September 11, 2024 – Breaking News

Tinubu’s draconian policies will throw Nigeria into extreme authoritarian state – Igbo group

The AlaIgbo Development Foundation (ADF), an Igbo think-tank group, has warned President Bola Tinubu against plunging Nigeria into authoritarianism and totalitarianism. The group condemned the harassment and intimidation of civil…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Business

Economic hardship: Niger govt takes delivery of palliatives from BOI for vulnerable persons

The Niger State Government has received a shipment of palliatives from the Bank of Industry (BOI) aimed at alleviating the suffering of vulnerable persons in the state amidst economic hardship.…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Celebrities

Fame sometimes feel like prison – Beyonce Knowles

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, the renowned American singer, has opened up about the downsides of fame, likening it to a prison at times. In a recent GQ interview, the 43-year-old music icon…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Politics

Edo election: Gov Obaseki cries out, makes fresh allegations against police, APC

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has accused the police of colluding with the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to intimidate and arrest members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Metro

Nigerian court sentences American businessman to 74 years in prison over fraud

An American businessman, Marco Ramirez, has been sentenced to 74 years in prison by the Lagos State Special Offences Court for a $1.6 million fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Metro

Woman slumps, dies while giving testimony in church

Tragedy struck at a church service when a 55-year-old woman, identified as Ifeoma, suddenly slumped and died while sharing a testimony. The incident occurred during a gathering where members were…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Celebrities

Asake, Rema, Omah Lay others to headline Promise Land Festival

Top Nigerian music stars, Rema, Asake, and Omah Lay, are set to headline the 2024 Promise Land Festival in Australia, alongside international singers. The festival will take place from October…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Politics

INEC confirms readiness for Edo governorship poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed its readiness for the Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this announcement during…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Politics

Delta APC chieftain defends Tinubu’s reforms

Morrison Olori, a Delta State-based businessman and All Progressives Congress chieftain, has defended President Bola Tinubu's reforms, urging Nigerians to be patient as the administration tackles the country's challenges. Olori…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Politics

Peter Obi is Nigeria’s Donald Trump – Tinubu’s aide

Temitope Ajayi, a senior aide to President Bola Tinubu, has compared Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, to former US President Donald Trump. Ajayi made the comparison on…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024