Celine Dion Triumphs in Emotional Return to Stage at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
In a highly anticipated moment, Celine Dion made a triumphant return to the stage after a four-year absence, delivering a powerful and emotional performance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Despite her struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological disorder that affects her muscles and voice, Dion’s rendition of Edith Piaf’s classic “L’Hymne […]
Foreign mercenaries recruited to hijack planned protest, cause damage – IGP
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday, said that intelligence at the disposal of the Force has revealed that foreign mercenaries are involved in the proposed nationwide protest. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Egbetokun urged all Nigerians to exercise caution and think twice before joining any protest group. Egbetokun said, “We have been monitoring […]
Couple who welcomed quadruplets receives N19M, a year salary, more
The Nigerian couple who welcomed quadruplets continues to get donations from well-meaning Nigerians as their cash inflow hits N19M. It would be recalled that the kids’ father through a social media user cried out about the expenses of raising his quadruplets alone which stirred donations from Nigerians. In an update on the X platform, the […]
Nigerian Army mourns as 7 soldiers killed in Borno
No fewer than seven soldiers of the Nigerian Army have been confirmed dead after their vehicle hit an explosive in the Mugunu area of Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident occurred early Thursday morning when the vehicle reportedly struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram along the Gamboru Ngala-Maiduguri […]
Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US presidential election
Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, ending days of speculation over whether he would support her. Former President Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama said in a joint statement that they believe Ms Harris has the “vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands”. Mr […]
Edo market women protest against alleged imposition of Iyaloja
Edo State Market Women Association members held a peaceful protest in Benin City, covering the King Square and Oba Market areas, to voice their disapproval of an alleged plan to impose an Iyaloja of Edo Market Women. Led by Blackky Ogiamen, the market women from all three senatorial districts rejected the plan, citing it as […]
Wike fixes August 1 for Abuja traditional rulers, warns ahead of protests
FCT minister Nyesom Wike says Abuja will not be available for protesters on August 1. Mr Wike gave the warning while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the FCT security council meeting in Abuja on Thursday. He said that August 1 had been set aside for the chairpersons of the six area councils of Abuja […]
BREAKING: President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Is dead
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is dead. Born September 1942, the leader of the apex Igbo organisation died on Thursday, 25th July, 2024. Aged 82 years, Chief Iwuanyanwu was elected the PG of Ohanaeze Ndigbo on the 20th of April, 2023 following the death of Prof. George Obiozor. An associate who […]
BREAKING: We Won’t Allow You Burn Down This Country, Military Warns Protesters
The Defence Headquarters has warned those mobilising for a nationwide protest that while it is their right to protest, it will not condone anarchy. Daily Trust reports that some persons are mobilising for nationwide protest slated for August 1 to August 10, 2024. Tagged #EndBadGovernace, organisers of the protest have lamented about widespread hunger and […]
Kamala Harris Leads Trump 44% to 42% In US Presidential Race Polls
Vice President Kamala Harris opened up a marginal two-percentage-point lead over Republican Donald Trump after President. Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign and passed the torch to her, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. That compares withamarginal two-point deficit Biden faced against Trump in last week’s poll before his Sunday exit from the race. The new poll, […]