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PoliticsPolitical fireworks resume in Ondo as APC chieftains block Aiyedatiwa’s bid for governorship ticket in 2024
The new Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is said to be caught between retaining the state executive council constituted by his late predecessor and satisfying his loyalists seeking appointments for their loyalty. Former Ondo state governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, during a protracted illness in a hospital in Germany. […]
Lee Jae-myung: South Korea opposition leader stabbed in neck on visit to Busan
Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s opposition leader, was reportedly stabbed in the neck during a visit to Busan. The incident highlights the need for increased security measures for political figures and raises concerns about the safety of public figures in the country. Investigations are likely underway to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack.
Entertainment“I don’t show off my body because Nigerians don’t deserve me” – Davido’s first baby mama, Sophia Momodu reveals
Davido’s baby mama, Sophia Momodu, responds to a fan’s question on why she doesn’t show off her body like other singers by opening up. On her social media profile, the single mother posted a query that she had received from a follower. The unidentified admirer enquired as to why, despite having a lovely figure, she […]
Hoodlums Kill Police Officer On New Year’s Day
Suspected hoodlums have reportedly killed a police officer, Inspector Richard Felix, on New Year’s Day in Adamawa State. The Mobile Police officer attached to the 43 PMF of the Lagos State Police Command, was attacked at Sangamu Hotel, Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa by some men at about 12:10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. […]
Oshimen emerges African footballer of the year.
Napoli striker and Nigerian born international player has emerged as the African footballer of the year. He got stiff competition from Mohammed Sallah and Hakeem Achraf of Morocco.
President Tinubu signs N28.7tn 2024 Appropriation bill into law
President Bola Tinubu today January 1 signed into law the 2024 Appropriation Bill at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu assented to the N28.7tn budget shortly after he arrived in Abuja from Lagos where he spent the past week holidaying. The budget is N1.2tn higher than the budget he proposed to a joint session of the […]
Police arraign two brothers who allegedly murdered Benue businesswoman, buried her body in shallow grave and fled with her N490,000
The Benue State Police Command has arraigned two brothers Terver Agwa and Terna Agwa, before a Makurdi chief magistrate court for allegedly killing a Gboko-based businesswoman and robbing her of over N490,000. The suspects, both from Mbapen in Kendev, Tombo community, Buruku Local Government Area of the state, were also charged with criminal conspiracy, robbery […]
Earthquake shakes Los Angeles on New Year’s day
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake just rocked Los Angeles hours into the New Year. The quake’s epicenter hit just off the coast of Palos Verdes at 8:27 AM PT today, January 1, but people living in Hollywood and Pasadena felt it. Wild natural occurrences have battered Southern California recently with huge waves bouncing over a seawall in Ventura last […]
Rivers crisis: I’m the winner and still in charge” – Governor Fubara mocks opponents
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared himself as the winner following the crisis rocking the state. The governor has been having a running battle with the camp of his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The situation led to the factionalisation of the state House of Assembly with members […]
Bygones is not bygnones – Bella Shmurda sends out new year message hours after Naira Marley welcomed his fans to the new year
Singer Bella Shmurda has sent out a new year message hours after Naira Marley welcomed his fans to the new year. In the post he shared, Bella Shmurda stated that the unmentioned person should not think of a clean slate as he still has the person in mind. He added that he won’t allow bygones […]