Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The tussle over a tuber of yam has led to a fatal consequences in Ebonyi State as a 40-year-old man, identified as Joshua Nwafor, allegedly killed his wife, Charity, in Nsokkara, Ezza South Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the tragic incident occurred in the couple’s home, where they had lived peacefully for 17 years on Saturday. An eyewitness told newsmen that trouble started when Joshua brought out the yam to cook for the family, but the wife insisted on having roasted yam instead and went ahead to roast it. The eyewitness said trouble started when an…

Nigerians living in South Africa, under the aegis of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) have expressed disappointment over the decision of a court to grant bail to South Africans arrested in connection with the killing of a 37-year-old Nigerian man identified as Julius Chukwunta. According to SaharaReporters, the President General of NICASA, Frank Onyekwelu, on Sunday said that despite their objection to the court’s decision on the grounds that the four suspects are a flight risk and might run away, the court ignored their objection and granted three of the suspects bail, while it asked the fourth…

Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, Mo Bimpe (Adebimpe Adedimeji) are celebrating a remarkable milestone in their relationship as they mark their 3rd wedding anniversary. To honour the special occasion, Lateef Adedimeji took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute, accompanied by stunning photos of the couple. In his post, the actor expressed profound gratitude to his wife, recognizing her as a pillar of strength and motivation in his life. He thanked her for her unwavering support, love, and companionship, emphasizing the transformative impact she has had on him. The couple’s celebration of love and partnership has warmed the…

Popular TikToker Seaking has been arrested by policemen after he was accused of inciting violence against the Nigerian Police. Seaking, who was taken into custody on Saturday, had posted a video shortly before his arrest, in which he criticized President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. In another video, he called on Nigerian youths to unleash violence on the police whenever they encountered them should the officers “pass their boundaries.” It was his subsequent call for violence against the police, as gathered, that prompted his arrest. A video circulating on social…

Movie buffs are relishing the festive season, with multiple top-notch Nollywood films from A-class producers and super thespians competing for nationwide attention in cinemas. NEW DAILY PRIME reports that with so many big-budget films to choose from at the cinemas, there can be no dull moment for movie buffs all through the holidays. First to open the floor was the big masquerade, Funke Akindele, one of Nollywood’s very best, who recently released the highly anticipated “Everybody Loves Jenifa.” The “Jenifa” franchise, which debuted in 2008, has become a household name, and fans are in the cinema to see what is…

Pope Francis on Saturday again condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after an Israeli government minister publicly denounced the pontiff for suggesting the global community should study whether the military offensive there constitutes a genocide of the Palestinian people. Francis opened his annual Christmas address to the Catholic cardinals who lead the Vatican’s various departments with what appeared to be a reference to Israeli airstrikes on Friday that killed at least 25 Palestinians in Gaza. “Yesterday, children were bombed,” said the pope. “This is cruelty. This is not war. I wanted to say this because it touches the heart.”…

France’s new Prime Minister, Francois Bayrou, who is still scrambling to name his government before Christmas, faced a fresh challenge on Dec 22 – a historically low poll rating. AFP reports that even before he has properly started his job, a new poll carried out by Ifop for the French Weekly Journal du Dimanche found 66 percent of respondents were unhappy with his performance. Only 34 percent said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their new head of government. Going back decades to 1959, the pollster said it had not seen such a low rating for a prime minister…

The Nigeria Police have confirmed that the death toll in the unfortunate stampede incident in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State has risen to 22. The tragedy occurred on Saturday at the scene of a palliative distribution organised by a philanthropist in Okija. Police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who gave an update on the development in a statement on Sunday in Onitsha, said that the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Itam, visited the hospital where the victims of the tragic stampede are receiving treatment. He said that Itam sympathised with the families and friends of the deceased while…

The Ijaw Youths Network (IYN) has raised the alarm over the intensified blackmail of huge international proportion against the Chairman of Tantita Security Services, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mr Mele Kyari, and the Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro. The IYN, in a statement by its President, Frank Ebikabo, and the Secretary, Federal Ebiaridor, on Sunday called attention to what they call ”a well-funded blackmail by a ruthless cabal of oil thieves who are uncomfortable with gains of the campaign against oil theft being spearheaded…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives have busted drug smuggling operations and recovered over one million pills of opioids in various locations across the country. The anti-drug agency’s Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, stated that an attempt by an import and export businessman, Olisaka Chibuzo Calistus to smuggle 256 wraps of cocaine weighing 6 kilograms into the country through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, was thwarted by the NDLEA operatives. Babafemi said, “The seizure, which is the single largest interception of cocaine at the Kano airport since the creation of MAKIA Command of…