On Thursday, January 24, two women, Akinniyi Temitope, 41, and Abiodun Oluwakemi, 31, appeared before a Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, facing charges related to human trafficking. According to the charges, the women allegedly conspired to traffic a 20-year-old, Kehinde Opeyemi, a resident of Osogbo, to Libya for exploitative labor. The charge sheet,…
“On January 25, 2024, a somber occasion befell the entire community of Buda 2 Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church and the Kasuwan Magani district. Bulus Magaji fell victim to kidnappers, and may God grant him eternal rest while providing solace to his grieving family,” he expressed.
On Thursday, January 25, the Kano State Fire Service successfully intervened to rescue a 37-year-old man, Saifullah Rabiu, who was on the brink of committing suicide by hanging himself from a tree. Rabiu, driven by a N2 million debt incurred during the process of obtaining a foreign visa, left a suicide note detailing his desperate…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has nominated Olayide Owolabi Adelami as the new deputy governor of the state. Adelami’s name has been submitted to the state House of Assembly for formal approval. Previously serving as the Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly until his retirement in April 2018, Adelami’s nomination follows the vacancy in…
Congratulations are flooding in for actress Adanma Luke as she reveals the joyous arrival of her first child. The actress shared heartfelt photos captured in the delivery room on Instagram to commemorate the special moment.
Djamel Belmadi, the head coach of Algeria, has resigned from his position following the team’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Tuesday. Although there has been no official announcement from Belmadi or the Algerian football federation, Algerie Presse Service, a state-run news agency, reported on Wednesday that Belmadi disclosed his decision in…
At the age of 23, Xiao Mo, renowned for her remarkable height, has passed away. Hailing from Shaoyang, China, she stood at an impressive 7.5 feet and had amassed over 152,000 followers on the Douyin video platform. Tragically, she succumbed to complications from a recent cold on January 15. Xiao Mo gained popularity on Douyin,…
The Round of 16 matchups for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are now confirmed, featuring a total of eight exciting matches. Hosts Cote D’Ivoire secured their spot in the next stage as one of the top-performing third-placed teams. This followed Morocco’s 1-0 victory over Zambia and DR Congo’s goalless draw against Tanzania on Wednesday…
Nigerian artist DJ BigN has sounded the alarm about rising insecurity in Lagos. In an Instagram post, he emphasized the presence of kidnapping in the area, urging people to exercise caution and take necessary precautions for their safety.
Chelsea, a Premier League club, has reportedly initiated contact with Napoli regarding a potential summer transfer for Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker. The Nigerian forward, who played a key role in Napoli’s achievement of their first Serie A title in 33 years, has attracted interest from various European clubs. Victor Osimhen, 25, showcased his…
