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Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister, Hamed Bakayoko, died Wednesday following cancer treatment in a German hospital, President Alassane Ouattara said in a statement. Bakayoko had turned 56 on Monday. Ouattara called Bakayoko “my son and close collaborater, torn from us too soon,” in a statement read on public television RTI. Bakayoko took over as prime minister […]
Continue ReadingZahra Buhari-Indimi, one of the daughters of the President, Muhammadu Buhari, has said she did not defraud the Federal Government of Nigeria of N51bn, N2.5bn, or any amount. The President’s daughter stated this in a letter dated March 8, 2021. The letter was signed by her lawyer, Nasiru Aliyu SAN, and addressed to online news […]
Continue ReadingUnited States Congress on Wednesday passed Joe Biden’s enormous economic relief package, delivering a resounding victory for the US president and a desperately needed injection of cash to millions of families and businesses enduring the coronavirus pandemic. The $1.9 trillion plan, which funds Covid-19 vaccines and sends stimulus checks of up to $1,400 to most […]
Continue ReadingFormer Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar made a point on ARISE NEWS the other day that should not be ignored by the advocates of a fresh constitution for Nigeria. The 1999 Constitution has been fiercely criticised as an imposition by the military government of General Abubakar. The opinion of many respected critics is that […]
Continue ReadingAbby Zeus, who recently gave birth to a baby girl, has said it’s better to be single than be stupid. She shared a photo of herself in a sportswear after welcoming her child and wrote: “single is better than stupid.” In her caption, she added the hashtags single by choice and single mom power. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMO3agZLZEI/
Continue ReadingEmir of Anka in Zamfara State, Attahiru Ahmad has disclosed that more than 100 miners operating between Anka and Maru LGAs in the state were abducted by bandits on March 2. The monarch who is also the Chairman of the state council of chiefs, said the incident took place when the state government focused on […]
Continue ReadingKaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has stated that failure of security operatives to defeat bandits have emboldened them to develop a national footprint and endanger national cohesion. The governor said this at the presentation of the 2020 Annual Security Report on Wednesday March 10. He also disclosed that Governors in some states in the North-West […]
Continue ReadingInterior designer, Ehi Ogbebor, has shared a throwback photo of her old apartment before she built her palatial home in Lagos. Recall that Ehi gifted herself her mansion in June 2020 when she turned 35. She shared the photo of her old apartment alongside the new one and wrote: “TRUST THE PROCESS…. IT GETS BETTER…. […]
Continue ReadingMembers of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and te Trade Union Congress (TUC) have embarked on a nationwide protest following plans to amend the national minimum wage act. The protest ensued after a bill to remove the national minimum wage from exclusive list to Concurrent list passed second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill is […]
Continue ReadingPiers Morgan has left his role as a presenter on Good Morning Britain, ITV has announced. His exit comes after broadcasting regulator Ofcom launched an investigation after it received more than 41,000 complaints regarding comments made by the presenter following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. In a statement announcing Piers’ […]
Continue ReadingRosaline Ufuoma Meurer simply called Rosy Meurer revealed her husband gave her a push present after she gave birth to their son. The Nollywood actress and her husband Olakunle Churchill announced on Tuesday, March 9, that they have welcomed a son named King Churchill. As a push present, Churchill who is actress, Tonto Dike’s ex […]
Continue ReadingBy May 2023, military generals spawned by the Civil War will have ruled Nigeria in one form or the other for a total of 45 years out of 62 years of independence. Out of this period, 16 years will be accounted for by the two double term presidential tenures under generals Obasanjo and Buhari, both […]
Continue ReadingThe British Royal family has responded to the explosive interview given by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their interview with Oprah Winfrey. During the interview which aired on March 7, the couple made allegations of racism within the palace and a lack of support from the royal family over mental health issues and media […]
Continue ReadingNollywood actress, Rosaline Ufuoma Meurer aka Rosy Meurer and her husband Olakunle Churchill announced on Tuesday, March 9, that they have welcomed a son named King Churchill Jnr.
Continue ReadingMembers of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) detained by the Oyo State Police Command for arresting notorious Fulani warlord, Iskilu Wakili, have been released on bail. It was gathered that the police released the three detained OPC operatives on health grounds for them to seek medical attention. The Punch reports that the OPC Coordinator in […]
Continue ReadingTwo SUVs went up in flames on the Third mainland bridge this evening March 9. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority LASTMA, one of the SUVs was trying to tow another faulty SUV when they both went up in flames. A tweet from LASTMA says the fire has been put out.
Continue ReadingA young Nigerian lady identified simply as Loveth, has been reported dead under unknown situations in Libya. According to Nigerians, who posted the news on a Facebook group for migrants in Libya, Loveth died in Tripoli last week. A Nigerian based in Tripoli, Konnah M Gibson, said that no one knows her family or how […]
Continue ReadingBayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Christopher Chiabata, who killed his wife during a fight over money at Onuebum community in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that that the suspect struck his 41-year-old wife with a pestle during a fight. After she died in the hospital he […]
Continue ReadingFor several weeks now, Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been running a daily front page strip advertisement, in at least four newspapers, which are, on the surface, a campaign for new membership for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in his capacity as Chairman, APC Youths, Women and PLWDS Mobilisation Committee. Looking closely, however, […]
Continue ReadingDelta State government is complaining that since the money seized from its former governor, James Ibori is Delta State money, why should it be used on projects outside the State? It is the height of wickedness to do so, the State said. “Why should Delta State money be used in building Lagos-Ibadan Expressway or Abuja-Kano […]
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