Favour Ofili, a talented Nigerian sprinter, has expressed her frustration and disappointment after being denied the opportunity to compete in the 100-metre race at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Despite qualifying for the event, Ofili was not entered by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), citing administrative failures. This is…
An intense gun duel broke out in Isseke community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, between security operatives and suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), a security arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The incident, which started in the early hours of Tuesday, sent panic waves through the community, forcing…
The organizers of the planned August 1-10, 2024, hardship protest in Nigeria have provided details of the protest to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as requested. The details include venues and locations where the protests will take place. The organizers, through their attorney Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, have also requested the contact details of…
Hundreds of Arik Air passengers were left stranded at airports in Lagos and Abuja on Tuesday after the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) grounded the airline’s aircraft due to a court order. The order was obtained by billionaire businessman Arthur Eze, who is owed $2.5 million by Arik Air’s founder, Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide. The court order,…
The Federal Government has declared all 256 custodial centers across Nigeria as “red zones” ahead of the planned nationwide protest on August 1, 2024. The Controller General of Corrections, Hailey Nababa, issued a statement warning that these centers are critical national assets essential to public safety and national security. The Nigerian Correctional Service has increased…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Rahimat Salaum, for allegedly killing her husband. The arrest was made after receiving credible intelligence, and the suspect was caught attempting to flee with her husband’s belongings in a mini truck. Upon interrogation, Rahimat admitted to killing her husband after a fight between…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Rahimat Salaum, for allegedly killing her husband. The arrest was made after receiving credible intelligence, and the suspect was caught attempting to flee with her husband’s belongings in a mini truck. Upon interrogation, Rahimat admitted to killing her husband after a fight between…
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning with the reported passing of legendary singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, at the age of 72. According to eyewitnesses, Onwenu died on Tuesday night, July 30, 2024, after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli in Lagos. Onwenu had reportedly performed at the birthday…
Gunmen have abducted a former Delta state Commissioner for Technical Education, Joan Onyemaechi. Onyemaechi was abducted on Tuesday at her church along DBS road, Asaba during church service. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident. Two police officers attached to her were shot by the gunmen, killing one in the…
Host nation France, has secured a spot in the Olympic men’s football quarterfinals after topping Group A with three consecutive wins. They will face Argentina, who finished second in Group B, in the quarterfinals. France dominated their group stage matches, beating New Zealand 3-0 with 34 shots on goal. Argentina, meanwhile, secured their spot with…
