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Nepal has appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as its interim Prime Minister, making her the first woman to hold the post in the country’s history. The 73-year-old was sworn in on Friday night after President Ram Chandra Paudel confirmed her appointment, following days of violent anti-graft protests that left at least 51 people dead […]

North Korea has allegedly executed citizens for watching or distributing foreign television programmes, including popular South Korean dramas, according to a United Nations (UN) human rights report released on Friday. The 14-page report described an intensifying crackdown on personal freedoms, with punishments becoming harsher and surveillance more pervasive. Based on interviews with more than 300 […]

Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has continued to captivate her audience and fans at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, where she is attempting to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice on Friday. In a viral Instagram reel shared on Friday, Baci is seen already at work, joined by her mum, team […]

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested seven suspects in connection with a series of armed robberies and assaults that recently sparked student unrest within Bauchi metropolis. The suspects include 20-year-old Mansur Yakubu alias Chasu; Abbas Auwal alias Abe, 20 years; Musa Bala alias Baban Nani also 20; Aliyu Ahmadu alias Yellow, 21 […]

Katstina State Governor, Dikko Radda has stated that persistent insecurity and the need for careful planning were the main reasons why a handful of his campaign pledges have not been completed. Speaking while hosting a delegation from Sabuwa local government area at Government House, Katsina, Governor Radda explained that violent attacks in some rural areas […]

The Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, Bolaji Idowu, has described celebrity chef Hilda Baci as a shining example of Christian values, praising her resilience and determination as she attempts to set a new world record. Pastor Idowu was at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos on Friday to lend spiritual support to […]

Everton winger Jack Grealish has been named the English Premier League’s player for the month of August. The England international, who turned 30 on Wednesday, has made an instant impact with the Toffees since joining on a season-long loan from Manchester City. Grealish has registered four assists from two league starts – wins over Brighton […]

  Oyo State Government has banned the final year celebrations often referred to as ‘sign out’ among final-year students in public and private secondary schools across the state. The ban followed response to rising reports of misconduct, violence, and public disturbances associated with “Sign out” celebrations by final-year students to commemorate their last day in […]

The Oyo State Government has disclosed that 8,545 pensioners have received their gratuities within the last six years. Commissioner for Establishments and Training in the State, Professor Salihu Adelabu, who disclosed this in Ibadan, said progress was made possible after the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration increased the monthly gratuity payment from N100 million to ₦1 […]

The Oyo State Government has disclosed that 8,545 pensioners have received their gratuities within the last six years. Commissioner for Establishments and Training in the State, Professor Salihu Adelabu, who disclosed this in Ibadan, said progress was made possible after the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration increased the monthly gratuity payment from N100 million to ₦1 […]