Sam Larry, a lagos-based celebrity show promoter, has been discharged from the hospital after a tragic car accident. Newspotng reports that Sam Larry was hospitalized after being involved in a ghastly accident that claimed the life of his bouncer. Following the accident, a report of him being in a coma went …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, to the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa. The approval underscores Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening technical education, developing human capital and unlocking Nigeria’s solid minerals potential. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, …

Nigerian movie star, IK Ogbonna, has denied involvement in a viral alleged romance scam. Newsextra24 reports that a report of the actor being invited and investigated by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in collaboration with the FBI over a $75k romance scam surfaced online on Friday morning. According to …

Serie A newcomers, Venezia have reached an agreement with Sevilla for the signing of Super Eagles striker Akor Adams. Sevilla accepted Venezia’s €16 million offer after initially turning down the Italian club’s opening bid. The transfer will see Adams become the most expensive signing in Venezia’s history. The 26-year-old joined …

The Federal government has given further details on the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted in the Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. It said eight of the kidnappers have been arrested and are now in the custody of the Department of State Services, while some others were …

The pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending more than 50 days in captivity. The development was announced on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on …

The University of Calabar has disbursed Nigerian Education Loan Fund refunds to 1,089 students across nine batches, while 2,090 additional applications are awaiting payment through its new automated portal. UNICAL’s NELFUND Desk Officer, Dr Elizabeth Effiwatt, disclosed this to journalists on Friday in Calabar, adding that the institution was committed …

A 45-year-old labourer, Gabriel Adebayo on Friday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court, in Ondo, over an alleged stealing of palm fruits worth N500, 000. The defendant whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge bordering on felony and stealing. The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Ayodeji Omoyeigha told …

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned judgment in the forfeiture suit filed by the EFCC against 57 properties linked to former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, until July 15. The case, which was fixed for judgment before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, could not go on because the judge …

The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has launched the second phase of the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell (MAAKFC) State Expansion Programme, aimed at strengthening intelligence-led collaboration to combat kidnapping and organised crime across Nigeria. The programme, supported by the United Kingdom’s …