drug trafficking cases and …
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Mohbad was Brought In Dead – Hospital Where Late Singer Was Taken To Alleges
A Lagos hospital, Perez Medcare Hospital, where Afrobeats singer, Mohbad was allegedly taken to has released statement claiming the singer was brought in dead. The hospital released the statement via its official Instagram page on Monday. In their statement, it was revealed that contrary to widespread rumours the singer was brought in dead at their facility at 4:30 …
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My Dad Asked Me to Kill Him and I Obliged After Much Pressure - Son
A 38-year-old suspect, Matthew Ifeanyichukwu Onadike, who was recently arrested for allegedly macheting his octogenarian father, Pa Anthony Onadike, to death, has said that he carried out the act to satisfy his father’s demand. The suspect stated that his father had always told him that he should let him have rest of mind, which he interpreted to mean the old man ask…
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FCT CP, Garba warns against Mob Action, Jungle Justice following alleged missing of 3 Male Organs after Body Contact with A Man
In cases of alleged missing male organ. The FCT Police Command warns residents against taking laws into their own hands or resorting to jungle justice in any criminal or alleged criminal situations, as it only breeds lawlessness and disruption of public peace in an already existing peaceful environment. This follows an incident of alleged missing male organ on 23rd…
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No Underhand Dealing in Mohbad's Autopsy Procedure – Police Assure Nigerians
The Nigerian Police Force has assured Nigerians that the autopsy of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka Mohbad will be accurately carried out. According to the police, the autopsy was promptly carried out, by some of the best forensic pathologists in the country, in the presence of family members. In a statement released on Tuesday, the police urged Nigeri…
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LAWMA shuts Oyingbo, Alayabiagba Markets over Waste warns Others
Following a series of unheeded warnings to markets in Lagos to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has sealed Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets in Lagos Mainland. Other markets that risk imminent shut-down for improper waste disposal and sundry environmental infractions include Tejuosho Model Market Phase…
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Photos: Bridge Collapses along Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway
A bridge has collapsed Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway in Enugu State on Monday. This was made known in a statement by Dan Nwomeh, the Head of Media to the Office of the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, on his X account, formerly Twitter. According to Nwomeh, the government has cautioned motorists to avoid the route which is between New Artisan and Naira Triangle …
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Actor, Segun Arinze marks 58th birthday
Veteran Nollywood actor, Segun Arinze, on Monday, September 25, celebrated turning 58. Thanking God via his Instagram account #officialsegunarinze, the actor said: "I am +1 today!! Father God Almighty it can only be you! Who I be without your Grace and Mercy? Please join me in thanking Jesus My Lord! The King of Kings! The Alpha and Omega, The I am that I am f…
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Court of Appeal Commences Legal Year for 2023/2024
The Legal Year is to kick start with a special court session. The Legal Year Ceremony is long established tradition ushering in the new legal year and also provides an opportunity for justices to reflect on the successes and challenges of the previous year, review them, and explore what lies ahead. The session has in attendance the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justices …
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Tribunal Strikes Out Rhodes-Vivour & Jandor’s Petition Against Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos Governorship Election Tribunal has struck out the petition filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and Labour Party (LP) from that of Olajide Adediran aka Jandor of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Jandor is challenging the election of Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dr Obafemi Hamzat in the March 18 governorship elections in Lagos State. Justice Mikhail Abdu…
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