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The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has officially confirmed the presence of the novel COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 within the country. The announcement, made on the agency’s website last Friday, raises concerns due to the significant number of mutations present in the variant. This development points to a possible degree of community transmission within the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Command, has achieved a significant legal victory as it successfully arraigned and secured convictions for three individuals involved in internet-related fraud. Chukwu Ebuka John-Victor Uzochukwu, Stanley Kosisochukwu, and Okosun Destiny faced the legal consequences of their actions before Justice O.I Adelaja of the Federal Capital Territory…
Femi Falana, a prominent human rights advocate and lawyer, has brought to light a startling revelation during a recent discussion on Channel TV. According to Falana, an estimated $9 billion worth of gold is being illegally siphoned out of Nigeria each year, perpetuating a systemic cycle of economic deprivation for the country. During the discussion,…
In an unexpected turn of events, former Boko Haram terrorists currently held at the Hajj Camp in Borno embarked on a protest on Friday, August 18, demanding the payment of allowances promised to them by the federal government. The protest caused a significant gridlock as they blocked the Bulumkutu-Maiduguri highway, drawing attention to their grievances….
The Defense Chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have announced a tentative date for a potential military intervention to restore civilian rule in Niger Republic if diplomatic efforts prove unsuccessful. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, revealed this development on Friday following a two-day meeting of West…
Farida Abdulkabir, a prominent socialite and the CEO of House of Phreedah, has attributed her recent suicide attempt to her failed marriage. The incident, which occurred on Thursday night, was captured in a viral video where Abdulkabir, dressed in black, was seen sobbing while being restrained from jumping into the lagoon on the Third Mainland…
Nigerian music sensation, Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, is grappling with profound sorrow as he mourns the loss of his mother. Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, Wizkid’s beloved mother, passed away at approximately 1:30 am on Friday, casting a shadow of grief over the music industry and his legion of fans. The tragic news was…
In a bid to alleviate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians and promote a cleaner environment, President Bola Tinubu has given his seal of approval for the establishment of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). This groundbreaking move is set to revolutionize the transportation sector in Nigeria by introducing Compressed Natural Gas…
A 33-year-old British nurse, Lucy Letby, has been convicted of murdering seven newborn babies and attempting to kill six others in the neonatal unit of a hospital in northwest England where she worked. The verdict was delivered following a 10-month trial at Manchester Crown Court. Letby will be sentenced on Monday and faces the possibility…
In a recent development, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State reportedly made a significant redeployment within the state’s administrative structure. The Permanent Secretary of the State Sports Commission, Mrs. Sabina Chikere, has been transferred to the Central Administration Department at the Government House in Benin City. Mrs. Sabina Chikere, until her redeployment, held the position…