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Nigerian-Australian woman, Binta Abubakar, 56, has been nabbed by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for allegedly trafficking students from Papua New Guinea (PNG) and forcing them into unpaid labour on farms across Queensland under the guise of educational scholarships. She was arrested on Wednesday at the Brisbane Airport upon arrival from Papua New Guinea, where […]
Continue ReadingSometime in March this year, I gave a young woman a ride in my car. The radio was beaming out King Sunny Ade’s track where he elegantly eulogised the late Chief Moshood Abiola. The young woman’s eyes opened in recognition as she listened to the song. “MKO Abiola! I heard so much about the man […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress, dancer, television personality, and philanthropist, Anita Joseph has asked an interesting question about the husbands. The actress wrote on Instagram: “Study reveals that husbands stress women twice as much as children do.” Anita added: “Is this true? Asking for my husband.” The actress is married to Fisayo “MC Fish” Olagunju. See her post […]
Continue ReadingPolokwane High Court in South Africa has sentenced a 28-year-old South African woman, Mologadi Magdeline Mehlape to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of her father, Dr Malekutu Johannes Mehlape, a circuit manager at the Limpopo Department of Education. The sentence, delivered on Wednesday, June 11, follows her guilty plea to charges of murder and […]
Continue ReadingAs we mark another ‘Democracy Day’, it is important for those in authority at all levels to address the existential challenges faced by most Nigerians, the clear and present dangers to the communal faith in our country and the security threats posed by sundry cartels of criminals. But on a day such as this, it is also important to […]
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a national address to a joint session of Nigerian National Assembly to mark Democracy Day of the year 2025 in Nigeria. In the speech, the President reflected on Nigeria’s democratic journey and paid tribute to heroes of June 12. See the full speech below: ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA […]
Continue ReadingA plane carrying 242 people has crashed at Ahmedabad Airport, India, according to local media. The plane, heading to Gatwick, London, crashed when the aircraft was taking off from Ahmedabad airport in India, Reuters cites local TV channels as reporting. Video circulating on social media shows massive plumes of smoke rising into the sky near […]
Continue ReadingDuring his State of the Nation address at the national assembly, president Bola Tinubu on Thursday announced national honours for dozens of Nigerians as part of events marking democracy day. Among the notable honorees are the late Kudirat Abiola, who received a posthumous Commander of the Federal Republic title, and Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, […]
Continue ReadingOne time Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s judiciary, stressing the need to mandate the resolution of all election-related disputes before the swearing-in of elected executives. He called for a review of Nigeria’s electoral laws to mandate the electronic transmission of results, describing […]
Continue ReadingOne reason many Nigerians voted for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was its manifesto commitment to laying the foundation for a Nordic-Scandinavian and German-style social market economy. This is a model that promises a blend of economic efficiency and social welfare that appeals to the aspirations of a more equitable society. A social market economy […]
Continue ReadingThe world’s tallest woman has revealed she is forced to pay for six plane seats when travelling as she’s required to spend the entire flight strapped down to a stretcher. Earlier this year, Rumeysa Gelgi, who stands at 7ft 0.7inches, revealed her plans to visit each country after celebrating her 28th birthday. Sadly, for the Guinness […]
Continue Reading19-year-old upcoming Nigerian artiste identified simply as Destiny has been beaten to death in the Volta Region area of Ghana. The incident occurred on May 28. It was gathered that a yet-to-be-identified Nigerian based in Ghana accused him of failing to remit funds related to a business venture they introduced him to. The male adult, […]
Continue ReadingFor people living with sickle cell disease, joint pain, especially in the knees, can be a frustrating and persistent companion. When swelling and fluid build-up occur in the joint, doctors often prescribe corticosteroids as a first-line treatment. However, for those with SCD, steroids can trigger painful vaso-occlusive crises or lead to dangerous complications. I have […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has struck out two motions filed by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and awarded costs of ₦100,000 against him. The motions, dated March 3, 2025, and March 25, 2025, and marked CV/395/M1/2025 and CV/395/M2/2025, listed Akpabio as the appellant. The respondents were Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Clerk […]
Continue ReadingCommissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Adewale Ajao, has ordered the arrest of a woman accused of subjecting a 14-year-old girl to physical abuse and starvation in Abuja. This comes after a troubling video went viral, showing the girl, identified as Bashariya, narrating her ordeal in Hausa. Bashariya, originally from Zamfara State, said she […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s naira yesterday appreciated to N1,600 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,605 per dollar last week. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,540 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). The Naira has maintained its appreciation trend since May 29th, gaining N47 against the dollar till date in the official market. Data […]
Continue ReadingSimon Guobadia, the estranged husband of Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Porsha Williams, has been deported to Nigeria following an extended stay in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. The 61-year-old businessman was reportedly flown out of the United States recently after being held at the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia since his […]
Continue ReadingFormer President Bill Clinton left the White House at fifty-four with a financial challenge. It is inconceivable for us in Africa and especially in Nigeria, for a former President who had been a two-term Governor to boot, to ever face the daunting prospect of insolvency on leaving office. It is not as if he had a […]
Continue ReadingPopular Nigerian cleric, Abel Damina, the Senior Pastor of the Abel Damina Ministries International (ADMI), has said that the offerings and tithes collected in churches don’t belong to God, but men. The controversial man of God stirred discussion with his recent statements regarding the destination of offerings and tithes collected by churches. In a viral […]
Continue ReadingNigerian singer and Mavin star, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, has clinched the 2025 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award for Best International Act. The 22-year-old singer edged out strong contenders, including South Africa’s Tyla, fellow Nigerian Rema, and Ghana’s Black Sherif, to secure the win. The ceremony which took place on Monday night at […]
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