Gunfire was heard on Tuesday, August 18, at an army base outside Mali’s capital Bamako in what diplomatic and security sources said was a mutiny. The soldiers on Tuesday fired their guns into the air in the base in Kati while witnesses said armoured tanks and military vehicles could be seen on its streets, according to…
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has asked the Kano state government to execute 22-year-old singer Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, who was found guilty of blasphemy few weeks ago. The council in a statement released by its secretary Nafi’u Baba-Ahmad, berated those asking for the convict to be pardoned. It added that the case is purely an Islamic…
Nollywood actor, Sunkanmi Omobolanle has welcomed a baby with his wife. The excited father who shared the goodnews via an Instagram post he shared, wrote; ADERINSOLA .. you are blessing to your generation, you are and always ll be a source of joy to all around you. Grow in wisdom and understanding . Sudden death will never be…
Some unknown gunmen have abducted the two sons ofBello Dankande, a former Zamfara commissioner alongside an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The incident which took place at Dankande’s residence in Gamji, Bakura local government area of the state on Tuesday August 18, left one person dead and a woman with injuries. Spokesperson of…
Minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige has recounted how an armed monarch intervened when he was abducted as the governor of Anambra state. Giving an account of what transpired between him and his abductors in an interview with ThisDay, Ngige who was the Governor of Anambra state between 2003 and 2006 said; “The first thing that comes…
Emmy Award-winning producer, actor, and filmmaker, Ash Christian. has died at the age of 35. According to Dallas Voice, Ash passed away in his sleep, while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on August 14. No further details have been released regarding the cause of Christian’s death. Born on Jan. 16, 1985, in Paris, Texas,…
The Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN) in Kano State, have applauded the death sentence handed to 22-year-old Yahaya Sharif-Aminu over an alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. The group in a statement released by its Chairman Muhammad Sani Garba Esq, said the judge was right in his verdict in which he convicted and sentenced the accused to…
The Oyo State Police Command has announced the escape of the prime suspect in connection with the serial ritual killings of over five persons in Akinyele, Moniya in Ibadan. Recall that the prime suspect, 19-year-old Sunday Shodipe, was paraded before newsmen on July 17. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu, disclosed this…
Bisi Alimi has revealed that he used to be a homophobic pastor. The LGBTQ activist made this revelation on Twitter. He wrote: “Will you believe if I tell you I used to be a very homophobic pastor back in the day. So I have been on that journey.” When asked why he changed, he explained…
Big brother Naija lockdown housemate, Kaisha has been evicted from the house. Neo, TrikyTee, Kaisha, and Wathoni were the four contestants with the least votes from viewers last week. As usual, other housemates were asked to nominate two housemates for possible eviction. After the housemates casted their votes, Ebuka announced Kaisha as the next housemate…