An Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced 25-year-old Gabriel Emmanuel to life imprisonment for the kidnapping of Oba Adeniran Benjamin Omotayo, the Eleda of Eda-Ile in Ekiti East Local Government Area. The sentencing took place on Monday. Emmanuel was arraigned on March 8, 2023, facing three charges: murder, kidnapping, and demanding property…
Grammy Award-winning rapper Doechii has been named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year, the publication announced on Monday, March 10. She will be honored at an event later this month. A rising star in the rap scene, Doechii has gained widespread popularity with viral hits like “No Scrubs” and “Denial is a River,” the latter…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported that eight passengers lost their lives in a tragic road accident at Agbede community, located along the Benin-Auchi road in the Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. Mr. Cyril Mathew, the Edo Sector Commander of the FRSC, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on…
Two minors, Imaran Hassan, 11, and Nura Jibrin, 10, have reportedly sustained bullet wounds following a violent clash involving students of Annur Islamic Model School in Chaichainiya and some youths near Zuma Bread Bakery in Suleja, Niger State. The clashed which occurred on Thursday night reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a girl. “After…
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no interest in peace, following Russia’s devastating attack on Ukrainian cities over the weekend. Kallas emphasized that Russia’s “relentless” drone and missile strikes clearly show that Putin is not seeking peace, even as discussions to potentially end the war…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has invited the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, along with other lawmakers, to a meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday. The invitation, delivered through a letter dated March 7, was issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo. This meeting…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has shared a personal testimony about a near-death experience he faced during an evangelism program at his church seven years ago. Adeboye recalled how he collapsed in Ilesha, and the situation worsened due to the poor road conditions. He spoke about…
Belgium goalkeeper Koen Casteels announced on Sunday that he is “no longer available” for international duty, following the expected return of Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois to the national team. The 32-year-old had been Belgium’s first-choice goalkeeper at Euro 2024 after Courtois stepped away from the team due to a fallout with former coach Domenico Tedesco.…
The US Secret Service shot a man following an armed confrontation near the White House early Sunday morning, March 9. The incident occurred just minutes from the White House, sparking concerns as law enforcement agents responded to a potential threat, according to multiple US media reports. The confrontation took place near the intersection of 17th…
A 17-year-old girl, identified as Elizabeth, tragically drowned while attempting to fetch water from a river in Koropka, a suburb of Minna, the capital of Niger State. According to Leadership, the Koropka community has been without pipe-borne water due to ongoing construction work in the area, forcing residents to rely on the river as their…
