A total of 21 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The suspects, arrested on Tuesday, include Joseph Boniface, Emmaneul Okwara, Elijah Iwebie, Moses Hassan, Abdulrahman Lawal, Azu Chidubem Eugene, Abdullahi Adebola and Elijah Simon. Others are Terfa Lincoln, David Kome, Chukwudah Martinez, Adie Matthew, Canice Agabi, Abbas…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has challenged the Department of State Services (DSS) to come out clean on its leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s health condition, alleging he is suffering from nutrient deficiency and heart ailments. In a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group challenged the DSS to prove them wrong by…
Singer Seyi Shay has opened up about getting married despite not ever having such a plan. In a recent podcast, the singer was quizzed by a fan about her wedding. The fan asked: “In an interview with ‘Blank Digital’ you talked about your white wedding coming soon, how far?” Responding, she explained the white wedding…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has said Nigerians would, from April 1, pay a N1,000 fee for verification of their National Identification Number (NIN) during passport application. This is contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson for NIMC, Kayode Adegoke, on Monday in Abuja. “Consequently, a NIN verification fee will be charged for…
Gunmen have kidnapped the Accord Party candidate for the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area Constituency 2 in the Rivers State House of Assembly for the March 18 election, Chukwudi Ogbonna. Mr. Ogbonna was reportedly kidnaped while driving in his car at Rumuigbo, near Port Harcourt on Monday night when the gunmen forced him to stop and…
Shakira’s ex Gerard Piqué has admitted to listening to her so-called “diss track” that appears to mock him and his new girlfriend. The ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ singer’s former partner – who has sons Milan, 10, and eight year old Sasha with Shakira – broke up from her last year after a 12-year relationship and she…
World 100m hurdles champion and record holder Tobi Amusan has revealed that she almost quit athletics last year. The 25-year-old athlete last year became the first Nigerian world champion in athletics, when she won the 2022 World Championships 100m hurdles gold medal, setting the current world record of 12.12secs in the semi-final, followed by a…
The Labour Party in Kwara State on Tuesday announced the suspension of its governorship candidate, Comrade Basambo Abubakar, over his romance with the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of next Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections. The state Chairman of the party, Chief Kehinde Rotimi, at a press conference in Ilorin, announced the suspension of Basambo…
The police command in Gombe has arrested a 38-year-old teacher for defiling four pupils. The pupils, aged eight, nine, 12 and 14 years, are sisters. ASP Mahid Abubakar, the command’s spokesman, said this in a statement. Abubakar said the suspect, Abubakar Muhammed, was arrested for alleged s3xual assault. The police spokesman said the suspect was…
Three Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of Zenith Bank at Tafawa Balewa road in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State were on Tuesday razed by fire. The incident was confirmed by the State Fire Service in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, Saminu Abdullahi, on Tuesday in Kano. Mr Abdullahi said that the…
