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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a club bouncer, Kingsley Otti, for allegedly stabbing a man to death during a confrontation at a lounge on Ago Palace Way in the Okota area of Lagos. In a statement released on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Monday.…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of 13 suspected internet fraudsters by operatives from its Uyo Zonal Directorate. The arrests were made in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, on Monday, October 7, 2024. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, disclosed this in a press release on…

A Turkish Airlines pilot tragically passed away mid-flight, prompting an emergency landing in New York, the airline reported on Wednesday. The aircraft had departed from Seattle on Tuesday evening when the incident occurred. Airline spokesman Yahya Ustun shared details on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “The pilot of our Airbus A350, flight TK204 from Seattle to…

Honda, the Japanese multinational renowned for its automobiles, motorcycles, and other machinery, has introduced a new motorcycle model, the ACE 150. Designed specifically for rugged rural environments, the ACE 150 is aimed at farmers and those needing a reliable vehicle for off-road operations. The launch event took place on Monday at Honda’s factory on Idiroko…

Veteran Yoruba actress Yetunde Wunmi has opened up about the sacrifices she made for her acting career. In an interview with BBC Yoruba, the 64-year-old revealed that her journey in the entertainment industry began in 1982 when she joined Sunday Akinola’s ‘Feyi Kogbon’ theatre group as a stage performer. Reflecting on her nearly four-decade-long experience…

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) has informed its customers about an upcoming migration to a new core banking application system, which will result in temporary disruptions to banking services. The transition to the advanced Finacle Core Banking Application Systems is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 11, 2024, and is expected to conclude by Monday, October…

Renowned Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Aderigbigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has received four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, as announced by the organizers on Wednesday. Ayra Starr is nominated in the following categories: Best African Act, Best Push, Best Afrobeats, and Best New Artist. Other Nigerian artists vying for the Best Afrobeats…

A housewife, Barkisu Sulaiman, has been arrested by residents of Karaworo-Lokoja for allegedly dumping her newborn baby in a drainage. Sulaiman was apprehended on Tuesday following a tip-off from a woman in the Kabawa area of Lokoja, reportedly a close confidante of the suspect, according to City and Crime reports. “Touched by the condition of…

The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended Joseph Akpan, a lecturer and Head of the Department (HOD) of Pharmacology, due to alleged misconduct involving the alteration of examination scores. The Vice-Chancellor (V-C), Prof. Florence Obi, announced the suspension on Wednesday in Calabar. She stated that Akpan is accused of manipulating 235 examination result scripts while…

Halima Hassan, the mother of the late BBNaija star Rico Swavey, has opened up about her ongoing struggles with grief and mental health following her son’s tragic death in a car accident in 2022. In a heartfelt conversation with Chude Jideonwo, Halima revealed that Rico’s passing has been especially challenging for her, marking the loss…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has once again increased Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pump price, commonly known as petrol, to N1,030 per litre. Our correspondent observed this change at several NNPCL stations in Abuja on Wednesday. NewsNGR reports that this price hike follows NNPCL’s decision to end its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote…

The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has apprehended three teenagers for their involvement in burglary and theft. The suspects, identified as 18-year-old Adekunle Yinka, 17-year-old Babatunde Japheth, and 16-year-old Sunday Taiwo, all residents of Omuo-Ekiti, were caught breaking into shops belonging to an Igbo resident in the town. According to a statement from the Head of…

Honorable Justice Blessing Egwu has sentenced 47-year-old Ita Okon to life imprisonment for defiling an 8-year-old girl. Okon was convicted by the Family Court 2 in Calabar yesterday, following a guilty verdict. In addition to the life sentence, the court also ordered Okon to pay one million Naira in compensation. Justice Egwu emphasized that the…

During a recent appearance on the “No Man’s Friend” podcast, the “Over The Moon” artist revealed that he moved to the U.S. after securing a job there. “I now live in the U.S. I left Nigeria last year after I got a job with a company in New York that allowed me to relocate anywhere…

Protesters organized by the Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN) gathered at the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday to demand a legislative probe into alleged “corruption, fraud, and financial irregularities” at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB). The group stated that the protest followed a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday, October 3, 2024. GICN claimed…

Spanish football legend Andrés Iniesta has quickly set his sights on a new chapter as a coach, just 24 hours after announcing his retirement on October 8. Speaking at a press conference in Barcelona, the former Spanish international revealed that he has already begun a coaching course, marking the next step in his football journey.…

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Jimeta, Yola, ordered the remand of a couple, Abubakar Yuguda and Fatima Abubakar, on Tuesday for allegedly maltreating two minors. Chief Magistrate Musa Adamu directed that both defendants, residents of Makama B Ward in Yola Town, be held at a correctional facility until October 21. The magistrate stated that the…

The Lagos State Government has condemned the “unprovoked attack” on officers of the Environmental Sanitation Corps also known as KAI by personnel of the Nigerian Army in the Yaba area of the state. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement on Tuesday, revealed that the attack occurred while…

Oando Plc has been shortlisted by the Trinidadian government as one of three finalists to acquire the country’s state-owned refinery, previously operated by the now-defunct Petrotrin. During a budget presentation on September 30, Trinidad’s Finance Minister, Colm Imbert, revealed that Oando was among the final three contenders selected from an initial pool of ten proposals,…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has retracted its previous statement threatening to sanction Elon Musk’s Starlink for raising its subscription fees without regulatory approval. Dr. Reuben Muoka, the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, initially communicated this position to Nairametrics, but later clarified that his response was an “error.” In a follow-up message, he stated, “Please…