The Bayelsa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected cultists who murdered four victims and set a house ablaze in the state on Wednesday, August 5. A statement from the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Asinim Butswat said the suspected cultists at about 11pm on Wednesday, stormed the ‘Lion of Judah Church’ in Azikoro village, Yenagoa…
The Gambian government has imposed a 21-day state of emergency in response to the surge in Coronavirus cases in the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 5, the presidency said that the government had also imposed a night time curfew and the country’s borders and airspace have been closed. “All land, sea, and…
Actress Eucharia Anunobi has lashed out at men who demand respect from their wives without respecting them. The veteran actress who stated that such men are not entitled to respect, further asked them to retrace their step and make a renewed commitment in rebuilding their marital relationship. Eucharia wrote; Wait ooo , So you think…
Manchester United have reportedly agreed terms on a five-year deal worth £340,000-a-week with Jadon Sancho. The England international and Borussia Dortmund forward is on the verge of joining United with the two clubs in advanced talks over a deal worth £108million. According to BILD, Sancho has now put pen to paper on personal terms and all…
A review of the sixth Broadcasting Code of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) which raised the fine for hate speech from N500,000 to N5 million, has been launched by the federal government. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who unveiled the document at an event in Lagos on Tuesday August 4, said the code was reviewed in…
Babagana Monguno, the national security adviser has disclosed that President Buhari has initiated plans to overhaul the nation’s security apparatus. Monguno disclosed this on Tuesday August 4, after a security meeting at the state house. The NSA revealed that Buhari told the service chiefs that Nigerians have lost confidence in the security sector and he is determined…
At least 50 people have been killed and over 2,500 injured after a massive explosion erupted in the Beirut port area, damaging buildings and vehicles in Lebanon. Lebanon’s health minister, Hamad Hassan said that the figures were “preliminary estimates,” while adding that the blasts had caused a ‘very high number of injuries’ and huge damage. …
A minister in the Lord’s Chosen Church has been accused of raping two underaged sisters for years and finally impregnating them under the guise of casting out badluck from them. Pastor Nduka Anyanwu, who ministers in the Lord’s Chosen Church, Canaan Land branch in Oshodi, allegedly impregnated the sisters aged 17 and 13. According to…
A massive explosion erupted in Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Tuesday, August 4. The afternoon blast shook several parts of the capital with Local Red Cross reporting hundreds injured and widespread damage. Local TV stations reported the blast was at Beirut’s port inside an area where firecrackers were stored, while an Associated Press photographer near Beirut’s port…
Bristow Helicopters has announced the sack of over 100 pilots and engineers in its employ. In a statement released on Tuesday August 4, the company said the workers were layed off due to the effect of the Coronavirus pandemic on its operations. The aviation company which described the sack as “painful”, said it engaged with the National…