Governor Soludo's Taskforce Arrests Woman For Not Putting On Bra In Anambra

A woman has taken to Facebook to narrate how a young lady was held hostage at Upper-Iweka area of Anambra State by some group of men claiming to be Anambra task force for not putting on bra.

Collapsed Overhead Water Tank Crushes Lady To Death In Benin

A collapsed Overhead Water Storage Tank has crushed a 34-year-old lady, Joy Amadi, to her death in Benin, reports the News Agency of Nigeria.

Four feared dead, many injured as mosque collapses on worshippers in Kaduna

At least four people have been confirmed dead after a mosque roof collapsed on worshippers in Zaria, Kaduna State.

On Inflation Rate, Nigeria doing better than other African countries – CBN 🤔

The acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Folashodun Shonubi, says that the nation’s inflation rate is better compared to most African nations.

After severing his stepmother’s hand, police arrest alleged notorious cultist and his accomplices in Niger

Three students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University have been arrested by the police in Niger State over their alleged involvement in cultism. 

Nurse found dead with her womb missing after attending a night club in Oyo

 

A young nurse, identified as Omoniyi Boluwatife, has been found dead with her womb ripped off in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Subsidy removal will reduce carbon dioxide emissions — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima says that with the removal of fuel subsidy, Nigeria is projected to save over 15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in one year.

World Bank suspends new loans to Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law

The World Bank has halted approval for new public finance projects in Uganda over the country’s adoption of a widely criticised bill criminalising same-sex conduct.

Singer Ciara expecting third baby with husband, Russell Wilson

American singer Ciara and husband Russell Wilson are expecting their third child

Soldier arrested for allegedly killing her senior colleague at a checkpoint in Adamawa

A female soldier, Lance Corporal Nkiru Okokwo, has been arrested for allegedly killing her senior colleague, Captain Bitrus Sini, in Yola, Adamawa State. 

FG paid just N36bn for electricity subsidy in three months — NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) has said the Federal Government paid the sum of N36billion to subsidise electricity consumption in the first quarter of 2023.

Optometrists demand justice for colleague allegedly killed by her husband in Abuja

The Nigerian Optometric Association is seeking justice for one of its members, Dr. Ogechi Ezeagu, who was allegedly strangulated by her husband following domestic violence, on Monday, July 10, 2023.

WAEC withholds results of over 260,000 candidates from states owing them millions of Naira, others

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has withheld results of students from eight states of the federation that sat for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, over the indebtedness of the states to the Council.

Gunmen Suspected To Be Terrorists Invade Palace Of Nigerian Monarch, Kidnap Emir Of Gurku, Wife In Nasawara

The kidnap notification was stated in a press statement released by the police spokesman in the state, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who said the criminals invaded the palace of the Emir, located 10 km away from the main town of Gurku in the Karu local government area of the state.

Senate confirms 45 Ministerial nominees as El-Rufai and two others await clearance

The Senate has concluded the screening of 45 of the 48 ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu. During it plenary today August 7, the Senate confirmed 45 of the nominees as cabinet members.

WAEC releases 2023 SSCE results

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released results for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Fuel price hike, low patronage forced me into robbery — 29-year-old driver confesses

A 29-year-old Bolt driver, Jeremiah Adeniran, who was arrested by the Police operatives in Lagos State for robbing some of his passengers has blamed the act on the recent increase in the fuel pump price.

Why I facilitated the removal of Maryam Shetty from Tinubu’s minister list — Ganduje

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has explained how he ensured the removal of a nominee, Maryam Shettima, aka Maryam Shetty, from President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nomination.

NDLEA nabs India-bound fake couple who ingested 184 wraps of cocaine for $7,000

The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA), have arrested a fake couple, Mr Ilonzeh Kingsley Onyebuchi and Mrs Ilonzeh Roseline Nonyelum who were disguised as going for medical treatment in India, for ingesting 184 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.322 kilograms with 100grams of the drug also concealed in the woman’s private part.

My Cage Fight With Zuckerberg Will Be Live-Streamed On X, Says Musk

Twitter Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk, has revealed that his much-awaited cage match with Mark Zuckerberg, the owner of Meta, will be live-streamed on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Man, 22, Jailed For Life For Stabbing Tyson Fury's Cousin To Death

A 22-year-old man, Liam O'Pray, was given a life sentence for stabbing British professional boxer Tyson Fury's cousin, Rico Burton, 31, in the neck and killing him in Altrincham, England.

Hollywood Star Jamie Foxx apologizes to Jewish community after sharing controversial post about fake friends and 'Jesus'

Jamie Foxx has apologized to the Jewish community and ‘anyone who was offended’ after a cryptic post he shared offended some people who accused him of antisemitic.

‘I ran with a sprained leg,’ viral Somali sprinter says

After being called the worst athlete in history to have participated in international games, Somalia runner Nasra Abukar Ali has responded.

Two suspects arrested as police rescue two year old child abducted while playing with friends in Asaba

Men of the Delta state police command have arrested a suspected two child traffickers and rescued a two-year-old child.