News as it breaks
A 15-year-old student of Government Technical College, Ikorodu (names withheld) has revealed how one of her teachers, Adefemi Adewunmi, allegedly raped her in a hotel in the area and threatened to kill her if she told anyone. This is just as a woman, Mrs Happiness John, reported her husband, Uwenzi…
31/3/22 Cult/PMB President Muhammadu Buhari has called for an end to the murders, kidnappings, and sexual assault by groups in Ogun State in particular. President Buhari, who is reacting to a renewed violent cult rivalry, with Ogun State as the new battlefront, says the police and other law enforcement agencies…
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on the state of refineries in the country has summoned the Nigerian National Petroleum Company NNPC and the operators of the refineries in the country. This followed their absence during an investigative hearing of the Committee. The Chairman of the Committee, Ganiyu Johnson, said…
Russia raises stakes in energy standoff by insisting on rubles for gas Russia has doubled down on its threat to cut off natural gas supplies to Western countries that refuse to pay in rubles, raising new concerns about an energy supply crunch and rationing in Europe. Moscow said that it…
Biden’s oil reserve plan only covers a third of Russia’s shortfall. Oil prices are pulling back sharply as investors gear up for the White House to potentially unleash a record amount of crude from US reserves in a bid to ease pressure at the pump following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.…
‘Summer of Soul’ producer says Will Smith and Chris Rock robbed the documentary of its moment one of the producers behind Oscar-winning documentary “Summer of Soul,” has spoken out about the slapping incident for the first time, calling Will Smith’s actions “selfish” and admonishing Chris Rock for comments he made…
Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down from that position with immediate effect. The NFF has in the meantime withdrawn the two-and-half years contract offered the coaches and terminated the appointment…
…. Sports Minister says culprits will be prosecuted The Federal Government has set up a panel to investigate the vandalism of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja after Tuesday’s 2022 World Cup playoff between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Stars of Ghana. Irate fans went on rampage,…
The head of French military intelligence, Gen Eric Vidaud, is losing his job after failing to predict Russia’s war in Ukraine, reports say. Seven months after he took on the role, one report said he was blamed for “inadequate briefings” and a “lack of mastery of subjects”. The US correctly…
Chris Rock made an emotional return to the stage on Wednesday night for the first time since Will Smith slapped him at the Academy Awards. Rock made his first public remarks about the incident. In his first of two shows, he was greeted by the audience at Boston’s Wilbur Theater…
