Sokoto State Government described the recent fire incident in Kara Market as heart breaking and unimaginably painful that left a trail of destruction and grief in its wake. Hon. Isah Muhammad, the Commissioner of Home Affairs in Sokoto State, has expressed his deepest condolences to the people of Sokoto State, particularly those affected by the…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has lost his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde, who passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 65. The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, confirmed the news in a statement. According to the announcement, Engineer Sunday Makinde died suddenly at his residence in…
A Nigerian woman, Kagbaranee Imeah has cried out after she was allegedly brutally beaten up by her husband over her choice of clothes for school runs. In a Facebook post on Thursday, January 23, 2025, the woman posted photos of her bloodied and swollen face, saying that her husband assaulted her simply because she wore…
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a popular saying, but have you ever considered which apple is better: red or green? While the colour is the most noticeable distinction, red and green apples differ in taste, nutrients, and health advantages. Naturally, you might be curious about which is healthier. In this essay,…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has cautioned neighboring states against interpreting the state’s peaceful nature as a sign of vulnerability. His remarks came amidst recent boundary disputes that have led to loss of lives, destruction of properties, and farmland. Speaking during a courtesy visit from the Cross River Elders’ Forum and other stakeholders,…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has instructed police officers to cease wearing dark glasses while in uniform. This directive, effective immediately, was communicated through a wireless message dated Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and sent to all zonal and state commands within the police force. The wireless message was identified as CB:4001/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.121/104, was…
US authorities arrested 538 illegal migrants and deported hundreds in a mass operation just days into President Donald Trump’s second administration, his press secretary said late Thursday. “The Trump Administration arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals,” Karoline Leavitt said in a post on social platform X, adding “hundreds” were deported by military aircraft.“The largest massive deportation…
A couple escaped death on Wednesday after a container fell on their Lexus Jeep at the Toyota bus stop on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. In a statement on Thursday, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, stated that the incident occurred in the evening after a distress call. According to her,…
Captain Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time winner for Manchester United as they beat Rangers 2-1 at Old Trafford to climb to fourth on the table Rangers had looked to have secured a point for the Scottish club in the 88th minute when Dresser sensationally bested Harry Maguire to score a beautiful goal and cancel out…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka No fewer than 37 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested in Anambra State by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This was disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, in which the Commission also disclosed that the suspects were arrested in a sting operation…
