Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer regrets not declaring Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey the man of the match during the FA Cup match where Fulham triumphed over Manchester United. Shearer, who was on media duties during the match, controversially awarded Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes the Man of the Match title instead of Calvin Bassey … Read more
Former senator for Cross River South, Florence Ita-Giwa, has reacted to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stating that female senators should not face such situations once they reach the National Assembly. Recall that the disagreement between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio made headlines last week after the senator noticed her seat … Read more
A large-scale protest broke out in Ogoni as over 30 advocacy groups, including the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), took to the streets to demand justice for Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Eight. These activists, who were executed in 1995 for their environmental advocacy, remain central to the ongoing debate over … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that four people lost their lives, and two others were seriously injured in a road accident involving a single truck in Kogi State. According to Kogi’s FRSC Sector Commander, Samuel Oyedeji, the crash occurred on Monday at around 7:20 p.m. near the Produce area in Falele, along … Read more
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for greater female representation in government, backing the push for 35 percent affirmative action for women in the legislature. Her statement comes amid allegations of sexual harassment levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, recently accused Akpabio of making … Read more
The husband of renowned country music star, Dolly Parton, Carl Dean, is dead. Naija News reports that Parton’s husband died on Monday at the age of 82. Recounting her last moment with her husband, the music star in a post via 𝕏 wrote, “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice … Read more
A devastating accident in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has claimed the lives of a petroleum tanker driver and his apprentice after their vehicle exploded. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday near the Total Filling Station at Orita Challenge. Reports indicate that the tanker, loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a teenager, Olamide Phillips, for allegedly stabbing his friend, Moses Odeh, to death during a fight on Obalende Street in the Isara area of the state. According to reports, the tragic incident took place around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday at their parents’ residence. The police spokesperson, Chief Superintendent … Read more
Petrol prices in Nigeria are expected to continue falling until June 2025, according to financial expert Bismarck Rewane. This comes as the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery recently announced price reductions for fuel across the country. Rewane, the Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, spoke on Channels Television’s Business Morning … Read more
Former Presidential Adviser and Senator, Florence Ita-Giwa, has dismissed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim of sexual harassment, arguing that women who attain the Senate cannot be harassed. Akpoti-Uduaghan recently alleged on live television that Senate President Godswill Akpabio frustrated her attempts to raise motions on the Ajaokuta Steel Company in Kogi State because she refused to … Read more