2023: Atiku meets with Wike, promises to support the Governor for president in 2027

PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, had a closed-door meeting in Abuja last night, to resolve their differences.

Suicide attacker kills at least 19 in Afghanistan school blast (VIDEOS)

A suicide bomber has attacked a school in the Afghan capital of Kabul killing at least 19 people and injuring as many as 27.

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR: Vladimir Putin begins formal annexation of Ukraine regions

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is set to stage a ceremony in an ornate Kremlin Hall to announce Russia’s rule over around 15% of Ukraine, the biggest European annexation since World War II.

DESPICABLE!!! Man rapes and impregnates 13-year-old girl in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 20-year-old man for raping and impregnating a 13-year-old girl. 

Five shot dead in suspected domestic violence rampage in Texas (PHOTOS)

Five people have died in a shooting in McGregor, Texas near Waco, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

 

Police were called to a Central Texas home around 7:30 Thursday morning, September 29, and were met with gunfire from the shooter, McGregor Mayor Jimmy Hering told KCEN-TV.

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe strips four grandchildren of royal titles

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has stripped four of her eight grandchildren of their royal titles, as well as "His/Her Highness" titles and many members of the royal family are not pleased with the decision.

TRAGIC!!! 'Hundreds' confirmed dead as Hurricane Ian hits Florida USA

Hundreds of people have been killed after the historic Hurricane Ian decimated Florida, a sheriff in the hardest-hit region revealed early Thursday, September 29.

2023: I won’t appeal judgement that removed me as Yobe North senatorial candidate – Senate President Ahmad Lawan

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that he won't be appealing the court judgement that recognized Bashir Machina as the All Progressives Congress senatorial candidate for Yobe North. 

 

In a statement released on Thursday September 29, Lawan said he has accepted the judgment of the court which disqualified his candidature and participation in the election.

British passenger is found dead by his wife on board flight from UK to Cyprus

A British passenger has been found dead by his wife on board a flight from the UK to Cyprus.

NECO releases 2022 SSCE results with some shocking statistics

The 2022 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination results has been released by the National Examinations Council (NECO). 

BREAKING NEWS!!! APC Candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu missing as Obi, Atiku, other presidential candidates sign peace accord at the ICC, Abuja (photo)

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, was absent on Thursday when the presidential candidates of other political parties signed a peace accord ahead of the 2023 elections.

Former US President Donald Trump's worth has increased significantly, net worth is now $3.2 billion as Forbes unveils new estimate of his wealth

Donald Trump's net worth has increased since leaving office in January of last, according to Forbes.

 

The outlet's annual wealth tracker calculated the former president's net worth to be $3.2 billion, $700 million more than it was in September 2021. It's the most Trump has been worth since he became president.

Tragedy as 20 die following Kogi tanker explosion

The ancient town of Ankpa in kogi state was thrown into mourning on Wednesday evening as 20 persons were said to have been burnt to death when a tanker with full load of PMS, (petrol) lost control due to break failure and fell on the bridge of maboro river in Ankpa

TECH: Google announces six new features on search engine

Google has announced six new features and developments on search to help people gather and explore information in new ways.

Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, the Head, Communication, West Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.

Abuja-Kaduna train attack: Four staff still in captivity 6 months on - NRC MD

Four workers of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) are still in captivity of terrorists six months after the attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train. 

 

The Managing Director of NRC, Fidet Okhiria, disclosed this while addressing journalists during a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday, September 28. 

FGN declares Monday public holiday to mark 62nd Independence Day

Monday October 3 has been declared a public holiday by the federal government of Nigeria to mark the nation’s 62nd independence anniversary celebration.

 

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.

SO SAD!!! NSCDC mourns first outrider killed while performing motorbike stunt in Abuja

The first outrider of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Dickson Dike (ASC) has died in a fatal accident in Abuja.

 

Dickson was until his death, the motorbike escort rider of the NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi. 

US Embassy in Moscow tells any Americans left in Russia to leave to avoid being conscripted into Putin's army

The United States Embassy in Moscow has told all Americans left to leave immediately, to avoid being conscripted into Vladimir Putin's mobilized army to fight in Ukraine. 

ALAS!!! Court sacks Senate President Ahmed Lawan as APC senatorial candidate for Yobe North

A Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) to submit the name of Bashir Shariff Machina as the authentic candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District after affirming the 28th May 2022 primary election conducted by the party.

Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal distances self from PDP, quits politics with Buhari in 2023

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Dr Babachir Lawal has distanced himself from joining the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to settle scores with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the controversial Muslim-Muslim Presidency in 2023.

'NATO would not directly interfere in nuclear war' - Russia issues new nuclear warning as Putin prepares to announce Ukranian territories as part of Russia

Russia has issued a stark new nuclear warning to Ukraine and the West on Tuesday as Russia began releasing results of referendums ahead of Vladimir Putin's announcement of annexing four Ukrainian regions.

Russian man lights himself on fire to protest Putin’s draft

A Russian man set himself ablaze to avoid being conscripted into the war with Ukraine.

 

The man went to the Ryazan bus station in the southeastern city of Ryazan and lit himself on fire on Monday, September 26.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is no longer one of America's top ten richest men after losing $76.8 billion in last one year

Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg is not one of America's ten wealthiest people for the first time since 2015, due to his company's staggering stock price drop over the last year.

NDLEA sets ablaze N194b worth of cocaine recovered in Lagos warehouse

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 1.8 tons of cocaine recovered by its personnel from a warehouse in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. 

Former Super Eagles skipper Mikel Obi retires from football

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from professional football after 20 years.

ALAS!!! Nigerian man deported for killing parrot one month after relocating to Canada

A Nigerian man has reportedly been deported from Canada for killing a parrot within one month of relocation.

 

A Twitter user @Dr Olusesan who shared the story claimed that the parrot had a GPS tracker but the unlucky Nigerian man unknowingly killed it.

US court jails suspended aide of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun for five years for fraud

Abidemi Rufai, the suspended aide of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for fraud by a US court.

 

ASUU Strike: Industrial Court strikes out NANS’ suit against ASUU, FG

The National Industrial Court, NIC, sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, struck out a suit filed by the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, to compel the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, and the Federal Government to call off the ongoing strike action.

Shock as Indian teacher allegedly kills student over spelling mistake

The police in India has launched a manhunt for a teacher accused of beating a low-caste student which led to his death, over a spelling mistake.

Alas!!! Kidnap kingpin John Ewa was laid off from the bank where he was a cleaner after he was caught on camera stealing money - Bayelsa commissioner of police says

The Bayelsa state Commissioner of Police, Ben Okolo, has disclosed that kidnap kingpin John Ewa, was laid off from the bank where he served as a cleaner, after he was caught on camera stealing money.

 

Vladimir Putin grants full Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Edward Snowden

Russian President, Vladimir Putin has granted full Russian citizenship to U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden. 

ASUU strike: FG makes U-turn, withdraws orders asking Vice-Chancellors to reopen universities

The Federal Government (FG) on Monday withdrew its earlier directive asking the management of Vice-Chancellors in universities “to ensure that the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) resume and commence lectures immediately.”

Ghanaian shoots himself dead after 'fortifying' self against bullet

A man has reportedly shot himself dead at Agona Port near Diaso in the Upper Denkyira West District in the Central Region of Ghana. 

Germany players to receive £360,000 each if they win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Germany players will receive £360,000 each if they lift the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the country's football association (DFB) said on Sunday, September 25,  after agreeing on tournament bonuses with the team.

Seven doctors to be tried for professional misconduct by MDCN

A hearing on reported and investigated cases of alleged professional misconducts involving seven doctors will resume on Tuesday September 27. 

 

ASUU STRIKE: NANS to block PH International Airport, Calabar-Itu highway in continuation of protests against the impasse

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-South zone has threatened to block the Portharcourt International Airport, the Calabar Itu high way and shut down critical infrastructures in the zone if the strike action by the Association of Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) persists.

2023: Don't vote for killers, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan tells Nigerians

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked Nigerians not to vote for killers.

Veterans Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal seen crying in emotional clip after Swiss star's final match (see video)

Rafael Nadal broke down in tears alongside his friend Roger Federer as the Swiss Maestro bid farewell to the sport of tennis.

 

The pair teamed up to take on Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe in the Laver Cup last night, September 23.

Despicable!!! 84-year-old man arrested for allegedly defiling 8-year-old girl in Ogun

An 84-year-old man Stephen Jack has been arrested by police operatives in Ogun state for allegedly having unlawful carnal knowledge of an eight-year-old girl (name withheld).

Many feared killed as gunmen invade mosque in Zamfara State, Nigeria

At least 11 people have been feared killed after gunmen attacked a Mosque in Ruwan Jema community in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.