Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian workers on International Workers’ Day, praising their strength, dedication, and love for the country despite the challenges they face at work. His message was personally signed and released on Friday through his media aide, Eseme Eyiboh. In the statement, Akpabio said, “On this auspicious occasion of Workers’…
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Ahmed Abdullahi, for allegedly r@ping a five-year-old girl in Damaturu. The spokesperson for the command,SP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement said police also arrested three suspected vandals for allegedly dismantling and stealing power transformer feeder cables in Dapchi, Bursari Local Government…
A 50-year-old traditional priest, Muritala Shodiya, has d!ed after he allegedly set himself ablaze in Adebiopon village, the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, July 1, 2026 evening when Shodiya reportedly doused himself with petrol inside an uncompleted building before setting himself ablaze. The residents…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Kátia Aveiro, has said the Portugal captain will retire from international football after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling the tournament his “last dance” with the national team. The 48-year-old singer made the remark in an interview with Portuguese broadcaster Sport TV ahead of Portugal’s Round of 32 clash against Croatia…
Human rights activist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aisha Yesufu, has advised the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, not to deputise any presidential candidate in the 2027 election. In a video that is presently circulating on social media, Aisha, a well-known sociopolitical activist, threatened to campaign against any presidential…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has conferred a chieftaincy title on actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and also gifted him a brand new car. Baba Ijesha took to Facebook on Thursday, July 2 to announce this. He thanked the monarch for the honour, warm reception, and gifts extended to him and…
My boyfriend came to me with a proposition.”There is this business idea I want to venture into. Can you help me with the money? I’ll pay you back as soon as the business starts bringing in returns.” I believed in him, so a few days later I transferred GH₵60,000 into his account. In my heart,…
A UK-based Nigerian lady has sparked reactions after sharing her views on dating abroad, claiming that “true love” is hard to find in the UK. In a video, she advised Nigerians living in the UK who already have serious partners back home not to waste time searching for love abroad. According to her, they should…
A man holding a Tibetan flag has d!ed after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday, July 2, in an apparent protest against Chinese rule over Tibet. The protester, identified by a friend as Lobga Rangzen, was dressed in full monastic garb when he planted a Tibetan…
The United States says two-way trade with Nigeria reached nearly $15 billion in 2025, making Nigeria Washington’s second-largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa. The Chargé d’Affaires of the US Mission in Nigeria, Keith Heffern, disclosed this on Wednesday during the celebration of the 250th Independence Day of the United States in Lagos. Speaking on bilateral…
