Written by Chairmen Bappa Shinge of Auyo Local Government Area (LGA), Bala Usman-Chamo of Dutse LGA, Ahmed Rufai of Gumel LGA, and Shehu Sule-Udi of Ringim LGA in Jigawa state, who were suspended by the state house of assembly on March 6 for alleged misconduct, negligence, and improper use of public funds as determined by the Committee … Continue reading “Jigawa Assembly lifts suspension of four council chairmen”
A soldier has reportedly stabbed a mechanic identified as Yellow Bobo to death during an argument in Kugbo mechanic village along the Keffi-Abuja road, Abuja. The soldier reportedly fled the scene after the incident, leaving behind his car which was set ablaze by an angry mob. The Nation reported that mechanics and spare parts sellers had hurriedly … Continue reading “Soldier stabs mechanic to death in Abuja”
A pregnant woman simply identified as Mrs. Ogunbunmi has been abducted by gunmen in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital. Ogunbunmi who is due for delivery was abducted after leaving her home in Oke Lantoro, to the State Hospital, Ijaiye, Abeokuta. Her husband, Ogunbunmi Lateef, said he had received a WhatsApp message notifying him of his wifes kidnap … Continue reading “Gunmen abduct pregnant woman in Ogun”
Friends and family searched for missing hajj pilgrims on Wednesday, June 19, as the death toll surged past 900. Relatives who couldn’t reach their loved ones scoured hospitals and pleaded online for news after temperatures hit 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 Fahrenheit) in Mecca, Islams holiest city, on Monday, June 17. About 1.8 million people from all over … Continue reading “Hajj death toll passes 900 after temperatures soared”
An Indiana man stabbed his own son in the heart during an argument over dirty dishes in the sink, police say. The incident happened on Friday, June 14, at their home. Timothy Ray Lisby, 59, faces an initial charge of aggravated battery and is being held without bond, according to Marion County Jail records. A family friend who witnessed the … Continue reading “Dad stabs son to death in fight over dirty dishes”
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s bodyguard has been arrested and suspended by Metropolitan Police amid a major investigation into alleged election date bets. The Met was contacted by the Gambling Commission last Friday, which said it was investigating alleged bets made by a police constable from its royalty and specialist protection command, the BBC reported. The Met said the matter was ‘immediately … Continue reading “UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak’s bodyguard arrested and suspended by Metropolitan Police amid investigation into alleged election date bets”
Just after one season, the NBA team, The Detroit Pistons, fired their head coach Monty Williams, despite the coach having more than $65 million left on his record six-year, $78.5 million contract he signed before the 2023-24 season. Williams, who was the NBA Coach of the Year just two years ago, was hired in hopes he … Continue reading “NBA team, Pistons sack their coach with over $65 million left on his record breaking contract after team lost 28 straight games”
Presidential aides, Bayo Onanuga and O’tega Ogra have lashed out at activist Aisha Yesufu over her comments about President Tinubu allegedly being snubbed by South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa at his swearing-in ceremony earlier today June 19. A video of President Tinubu at the swearing-in ceremony made the rounds on social media. Some Nigerians thought the … Continue reading “Presidential aides tackle Aisha Yesufu over her comments about President Tinubu allegedly being snubbed by SA President, Cyril Ramaphosa”
Italian club, Lazio have reportedly opened talks with Manchester United over a 30 million swoop for Mason Greenwood. According to Sport Mail, Lazio have a long-standing interest in the striker, who spent last season on loan at Getafe and have now approached their Old Trafford counterparts over a move this summer. Talks are developing positively over an initial 30million fee … Continue reading “Lazio open talks with Manchester United over £30m summer move for Mason Greenwood”
The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and Lagos have been ranked as the first and second cheapest cities for expatriates to live in Africa for 2024.According to Mercers Cost of Living rankings, the affordability of these cities to currency depreciations, have significantly reduced the cost of living for Expatriates who come into the country with foreign … Continue reading “Abuja, Lagos listed as cheapest cities for Expatriates to live in Africa (Full list)”