The Federal Government has issued a caution to Nigerians, advising against the payment of ransom to kidnappers and bandits. Minister of Defence, Muhammadu Badaru, conveyed this warning during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, January 17, following the Federal Executive Council meeting. Badaru emphasized that such payments would only embolden the culprits, leading to…
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, has disclosed that Alhassan Yusuf will be absent from the team’s upcoming clash with Cote d’Ivoire due to an injury. The Royal Antwerp midfielder was substituted by Southampton’s Joe Aribo in the first game against Guinea Bissau, entering the match after Wilfred Ndidi was ruled out…
Ade, who managed to survive the explosion in the Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State on Tuesday, January 16, has posted a photo of himself, depicting him covered in dust following his harrowing near-death encounter. “I managed to escape. I’m not fully aware of the situation here in Ibadan, but we are secure. All we…
Crown Prince Leka II and Crown Princess Elia of Albania have publicly announced their decision to divorce after seven years of marriage. The official statement, posted on Crown Prince Leka’s Instagram account, conveyed the couple’s mutual agreement to end their marriage, citing the loss of the institution’s function. The post emphasized the continued dedication to…
On Wednesday, January 17, Kensington Palace announced that Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, who recently celebrated her 42nd birthday, underwent a scheduled abdominal surgery at The London Clinic the day before. A statement from the palace conveyed, “Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to the hospital yesterday for planned abdominal surgery.…
A two-year-old boy, Bronson Battersby, was discovered lifeless from starvation next to his deceased 60-year-old father, Kenneth, who had suffered a fatal heart attack. The tragic incident occurred in their Skegness, Lincolnshire home, and their bodies were found 14 days after their last known sighting. Lincolnshire County Council initiated a review of the toddler’s death,…
On Wednesday, January 16, bandits carried out separate attacks in Garam town and Zhibi community, both situated in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State, resulting in the abduction of about 17 residents. According to reports by Daily Trust, 14 individuals were taken from Garam, located along the Sabon-Wuse-Bwari road, while three others were abducted…
A member of the Nigerian army, identified as Boyi Thankgod, has reportedly taken his own life at an army barracks in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state. Thankgod, who was assigned to the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala in Abeokuta, allegedly shot himself in the head while on standby duty for Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The…
After a 15-year wait, rapper Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, has finally been granted entry into Canada. Drake confirmed the news, expressing gratitude to everyone who assisted, saying, “First time in over 15 years they let the OG back into Canada. Thank you to everyone that helped us out @therealdennisg.” In a separate image, Dennis was…
The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested Chinana Telpesa Solomon Tali for attempting to sell his 8-year-old son, Ushafa Tali, for N20 million. The accomplice, Pius Aondoakaa, was also apprehended. The suspects were paraded by the FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Odumosu…
