Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has rejected reports alleging that the two recent attacks on Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IkejaElectric) by military personnel were overlooked by the military authorities, suggesting impunity. The officers were twice captured on video vandalising the office and beating up staff when they visited the premises in anger over unpaid bills of millions of naira. A statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said DHQ and the Services do not condone misconduct of personnel, citing standing court martials for the trial of erring ones and that Military Police officers are doing their…

…Says Ukraine’s allies must turn ‘political intention into reality’ UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his “coalition of the willing” should turn political momentum into “military plans” ahead of a meeting on Ukraine today (Thursday). Speaking to Sky News, he said: “We’ve seen important talks between the US and Russia just a few days ago, more talks on Sunday. “That’s why it’s important today that we’re turning the political momentum that we had at the weekend in the meeting that I convened of nearly 30 political leaders… into military plans. “Those plans are focusing on keeping the skies…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has assured corps members that their new monthly allowance of N77,000 will be credited to their accounts starting from March 2025. The Corps’ Director-General, Brig Gen Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, who spoke during an interactive session with Corps members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC zonal offices in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, reaffirmed the commitment of both the Scheme and the Nigerian government to prioritising the welfare of corps members. He emphasised that their well-being remains a top priority. “The NYSC is good at record-keeping, and I can assure you that your money will…

12 bandits and a police officer, Inspector Terfa Anyiatse, have been killed in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State, the Police authorities in the state have confirmed. The spokesperson for the state command, Catherine Anene, in a statement issued late Wednesday, said the Operation Zenda Joint Task force members embarked on raids across the state when the encounter with the gunmen occurred. The statement read, “On 19/3/2025 at about 0200hrs, while some of the operatives were on their way to a criminal hideout at Agwabi, Tombo ward, Buruku Local Government Area, they ran into an ambush laid by the…

In what turned out as a double celebration, gospel singer, Nikki Laoye and her husband, Soul Snatcha are counting their blessing as they welcome their first child on their third wedding anniversary. Taking to Instagram to share the joyful news with her fans and well-wishers, the excited singer expressed gratitude for the extraordinary coincidence that has made their special day even more memorable. Sharing the wonderful news with her fans and well-wishers, she posted a series of breathtaking maternity photos that captured her radiant glow and growing baby bump on Instagram. Nikki expressed her overwhelming happiness and appreciation for this…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police have arrested Adura Aloba, a younger brother of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Reports say Adura was arrested on the premises of the Magistrates’ Court in Ogba, Lagos State. Adura was said to have been detained on Wednesday alongside his associate, Ibrahim Koleosho, also known as King White. The duo were picked up after attending a legal proceeding concerning a mobile phone transaction involving a buyer identified as Damola Ayinde. This development comes months after Mohbad’s mother, Abosede, had a heated exchange with Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi during a press…

Operatives of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have arrested a 56-year-old Nigerian, Uchechukwu Chima in Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra, Ghana, following an intelligence-led crackdown. After NACOC operatives searched Chima’s hideout, they uncovered substances suspected to be narcotic drugs and subsequent field tests confirmed the presence of cocaine and heroin. The Nigerian national’s arrest was announced in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Public Affairs and International Relations, Ministry of the Interior, Ghana, Francis Opoku Amoah. NACOC stated, “The suspected narcotic substances, with a total weight of about 192kg of cocaine and 0.42kg of heroin, are estimated at a…

Six people have died and 40 are missing after a boat disaster off the Italian island of Lampedusa. The wreck occurred on Tuesday afternoon. A half-sunken dinghy was spotted by Italian police patrols close to the islet of Lampione. The Italian coastguard rescued 10 people. The search for survivors resumed early on Wednesday morning. According to reports in the Italian press, survivors told rescuers there were about 56 people on the vessel, which had left from Sfax in Tunisia and got into difficulty owing to bad weather. They said many had fallen into the sea. The bodies of six people…

An outbreak of a strange disease at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, have reportedly left at least six students dead, with several others currently hospitalised. Some students of the university, who spoke on the condition of anonymity since the institution has not made an official statement, revealed that four students mysteriously died last week, while another passed away on Sunday after falling sick overnight. The students expressed frustration over what they described as the authorities’ inaction. “The situation is getting worse, yet the school management has not taken any decisive action to protect us,” a student said.…

Google has agreed to pay $28 million (£21.5m) to settle a lawsuit that claimed white and Asian employees were given better pay and career opportunities than workers from other ethnic backgrounds, a law firm representing claimants said Wednesday. The technology giant confirmed it had “reached a resolution” but rejected the allegations made against it. The case filed in 2021 by former Google employee, Ana Cantu, said workers from Hispanic, Latino, Native American and other backgrounds started on lower salaries and job levels than their white and Asian counterparts. The settlement has been given preliminary approval by Judge Charles Adams of…