Suspected bandits have carried out a deadly attack in Gbauzokoyako community, situated after Ketti in the Kuje Area Council of Abuja. The victims of this tragic incident were identified as Adams Makada, aged 60, and his son Bitrus, aged 25. The gunmen, who invaded the community in the early hours of Monday, January 29, 2024,…
The Ogun State Police Command has ousted three officers on allegations of armed robbery and extortion. The disclosure was made by the state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, during the parade of suspects at the state headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta on Tuesday, January 30. The three dismissed officers, Inspector Taiwo Kolawole, Inspector John Ogbe, and…
Amanda Davies, known for portraying the teenage version of her mother Erika Slezak’s character on “One Life to Live,” has passed away at the age of 42. Davies played the role of teenage Victoria “Viki” Lord in flashback scenes, a character her soap opera legend mother, Erika Slezak, portrayed for over 40 years until 2013.…
The Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, is scheduled to engage in a friendly match against the reigning world champions, Argentina, in March. The venue for this friendly encounter will be the Guangdong Olympics Centre Stadium in China, with the exact date set to be announced by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) soon. The…
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been sentenced to a ten-year prison term for the disclosure of state secrets. Alongside one of his party deputies, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Khan had previously been found guilty of divulging official secrets. The verdict, announced on January 30 during a hearing at Adiala jail in Rawalpindi,…
Acting on credible information, the Imo State Police Command Special Tactical Unit, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police CP Aboki Danjuma, collaborated with local hunters to raid a suspected kidnapper’s hideout situated in a forest between Avu and Ihiagwa on January 29. The operation resulted in the apprehension of five alleged kidnappers: Muazu Awuta…
Ivory Coast, the host nation, has eliminated defending champions Senegal, securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations. Despite the round of 16 tie ending in a 1-1 draw on Monday, January 30, Ivory Coast emerged victorious in the penalty shootout. Having advanced to the round of 16 as one of…
On Monday, January 29, Daniel Bwala, the former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, had a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Paris. Bwala shared a photo from their encounter and expressed his pleasure, stating, “It was a pleasure to meet with the father of…
The federal government has disclosed its ongoing efforts to combat surging inflation and stabilize foreign exchange rates. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this assurance in a statement issued on Sunday, January 28, in Abuja. He highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s initiatives, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing the quality of life for…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State expressed gratitude for the support of President Bola Tinubu, stating that he stands strong due to Tinubu’s assistance. Speaking during a special thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Opobo Town, Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area on Sunday, January 28, Fubara praised Tinubu as a “great and wonderful father.”…
