The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has officially verified the apprehension of Pastor Simon Kado and Jesse Simon Kado on charges of allegedly trafficking around 12 children to Ogun State. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh. According to the statement,…
In anticipation of the African Cup of Nations final match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday, the Lagos State Ministry of Health has issued a health advisory to all residents. Recall that no fewer than five Nigerians reportedly died while watching the penalty shoot-outs between Nigeria’s Super…
Okocha who hails from Anioma in Delta State is building a total of 100 bungalows in a community in Enugu where he was born. Okocha who began his playing career with the Enugu Rangers comes from a family of exceptional footballers. His senior brother, Emmanuel played for the Super Eagles in his time while his…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Armed Forces to shun any acts that are inimical to the wellbeing of the country and which “can destroy the gains of democracy which we have enjoyed in the last 20 years.” He also warned against practices that undermine national interest, assuring servicemen and women of his…
A popular Akure-based socialite and the owner of Emirate Petrol Station, Sesan Adelabu, has committed suicide after allegedly macheting his wife to death in Ondo State. Mr Adelabu, popularly known as ‘Emirate,’ was alleged to have killed his wife late Friday in the Alagbaka area of Akure, the state capital. Reports say that shortly…
The family of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has formally addressed and denied allegations that they have made threats against the life of the deceased’s widow, Wunmi, and their son, Liam. These accusations surfaced after Wunmi claimed she had received menacing calls warning her against pursuing justice for her late…
CAF president, Dr. Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu will attend Sunday’s final match of the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan. That will be the first time since 1980 that a Nigerian president will attend a final match of the competition. In 1980 in Lagos, the late President Shehu Shagari was…
Habeeb Okikiola better known as Portable Omoolalomi has faulted Nigerians for celebrating the Super Eagles win against South Africa. It is no longer news that the Super Eagles defeated South Africa on Wednesday in the semi-final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations. Following the victorious win, Portable has slammed Nigerians for focusing on…
Ayuba Abdullahi, the deputy bursar of Kwara State University, Malete, is dead. He reportedly died on Wednesday night, after watching the semi-finals between Nigeria and South Africa in the ongoing AFCON. According to the PUNCH, sources close to the deceased but who spoke on condition of anonymity said Abdullahi went to a sports centre…
The Catholic Bishops of the Lagos Ecclesiastical Province have unanimously rejected the blessing of same-sex marriages. The Lagos Ecclesiastical Province comprises the Lagos Archdiocese, Ijebu Ode, and Abeokuta Dioceses. The bishops made their stance known in a communique signed by their chairman and secretary, Archbishop of Lagos and Bishop of Ijebu-Ode, Most Rev Alfred Martins,…