The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a significant rise in Lassa fever cases and fatalities in 2024, with 174 deaths recorded so far. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, NCDC Director-General Jide Idris urged Nigerians to adopt proactive health measures to reduce the risk of infection. “Lassa fever disrupts families, livelihoods,…
Funke Akindele has issued a stern warning against piracy of her new film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, and has threatened to take legal action against anyone caught engaging in such acts. The Nollywood director addressed fans and netizens, urging them not to pirate the film. This announcement followed her appeal at the Exhibition Soiree held on…
Pastor Chinyere, the superintendent of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), has refused to pay the ransom demanded by Northern kidnappers who recently abducted the principal of the church’s school. In an official statement shared on the church’s Facebook account, Pastor Chinyere informed the public of the distressing situation: the principal of OPM’s free school in Jos…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has scheduled the arraignment of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello for December 13, 2024. Justice Emeka Nwite, on November 29, 2024, instructed the court’s registrar to issue a hearing notice to Bello’s legal team regarding the arraignment. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting…
On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who faced sentencing this month for federal tax and gun convictions. The pardon, which cannot be rescinded by President-elect Donald Trump, reverses Biden’s previous public stance against granting clemency to his son. “Today, I signed a pardon for my…
Dawn Richard was a member of the groups Danity Kane and Diddy – Dirty Money Dawn Richard, a former member of Danity Kane and Diddy – Dirty Money, has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of abuse, claiming she was “absolutely terrified” of the music mogul. Her lawyer, Lisa Bloom, detailed the allegations during an interview with…
The Presidency has dismissed concerns that the recent Ghanaian presidential election, where the ruling party lost, could influence President Bola Tinubu’s chances of retaining power in 2027. Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, stated on Wednesday that Nigeria’s situation is fundamentally different from Ghana’s. Bwala emphasized the President’s confidence ahead of the elections, pointing…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the nation’s most difficult economic challenges are now behind them. He made this statement on Tuesday in Edo State, where Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa were sworn in as Governor and Deputy Governor, respectively. In an inspiring address at the inauguration ceremony, President Tinubu, represented by Vice President…
The Federal Government, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has initiated investigations into widespread consumer complaints against major players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. The investigations, set to commence on December 3, 4, and 5, aim to address issues related to poor service delivery, exploitative practices, and potential violations of…
A recent report alleges that Israeli Air Force jets were scrambled to escort Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane last month upon his return from the United States, following concerns from his wife, Sara, of a possible retaliatory attack on the Wing of Zion plane after the reported assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The Prime…
