Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture  has lauded the Armed Forces and other security agencies for their patriotism and commitment to the anti-terror war despite criticism about their performances by some Nigerians and international bodies. He said the combined efforts of the security agencies, Nigeria just celebrated another Christmas …

I have been informed that BAT is ill & is in a Paris hospital. It is not a crime to be ill & neither should it be a state secret. All mortals fall ill from time to time. I join others in praying for him& I wish him well. May …

The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), on Monday, announced that the institution will resume full academic session on January 30, 2021. The announcement was contained in a statement made available to Newsextra24 signed by Benedicta Ehanire, PhD, Public Relations Officer of the University. The statement read, “The University …

The frontman for Finnish metal band Children of Bodom and supergroup Bodom After Midnight, Alexi Laiho, has died at 41, his management told Newsextra24. “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alexi Laiho,” a statement released by Napalm Records, on behalf …

Police Nabs Man For Beheading And Gouging Out The Eyes Of His Neighbour For Ritual (Photo) The Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 22-year-old suspect Musa Hamza for the gruesome ritual murder of a 17-year-old boy, Adamu Ibrahim. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who confirmed the …

The Secretary Government of Katsina State, Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa, has called on residents of the state, especially family, friends and associates of those Kidnapped to stop paying ransom as some of the measures needed to checkmate activities of kidnappers in the state. Mustapha is the Head of Amnesty Committee constituted …

Check out the School Resumption 2021 dates for states in Nigeria. States School Resumption Date 2021 Lagos January 18, 2021 Abia January 11, 2021 Kogi January, 18, 2021 Osun Until further notice Akwa- Ibom January 4, 2021 Benue January 18, 2021 Anambra January 18, 2021 FCT – PTF- Unity schools(Federal …

Joseph Blankson also known as Joe Blankson (born 29 October 1979 – 28 July 2018) was a Nigerian contractor who died while saving 13 victims of a boat accident. It happened on the Abonnema-Bakana waterway in Rivers State on 28 July 2018. On Saturday 28 July 2018, the boat carrying …

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele’s movie Omo Ghetto (The Saga) is set to break the record of being the first Nigerian movie to be released in UAE, Dubai cinemas, Newsextra24 reports. Funke, 43, made this known in an Instagram post on Monday. She said it will be released from January 21 …

Augustine, son of late Billionaire Transporter, Augustine Ilodibe, popular as Ekene Dili Chukwu, has died. Ilodibe Jnr. died of COVID-19 complications in Lagos, aged 42 years. In a statement confirming the sad incident, the family said: “With great sadness, we announce the passing unto glory of our dear son, husband, …