Fidelity Bank Plc has rewarded 10 customers with N1 million each in the eight monthly draw of its Get Alerts in Millions Season 5 promo. Dr. Ken Opara, Promo Chairman and Executive Director, Lagos and South West, said it was…
*”My husband, his brothers beat me while naked” (Punch)*Panic as terrorists reportedly raid military checkpoint at Zuma (Guardian)
“My husband, his brothers beat me while naked” (Punch) A housewife, Kendra Njoku, has told an Ogba Magistrates’ Court how her husband, Chukwueke Njoku, 38, and his brothers, allegedly beat her up. She claimed that her brother, who was also…
Series of lightning strikes across India kills 20 people
A series of lightning strikes in the eastern Indian state of Bihar has killed 20 people in less than 24 hours as more extreme weather is expected in the coming days. Forecasts show that thunderstorms are expected to continue in…
Russia fines WhatsApp, Snapchat over data storage
Russian regulators have fined chat service WhatsApp and Snapchat for failing to store Russian users’ data on local servers, part of government efforts to control online activity. A Moscow court on Thursday imposed an 18 million ruble ($300,000) fine on…
*Tinubu my in-law, not qualified for presidency – TeeMac (Punch)*2 suspected policemen arrested for withdrawing N1.350m through POS, stealing $5k from auto spare parts dealer in Lagos (Vanguard)
Tinubu my in-law, not qualified for presidency – TeeMac (Punch) Veteran flutist, Tee Mac, has advised Nigerians against the choice of All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, to succeed the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Born Omatshola Iseli,…
Big pink diamond discovered in Angola, largest in 300 years
A big pink diamond of 170 carats has been discovered in Angola and is claimed to be the largest such gemstone found in 300 years. Called the “Lulo Rose”, the diamond was found at the Lulo alluvial diamond mine, the…
FG: We will sanction Trust TV, BBC over documentaries on bandits
The Federal Government says it will sanction Trust TV, a television owned by Media Trust Group, and the BBC over their stories on bandits in the North. In separate documentaries, Trust TV and BBC Africa Eye exposed the activities of…
Hepatitis: Why Nigeria may not achieve elimination target by 2030
Despite the estimation that about 20 million Nigerians are infected with Hepatitis B and C, many of those living with the virus are not aware of their status while low awareness about the disease and stigmatisation remain. According to a…
Gov Umahi’s brother rejects Buhari’s RMAFC appointment
The immediate younger brother of Ebonyi State governor, Mr. Austin Umahi, has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment as the Secretary of Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). In a statement issued in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Umahi said that the…
Samson Ayokunle bows out, as Archbishop Okoh takes over as CAN President
The General Assembly of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has formally validated the election of Archbishop Daniel Okoh as the new president of the religious body. His recommendation by an Electoral College set up to screen and suggest candidates for…