A suspected cultist, Jimoh Lasisi, who was arrested by the police has denied being a member of Aiye confraternity, saying he was framed by a member of the vigilante in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Lasisi claimed that the vigilante arrested him over a quarrel with his neighbor, who …

A 29-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband following disagreement over Sh100 in Kitale village, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. The suspect is alleged to have attacked and stabbed her husband in the chest with a kitchen knife for allegedly using the Sh100 meant for food to buy …

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has approved the appointment of ex staff of African Independent Television (AIT), Olushola Okpodu, as the Director General (DG) Ooni Ojaja Development Initiative. She is expected to oversee the running of the organization, and also ensuring that the objectives of the organization is …

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has revealed that he used to be a boxer. Adeboye stated this on Sunday while delivering his message ‘Meant for the top’, in the church’s monthly thanksgiving service The cleric admonished the congregation to get closer to God …

In the Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, two alleged rapists sexually assaulted a two-year-old girl. The development was confirmed on Sunday by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). DSC, The state’s NSCDC Public Relations Officer (PRO), Akeem Adeyemi, stated that the Yauri local government area brought …

Eric Bailly, a Manchester United defender, has decided against leaving the club to join Fulham this summer. Fulham have enquired about Bailly’s availability, with the newly promoted Premier League club interested in a season-long loan with the option to purchase. According to Sky Sports News, the Ivory Coast international is …

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Abdulganiyu Raji has disclosed that the Independent National Electoral Commission has received 5,305 Bimodal Voters Accreditation System for the July 16 governorship election in Osun State and its configuration concluded. The commission also put the number of registration areas in Osun at 332 with 1,955,657 …

Former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi has underscored the supremacy of the party, admonishing his supporters not to indulge in activities capable of jeopardising the All Progressives Congress (APC) chances in next year’s elections. Amaechi issued the admonition on Saturday while addressing party faithfuls in Port Harcourt. He told the APC …

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has stated that N10 per litre tax on non-alcoholic and carbonated drinks will improve revenue generation. This was made known on Sunday by Patience Oniha, director-general of the DMO in an interview with the Newsextra24 in Abuja. According to Oniha, revenue generation was a major …

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has stated that the South East will not allow Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), to serve as his running mate. Kwankwaso made this statement while interacting with reporters shortly after inaugurating the Gombe …