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Day: November 1, 2023

Anambra govt rescues 20 girls forced into prostitution at a brothel

The commissioner said that the suspects were arrested and are currently in police custody. The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in Anambra says it has rescued two underaged girls, plus 18 others from a brothel in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner, Ify Obinabo, told newsmen in Awka…

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Bricklayer gets 2 life sentences for defiling 13-year-old girl in his room

The Judge said upon careful evidence adduced before the court, the court found Awaye guilty of the two-count charge. An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday sentenced a bricklayer, Gabriel Awaye to two life sentences for defiling a 13-year-old girl in his room. Delivering judgment, Justice Abiola Soladoye, held that the prosecution…

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VerveLife 6.0: Africa’s biggest fitness party is back!!

#FeatureByVerveLife This Saturday, November 4th, 2023, all roads lead to Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos for Africa’s Biggest Fitness Party – VerveLife. This year, in line with the theme ‘Breathe’, attendees are invited to come, unwind and just BREATHE! Building on the successes of the first five editions of the annual fitness party,…

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OAU: We arrested 69 suspected internet fraudsters in Ile-Ife – EFCC insists

Oyewale listed the items recovered from the suspects to include exotic cars, 190 mobile phones and 40 laptops, among others. The Ibadan Zonal Command of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said its operatives have arrested 69 persons suspected to be internet fraudsters in Ile-Ife, Osun. EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele…

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Senate approves nomination of Chira as Auditor-General for Federation

Akpabio said the administration of President Tinubu was a corrective administration that was determined to correct the wrongs of the past. Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Mr Shaakaa K. Chira for appointment as Auditor-General for the Federation. This followed the adoption of a motion by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti),…

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Fela kuti’s grandson Made ties the knot with fiancée after one-year engagement

Aww, we love love over here, introducing Mr and Mrs Kuti! Nigerian Afrobeats singer Omorinmade Kuti, fondly known as Made Kuti, has married his long-time partner Indeoiye Onyenso today Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The musician took to his Instagram account to mark the occasion with a heartfelt video of him and his fiancée. In the…

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FG to close Third Mainland Bridge for 5 weeks repair

Motorists coming from Iyana-Oworo on the Mainland and going to Adekunle were advised to avoid the Third Mainland and use alternative routes. The Federal Government on Wednesday said that it had perfected plans to close a section of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos for five weeks of comprehensive repairs. A statement by the Federal…

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Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval for another $7.8bn, €100m loans

Tinubu said the projects and programmes in the plan were selected based on technical economic evaluation and their expected contribution to the social economic development of the country. President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate for the 2022-2024 external borrowing plan of 7.8 billion dollars and 100 million euros. Tinubu’s request was…

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Shettima seeks US govt’s assistance on Tinubu’s food security agenda

The vice president also identified key areas where Nigeria would require urgent support to overcome challenges in the agricultural sector. Vice President Kashim Shettima has sought the assistance of the United States Government on President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s food security agenda. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President, on Media and Communications, Office of…

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4 premium GOtv Supa+ channels GOtv Supa customers will Enjoy this November

#FeatureByFeaturebyGOTV November is set to come with more variety of premium content for GOtv Supa customers as they are set for thrilling Premier League matches and interesting episodes of exclusive Africa Magic original series. All through the month, channels previously exclusive on GOtv Supa+ will be accessible for viewing on GOtv Supa, at no extra…

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