An Ex-convict, Usman Garuba, and a 72-year-old informant, Suleman Abubakar, have been arrested alongside 60 others by the Ondo state security outfit, codenamed, Amotekun, for alleged kidnapping and other crimes. Parading the suspected criminals, the state Commander of Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said in Akure, that the suspects were arrested across the 18 local government…
As the holiday season approaches, the anticipation of Christmas joy and festivities fills the air. Making Christmas memorable involves a thoughtful blend of traditions, activities, and a sprinkle of holiday magic. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or celebrating in the comfort of your home, here are five key things to do and buy to…
A cash crunch has struck the nation’s capital, Abuja, resulting in long queues at several bank branches, as revealed by an investigation conducted on Monday. The cash shortage can be attributed to several factors, including a surge in demand for cash ahead of the yuletide and logistical challenges in currency distribution. This scarcity of cash…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday held its annual awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. Nigeria dominated the night at the CAF Awards 2023, taking home the two top honours as Asisat Oshoala was named Women’s Player of the Year, and Victor Osimhen was named Men’s Player of the Year. Here’s a full list…
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, visited the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Garbai, in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngalale, on Monday, the President stated that under his administration, security issues would remain a top priority. The statement read, “President Tinubu…
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated 107 gas and electric-powered buses and taxis in Maiduguri, Borno State. This is an effort geared towards mitigating the effects of fuel subsidy withdrawal, and is intended to improve public transportation. The media aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, shared photos on his X handle on Monday. He…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned one Aisha Salihu Malkohi, and her husband, Abubakar Mahmoud, who is now at large, before Justice Aisha Mahmud of the Kano State High Court for allegedly defrauding one Farida Ibrahim to the tune of N410,518,000. The Financial Crimes agency disclosed this in a post made on its…
Nigeria’s female striker, Asisat Oshoala, has won the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year at the ongoing Confederation of African Football awards. The award makes Oshoala’s sixth award in the category. The ‘Agba baller’ crooner is regarded as one of the most celebrated African female footballers of all time and the first Super Falcons…
The Nigerian female football team, Super Falcons, has won the 2023 Confederation of African Football award for the National Team of the Year. The year’s award came off the back of an impressive showing at the World Cup earlier in the year. The Falcons were knocked out of the competition in the round of 16…
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been crowned the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for 2023 on Monday night. The Paris FC of France shot-stopper beat fellow goalkeepers in the form of Moroccan shot-stopper Khadija El-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Olaminii The award is a reward for her heroics in the Women’s World Cup…
