Traders have begun to count their losses as goods worth millions of naira are now being destroyed fire at the popular Ogbegonogo market in Asaba, the Delta State capital. The fire which lasted for five hours engulfed a section of the market located in Oshimili South Local Government Area on Tuesday morning. Up until now, … Read more
A 38-year-old man identified as Daniel Prieto has been arrested for raping a 6-year-old girl and infecting her with gonorrhea. According to reports, Daniel has been jailed without bail after a judge declared him a danger to the community on Thursday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Daniel admitted to having a sexual relationship with the 6-year-old girl … Read more
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has called for the arrest of Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed over the arbitrary arrest and unjust detention of a journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi, also known as Oba Akewi. The group made the call in a Tuesday statement to President Muhammadu Buhari signed by its … Read more
38 people consisting of 20 adults and 18 children have been fined for taking pictures of an aquatic flower species at a flood retention pond in Melaka Tengah, Malaysia. Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Afzanizar Ahmad said the individuals made the trip to the pond at Taman Semabok Perdana here to photograph the purple pokok … Read more
Kenyan gospel singer, Ruth Matete has sued Nigerian High Commission in Nairobi over the continual ‘detention’ of her Nigerian husband’s body in the mortuary. The body of Ruth’s husband, John Apewajoye, a Nigerian, has been lying at Kenyatta National Hospital mortuary for more than a month after the Nigerian High Commission blocked its release, Mwakilishi.com … Read more
Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that the government wants to end a travel warning for tourist trips. According to him, the travel ban would be lifted for 31 European countries from June 15. If the coronavirus situation allows, 26 other European Union nations and Britain as well as four non-EU countries in the Schengen … Read more
The popular Ogbogonogo market, Asaba, Delta State has been gutted by fire. The inferno which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday destroyed buildings and goods worth millions of naira. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, although sources said it could have resulted from a power surge. Details later….
South Africa’s rand raced to its highest in more than eight weeks against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as optimism about a global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic boosted riskier assets, with investors looking past Sino-U.S. trade tensions. At 0605 GMT, the rand traded at 17.4700 per dollar, 0.91 percent firmer than its previous close. … Read more
UK minister, Douglas Ross has resigned as public anger deepens over PM Boris Johnson’s top aide Dominic Cummings’ breaching COVID-19 lockdown rules Ross, the Minister for Scotland and a Tory whip, announced Tuesday on Twitter he is quitting because he was unconvinced by Mr. Cummings’ defense of the journey to Durham. “I haven’t commented publicly on … Read more
Director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Ishaq Akintola has called on the Federal Government to impeach state governors who went ahead to conduct congregational Sallah prayers on Sunday May 24 despite warnings. The group said if Christians could celebrate Easter without any shows and fracas due to the Coronavirus pandemic, why can’t Muslims do … Read more
As efforts are being made to provide a solution to COVID-19, the Lagos State Government has given their conditions if primary and secondary schools will reopen. The State Government said it would employ no fewer than 1,000 teachers in its public secondary schools and 2,000 teachers in its public primary. Folashade Adefisayo, the Lagos State … Read more
The Imo State Police Command has arrested kidnappers in Apani Community Ikwerre LGA of Rivers state. The suspects whose names were given as Kingsley Ogugwo and Ibrahim Mohammed were alleged to have kidnapped one Musa Inusa at Umuapu Ohaji/Egbema. It was gathered that the victim was intercepted by the kidnappers who disguised as personnel of … Read more
The Nigerian Government has threatened to sack any public official caught leaking sensitive, official documents to the Press. It was gathered that this development was announced via a circular dated May 22nd issued by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan. The circular revealed that the Nigerian government has undergone serious … Read more
A notorious Street lord in Oworonshoki, Lagos State, popularly known as ‘Obasanjo’ has been killed. According to an eyewitness, he was killed during an on going cult clash in Oworonshoki. He said : “The Entire Oworonshoki Community is very Tensed up right now.” “Whoever has the means should help contact authorities!”
A university student has died at her boyfriend’s home after failing to return home ahead of the Covid19 lockdown. The student identified as Claire Natukunda, died in Maganjo, at her boyfriend’s house identified as Junju. She was reportedly two months pregnant. Junju was not at home when his 20 year old girlfriend died because he … Read more
An ambulance conveying officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control was burnt to ashes in Dugbe area of Oyo State on Sunday evening. Several attempts where made to put out the fire ,but unfortunately they were unable to save the situation. So far, no life or property have been lost. This adds to the … Read more
Three wizards identified as Benard Kekong, Edward Kekong and John Otu have been burnt in Oku community, Boki Local Government Area, Cross River for pretending to be Chiefs. Benard Kekong was a former manager at Boki Oil Palm Estate in Borum. He died an hour after he was set ablaze. Others including women who … Read more
Funke Akindele Bello stage name Jenifa has frowned at a post made by a Nigerian blogger who compared her with Genevieve Nnaji. Akindele via Twitter frowned at the blog post and showered encomium on Genevieve Nnaji, calling her senior colleague and a great actor. READ ALSO: Years After Calling Him ‘Fuck Boy’ Davido Reaches Out … Read more
U.S President Donald Trump during an interview claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin likes him. Whilst speaking on a news program”Full Measure”, Trump said; “He likes me, but I think he doesn’t want me to win the election”. Trump also suggested that China is also on the list of actors who want to see him … Read more
A mad man identifies as Oladele Adeola, 35 who allegedly killed five of his siblings as been burnt alive by irate mob at Asa Village in Ojaodan, Ogun State. The incident occurred around 9:30am at Asa Village in Ojaodan, a Lagos border community, The Nation reports. Adeola reportedly used a cutlass to matchet the kids aged … Read more