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Mali’s President, Ibrahim Keita Resigns After Arrest By Mutinying Soldiers
Mali’s President, Ibrahim Keita has announced his resignation to avoid ‘bloodshed’, hours after his arrest by troops in a sudden coup that followed a months-long political crisis in the fragile West African nation.
On Tuesday, crowds…
Just In: NCDC Confirms 410 New Coronavirus Cases, 217 Recoveries, 4 Casualties
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 410 new cases, 217 recoveries and 4 casualties on Tuesday, August 18.
NCDC in a tweet on Tuesday has now announced;
410 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-210
FCT-45…
774,000 Jobs: Reps Reject 30 Slots Per Lawmaker
Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has rejected a 30-job slot allotted to each member for their respective local government areas, in the recruitment exercise for the Federal Government’s Public Works Scheme.
The works…
NBA Conference: Lawyers Oppose El-Rufai’s Invitation, Threaten To Boycott Event
Many lawyers have opposed the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)’s decision to invite Kaduna state Governor Nasir El Rufai as a Speaker at its 60th Annual General Conference (AGC).
El-Rufai is one of the speakers at the event scheduled…
Breaking: Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita And Prime Minister Boubou Cisse Arrested By…
Mutinying soldiers in Mali have reportedly arrested President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse amid ongoing leadership crisis.
According to a leader in the country who spoke with AFP anonymously said; “We can tell…
Man Arraigned For Assaulting 100-Year-Old Woman In Osun
A 27-year-old man, Abdullahi Salisu, who allegedly assaulted a 100-year-old woman, Bintu Adamu, has appeared before a Magistrate Court in Ile-Ife, Osun State on Tuesday, August 18.
The Prosecution Counsel, Inspector Sunday Osanyintuyi,…
Blasphemy: Sharia Council Asks Kano Govt To Execute Death Sentence On 22-Year-Old Singer
Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria has asked Kano state Government to execute court judgement that sentenced 22-year-old singer Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, to death by hanging for blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad.
In an Upper Sharia…
Stray Bullet Kills UNIPORT Final Year Student Returning From Church In Delta, Student Unions Protest
A 500-level student of Electrical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Nzete Ogochukwu Patrick, has been killed by a stray bullet in Ogume town in Ndokwa West local government area.
Patrick was reportedly on his way home…
US, UAE, Egypt To Repatriate Pardoned Convicted Nigerians
US, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signified interest in repatriating Nigerians who have completed their jail term, pardoned or paroled in their countries.
The chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and…
Mompha Sues EFCC Over Re-Arrest, Demands N5m As Damages
Socialite, Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha, who is facing money laundering charges, has sued Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his “unlawful re-arrest and detention.”
MDB had reported that Mompha, who is…
Falz, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Toyin Abraham, Others Call For Reopening Of Cinemas
Nollywood actors and film makers have protested the continued closure of cinemas across the country over coronavirus pandemic fears.
Activities in the film industry in the country has been hold since President Muhammadu Buhari’s first…
41-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth To Quadruplets After Five Years Of Marriage
A 41-year-old woman named Mrs Maureen Anyaegbu has welcomed a set of quadruplets at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Ebute Meta, Yaba in Lagos state after five years of marriage.
The babies – three girls and one boy – were delivered on…
Our Dream Edo State Is Possible – Captain Okunbo Tells Citizens Ahead Of Polls
Business mogul and Edo State leader, Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo, has stated that an Edo State of the dreams of all its citizens is possible once again called on all sons and daughters of the state to ensure a hitch-free governorship…
No New Projects Will Be Admitted Into 2021 Budget – FG
Federal Government has announced that no new projects will admitted into the capital budget for 2021 as the preparation of budget estimates for the coming year commences.
This was contained in the 2021 Budget Call Circular issued by…
Nollywood Makeup Artiste, Kumbalee Dies In Motorcycle Accident Two Weeks After Celebrating Birthday
Makeup artiste in the Nollywood industry, Oluwaseyi Williams, better known as Kumbalee, has passed on after being involved in a fatal motorcycle accident.
According to reports, the young man died on the night of Sunday, August 16 while…