Man electrocuted while destroying campaign billboard in Ibadan

A middle aged man whose name has not been revealed has been electrocuted while allegedly destroying a campaign billboard of one of the gubernatorial candidates in Oyo State.

Truly Shocking!!! Nigerian stabs mother to death in London

A 28-year-old man identified as Nicolas Aina, has been arraigned to court for stabbing his 64-year-old mother, Caroline Adeyelu, to death.

Ex-Twitter owner, Jack Dorsey launches new social media platform Bluesky social

The founder and former chief executive officer (CEO) of Twitter, Jack Dorsey has created a new social platform called ‘Bluesky.’

UK issues terror attack alert to citizens in US

The United Kingdom, UK, has warned that terrorists plan to attack the United States, US.

It advised its citizens in the country to be vigilant and avoid public gatherings.

Surprisingly, FRSC warns against use of some Lexus car models

The agency said the warning became necessary after Toyota’s recalled 14,799 “defective” Lexus vehicles.

 

It was also noted that some Lexus NX260 vehicles with “defective” electric parking brake (EPB) system have been recalled.

Abuja court fixes Jan 30 for judgment in suit seeking Buhari’s removal from office

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday fixed January 30 next year for judgment in a suit seeking to remove President Muhammadu Buhari from office and to also stop the conduct of the 2023 Presidential election.

FG takes 40 Ekweremadu’s properties, secures Interim Forfeiture Order

An Abuja Federal High Court on Friday has issued an order of interim forfeiture of 40 landed properties belonging to the former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

Japa: ALAS!!! The rate at which Nigerians are leaving the country is worrisome - Nigeria Immigration Service. Laughing Out So Loud. He clear

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has described as worrisome the alarming rate at which Nigerians are leaving the country in search of greener pastures abroad.

Landlady removes tenant's roof over unpaid rent in Delta (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

A landlady identified as Augusta Okoro, has allegedly removed the roof of her female tenant over unpaid rent in Okuokoko community, near Warri, Delta state.

Abuja court sentences Yahoo Boy who posed as American prostitute to defraud his victims

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command today, November 3, 2022 secured the conviction of one Emmanuel Adeyi before Justice I. Mohammed of the FCT High Court Gwagwalada-Abuja on an internet-related fraud charge.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique announces retirement from football at 35

Gerard Pique has announced his retirement from professional football and says his final game will be Barcelona's match against Almeria at the Nou Camp this Saturday November 5.

ALAS!!! End of complacency LOL. Elon Musk cancels resting days for Twitter employees

Elon Musk has cancelled resting days for Twitter employees after taking over as the owner and CEO.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan shot

The former Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan, was shot in the country’s east on Thursday, wounding him in the process, his aide said.

Nigeria Customs intercepts petrol tanker conveying contraband rice

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a petrol tanker conveying contraband rice.

The Adamawa/Taraba Zonal Command of the NCS said at its headquarters in Yola on Thursday that the said tanker had 358 50kg bags of rice piled up in the belly of the petrol tanker, being conveyed to a destination when it was seized, Daily Post is reporting.

Nigerian-born Amanda Azubuike now Brigadier General in US Army

A senior officer in the United States Army, Amanda Azubuike, has been promoted to Brigadier General rank.

Amanda, whose father and mother hail from Nigeria and Zimbabwe, serves at a military base in Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Nigerian man and his lover arrested in Philippine for romance scam

Operatives of the Philippine National Police-Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) have arrested a Nigerian national and his lover who are involved in an internet love scam worth PHP2.2 million in Bacoor City, Cavite. 

 

In Uganda, Man arrested for masquerading as a woman and stealing from unsuspecting men

Police in Uganda have arrested a man for masquerading as a woman and stealing from unsuspecting men. 

 

Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Igboho bags honorary doctorate degree in US

Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho, has been conferred with honorary doctorate degree.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo brokers peace deal between Ethiopia and Tigray after two-year war that has plunged the region into famine

Combatants in Ethiopia's Tigray war have agreed to stop fighting after agreeing a peace deal brokered by former Nigeria president Olusegun Obasanjo.

Civil unrest worsens as police beat 14-yr-old girl to death in Iran

Iranian police have beaten a 14-year-old schoolgirl, Parmis Hamnava to death after she tore away the portraits of the country’s founder Ruhollah Khomeini out of her school books.

See PHOTOS as twin brothers celebrate their 80th birthday

A Twitter user has taken to the platform to celebrate twins brothers who recently turned 80. 

 

Sharing photos from their photoshoot, @UmegovValentine prayed that God continues keeping them both. 

Emerging report from Katsina State says bandits have abducted 39 children in a farm sadly

Parents of 39 children who were abducted by bandits while working on a farm in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State have pleaded with the government to come to their aid.

Vladimir Putin has 'Parkinson's and pancreatic cancer,' leaked Kremlin spy documents claim

Russian leader, Vladimir Putin has early stage Parkinson's disease and pancreatic cancer, leaked spy documents have alleged in the latest unverified claim about the leader's ill health.

ALAS!!! EFCC raids Abuja Bureaux de change offices

Some offices of black market currency dealers in Abuja was on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, raided by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, who arrested some Bureaux De Change operators. 

Police picks all Davido’s domestic staff over death of his son Ifeanyi

Following the death of Davido’s son, Ifeanyi, the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that all members of the singer’s domestic staff are currently in police custody.

The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed this on Tuesday morning after report of Ifeanyi’s death went viral, Daily Post reports.

SAD!!! First republic aviation minister, Mbazulike Amaechi dies at 93

The only surviving Zikist,  Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, also minister of aviation in the first republic, is dead.

Amechi died aged 93 and was known for his interventions for Igbo land, including the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, which he failed to realise before his death.

South Korea's PM vows probe into Halloween horror crush that killed 154

South Korean prime minister, Han Duck-soo has announced a thorough investigation into the tragic incident that killed more than 150 people during Halloween celebrations in the South Korean capital of Seoul over the weekend.

See PHOTOS from Lagos with Commuters stranded as commercial bus drivers commence weeklong strike

Thousands of commuters were stranded in Lagos State on Monday as commercial bus drivers commenced a seven-day strike.

Tragedy as 13 passengers burnt to death in Enugu road accident

At least 13 passengers were burnt to death in a fatal accident near the Four-Corners Enugu at about 9 pm on Sunday.

ISWAP commander captured, fighters killed in attempt to free terrorists from Army base

Some members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) died on Sunday in Niger State.

They were obliterated while attempting to free their leaders incarcerated in a Nigerian Army base.

Twitter to start charging $20 per month for verification under Elon Musk's ownership

Twitter plans to start charging nearly $20 a month for users to stay verified.

 

This is part of a premium service that will be rolled out under Elon Musk’s leadership, according to a report.

Redesigning our naira is in the overall best interest of every citizen - CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria says the redesigning of some of the naira denominations is in the overall best interest of every citizen.