The abductors of two students from Kogi State University, Kabba (KSUK) have demanded a ₦50 million ransom for their release. The students were kidnapped last Friday at the same location and on the same day as the abduction of Dare Michael, Caretaker Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Council Area, and his three aides. While Chairman Michael was…
Operatives of the Forward Operations Base (FOB) in Bonny, Rivers State, have successfully rescued 59 individuals from a stranded dredging vessel at the mouth of the Opobo River. The Nigerian Navy’s spokesman, Aiwuyor Aliu-Adams, confirmed the rescue operation, highlighting the dangers posed by the turbulent waters at this time of year. The vessel, MV AMBIKA…
A Miss South Africa contestant with Nigerian heritage has decided to withdraw from the beauty pageant amid a national controversy and a government investigation. Chidimma Adetshina, 23, made the announcement on Instagram, citing concerns for the safety and wellbeing of her family. Adetshina, a law student, faced xenophobic attacks and questioning of her credentials on…
The Federal Government has lifted the suspension on Arik Air’s operations, ending a week-long grounding of the airline’s planes.The decision to rescind the suspension was announced by Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), following the resolution of a dispute between Atlas Petroleum and Arik Air….
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has released a statement addressing the reported fire incident at the Mobil filling station in Ikeja, Lagos.Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, clarified that the explosion was not linked to the recently commissioned NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd (NGML)/NIPCO Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Stations, which are currently operating without…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the signing of Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino for an undisclosed fee.However, the 19-year-old will be immediately loaned back to Boca Juniors for the 2024/25 season. Anselmino has secured a seven-year contract with Chelsea following his 10 senior appearances for Boca Juniors, which began with his professional…
The legal community and civic space in Nigeria were shaken on Wednesday by the news of the passing of Adesina Ogunlana, a prominent and resilient member of the legal profession. Ogunlana, also known as Serubawon, which translates to ‘scare them’ or ‘frighten the oppressors’ in colloquial Yoruba, has embarked on his final journey. He was…
American sprinter Gabby Thomas claimed a resounding victory in the women’s Olympic 200m in Paris on Tuesday, earning her first major title. Thomas clocked an impressive 21.83sec, securing a win ahead of St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred, who finished with 22.08sec, and her teammate Brittany Brown, who claimed bronze in 22.20sec. At 27 years old, Thomas,…
During the #EndBadGovernance protest in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Wednesday, a journalist was harassed by thugs. According to our correspondent, the thugs positioned themselves opposite the Federal Secretariat, intimidating and dispersing both journalists and protesters. Prior to our correspondent’s arrival, witnesses reported that two protesters had already been assaulted while police officers reportedly did…
