The World Bank has approved a fresh $700m loan for Nigeria. It disclosed this in a statement published on its website on Friday, Sept. 22. The new loan is to provide additional funds for an ongoing project known as the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment. The statement read: “The World…
Akon is making sure that his women get his love and attention. The American-Senegalese singer, who has made it clear that he is polygamous, spent time with two of his women back to back. He was with Ammirah in Senegal this week for her birthday. Ammirah, who is also an artist, shared photos…
Mohbad’s mother has disclosed the life her son was forced to live due to the physical attacks and bullying he was subjected to after he left Marlian Music. Speaking in an interview with TVC, Promise Aloba, the late singer’s mother recalled how he took good care of her and always wanted to have her…
The Police Command in Abia State has arrested some suspects in connection to the murder of Mr Chigozie Chigbu. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Friday, Sept. 22. According to the police, the lifeless body of the 65-year-old man was found…
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Julian Nagelsmann has been officially announced as the new head coach of the German national team. The German Football Association announced today that the former Bayern Munich manager will succeed Hansi Flick as the new manager of the senior men’s national side. Germany parted ways with Flick earlier this month, a day after their…
The Nigerian Army, in a statement on Friday, September 22, 2023, said the discovery of the factory followed a week long intelligence operation that finally led to the capture of the gunrunner identified as Napoleon John. According to the statement, the suspect who confessed to the crime, led troops to the concealed factory where arms…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the resignation of Mr Godwin Emefiele as its governor, three months after being suspended from office by President Bola Tinubu. Olayemi Michael Cardoso who was nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will act as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, pending his confirmation by the…
A Magistrate Court in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State has sentenced a 24-year-old man, Tashiu Aminu Lulu, to 5 years imprisonment for raping a teenage girl after ‘’hypnotizing” her with a charm. Magistrate Abubakar Ahmed Boro convicted Lulu of criminal charm, force and gross indecency on an 18-year-old girl. The Public…
Blac Chyna has reportedly served her ex-partner Tyga’s mother, Pasionaye Nguyen, with legal papers seeking joint custody of their son, King Cairo. According to reports from RadarOnline, the model served Tyga’s mom with legal papers as she battles with her ex over custody of their son, King Cairo. The mother of two…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested five people caught with a human skull for money ritual purposes. The suspects told police that they were sent by an Alfa to bring the skull. Spokesman of the command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, made this known in a statement issued on Friday, Sept. 22. He added…
Dr. Abayomi Baiyewu, the medical doctor who performed surgery on a young boy, resulting in the disappearance of his small intestine, is not a qualified surgeon. The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Friday, Sept. 21, made this known while revealing its findings on the circumstances that led to the disappearance of the late…
A 17-year-old secondary school student, Terhemba Tyochivir, has reportedly committed suicide in Akpehe, a suburb of Makurdi metropolis in Benue State. The student of Government Secondary School, Gboko, took his own life on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Witnesses said Tyochivir was discovered lifeless and swiftly transported to Bishop Murray Hospital Makurdi, where medical…
A Kenyan businessman who allegedly beat up his wife and destroyed her mobile phone after she confronted him for using her car to drive another woman around, was charged with assaulting malicious damage to property. Mr Polycarp Omondi was charged with unlawfully assaulting and causing actual bodily harm to Ms Rosemary Anyango at her…
Olympic gold medallist, Walewska Oliveira has died suddenly at the age of 43. Oliveira played volleyball for Brazil and won gold at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. She also represented her country at Sydney in 2000, where she won bronze before also competing in Athens in 2004. She died in Sao…
Unknown gunmen have killed three members of the Edo State Security Network in Okhun Community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the hoodlums numbering over 10, invaded the community on Thursday night, September 21, 2023, and shot the victims who were on duty. Some of the eyewitnesses…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly stealing two goats valued at N50,000 in Kazaure Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, September 22, 2023, said the suspects, Ibrahim Alhassan and Bashir Babangida, were…
Nigeria’s leading custard brand, Checkers Custard, and Nigeria’s leading educational kiddies show, Turtle Taido Game Show announce a strategic partnership, with a sponsorship deal that will bring an exciting combination of nourishment and wholesome content to all children. Made by Checkers Africa Limited, Checkers Custard is known for its premium quality, smooth consistency and taste,…
The governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Jos, Plateau State has upheld the election of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State. Mutfwang, who contested the election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the March 18 election. Dissatisfied by the outcome of the…
Oprah Winfrey has candidly opened up about her brutal weight struggles and the shame she has felt about her body. The 69-year-old media mogul hosted a panel in front of a live audience in New York City as part of Oprah Daily’s The Life You Want series. She was joined by obesity specialists…
Rap star, Kanye West and his new wife Bianca Censori caused a frenzy while shopping in Via dei Calzaiuoli in Florence, Italy on Thursday afternoon, September 21. West, 46, switched into photographer mode as he directed his woman aged 28 to pose with excited locals. Surrounded by adoring fans, Censori showed off…