After a 15-year wait, rapper Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, has finally been granted entry into Canada. Drake confirmed the news, expressing gratitude to everyone who assisted, saying, “First time in over 15 years they let the OG back into Canada. Thank you to everyone that helped us out @therealdennisg.” In a separate image, Dennis was…
The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested Chinana Telpesa Solomon Tali for attempting to sell his 8-year-old son, Ushafa Tali, for N20 million. The accomplice, Pius Aondoakaa, was also apprehended. The suspects were paraded by the FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Odumosu…
Distressed residents of Tunburku village in Kidandan ward, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, took to the streets on Tuesday, January 16, to protest the escalating menace of banditry and the worsening security challenges in their region. Malam Yusuf Jibrin, the leader of the demonstrators, expressed deep concern about the disruptive activities of bandits…
Chelsea, a Premier League club, is contemplating the prospect of securing a loan deal for either Karim Benzema or Roberto Firmino in January to address their team’s lack of firepower. This decision follows the substantial £1 billion investment in players since Todd Boehly assumed control of the club two years ago. As reported by Sports…
Lagos police have detained a suspected thug, 28-year-old Michael Desmond, for attempting to extort money from a motorist whose car had broken down. According to a statement from the command, the arrest was made after the distressed motorist reported the incident to the police. The suspect boldly claimed entitlement to what is colloquially known as…
A devastating fire outbreak in Tudun Wada Bompai, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, has claimed the lives of seven family members. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, January 14, resulted in the tragic deaths of a father, mother, and their five children. The Kano State Fire Service official, Alhaji Saminu Abdullah, shared…
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, reveals that the Federal government has expended N700 billion in subsidizing electricity. Adelabu emphasizes that the ongoing subsidy is necessary due to the non-cost-reflective nature of the current tariff permitted for Distribution Companies (DISCOs). During his official visit to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Head Office in Ibadan…
Kidnappers, who abducted 10 individuals from Sagwari Estate Layout in Dutse, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on January 7, 2024, and tragically killed three, have reportedly raised the ransom for the remaining captives to N700 million. According to reports from Leadership, the bandits initially demanded N60 million per person but escalated…
Reality TV personality Maria Chike from BBNaija found herself in a brief exchange with a user on X who attempted to correct her written English. Maria had posted a message, and a male X user commented in her section, suggesting that attractive girls like her shouldn’t be using poor English. Maria promptly responded to the…
The Jigawa State Police Command has taken into custody a 17-year-old boy, Abdulmuminu Tasi’u, for defrauding a Point of Sale (POS) vendor of the sum of N900,000 in the Maigatari Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the arrest in a statement over the weekend, stating…
