Salisu Muktar, a cultist evading arrest in Nigeria, was captured by Ogun State Police Command officers. The Eagle Online reports that Muktar, a prominent figure in the Eiye Confraternity, escaped to Ghana. Upon his return to Nigeria, believing the situation had eased, Muktar was apprehended by Sakura Divisional Police Headquarters operatives in the Sagamu area…
Nominations for the 2024 Brit Awards are made by Nigerian celebrities. The worldwide market for Nigerian music is expanding quickly, and the artists spearheading this exporting are still receiving praise from both critics and consumers. International superstars Rema, Asake, and Burna Boy have all been nominated for the Brit Award in 2024. In the Best…
President Bola Tinubu has reassured traditional rulers in the South-South geopolitical zone that his administration would address their worries about development and environmental damage. The guarantee was given by the President on Tuesday at the State House at a meeting with the South-South Monarchs Forum. The monarchs were headed by His Royal Majesty, Major-General Felix…
Compared to single mothers, she claimed that lone men carry greater burden. Phyna, the star of Big Brother Naija, has said that she is unable to date a single father due to “baby mama drama.” The reality star claimed that the only circumstance in which she may be able to date a single father is…
In anticipation of the February 3, 2024, re-run and bye-elections in certain states, Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), issued a warning yesterday regarding potential plans to disrupt the electoral process. He revealed this information during his address at the inaugural quarterly meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election…
The Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), an organization dedicated to environmental preservation and peace advocacy, has declared its intention to oppose the departure of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) from the Niger Delta. This stance comes in response to SPDC’s announcement of its plans to divest its operations in Nigeria’s onshore oil…
United Nations (UN) humanitarians have expressed deep concern for patients and others seeking treatment who had “no way in and out’’ amid continuing fighting in Gaza including reported attacks on hospitals in the southern city of Khan Younis. Speaking in Geneva on Tuesday, Mr Christian Lindmeier, spokesperson for the UN World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed…
Cameroon, a five-time champion, demonstrated their resilience on Tuesday in Bouake, securing a spot in the round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with an impressive comeback. Despite a slow start and being down 1-2 in their Group C match on match day 3, the Indomitable Lions showed determination and scored…
A sense of palpable tension filled an Ikeja High Court on Tuesday as a defendant, Ayoko Oluwatobi, made an attempt to commit suicide. Oluwatobi, aged 25, is currently on trial before Justice Hakeem Oshodi. The courtroom is located on the second floor of a two-storey building, directly opposite the second gate of the court complex….
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency is urging prospective pilgrims from the state to promptly submit their deposits to ensure their participation in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Malam Salihu Abubakar, the Executive Chairman of the Agency, conveyed this message during an interactive session with journalists on Tuesday in Kaduna. Abubakar stressed the significance of acting…
