It may surprise you to know that New Year’s Day celebration has not always been a thing even though it is one of the most ancient and universally observed customs in human history. From its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to the glittering global celebrations of today, the observance of the New Year reflects humanity’s desire…
Traders in Masaka, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State are counting their losses after a fire incident destroyed the market on Friday at about 10 p.m. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, several traders expressed their devastation and recounted significant losses. Ahmed Ayuba, a trader, was overwhelmed with…
Some Lagos residents have appealed to the state government to ensure functional street lights for Ikorodu Road in Lagos Metropolis to enhance safety and security. The residents spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. They complained that the stretch of highway from Ikorodu Road to Maryland had…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ondo State Sector Command, says no fewer than 13 people were burnt to death along Ikare-Akoko/ Owo Road on Saturday in the state. Dr Samuel Ibitoye, FRSC State Sector Commander made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Akure. “FRSC…
Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, in Owerri, have neutralised terrorists and recovered seven weapons in Osina, Ideato North council area of Imo. This is contained in a statement issued by the Brigade’s Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Capt. Joseph Akubo, and made available to newsmen in Owerri,…
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi says he will never abandon his successor, Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi and ensure that he completes eight years in office. Umahi made the pledge on Saturday at his hometown Uburu, Ohaoazara Local Government Area of Ebonyi when Nwifuru’s clan members, Izzi National Youths Forum, paid him Christmas…
Abdulkadir Mahe, the Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, is dead. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Rafiu Ajakaye, announced Mahe’s passage in a statement on Saturday in Ilorin. “He died this morning, December 28, 2024, as has been destined by Allah,” the statement said. “The late CoS will be…
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has denied knowledge of VeryDarkMan’s claims of the missing ₦180million from his Non-Governmental Organization’s bank account via its website. Recall that the social media commentator whose real name is Martins Otse sent the internet into a frenzy on Friday when he announced his NGO’s account was hacked and…
Whether it was confrontations with authorities, fraud allegations, defamation suits or contentious social media spats spilling into courtrooms, some of Nigeria’s biggest names found themselves on the defamation side of the law. This article explores ten notable instances where Nigerian celebrities faced legal troubles in 2024. 1. Bobrisky vs EFCC for Naira Abuse For Nigerian…
As the clock ticks toward 2025, Nigerians, like people everywhere, are reflecting on the past year and envisioning a better future. They do this by making resolutions to make changes in the New Year. While resolutions often vary from person to person, there are universal goals that resonate with many Nigerians. These aspirations reflect our…
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