Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has paraded a 17-year-old woman, identified as Nguemo Ikyowe, for allegedly killing her three year old stepson, Vanen Ikyowe, in Ginde village, Guma LGA of the state. Parading the suspect at the Command’s headquarters in Makurdi on Thursday,19 September, 2024, the state Commandant, Larai Bitrus stated that the woman was arrested on Thursday, 12 September, 2024 for a case of culpable homicide. According to Bitrus, the Command received a distress call from members of the public that one Nguemo had murdered a three year old boy and…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two women: Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu, for allegedly selling newborn babies. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement issued on Friday, 20 September, 2024 in Lagos. According toHundeyin, the suspects were arrested by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus stop, an entry point into Lagos State, who had earlier been alerted about the suspects by a good Samaritan. He added that the suspects were found with two newborn baby girls, approximately six days old, while traveling from Abia State on…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Christian couples never to allow spiritual responsibilities to replace conjugal duties to each other. Adeboye gave this advice while speaking about the importance of maintaining romance in marriages. The famous Nigerian clergyman , in a post on his official X handle, said that he and his wife, Foluke, still nurture their love with pet names whenever they are alone. According to him, anointing does not reduce romance, adding that marriage is the only institution where romance and intimacy are allowed between a man and…

The legendary Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has admitted that he misses life as a football manager. The 82-year-old stepped away from manager after the 2012/2013 season. Ferguson retired after leading United to their 13th Premier League title in what was his 27th year at Old Trafford and since his departure, United have struggled for success, with Manchester City leading the way for much of the last decade. Speaking on BBC Breakfast about life post retirement, he said: “Yeah, I miss it sometimes. “I think the first year after retirement, I went to the European final and I said…

Francis Njoku, an Indrive cab driver, has threatened to sue Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade for accusing him of stealing her package. The disagreement between the duo occurred after the driver’s alleged refusal to deliver the actress’ package after ending the trip. Calling out the ride-hailing service in an Instagram post on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024, Adunni claimed the driver took off with her package and refused to pick up calls. “@indrive.ng I have contacted you for hours but no response. One of your drivers has stolen my package. He ended the trip before getting to me and not picking up…

Tears flowed down the faces of people like a river as popular Nigerian gospel singer, Dele Agbeyo, professionally addressed Dele Gold was buried in Lagos. Thegazellenews.com reports that the Ekiti-born singer died after a brief illness on Wednesday, 11 September, 2024. The burial ceremony which took place at his residence in Abule Egba, Lagos on Thursday,19 September, 2024, was attended by prominent figures. Among the prominent figures at the event were: popular Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun, and gospel musicians: Genesis, Wale Dada and Femi Solar. Dele, who was also known as the Miliki Gospel King, was a native of Usi,…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has sealed the Gamboru drug market in Maiduguri, Borno State over illicit drug practices. Among the illicit practices are washing and sun-drying of contaminated drugs for resale amid the devastating flood that hit the state. It was gathered that the Maiduguri flood crisis was caused by the rupture of the Alau Dam on the Ngadda River, 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Maiduguri. The severe flooding has so far killed no fewer than 30 persons and forced 400,000 others from their homes. The agency, in a post on its…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has sealed the Gamboru drug market in Maiduguri, Borno State over illicit drug practices. Among the illicit practices are washing and sun-drying of contaminated drugs for resale amid the devastating flood that hit the state. It was gathered that the Maiduguri flood crisis was caused by the rupture of the Alau Dam on the Ngadda River, 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Maiduguri. The severe flooding has so far killed no fewer than 30 persons and forced 400,000 others from their homes. The agency, in a post on its…

The Chief Magistrate Court 3 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, presided over by Chief Magistrate Uwani Danladi has ordered a college registrar to pay N1 million as damages to a married female lecturer whom he slapped. The court discharged the Acting Registrar of the College for Legal Studies in Yola, Musa Chiroma, after he paid the N1 million as damages to the lecturer, Mrs. Fadimatu Musa. Aside from the N1 million in damages and an additional N80,000 as the cost of prosecution, the acting registrar was also required to tender a written apology and an undertaking not to victimize or…

Tamroyal Multipurpose Hall, Alapere, Ketu, Lagos State was full to the brim on Thursday, 19 September, 2024. It was the occasion where the hardworking Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mayor Dele Oshinowo, disbursed N50 million to empower 1,000 vulnerable residents in the council area, reports thegazellenews.com.  In his speech at the occasion, Oshinowo pledged his the administration’s commitment to empowering residents, especially the most vulnerable. The council boss said though he has nine months left to end his tenure, he vowed to continue not to disappoint the people of his council area. “We will continue to do…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, has declared its commitment to contesting and winning the upcoming local government elections scheduled for 21 September, 2024. The declaration is coming a few hours after a high court in Abuja lifted the restraining order initially placed on the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWAISEC). The court’s decision was based on the expiration of the ex parte order, which, by law, cannot extend beyond 14 days. Reacting to the development, spokesman of the PDP in the state, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, in a statement in Ilorin, the state capital said “While the substantive…

The All Progressives Congress(APC) Imo State chapter, has finally made public names of its candidates that will fly the party flag in the 21 September, 2024, local government elections. It said the names have been submitted to the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) In a press statement issued by its State publicity secretary, Cajetan Duke, he informed members and the general public that the primaries for the nomination of chairmanship and Councilor candidates have been concluded. “Any information circulating about harmonization to the list by any person or group, regardless of their standing in our party, should be disregarded…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that Nigeria’s domestic prices are expected to remain high in the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The Apex Bank made this known in its Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade and Exchange Policy Guidelines for fiscal years 2024/2025. CBN’s revelation comes amid the two consecutive decreases in Nigeria’s inflation in July and August which stood at 33.40 percent and 32.15 percent. Meanwhile, CBN blamed elevated domestic prices on the back of spillovers from global supply constraints, exchange rate pass-through impact, persisting security and infrastructural challenges. However, the Apex Bank said the country’s fiscal outlook remains positive…

Things are looking good for the Nigerian economy as the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, opened the week’s trading session on a good note by adding 0.23 percent or N131 billion to the market capitalization on Tuesday, 17 September, 2024. This is as the NGX opened at N56.002 trillion and closed at N56.133 trillion. Analysis of the data showed that the All-Share Index also gained 0.23 percent or 229 points to close at 97,685.64 points, against 97,456.62 points posted on Friday, 13 September, 2024. As a result, the ASI year-to-date return increased by 30.64 percent. Investors’ interest in Geregu, FBN Holdings,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has revealed that lower crude oil earnings, fuel subsidy removal, lower import bills and increased external debt servicing obligations are potent dangers for the country’s external reserves growth by the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The Apex Bank disclosed this in its Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade and Exchange Policy guidelines for fiscal years 2024/2025. According to CBN, lower crude oil earnings, fuel subsidy removal, lower import bills and increased external debt servicing obligations are major determinants of the overall economic growth of Nigeria. CBN, however, projected that Nigeria’s external sector in 2024/2025 is optimistic, on the expectation…

Popular online streaming platform, Spotify has celebrated Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” 10th anniversary. Spotify in a statement by its Head of Music, Sub Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, on Tuesday,17S,September, 2024, said the song had recorded over 55 million streams since its release in 2014. “Today marks the 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s groundbreaking single, “Ojuelegba”, a song that helped define the global rise of Afrobeats and continues to resonate with millions of listeners across the world. “Since its release Ojuelegba has achieved over 55 million streams on Spotify, Ojuelegba’s journey reflects the global growth of Afrobeats and its increasing presence on the world…

As part of the Central Bank of Nigeria strategy to ensure sustained growth for the financial institution, the apex has announced the reconstituted board of directors for a Nigerian commercial bank, Keystone Bank. This was contained in a statement issued by Keystone on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024. According to the statement, Ada Chukwudozie has been appointed as the new board chairman, alongside five other non-executive directors. The directors include Abdul-Rahman Esene, Mrs. Fola Akande, Akintola Ayodeji Olusoji, Obijiaku Samuel, and Senator Farouk Bello. In addition, the CBN also named two new executive directors, Ladi Oluwole and Abubakar Usman Bello. Speaking…

Operatives of Portuguese national police have arrested a 12-year-old boy after stabbing six fellow students at a school in Azambuja, a town near Lisbon, on Tuesday, 17 September, 2024. According to the Portuguese national police, the victims, aged between 11 and 14, were injured in the attack, Azambuja Mayor, Silvino Lúcio, stated that one boy suffered a serious chest wound and was transported to a hospital in Lisbon, the country’s capital. Lucio is also added that although his injury was initially critical, his life is not in danger. Five other victims, all girls, sustained minor injuries to their arms. Authorities…

The Federal Government has told Nigerians to key into various intervention programmes it has designed to ease the impact of recent policy changes, especially the removal of fuel subsidy. This is even as the government has said that the removal of fuel subsidy was necessary, though it has brought challenges to Nigerians. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who said this in Umuahia on Tuesday, 17 September, 2024 during a sensitization programme on Federal government’s intervention policies, explained that Federal government is committed to cushioning the effects of the subsidy removal. The minister, who was represented by…

Nigeria has promised to strengthen cultural ties with other West African countries in pursuant of its policy of promoting cultural diplomacy. The promise was made on Tuesday, 17 September, 2024, in Abuja by the Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa during United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) sponsored event “Sharing Experiences and Good Practices in Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in West Africa”  At the event which drew participants from other West African countries, Musawa said:  “Your Excellencies, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, in our pursuit of promoting cultural diplomacy, I stand here today to reaffirm our…