Nigeria government failure behind hunger, stampedes – Bishop Kukah
26/12/2024 Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah, has blamed the government for the hunger crisis that led to recent stampedes in Abuja, Oyo, and Anambra States, claiming innocent lives during food distribution. In his Christmas message, Bishop Kukah criticised the government’s inaction, describing the tragedies as a “metaphor for the situation of despair” gripping […]
Why many Nigerians can’t celebrate Christmas — Abure
25/12/2024 The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has lamented that several households cannot afford to celebrate Christmas due to the prevailing economic challenges in the country. This was disclosed in a Christmas message to Nigerians issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh. Abure’s remarks follow President […]
Why couples should date for 10 years before getting married – Wiz Khalifa
25/12/2024 Wiz Khalifa, a well-known American rapper, has given an explanation for his belief that a person should date for at least ten years before getting married. According to the father of two, dating for at least a decade would help couples to know themselves and their families better before popping the big question. Speaking […]
Trauma on a realistic level, Adetshina reveals challenges
Adetshina 25/12/2024 Miss Universe 2024 first runner-up Chidimma Adetshina has revealed her emotional state of mind weeks after participating in the global competition. The South African-born beauty queen represented Nigeria on the Miss Universe stage, where she emerged as the first runner-up. Opening up on her emotions via an Instagram live session, she stated that […]
Ibadan stampede: Court remands Ooni’s ex-wife, Oriyomi Hamzat
24/12/2024 File photo of Naomi Silekunola A magistrate court in Ibadan has remanded Naomi Silekunola, ex-wife of Ooni of Ife; and Oriyomi Hamzat, CEO Of Agidigbo FM; over the stampede that occurred in the city. Silekunola, Hamzat, and Fasasi Abdullahi, principal of Islamic High School, were charged to court by the police on Tuesday. Last […]
32,300 civilians killed, 180,000 displaced in South-East
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (InterSociety) has alleged extra-judicial killings and human rights abuses by security operatives across states in the South East geo-political zone. In its report, titled: “Ocean of Innocent Blood Flowing in Eastern Nigeria,” the group alleged that over 32,300 unarmed civilians were killed by security forces, […]
AY laments lack of support from male colleagues in Nollywood
24/12/2024 Actor, filmmaker, and comedian Ayodeji Richard Makun, aka AY Comedian, has expressed his disappointment and frustration over the lack of support from his male colleagues in the film industry. Following the release of his latest movie, ‘The Waiter’, AY Comedian took to social media to lament that men tend to support female artists only, […]
Police nabs 35-year-old man over human trafficking in Cross River
23/12/2024 The Police Command in Cross River has apprehended one Victor Eyop, 35, for alleged trafficking of girls from Nigeria to Libya. CP Gyogon Grimah, Cross River Commissioner of Police, confirmed this on Monday at a news conference in Calabar. Grimah explained that on Nov. 9, one Mr Chidi Samuel, in Calabar, reported a case […]
Delta man nabbed for killing, burying friend over N30m
23/12/2024 THE Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has said that operatives have arrested four murder suspects including the mastermind who duped the victim of N30 million before further receiving ransom of over N20 million from family. The police said they retrieved the decomposed skull of the victim at a shrine in […]
Hoodlums attack palace of Etsu Lokoja, raze properties
23/12/2024 Some suspected hoodlums on Saturday attacked the palace of Etsu Lokoja, Chief Emmanuel Dauda-Shelika, Nyamkpa IV, burning properties within the premises, including a vehicle. The palace, located on plot 306, New Layout, Lokoja, was allegedly attacked by hoodlums at about 1:00 am on Saturday. The Nupe Natives of Lokoja Development Union were planning to […]