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In a recent ruling, Nwakaego Okoye, a female TikTok user, has been sentenced to three years in prison for cyberstalking Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus. The verdict was delivered by Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday. Nwakaego Okoye was found guilty after pleading guilty to a two-count charge of cyberstalking….
In a thrilling Women’s World Cup encounter, Thembi Kgatlana’s dramatic last-minute goal led South Africa to their first-ever World Cup win, defeating Italy 3-2 and securing their place in the last-16 round of the tournament. The victory sent the Italians home and set up a clash with the Netherlands in Sydney on Sunday. Striker Kgatlana…
Defence chiefs from member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday, gathered in Abuja to address the recent coup d’état in Niger Republic and take decisive action towards restoring democratic order in the country. The high-level meeting, organized in furtherance of President Bola Tinubu’s call for collective action, includes representatives…
In a heart-wrenching incident that has raised concerns about safety and management at healthcare institutions, a young Nigerian female doctor, Dr. Vwaere Diaso, has allegedly lost her life due to a fatal elevator accident at Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan. Dr. Diaso, a recent graduate of Babcock University and on the verge of completing her…
Businesswoman, Ese Cynthia Daniel, who hails from Delta State, has been declared wanted by Interpol, the International Police, for alleged conspiracy and fraudulent conversion of N750 million. The 44-year-old CEO/MD of Tillotson Energy and Logistics Company Limited, Grove Green Chemical International Limited, and Pishonhead Global Limited is accused of committing these offenses in Lagos between…
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has achieved a significant milestone in advancing astronomy research in Nigeria with the acquisition of its first functional radio telescope, worth over N44 million. Dr Bonaventure Okere, Director of the Centre for Basic Space Science and Astronomy (CBSSA), announced the development to reporters in Abuja. The decision…
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In a significant move aimed at addressing long-standing allowance issues, FIFA, the global governing body for football, has declared that the prize money for the 2023 World Cup will be paid directly to the players, bypassing any third-party intermediaries. The announcement was made in a widely circulated video by FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura. Samoura cited…
There was pandemonium at Oba Akran Road, Ikeja, Lagos State yesterday when a private helicopter crashed into a building, triggering an immediate burst of flames upon impact. The crash occurred at approximately 3:40 pm in close proximity to the AP petrol station and United Bank of Nigeria at Oba Akran. No life was lost at…
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, through its official Twitter handle @PoliceNG, has declared a firm stance against violent protests in the country. The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, appeals for calm in the face of planned nationwide protests by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). While…