Former Military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has defended the Federal Government’s post-civil war financial policies, stating that Igbos who had funds in Nigerian banks before the Nigerian Civil War were fully compensated with accrued interest after the conflict ended. Gowon made the clarification in his memoir, My Life of Duty and Allegiance, while addressing…
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has declared that the Monday sit-at-home observed in parts of the Southeast has effectively come to an end. Soludo made the remark on Monday, August 3, while recounting how he was delayed in traffic for about 15 minutes in Onitsha, describing it as a sign that normal economic activities had…
President Bola Tinubu is expected to receive the proposed Executive National Policing Bill for review on September 3 as the Presidency enters the final stage of drafting legislation to establish a legal framework for state policing in Nigeria. The Presidency has also unveiled a public information portal to enable Nigerians submit memoranda and position papers…
Moviegoers watching “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in Cartagena, Colombia, got more than they bargained for after a foul odor reportedly forced the evacuation of a cinema during a screening. According to reports, fans had just settled in to enjoy the latest Spider-Man installment when someone allegedly passed gas, filling the theater with an overpowering smell.…
The Edo State Government has confirmed the rearrest of the mother and stepfather of an 11-year-old girl who was allegedly abused in Benin City, saying both suspects will be prosecuted as investigations into the case continue. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, said the ministry is committed to ensuring the child…
Juju and Highlife singer Iyun “Saint Janet” Ayilore has passed away. The singer, known for blending sexually explicit lyrics with Juju and Highlife music, died on Saturday, August 1. Her manager, Jide Bass, confirmed the news to journalists. Popularly referred to as the General Overseer of the Sinners’ Chapel and St Bottle’s Cathedral, Saint Janet…
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has appealed to residents not to politicise the state’s security challenges, urging them instead to pray for peace, remain united and support security agencies in their efforts to restore stability. Radda made the appeal on Saturday, August 1, during the 2026 Yaumul Shukur (Thanksgiving Day) celebration, held to…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara made a major political error by trying to establish his own political structure shortly after assuming office. Speaking during a media chat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, August 1, Wike said Fubara should have focused on strengthening the…
Spanish authorities have arrested two suspected human traffickers accused of attempting to smuggle migrants from the North African enclave of Ceuta to mainland Spain using high-speed watercraft. According to reports, one suspect was arrested after allegedly using a jet ski to transport migrants, while another was intercepted while piloting a speedboat carrying 11 Moroccan nationals.…
The armed men are said to have invaded St. Joseph Catholic Church, Inoyi, in Affa, Udi Local Government area of Enugu State, this morning, August 2. Speaking in a video, locals said it was raining when people began going to church. However, those on the way to the church saw a crowd running out…
