Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo, has defended his appointment as an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stating that his familial relationship with Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), does not disqualify him from the role. The controversy arose when Tony Aziegbemi, chairman of…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers for possession of 120 pellets of a substance suspected to be cocaine. The spokesperson of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, September 20, 2024, said the suspects were arrested in the Ojo area of the state…
Pandemonium broke out in the Iwofun area of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State as a farmer identified as Monday allegedly stabbed his friend, fondly called Aboki, to d3ath over N2000. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, September 20, 2024. According to residents, the culprit and the deceased had…
A Nigerian correctional officer attached to the Burra Correctional Centre, Bauchi State, has allegedly k!lled his colleague following a minor dispute over food. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, around 2 p.m. in Burra town, Ningi Local Government Area of the state. According to an eyewitness, the deceased,…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria maintained 39th position in the latest FIFA World ranking that was released on Thursday, September 19, 2024. In Africa, the Eagles are in sixth position behind the likes of Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire and Tunisia. The Atlas Lions of Morocco are Africa’s highest ranked team in 14th…
A woman identified as Idowu has d!ed when a building collapsed in Ifetedo town in Osun State. It was gathered that the dilapidated building suddenly caved in Tuesday, September 17, 2024. A resident of Ifetedo, simply identified as Ogunyemi, while speaking to punch on Thursday, said operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil…
Hezbollah’s leader has condemned Israel after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies exploded over two days, saying ‘all red lines have been crossed by the enemy.’ Sonic booms from Israeli jets were heard over Beirut at the same time as the group’s chief Hassan Nasrallah was making his speech, sparking terror across the Lebanese capital which has been on…
Kumawood actress and movie producer, Bernice Asare, has candidly discussed the difficulties in her marriage to a pastor, expressing regret over the decision to wed him. In an interview with Zionfelix, she explained that what once seemed like an ideal relationship ultimately became one of the biggest mistakes of her life. Bernice revealed…
Nigerian rapper, Emeka Akumefule, better known as Blaqbonez, has said he is the finest-looking artist in the country. Blaqbonez said this on X, while reminiscing on the time he was called “ugly”. A female fan tweeted, “Blaqbonez so fine.” And Blaqbonez replied: “I remember when they called me ugly when I’m literally…
Rivers State Police Command says its operatives have rescued a teenager, who was kidnapped in Enugu and transported to Port Harcourt in a ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bag. The State police commissioner, Mr Olatunji Disu, made this disclosure during a news conference in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, September 18. He said the teenager was repeatedly r@ped by her…
