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admin - November 9, 2024

Nigerian First Lady Denies Organising National Prayer

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu has refuted circulating reports suggesting the First Lady was coordinating a joint national prayer. Recall that reports were flying stating that Remi Tinubu and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, would lead a national prayer event. The […]

admin - November 9, 2024

Family Head Expresses Regret Over NDA Form Bought For Late COAS Lagbaja

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria In an emotional reflection, Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, the head of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja’s family, has expressed regret over obtaining the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) admission form for the late Chief of Army Staff, who recently passed away under sudden and tragic circumstances. Pa Tajudeen, a […]

admin - November 9, 2024

Joke Silva Reveals Why She Avoids Sexual Roles In Nollywood Movies

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has revealed her reasons for avoiding sexual roles in movies, citing personal values and storytelling integrity as key factors. Silva, 63, disclosed this in a recent interview with Saturday Sun, where she explained that her decision to avoid sexually explicit scenes […]

admin - November 9, 2024

New Terror Group Lakurawa Claims Lives, Escapes with Livestock In Kebbi

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria A recent terror group called Lakurawa has unleashed a brutal raid on Mera, a quiet town in Kebbi State’s Augie Local Government Area. The Friday afternoon attack, which took place as residents prepared for Jumaat prayers, left at least 15 people dead and cast a wave […]

admin - November 9, 2024

FG Announces Free Caesarean Sections To Curb Maternal Deaths

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria In an unprecedented move to reduce Nigeria’s high maternal and infant mortality rates, the Federal Government has launched a national initiative to provide free caesarean sections for women who need them across the country. This landmark announcement was made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and […]

admin - November 9, 2024

Gov’t Suspends Telegram Services In Kenya

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya The kenyan Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced a temporary suspension of cloud-based messaging app, Telegram in the country. In a letter addressed to Safaricom Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Peter Ndegwa, Airtel Managing Director Ashish Malhotra, Telkom CEO Mugo Kibati and Jamii […]

admin - November 9, 2024

Video: Desmond Elliot Denies Gay Rumors, Calls Allegations a “Publicity Stunt”

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Desmond Elliot, popular Nigerian actor and politician, has publicly refuted recent allegations about his sexuality, dismissing rumors that he is gay as baseless and labeling them a “publicity stunt.” The rumors started after an online blog post named Elliot among other Nigerian celebrities, alleging they were gay. […]

admin - November 8, 2024

Kenyan Troops In Democratic Republic Of Congo Praised For Professionalism

By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya Kenyan troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO), have received high praise for their professionalism and operational readiness, following a successful Operational Effectiveness Inspection (OEI). The inspection, which is conducted biannually to assess each continent’s ability […]

admin - November 8, 2024

NIGERIA: Breast Cancer screening Center inaugurated in Nasarawa state.

Nigeria – Lisa Chankat A mammography centre has been inaugurated at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, Nasarawa State, to boost diagnostics in the state and the north central region of the country. The mammography centre is equipped with advanced features like Senographe Pristina 3D mammography system, digital breast tomosynthesis, […]

admin - November 8, 2024

Lagos Police Spokesperson Relieved As Cab Driver Apologise To Lawmaker

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, has expressed relief after cab driver Stephen Abuwatsaye issued an apology to House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh without involving the police. Abuwatsaye, who had alleged that Ikwechegh assaulted him in Abuja two weeks ago, surprised […]