Hackers Attack Manchester Police Database, Steal Card Details
One of the United Kingdom's largest police forces, Greater Manchester Police, has reportedly fallen victim to a major cyber…
Nursing mother accused of flogging judge released from Abakaliki prison
A 32-year-old nursing mother, Ann Akpa, charged with assaulting a magistrate on Thursday regained her freedom after spending three days in the Nigeria Correctional Centre, in Abakaliki, Ebonyi. Ms Akpa was charged…
Streetlight generators: Soludo invites IPMAN over N900m debt claims
The Anambra Government has invited the leadership of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) for a meeting over the claim of over N900 million debt to contractors who supplied diesel. Mr…
Military neutralises 151 terrorists, apprehends 456 in 2 weeks – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Armed Forces of Nigeria, have in the last two weeks eliminated a total of 151 terrorists and apprehended 456 others in different operations across the country. The Director,…
Maguire’s mom issues statement on son’s criticism, says comments ‘disgraceful’
Harry Maguire’s mother, Zoe, has issued a statement in response to the criticism of the Manchester United and Three Lions of England centre-back. Maguire has struggled for game time under Ten Hag and was subjected…
How explosion at Kainji caused nationwide blackout – Power minister, Adelabu
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has disclosed the cause of the nationwide blackout that happened in the early hours of Thursday. The minister said there was an explosion that led to a fire outbreak at Kainji/Jebba…
CNG berates Lekwot over comments on IBB
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has warned Zamani Lekwot over his recent attempt to smear former military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, in his role in the Zangon Kataf crisis.CNG spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez…
Mohbad died after injection from auxiliary nurse, says dad
Joseph Aloba, the father of Mohbad, has broken the silence on the death of his 27-year-old son. Mohbad, born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, …
”Nigeria ranks highest in airport charges in Africa” – Air transport organisations lament
The International Air Transport Organisation (IATA) has condemned the Federal Government over excessive taxes and charges, which hindered indigenous carriers’ growth and profitability. This was revealed by lATA’s…
Labour Party Chieftain Beheaded in Abia
A chieftain of the Labour Party in Abia State, Maduka Zachary, has been beheaded in his home in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the…
Top Deeper Life pastor resigns over Kumuyi’s alleged support of Tinubu’s govt
A pastor of Deeper Life Bible Church in Anambra, Ogueze Venitius Chinyerugo, has decided to resign from his pastoral ministry following the support of the general superintendent and head of the church, William Kumuyi, for…
FG can’t stop funding public universities, says ASUU
The president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, has stated that the federal government cannot entirely withdraw from funding…
BREAKING: Gradual power supply restored nationwide, says TCN
After a dramatic collapse of the national grid earlier this morning leading to a nationwide power outage, the Transmission Company of Nigeria has confirmed that the grid is now coming back on gradually. …
‘It’s a miracle’ – Banky W rejoices as tribunal orders rerun in Eti-Osa
Bankole Wellington, the House of Representatives candidate of the PDP for Eti-Osa federal consistency, has reacted to the tribunal ruling nullifying Labour Party’s Thaddeus Attah’s election. Reacting to the rerun…
‘You Must Operate Under NASS Supervision’ – Senator Representing FCT Tells Wike
Ireti Kingibe, Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has warned the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to desist from working without the supervision of the National Assembly. Kingibe said Wike does not…
JUST IN: Appeal court sacks Ndudi Elumelu, affirms LP candidate winner of reps seat in Delta
The court of appeal in Abuja has set aside the judgment of the national and state houses of assembly election tribunal in Asaba. The tribunal had declared Ndudi Elumelu, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
Revealed: Why Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Sacked Deputy’s Aides
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State shocked his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa recently as he sacked all his media aides. However, many people have been…
Blackout as national grid collapses — first time in over a year
The national grid suffered a fresh total system collapse, on Thursday. In a notice to customers, the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) Plc said the national grid collapsed at about 12.40 am today. Ndidi…
Davido Pays Tribute To Mohbad During Manchester Show
Multi-award-winning artiste David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, paid tribute to the late singer Mohbad during his Timeless concert…
Fidelity Bank completes 100% acquisition of Union Bank UK
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the completion of the acquisition of a 100% stake in Union Bank Plc UK. This was disclosed via a press release statement sent to Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX) and seen by…
BVN database hits 58.7 million as registrations slow
The number of bank account owners in Nigeria with Bank Verification Number (BVN) increased to 58.7 million as of September 12, 2023. This was revealed in the latest BVN registration data released by the Nigeria…
Mohbad, five other celebrities who died at 27
Popular artiste Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Alabama aka MohBad died on Tuesday September 12, 2023. He was 27. The artiste formally signed under Marlian record was however not the first superstar to die at 27. Here…
Fed Govt certifies Blue Rail safe for operation
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) has been certified by the federal government as safe infrastructure for commercial/passenger operations. In a statement yesterday by Communications Consultant to the Lagos…
Battle rages over Osun Poly rector
Crisis has embroiled the running of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, over the rectorship of the institution. TOBA ADEDEJI…