Ten people including a teenage girl were wounded Monday after Ukrainian air defence systems downed two Russian missiles over the capital, sending metal debris crashing to the ground. Authorities in the eastern Kharkiv region also announced a 65-year-old man had died in the courtyard of his home during a bout of Russian shelling. AFP journalists…
The Federal Government says it has invited Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday while addressing journalists at the State House, Abuja. Idris said Gumi is not above the law, noting that…
A man identified as Usman Abubakar reportedly died during a fight that occurred at Isale Koko, Ojagboro area, Ilorin in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident, which happened last Wednesday and claimed the life of the deceased, was a result of the combat between him (the deceased) and another man identified…
The Amotekun Corps in Osun State, on Monday, said a commercial driver, Taofeek Oyekola, aged 26, was arrested for allegedly using a magic ring to lure a teenager to his residence. The suspect was reportedly said to have attempted to rape her at his residence in Osogbo, the state capital. A statement on Monday by…
Donald Trump was thrown a huge lifeline Monday when an appeals court slashed what could have been a crippling demand for a nearly half-billion-dollar bond payment and also gave him 10 more days to pay. The Republican presidential candidate got the unexpectedly positive news about his New York civil fraud case while he was sitting…
Ahead of the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) this year, the organisers announced the list of nominations on Sunday, March 24, 2024. The 10th AMVCA ceremony will take place in Lagos on May 10, 2024. The AMVCA is making a change this year, with the Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Osun Command, said it has apprehended a 65-year-old man, Dauda Lamidi, for alleged possession of cannabis sativa also known as hemp. This is contained in a statement to newsmen by Charles Odigie, the command’s spokesperson, on Monday in Osogbo. Odigie said that the suspect was arrested along the…
The Olubadan Advisory Council will on Tuesday meet to commence the enthronement process of a new monarch for the Ibadan land. The revered throne became vacant on March 14, 2024, following the passing of Oba Lekan Balogun, who died aged 81 after ruling the ancient city for two years. The meeting of the Olubadan Advisory…
A 34-year-old Nigerian-born United States Naval Officer, Michael Aregbesola, has died in the Red Sea after falling overboard while in operation. Confirming his death, the US Navy on Saturday said Aregbosola assigned to the “Swamp Foxes” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74, was deployed with a detachment aboard Mason, which has been operating in…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died at the age of 62 after a prolonged illness. This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle, on Sunday. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just few days after a…
