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The Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has accused the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, of setting him up with his (Oluwo) former Canadian wife and a plan to kill him. Oba Akanbi said the set-up was to cover up his role in the emergence of Oba Ogunwusi as Ooni of […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Godslove Munachiso Obiwuru, a 26-year-old suspect wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), before Justice M. T. Segun-Bello of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, on a two-count charge bordering on money laundering. Count one of the charge reads: “That you, […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has embarked on a new era of engagements with the launch of its Stakeholder Engagement Forum, aimed at strengthening connections with its diverse audience. This initiative reflects the Agency’s growing commitment to improving communication and service delivery across Nigeria’s weather and climate sectors. Leading this effort is Mrs. Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe, […]
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a promising news anchor and reporter with ARISE News. Maduagwu was killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. NGE, in a statement jointly signed by its president, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, […]
Five officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been killed after being knocked down by reckless drivers while on official duties. The five personnel lost their lives in this month of September at various duty posts across the country. Consequently, the corps marshal of FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, has directed that all motorists responsible […]
Embattled music mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs may face more than 11 years in prison, as US federal prosecutors have urged a New York court to impose a lengthy sentence following his conviction on prostitution-related charges. According to Reuters and ABC News, prosecutors in a memo filed on Tuesday asked for “at least 135 months’ imprisonment” […]
The Lagos State Government has appointed controversial social media personality, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as ‘Mandy Kiss’, as a brand ambassador for its campaign against drug and substance abuse. The appointment was announced on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, during an event organised by the Lagos State Kick Against […]
More details have emerged on the death of ARISE News Channel’s anchor and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who lost her life during an armed robbery incident at her residence located at Katampe area of Abuja. LEADERSHIP reports that according to her employers, the incident occurred around 3am on Monday, September 29, when about 15 armed […]
Health sector unions in Kaduna State have commended Governor Uba Sani for what they described as historic reforms that have transformed the state’s healthcare system. At a joint press conference in Kaduna on Tuesday, the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Medical and Health […]
United States President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, warned that Hamas will face severe consequences if it fails to accept his Gaza peace deal within days. “We have one signature that we need, and that signature will pay in hell if they don’t sign. I hope they sign for their own good and create something really […]