Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Celebrates Outstanding Staff, Students, and Friends
The leadership of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), has celebrated its annual Carol of Nine Lessons and inaugural Annual Awards to honour outstanding staff and students of the institution. With the theme “COOU Christmas: Awards: A bouquet of Joy and…
Outrage as South Africans beat Nigerian to death at security office
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged murder of 37-year-old Nigerian, Mr Julius Chukwunta, by four South Africans. Chukwunta, a native of Aninri Local Government Area in Enugu State, was reportedly attacked on December 7,…
UPDATED: Ekiti Court Grants Dele Farotimi Bail
An Ekiti State Magistrate Court granted Dele Farotimi bail on Friday morning. Farotimi’s bail grant was made public in an X post on Friday by Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters. The bail conditions include a N30 million bond,…
Two Individuals Arrested for Alleged Sorcery Against President
Zambian police said they have arrested two men for allegedly trying to “harm” the president of the southern African nation using witchcraft. Mozambican national Jasten Mabulesse Candunde, 42, and Zambian village chief Leonard Phiri, 43, were arrested in the capital…
Nollywood Star Iyabo Ojo Celebrates 47th Birthday
Veteran Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo marks her 47th birthday today, December 21, 2024. Born Alice Iyabo Ogunro in Lagos, Nigeria, on December 21, 1977, Ojo hails from a family of three, with roots in Abeokuta, Ogun State, through her father….
Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Released After Meeting N500 Million Bail Conditions
Authorities of the Kuje Custodial Centre have released Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State. This comes after he met the bail conditions imposed on him by the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja. According to PUNCH, Bello’s release was…
Road transportation costs to East, South-South, and Northern Nigeria soar this festive season – What to expect
Lagos, the most populous state in Nigeria, is home to millions of people originally from various parts of the country. As the festive season approaches, many residents are preparing to travel back to their hometowns to reconnect with family and…
BREAKING: Court grants Dele Farotimi bail
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi has been granted N30 million bail by a Magistrate court in Ekiti State. Farotimi, who has been remanded in a correctional centre in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, arrived at the Magistrate Court premises…
A New Queen! Doris Ogah is the 45th Miss Nigeria
Doris Ogah has been crowned the 45th Miss Nigeria after standing out among 45 amazing contestants! The glamorous Coronation Gala took place last night at the Royal Box in Victoria Island, Lagos. Doris takes over from Shatu Garko, whose time as…
Jeff Bezos’s ex wife, MacKenzie Scott spends $2 billion on philanthropy in 2024
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced on Wednesday that she has donated another $2 billion in 2024, bringing her total giving since 2019 to $19.2 billion. In a post on her “Yield Giving” website, Scott shared insights into her approach, revealing…