News as it breaks
In a landmark case, the Incorporated Trustees of Citizens Awareness against Corruption and Social Vices Initiative (CACASVI), a renowned civil society organization, has been granted leave to challenge the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) over its secretive recruitment practices. In a statement signed by Olumuyiwa Onlede, Executive Director…
The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was held today at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State. The AMVCA, an annual award presented by MultiChoice, recognises outstanding achievements in television and film. Below is the list of winners: Best Makeup Francesca Otaigbe (Over the Bridge) Campbell Precious (Mami Wata)…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Zamfara State, Tukur Danfulani, has been sacked by the ward executive of the party in Galadima, Gusau Local Government Area of the state. The ward executive led by its deputy chairman, Garba Bello, and fifteen others on Saturday sacked the state…
President Joseph Boakai of Liberia has again reflected on Nigeria’s sacrifice and big brother’s role in supporting the country during its civil war spanning from 1990 to early 2003. This is just as Boakai asked for stronger bilateral relations between Liberia and Nigeria Over 250,000 souls reportedly perished during the…
Meghan Markle has been criticised by X users over a revealing dress she wore to visit a school in Nigeria. The Duchess of Sussex is visiting Nigeria with her husband, Prince Harry. They arrived Nigeria on Friday, May 10, and their first visit was to a school – Lights Academy.…
Four-year-old pupil of BrickHall School in Abuja, Miguel Ovoke, who died during feeding hours has been laid to rest. He was buried on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Gudu Cemetery, Abuja. Miguel was rushed to the Excel Specialist Hospital in Kaura, after choking on a piece of meat during…
A 200-level student at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso in Oyo State, identified as Adedokun Olamilekan was stabbed to death by unknown assailants. It was gathered that the incident happened at the Under G area in the town on Thursday night, May 9, 2024. The student of the…
Korra Obidi gets almost $50k in donations less than 48 hours after opening gofundme to source for legal fees in case against ex-husband Korra Obidi has raised almost $50,000 after opening a GoFundMe account to raise legal fees as she prepares to battle ex-husband Justin Dean in another court case.…
Korra Obidi has cried out for financial aid on social media. The dancer/singer said she needs legal representation to fight her ex-husband Justin Dean after he obtained image rights protection from Meta to stop her from featuring their children on Facebook. She explained that because of his action, her monetised…
The Lagos State Water Corporation has announced compensation for scores of workers disengaged from the organisation. The corporation revealed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Kehinde Fashola on Friday. This comes after the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service, Technical and Recreational Service Employees on Wednesday protested the…
