The Delta State Police Command has arrested a woman identified as Blessing Ibukun for allegedly murdering her 10-month-old child, Prevail Jonathan by throwing her in a river. The suspect confessed to the police that she threw her baby into the river on November 31, 2024. Parading the suspect before newsmen today, December 17, Delta State…
A 22-year-old woman was, on Tuesday, docked before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, over alleged stealing of gallons of palm oil. The defendant, Confidence Onyekachi, is standing trial before the Magistrate Mr L. K. J. Layeni, on a one-count charge of stealing. She, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, ASP Simon…
The 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Award took center stage on Monday night, with the best talents in African football emerging winners. The prestigious event, held in the vibrant city of Marrakesh, Morocco, celebrated outstanding achievements across the continent. Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman claimed the spotlight as he succeeded his compatriot and teammate Victor Osimhen…
A National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member deployed to Kebbi State, Tayachibiyacha Ebal, has slumped and died at Dakin Gari Orientation Camp. It was reported that the NYSC member suddenly slumped and was immediately rushed to camp clinic for medical attention. She was later taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin-Kebbi, for advanced medical attention….
You know how we do in Naija when Christmas is just around the corner. This is the season of jollof rice, family vibes, and, of course, amazing gifts. Now let’s be real when it comes to gifts. People are tired of boring and occasional gifts like Ankara fabrics, bland gift cards, and hampers, as these…
Social media users are reacting to the alleged beef between Nollywood actresses, Funke Akindele and Faithia Williams. We reported hours ago that the former friends had unfollowed each other on Instagram, which left many battled. According to reports online, Funke was the one who made the move after Faithia shunned her movie premiere but attended…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its gubernatorial candidate, Gboyega Oyetola, stole the 2018 governorship election in the state from him. Sahel standard gathered that that Adeleke made this known in an interview with Wazobia TV on Monday Governor Adeleke claimed he did not lose the election…
MINISTER of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, on Monday said the N13 trillion deficit in the N48 trillion 2025 budget would be financed through borrowing. He said this while briefing State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria…
A Professor and Consultant Psychiatrist at Obafemi Awolowo University and the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Prof. Adesanmi Akinsulore, has revealed that Nigeria ranks sixth globally among countries with the highest suicide rates. He disclosed that men account for 79% of suicides, while women are more prone to suicidal thoughts, emphasising the urgent need…
The Federal Government on Monday approved the 2025 budget proposal. This follows the Senate’s endorsement of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework 2025 – 2027 on November 22. President Bola Tinubu will present the proposed N47.96tn budget to the joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. The exercise, earlier slated for Tuesday (today), was postponed to…
