Gunmen believed to be assassins have fatally shot Dr. David Adefikayo, the medical director of Dafikayo Clinic in Kanbi community, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State. The tragic incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, when the assailants forcefully entered the victim’s residence and shot him in the presence of his…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, acting on behalf of the federal government, has officially declared Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26, 2023, as public holidays to observe the Christmas celebrations. Additionally, Monday, January 1, 2024, has been declared a public holiday to mark New Year’s Day. In a statement signed by the acting…
The Abia State Police Command has apprehended two members of the Mbutu/Umuojima Vigilante in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government area. The suspects, identified as Onyebuchi Ukandu, a vigilante commander, and Emmanuel Onyebuenyi, were arrested for their alleged involvement in torturing a man to death. Confirming the arrest, the police spokesperson, Maureen Chinaka, released a statement on…
Bayo Onanuga remarked that if Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, were in China, he would potentially be subjected to a firing squad. The statement followed revelations from a presidential panel investigating the CBN’s activities during Emefiele’s tenure, which exposed unauthorized investments of Nigeria’s funds in 593 foreign bank accounts…
In the culmination of 2023, Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured the sixth position in Africa and were ranked 42nd globally in the latest FIFA monthly standings. Throughout the year, the Naija stars encountered only one defeat but notched up four victories and three draws. Meanwhile, Morocco maintained its top spot in Africa, holding onto the 13th…
! A husband, identified as Dharamveer, has reportedly beheaded his wife, Sundari, over impatience regarding the time it took her to make him a cup of tea. The tragic incident occurred at their residence in the village of Faljagadh, near Delhi in Uttar Pradesh state, according to police reports. Dharamveer, aged 52, allegedly used a…
A 23-year-old man named Saidi has been placed in custody for allegedly murdering his father, Chief Musa Elemosho, in Kwara State. The deceased held the title of Elemosho of Shareland in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State until his demise. Saidi appeared before Magistrate Muhammed Dasuki, facing a one-count charge of culpable homicide. As…
Osas Nusakare, one of the 14 stowaways apprehended aboard a foreign vessel at the Lagos Roadstead, expressed his determination to persist in attempting to leave Nigeria for Europe. The 45-year-old revealed his desire to welcome the New Year in a European country and admitted that this marked his second endeavor, emphasizing his commitment to keep…
Struggling in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest has appointed Nuno Espirito Santo, the former manager of Wolves and Tottenham, as their new head coach. The Portuguese coach steps in for Steve Cooper, who was dismissed on Tuesday after Forest managed just one victory in 13 matches, leaving them in 17th place, a mere five points…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has disclosed that he and other soldiers receive a daily operation allowance of N1,200. Speaking about the welfare of soldiers in an interview on Channels TV on Tuesday, December 19, the CDS emphasized that all military personnel, regardless of rank, receive the same operation allowance. General…
