Bloomberg Billionaires Index indicates that the fortunes of many wealthy Russians have plummeted this year, with some $32bn wiped off as tensions intensify in Ukraine. Topping the super-rich losses list…
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Buhari loves the poor and vulnerable deeply – Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina has poured praises on his boss, President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as “a man with empathy for the poor, the weak and the vulnerable.” Adesina, in his article,…
PDP clears 17 Enugu councils, 260 wards as Gov Ugwuanyi summons security meeting
The chairmanship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday emerged winners in the local government election held in 17 councils in Enugu State on Wednesday. The party also won…
Russians coming for me, Ukraine’s President, Zelenskiy cries for help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy remained undaunted as Russian missiles pounded the capital on Friday and Russian forces pressed their advance. Zelenskiy said he understood Russian troops were coming for him…
ICPC arraigns retiree Effiong Major for pension fraud
Mr. Nyong Effiong Major, a retiree has been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over his alleged involvement in pension fraud. Major retired from…
APC releases names to head zonal congresses
The Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) yesterday appointed Zonal Congress Election Sub-committees for each of the six geo-political zones ahead of the March 12 Congresses. A statement in…
Uzodinma to Wike: Imo people will re-elect me
Imo State Government has said the re-election of Governor Hope Uzodimma will be decided by people of the State and not by ”rabble-rousers like the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike.”…
UNICAL staff member drowns in hotel swimming pool
A member of staff of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) identified simply as Mr Ubong has drowned in the swimming pool of a hotel located along MCC Road, Ikot Uduak…
Daughter drags father to Sharia court in Kaduna over 3 forced marriages
A man named M. Usman has been dragged to a Shari’a court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna by his 25-year-old daughter, Sadiya who accused him of forcing her into loveless marriages.…
Dozens killed in Burkina Faso Gold Mine Explosion (Video)
A strong explosion near a gold mining site in southwestern Burkina Faso killed at least 63 people and injured more than 100 others Monday, the national broadcaster and witnesses reported.…
These Imo kids do this everyday to raise money (Video)
These kids were spotted on Wednesday in Awo-Omamma, Oru East Local Government of Imo state, picking iron scraps. The kids named Chibuzor and Chinazaram said they go around picking these…
Super Falcons cry out in Abuja airport after being held over 4hrs after arriving from AWCON qualifier (video)
The Super Falcons of Nigeria players have cried out as they are kept at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja for hours following their arrival from AWCON qualifier. Recall,…
See photos of the New Nasarawa airport Buhari will commission today
President Mohammadu Buhari is currently in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital to commission projects executed by Governor Abdullahi Sule. Among the projects to be commissioned today is the newly built airport…
Buhari arrives Nasarawa on a working visit (Videos)
President Mohammadu Buhari has arrived Lafia, Nasarawa State capital to commission projects executed by Governor Abdullahi Sule. The President aircraft with registration number 5N-FG2 torched down at the the Lafia…
Breaking: Court orders NDLEA to reply Abba Kyari’s bail request within 48 hours
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to, within 48 hours, respond to an application the suspended Deputy Commissioner of…
Breaking: Ukraine cuts diplomatic ties with Russia, shoots down 5 Russian jets and helicopter
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has announced an end to diplomatic relations with Russia. Speaking in a televised statement on Thursday, President Zelensky asked the public to support the national armed…
UN pleads with Vladimir Putin to stop attacking Ukraine
The United Nations has asked Russian president to stop attacking Ukraine. This comes as an emergency Security council meeting was held on Thursday morning, February 24 in the United Nations…
Bandits kidnap bride-to-be, five others in Kaduna
A bride-to-be and five other residents of Rigachikun community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been abducted by bandits. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the…
Putin finally invades Ukraine in full military operation, tells US, others not to intervene or face consequences
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday February 24, announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they…
Armed robbers take group photo with the phone they stole in Ibadan
A young man has taken to Instagram to share photos of the armed robbers who robbed them in Ibadan in October. According to Adewunmi Mellon, “Those guys rob us on…