Niger Invasion Plans: Resources Concluded; We’ll Force Niger Coup Leaders Out Of Power - ECOWAS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the bloc has assembled all resources and perfected plans to invade Niger Republic to force out the military junta and reinstate its democratically elected leader, President Mohamed Bazoum.

Mother of two dies from drinking too much water while on a family vacation

An Indiana mother of two who told her family it felt like she couldn’t drink enough water to feel satiated collapsed and died from water toxicity which is a rare consequence of drinking too much water too quickly.

Immediate Past Bayelsa Chief Judge, Abiri Dies At 65

Justice Abiri’s death was confirmed on Thursday in Yenagoa in a statement issued by the Chief Registrar at the State Judiciary Headquarters, High Court, Amaebi Orukari, who said that the former chief judge died on Thursday after a brief illness.

China to limit teenagers' smartphone use to a maximum of two hours a day in bid to prevent addiction to mobiles

China's internet regulator have announced plans to crack down on how much time teenagers are allowed to spend on their phones, limiting screen time to a maximum of just two hours a day.

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election

Former U.S. president, Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 presidential election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately failed attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power.

We can't find any medicine that works' - Celine Dion's sister shares update on the singer's health as she battles stiff person syndrome

Celine Dion's sister, Claudette Dion has revealed that the Canadian singer is struggling following her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome. 

Canadian Prime Minister and wife separate after 18 years union

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, say they are separating after 18 years of marriage.

Senators Hurridly Went Into Closed Doors As Protesters Pull Down National Assembly Gate

Protesters are currently assembled on the grounds of the National Assembly while stern-looking security personnel watch on.

Tell Me This A Prank, I Am So Devastated - Friend To Doctor Who Died In Elevator Accident Mourns

Queen Eddie, a friend to the deceased doctor, Vwaere Diaso, who died Tuesday, following an elevator accident at the Lagos General Hospital in Odan, has taken to social media to mourn the unexpected passing of her friend.

Burkina Faso and Mali warn against intervention in Niger; say it would be a ‘declaration of war’

Burkina Faso and Mali have warned that any intervention in neighbouring Niger would be considered a “declaration of war” against their two countries, a signal of support for leaders of the recent coup there.

Wizkid Becomes First African Artiste To Win BRIT Billion Award

Grammy award-winning Nigerian artiste, Ayodeji Balogun, a.k.a Wizkid, has become the first African musician to earn the BRIT Billion Award for over one billion streams in the United Kingdom.

US VP Kamala Harris Backs Subsidy Removal, Reiterates Commitment To Democracy

The Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris, has backed President Tinubu’s efforts to reform Nigeria’s economy, including ending the fuel subsidy regime and unifying foreign currency exchange rates.

NDLEA Arrests Artistes’ Manager, Businessman For Selling Drugs At Lagos Clubs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a Lekki-based artiste manager, Oseni Babatunde aka Papalampa, and his Ikoyi businessman accomplice, Nnadi Ikenna, for selling illicit drugs to partygoers at night clubs in Lekki, Lagos State.

Operatives Arrest Ex-Convict Among Three Cable Thieves At Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos

Among the suspects is an ex-convict, who was previously jailed for 28 days for a similar offence.

American rapper Jay Z plots to buy Tottenham despite ties with rivals, Arsenal

American rapper Jay-Z is reportedly plotting a bid to take over Tottenham Hotspur after owner J oe Lewis was accused of insider trading.

I connived with my friends to use my son for money rituals so I can feed my other nine children — 50-yr-old farmer

A 50-year-old Beninese farmer, Poni Bada, has been arrested by police operatives in Ogun State over alleged attempt to use his nine-year-old son for money rituals.

President Tinubu names Special Investigator to probe CBN

President Bola Tinubu has appointed a special investigator, Jim Osayande Obazee, to probe the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Related Activities. The President made the appointment via a letter addressed to Obazee who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).

Actress Michelle Yeoh marries fiancé 19 years after engagement

Popular Hollywood actress, Michelle Yeoh, has tied the knot with businessman, Jean Todt, 19 years after he popped the question.

They got rid of the Western colonisers'- Wagner mercenary boss Prigozhin hails Niger coup, offers his services to 'maintain order'

Wagner mercenary boss, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who remains publicly visible despite leading a failed mutiny against the Russian army's leadership last month, has hailed Niger's military coup saying his fighters' services can bring order to the West African nation.

You Will All Be In Jail If Coup Happens – Keyamo Warns Nigerians, Condemns Niger Military Takeover

Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has warned Nigerians against comparing the flaws during the just concluded 2023 general election in the country to the recent coup in the Republic of Niger.