Troops from Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) successfully thwarted an abduction attempt targeting Bishop Paul Zamani of the Anglican Diocese in Sambak Gida village, Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This significant development was announced by Captain Oya James, the spokesperson for OPSH, in a statement released on September 14, 2023. In the statement, Captain…
The bandits who abducted eight Akwa Ibom State graduates en route to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Sokoto State have demanded an additional N200 million in ransom. This demand comes after they had already received N13 million from the families of the victims. These prospective corps members were kidnapped on August…
In Bombar village, situated in the Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, a tragic event unfolded as a 17-year-old boy named Betwom Bitrus reportedly took his own life by hanging. The Divisional Police Officer responsible for the area, Mr. Simon Vandi, confirmed the incident to the media, stating that it occurred on the evening…
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has alleged that the leadership of the Labour Party (LP) is fully aware that Peter Obi, their presidential candidate, did not emerge victorious in the February 25th election. Despite this knowledge, they are determined to impose “falsehoods” on the Nigerian people, insisting that Obi won the election. Soyinka made these remarks…
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has a new romantic interest in her life. The 33-year-old performer, known for her iconic Eras Tour, is reportedly in a relationship with 33-year-old football star Travis Kelce, who plays as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. According to insiders, Taylor and Travis have been discreetly spending time together,…
A sorrowful incident unfolded at Mile 2 Bridge in Lagos State on Monday, September 11, when an unidentified woman collapsed and tragically lost her life. While walking across the bridge, the woman unexpectedly fell to the ground, and unfortunately, by the time assistance arrived, she had already passed away. A motorcyclist who witnessed the incident…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau found himself compelled to prolong his stay in India following the G20 summit in New Delhi due to a plane malfunction, as confirmed by Canadian authorities in an official statement. Trudeau had initially arrived in India last Friday to participate in the G20 leaders’ meeting and had intended to return…
The England captain, Harry Kane, holds the belief that his newly joined club, Bayern Munich, has the potential to propel him towards winning the Ballon d’Or. Having transitioned from his previous role as Tottenham’s center-forward, Kane is poised to mark his entry into the Bundesliga with the renowned German powerhouse, Bayern Munich, following his £95…
On August 16, five men were brought before the Yaba Magistrates’ Court to face a two-count charge. The charges included possession of illegal substances, specifically Indian hemp, and possession of counterfeit foreign currencies, namely British Pounds Sterling and US Dollars. Rita Momoh, the prosecutor, informed the court that the defendants were apprehended on August 9,…
During his screening before the Senate on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Olawale Edun, a ministerial nominee and potential candidate for the Minister of Finance, confidently asserted that borrowing is not a detrimental practice as long as there is sufficient revenue to service it. Edun, who previously served as Commissioner of Finance under Bola Tinubu’s administration…
