News, Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Fashion, Beauty, Inspiration and yes… Gossip! The Only Place It Happens!
Enugu State Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Priscilla Emehelu, has set 24 inmates free from two different custodial centres within the state. Emehelu, who was assisted by other judges in the state, also granted bail to 53 other inmates from Nsukka Custodial Centre and Enugu Custodial centre respectively. At the Nsukka Custodial Centre, on Friday, the […]
Continue ReadingNigerian House of Representatives has begun the process to rescue a soldier, Lance Corporal Martins Idakpein, who is being detained by Nigerian army for criticising the service chiefs over the rising spate of insecurity in Nigeria. At the plenary on Thursday, the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, moved a motion to call for Idakpein’s rescue, Punch […]
Continue ReadingThe late Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro has been laid to rest. He was buried on Friday in his native town, Ilara- Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria, according to Muslim rites. In contravention of social distancing order, sympathisers trooped to his family house where he was buried. Families and friends wailed uncontrollably as […]
Continue ReadingNigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday July 2, approved the renewal of appointments of 12 non-career ambassadors. The Nigerian leader who did not renew the appointments of Justice George Oguntade (rtd), Nigerian high commissioner to the United Kingdom, and Justice Sylvanus Nsofor (rtd), Nigerian ambassador to the United States, who are both in their 80s, […]
Continue ReadingTwo employees of the United Nations mission in Israel have been suspended without pay after a viral video featured a sex act in their official vehicle, as it drove down a major street in Tel Aviv. Recall that in the 18-second video, a woman in a red dress was seen straddling a man in the back seat […]
Continue ReadingMrs Betty Akeredolu, first lady and wife of Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has tested positive for COVID-19. A government official who confirmed this to Nigerian Tribune, said. “The samples of the First Lady which was collected two days ago and one of the security aides of the governor returned positive this morning.” The official […]
Continue ReadingOffice of Auditor-General of the Federation in Nigeria, on Thursday said, it uncovered several anomalies in the financial records of the Nigerian Law School. The Audit report presented to the Senate, indicted the apex legal academic institution for misappropriation and spending without approvals. 2015 Financial Report of the office is currently being scrutinised by the […]
Continue ReadingSuspected Nigerian fraudsters, Ramon Igbalode Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi and Olalekan Jacon Ponle a.k.a Mr Woodberry have been extradited to the United States. A statement released Thursday by the Dubai Police said Hushpuppi was extradited to the US along with another internet fraud suspect Olalekan Jacob Ponle a.k.a Woodbery. Hushpuppi and Woodberry along with ten other […]
Continue ReadingMen of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a self-acclaimed lawyer, one Elijah Ojo, for allegedly duping a client into parting with N300,000. Ojo was reported to have collected the money from a client to perfect her bail condition, but bolted afterwards. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed […]
Continue ReadingOndo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Oluropo Adegbenro, has passed away, An unconfirmed report stated that the Commissioner who has been sick for some days, died of COVID-19 complications. Adegbenro was said to have died at the state Infectious Disease Hospital, IDH in Akure, Ondo State capital on Thursday. His death came a day after […]
Continue ReadingAn Abuja high court has granted the interim forfeiture of houses and lands linked to former Chairperson of the Board of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mrs. Ngozi Juliet Olejeme. Olejeme was accused of using funds she received as kickbacks from contractors through third parties between 2009 and 2015, to buy properties including one she allegedly acquired for N1.3billion […]
Continue ReadingA group of 30 eminent Nigerians consisting of Nigerian activists, academics, and other professionals, have formed a new political movement called National Consultative Front, aimed at driving reforms ahead of the 2023 general elections, in the country. Their objectives include mobilizing Nigerians for a popular mass action towards political constitutional reforms that are citizen-driven and […]
Continue ReadingNigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has requested the approval of the Nigerian Senate for the confirmation of 42 ambassadorial nominees. One of the nominees from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, was appointed as career ambassador, while the rest 41 are non-career nominees. Some of the non-career nominees are, former minister, Ademola Seriki (Lagos), Debo Adesina (Oyo), […]
Continue ReadingThe Rivers State Police Command has arrested a shoe dealer identified as Ukachukwu Anthony, who specializes in abducting and killing his suppliers in Igbo-Etche, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Joseph Mukan, who led a team of newsmen to the residence of the suspect, said he was arrested […]
Continue ReadingThe police in Oyo state have arrested 26-year-old Shagbada Erigga pictured above for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Happiness Winifred, 30, for refusing to have sex with him Parading the suspect before newsmen today June 30, the Oyo state Commissioner of Police, CP. Chuks Enwonwu, said that the suspected murderer, Erigga invited Happiness, a mother of three, to […]
Continue Reading11 Nigerians have been arraigned in a US court for their alleged role in a large-scale conspiracy to commit $6m bank fraud in southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania. The suspects identified as Sulaiman Dosunmu, 39; Tunde Adeowo, 40; Muritala Adeowo, 55; Ayanniyi Alayande, 47; Ahmmed Ponle, 41; Margiettu Kamu, 34; Rafiat Sarumi, 36; Babatunde Oke, 40; […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Government has slashed the fees chargeable for services related to conduct of statutory marriage in the country. It said the review of the fees, which came under the Marriage Act CAP M6 LFN 2004, would commence from Wednesday, 1st July. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the disclosure in a public notice by […]
Continue ReadingA former staff of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Gloria Obioma Elih has been declared wanted for fraudulent practices. Elih was accused of allegedly demanding and receiving gratification from officials of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources who were being investigated. It was further learnt that she was declared wanted because all efforts to […]
Continue ReadingPopular Nollywood actress, Ify Onwuemene is battling cancer and the ailment has dug deep into her finances. The actress, popular for her role in TV soaps, such as “Everyday People” where she played the role of the wife of late Sam Loco Efe, has been greatly affected by the sickness. The cancer reportedly caused her […]
Continue ReadingThe Nigerian Army has been dragged before the Federal High Court, Abuja, over the unlawful arrest and detention of Lance Corporal Martins and his wife, Mrs Victoria Idakpini. Lance Corporal Martins released a video criticizing security chiefs in the country for not doing enough to end terrorism in the country. In the video shared online on June 23, […]
Continue Reading