Gunmen have shot and killed a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya, in Enugu State, throwing the community into mourning. Fr. Eya, who served as the parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church, Eha-Ndiagu, in Nsukka Local Government Area, was attacked on Friday evening while returning to his parish. Eyewitnesses said the assailants, […]
Afriland Properties Plc has released a detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) addressing public concerns over the tragic fire incident that engulfed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, earlier this week. The inferno, which broke out in the building’s basement inverter room, claimed the lives of 10 staff members, according to separate […]
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) on Saturday defied a court order and went ahead to conduct by-elections for councillorship positions across the state. The exercise, which held in 59 wards across 15 local government areas, was boycotted by nearly all opposition parties, leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the sole […]
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to the armed robbery and attempted murder of popular Nigerian singer, Keshinro Ololade, better known as Lil Kesh, in Lagos. The suspects, identified as Mathew Adewole, 25, of Naibawa Quarters, and Mukhtar Muhammad, 31, of Unguwa Uku Quarters, were apprehended following coordinated intelligence efforts […]
Real Madrid extended their flawless start to the La Liga season on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabéu, thanks to goals from Eder Militao and Kylian Mbappe. The win, Madrid’s fifth in as many league games, puts Xabi Alonso’s side five points clear of defending champions Barcelona, who play Getafe […]
An elderly British couple who had been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for nearly eight months have safely returned to the United Kingdom, the UK government confirmed on Saturday. The pair, whose names have not been disclosed for security reasons, were arrested by Taliban authorities in Kabul late last year under unclear circumstances. […]
Ogun State’s Bondsmen Scheme has facilitated the release of over 8,000 inmates from correctional facilities since its inception five years ago. According to Chief Judge of the State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, the scheme has played a pivotal role in curbing congestion in the state’s correctional facilities. The scheme’s success can be attributed to […]
A high-powered delegation from Egypt’s top universities has arrived in Nigeria for a major educational event aimed at fostering stronger academic collaboration and innovation. The event, scheduled to run from September 15 to 20, will feature a series of activities designed to promote cross-border knowledge sharing and exchange. The event kicked off at […]
