The kidnappers of Mrs. Rosemary Ofem, a fish seller in Cross River State, have insisted on a ransom of N5 million for her safe release. The incident occurred on September 26, 2023, when she and several others were abducted while traveling in a boat near Ikang, situated in Bakassi Local Council, as they were en…
Micheal Ighodaro, a Nigerian advocate for gay rights, is poised to marry his Armenian-American partner, Jirair Ratevosian. A public health expert who proudly identifies himself as “the first African-born gay man living with HIV to co-lead a global organization,” he publicly disclosed this on October 4, 2023. In his statement, he said, “In just 5…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump no longer meets the financial criteria for inclusion in Forbes magazine’s prestigious Forbes 400 list. Forbes now estimates his net worth at $2.6 billion, a decrease from the previous year’s estimate of $3.2 billion, which had secured his spot on the 2022 rich list. Trump’s estimated net worth of $2.6…
President Bola Tinubu has corresponded with the Senate, formally requesting the confirmation of three additional ministerial nominees. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in today’s plenary on October 3, read a letter sent by President Tinubu, urging the Senate to confirm these nominees. The individuals nominated are Balarabe Abbas Lawal representing Kaduna State, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim…
The 53-year-old Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, made his appearance in federal court in his family’s hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, where he pleaded not guilty to three felony charges. These charges stem from his purchase of a .38-caliber Colt Cobra revolver in 2018, a period during which he candidly acknowledged being heavily…
Following the lapse of the seven-day ultimatum for Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to respond to allegations of gross misconduct brought against him by certain lawmakers, the Ondo State House of Assembly is reportedly set to move forward with his impeachment. In response to the court order, the House has asserted that the judiciary cannot impede…
Prominent Twitter influencer Dr. Olufunmilayo has used the platform to highlight the potential consequences of delaying the release of Mohbad’s autopsy report. In a series of tweets directed at the Lagos state government and the police, Dr. Olufunmilayo emphasized that the delay in disclosing the autopsy results may fuel public suspicion of a possible collaboration…
A family of five in Taraba State has experienced a heartbreaking tragedy, with four of its members losing their lives due to electrocution in the Dinyavo area of Jalingo, the state capital, on October 2. The father, mother, and two children were inside their home when the electrocution occurred. According to residents of the community,…
On the night of October 2, 2023, the Organised Labour reached an agreement to suspend the indefinite strike initially scheduled to commence on October 3, 2023, following approximately five hours of negotiations between the Organised Labour and the Federal Government at the Chief of Staff Conference Room of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Minister…
Frank Bruno, the former British professional boxer, has turned to social media to clarify that he is very much alive, dispelling concerns raised by the trending hashtag #RIPFrank. The former World Heavyweight champion reacted after spotting the trend on social media, confirming that it was not him who had passed away. In fact, the trend…
