In a dramatic operation, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided a shrine guarded by a large black snake in the Igor community of Benin City, Edo State. The shrine was reportedly used to store illicit drugs, concealed in a specially constructed hole within a wall covered with wallpapers and fetish objects….
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has recently advanced the Sokoto Emirate Council Amendment Bill through its first and second readings. If enacted, this bill will significantly curtail the authority of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III. Among the key provisions of the bill are the removal of the Sultan’s power to appoint…
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has taken legal action against the Kaduna State House of Assembly at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. The lawsuit, filed by his counsel, Abdulhakeem Mustapha, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, seeks to protect Nasir El-Rufai’s fundamental rights. The legal action disputes the findings of the Kaduna Assembly…
Nigerian singer Teni has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry by announcing her intention to marry her colleague Mayorkun. The news has sparked widespread excitement and celebration among fans, who are thrilled to see the two talented artists take their relationship to the next level. As news of the impending nuptials spread, Nigerians took to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have urgently called for a crucial meeting following the Federal Executive Council’s abrupt decision to withdraw the minimum wage memo. This unexpected government move has ignited widespread concern among labor organizations, compelling them to take swift and decisive action. The sudden policy shift has left…
The wedding of Davido and Chioma is a celebration of love, culture, and unity. The couple’s special day has brought together a diverse assembly of dignitaries, international stars, and cultural icons, showcasing the rich diversity of Nigeria. The event is a vibrant fusion of Igbo and Yoruba traditions, with guests adorned in stunning regalia that…
An unprecedented fear of a possible cholera outbreak has rippled across Nigeria, with Lagos State recording no fewer than 15 mortalities. Health authorities have linked the current outbreak to the cholera subtype known as Serovars O1. On June 18, Lagos State Health Commissioner Akin Abayomi described the outbreak as “highly aggressive and contagious, with the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the insecurity challenges in the North-West region and across the country. At the two-day Summit on Peace and Security in the North-West, held in Katsina, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message emphasized the need for unity and collective action to achieve peace and security. The…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended a syndicate of individuals impersonating State House staff in Abuja. The suspects are accused of engaging in criminal conspiracy, false representation, and an employment scam that defrauded victims of a total of N22,350,000 (Twenty-Two Million, Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira). The suspects, identified…
The song, “Emi lo kan” catchy melody but depicted so far by critics as flop, belies its serious message
