Abducted Editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper, Segun Olatunji has regained freedom after spending 12 days in custody. On March 15, gunmen had invaded Olatunji’s residence at Iyana Odo, Abule Egba area of Lagos , and abducted him. The management of the media platform linked the incident to a story published by FirstNews. Following concerns about…
President-General of Gbaregolor Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Samson O. Egayomake, on Thursday, dismissed the rumour that soldiers had raided the community, burning down houses. This is contrary to rumour that soldiers allegedly invaded Gbaregolor community and burnt down several houses. He said this in a telephone chat with…
A Federal High Court in Borno State has ordered the military to release 313 suspected terrorists, for lack of evidence to nail the suspects after investigations. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Gen. Buba Edward, on Thursday, disclosed this during a briefing on military operations across the country in Abuja. He said that the military would…
Max Bramwell, the founder of FounderPass, has revealed a ranked list of countries with the highest and lowest average salaries in the country. Bramwell named Nigeria, Egypt, Libya and Tunisia, among others as countries with the lowest average salaries globally. Exploring the factors driving the disparities, Bramwell said: “How does your salary compare to the…
The Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammadu Kebir Maikarfe IV has urged Christians to reflect on the life of Christ as they mark the Easter celebration. Alhaji Ibrahim who gave the admonition on Thursday in his Easter message, said Christ sacrificed himself to save mankind, hence Christians should follow his steps for a better society….
A medical expert, Dr Christopher Otabor has attributed the cause of major fatalities at the scene of road accidents to negligence and delay in the provision of immediate medical intervention for victims. Dr Otabor explained that the time lag between an accident and the treatment of a victim determines the possibility of survival of such…
Detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has initiated a legal action against the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Gambaryan sued Ribadu and EFCC over alleged violation of his fundamental rights. In the originating motion dated and filed March 18 by his lawyer, Olujoke Aliyu, from Aluko and Oyebode…
In a nation where the discussion on domestic violence often remains shrouded in silence, two power actors have ignited a powerful movement that is resonating deeply across Nigeria. Charles Inojie and Ali Nuhu, through their viral video titled #MakeWeHalla, have initiated a much-needed conversation on the pressing issue of domestic violence. The video features the…
Multichoice, organisers of the Big Brother Naija show, has announced auditions for its ninth season. BBNaija, in a statement on its official X page, announced that the application for audition, which is slated to commence on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 8:00 pm, comes with a new format. In a new twist, the organisers said…
Popular Nollywood actress Beverly Naya has recounted an incident that made her contemplate quiting acting. The movie star shared that a blog post damaged her self esteem and almost made her give up her career. Speaking in a candid interview with Chude Jideonwo, the 34-year-old revealed how a particular blog post which stated “Nollywood, Can…
