Africa & World
UNICEF confirms killing of 2,360 children in Gaza
United Nations children’s agency, UNICEF, has said that 2,360 children have died in counter attacks on Gaza Strip. The aid group, which spoke of the “relentless…
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Security
BREAKING: President Tinubu Approves N18bn for Families of Fallen Nigerian Army Soldiers, Others
President Bola Tinubu has approved N18bn as Group Life Assurance benefits and other entitlements for families of fallen servicemen and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces.…
Education
Confusion in Ibadan as EFCC operatives storm college, reportedly shot student
There was confusion at Idi-Isin, Jericho, Aleshinloye Market and neighbouring areas in Ibadan on Tuesday as some operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invaded…
Politics
Yohanna Replaces Abbo, Sworn In As Adamawa North Senator
Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau has sworn-in Amos Yohanna as the new Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District. He was inaugurated at the commencement…
Abuja/FCT
FCT: Wike appoints another Rivers man, Fred Barivure as Special Assistant
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has appointed Dr. Barivure Fred Kpakol as his Senior Special Assistant on Environment and Waste Management.…
Security
BREAKING: Unknown gunmen kill 3 IDPs in Benue
Some unknown gunmen have killed three Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who were fishing in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. The chairman of Agagbe…
Billion Dollars Prophet sues Chef Dammy over alleged defamation, demands N22m in damages
A cleric, Prophet Adegoke Jeremiah, aka Billion Dollars Prophet, has slammed a N22 million defamatory suit against popular chef, Damilola Adeparusi, better known as Chef Dammy.…
Politics
Bayelsa guber: INEC deletes Sylva’s name from candidates’ list
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has deleted the names of Timipre Sylva and his running mate, Joshua Maciver, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from…
BREAKING: Oyedepo’s Son Isaac Resigns From Living Faith After He Was Announced National Youth Pastor
The second son of Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, has reportedly resigned from the ministry. The reported resignation…
Politics
INEC deletes Sylva from Bayelsa gov candidates list
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the amended lists of candidates for Bayelsa and Imo States governorship elections. According to the amended list uploaded on…