In a brazen act of criminality, armed gunmen have forcefully abducted Mr. Justice Azunda, a distinguished protocol officer who served under the previous Chief of Staff at the Rivers State Government House, Chief Emeka Woke. The incident occurred when the assailants descended upon the Isiodu community, where Mr. Azunda and several others were engaged in […]
Residents of 13 communities in Kwara State, Nigeria, are enduring the devastating consequences of rock blasting activities conducted by a Chinese-owned quarry company. The continuous explosions have resulted in the loss of homes and businesses, as well as causing severe hearing loss among the affected residents. The town of Orogbangba, located along the Ilorin-Ogbomoso Expressway, […]
In a bold move that is bound to stir both controversy and curiosity, Sweden has taken a groundbreaking step by officially recognizing sex as a sport. This unprecedented declaration has paved the way for the nation to host its inaugural sex competition, the European Sex Championship, which is set to commence on June 8.During this […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a call to action for its 43 affiliate unions, urging them to prepare for an impending nationwide strike set to commence on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The strike is a direct response to the recent increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as […]
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to undertake a comprehensive review of the minimum wage in order to align it with the prevailing economic conditions of the country. During a meeting with members of the Progressive Governors Forum on Friday, President Tinubu emphasized the need for both federal and state governments to collectively address the issue […]
In a distressing turn of events, a labourer known only as Dogo met his untimely demise after plunging into a septic tank owned by a local church in the Badore area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on Friday while the deceased was engaged by the church authorities to carry out work on the premises.According […]
In a recent interview on Arise television, Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), debunked the notion that local production of petrol by refineries in Nigeria would lead to a decrease in pump prices. Kyari emphasized that despite the upcoming production from facilities such as Dangote Refinery […]
In a significant breakthrough, the Rivers State Police Command announced the demise of Azunda Elechi, a well-known cultist, during a fierce gun battle with law enforcement officials. The incident occurred during a recent clash with the Dey-Gbam cult group in Mgbola Village, situated in the Ndele Emohua Local Government Area.Providing details of the operation, Grace […]
In a courtroom session held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos State, on Thursday, three individuals believed to be associated with an illicit group named ‘IBILE’ were remanded in custody on allegations of murder. Jemilu Adamu, Babatunde Gbenga, and Jimoh Idris, the defendants in question, had their plea taken before Justice Yetunde Adesanya.The charges leveled against […]
Police Inspector Jola Oso, a key witness in a murder trial at the Lagos State High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square, provided compelling testimony on Thursday regarding the investigation into the tragic killing of a 28-year-old sex worker, Elochukwu Solomon. The accused, 23-year-old bus conductor Babatunde Oluwadamilare, allegedly confessed to the crime during the course […]