Popular Nigerian singer and former Big Brother Naija winner, Laycon, real name Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe has accused Nigerian DJ and record producer DJ Neptune of withholding royalties for their 2020 collaboration, “Nobody (Icons Remix)”. In a social media post, Laycon questioned DJ Neptune about the status of their agreement and payment split, highlighting the importance […]
NAFDAC said in a press statement on Wednesday that it acted “on a tip-off” about the potentially hazardous cargo. According to the agency, the edible oil had been transferred into the tanker trucks from a designated edible oil storage facility to transport the product in violation of regulatory standards. Worried about its health implications, NAFDAC […]
In anticipation of the Edo State governorship election on September 21, the All Progressives Congress (APC) welcomed hundreds of defectors from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party, and the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday. The defection event took place in Igueben, the headquarters of the Igueben Local Government Area. Matthew Urhoghide, […]
Mojeed appeared before the Chief Magistrate of the Iyaganku Family Court, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi. The prosecutor, Inspector Gbemisola Adedeji, presented the case to the court, alleging that Mojeed lured the young girl into his room and committed the heinous act. The court, finding the allegations credible, ordered Mojeed to be remanded in custody at the […]
A 21-year-old man, Halilu Yusuf, of Gezawa, via Shinkafi village has been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping a 6-year-old boy. The suspect who was a mentee of the boy’s father, lured the child away from their home in Kofar-Sauri and demanded a ransom of N2 million. After abducting the boy, […]
The Nigerian government has announced a significant increase in passport fees starting from September 1, 2024. This decision is intended to maintain and improve the quality and security of the Nigerian passport. Based on the review, a 32-page passport booklet with five-year validity previously charged at N35,000 will now be N50,000 only; while a 64-page […]
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, Bauchi State office has begun a three-day exercise in markets in Bauchi State to Bauchi markets to mop up fake Milo chocolate drinks in circulation. The Bauchi State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Dr Paul Kamai made this known in an interview with newsmen in Bauchi. Kamai […]
The Minister for Sports Development, John Enoh, represented by the Director of Grassroots Sports Development in the Ministry, Patrick Okeke, announced the adjustment during the just concluded Joint Technical Committee Meeting of the Games at the Steven Keshi International Stadium Asaba, venue of the next Games. Enoh said the date was brought back by one […]
On Tuesday, a video went viral showing some individuals struggling to rescue a singer who suffered a seizure and collapsed during a live performance. Although the man’s identity was not revealed, some bloggers alleged that it was Tekno. Reacting to the reports on Instagram, the ‘Pana’ hitmaker reassured fans of his well-being. Tekno also confirmed that he is […]
Former president Obama, who was greeted with rapturous applause and cheers at the packed arena hosting the party’s nominating convention, said Vice President Harris would fight for Americans, and called her November poll rival Donald Trump “dangerous.” “Yes she can,” Obama said of Harris, prompting the boisterous crowd to repeatedly chant the phrase, recalling Obama’s […]