Bill Gates Apologizes Over Link With Epstein, Admits Having Extramarital Affairs
Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, has apologised to members of staff of the Gates Foundation for his past interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, describing it as a “huge mistake to spend time with him. The billionaire businessman spoke at a town hall on Tuesday, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report. The connection […]
Police Detain Woman Over Debt Allegation Against Nigeria’s Works Minister
A Nigerian woman has alleged that she was unlawfully arrested and detained by police after accusing the Minister of Works, David Umahi, of owing her money. The woman, identified as Tracy Nither Nicolas Ohiri, was arrested in Lagos on allegations of cyberbullying and later flown to Abuja, where she was detained at the Federal Capital […]
DSS Arrests Alleged Sixth Suspect in Owo Church Attack
Nigeria’s domestic intelligence agency, the Department of State Services (DSS), says it has arrested a sixth suspect in connection with the 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic Church. The assault, which took place in June 2022 in Owo, left dozens of worshippers dead and plunged the country into mourning. Quoting Vanguard News, security sources said […]
Tinubu Swears In New IGP, Disu
…As Disu Says Era Of Impunity Is Over Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu with his new rank at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Truth Live News Media reports that Disu took over from Kayode Agbetokun and he is serving as the Nigeria’s […]
ADC Pioneer Publicity Secretary, Arinze Sues IGP, DSS DG On Unearthing Attackers Of Obi, Oyegun
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The founding member/pioneer National Publicity Secretary ofAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Anayo Arinze, has sued the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu, the Director General of Department of State Services (DSS) Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi to unearth those who allegedly carried out an assassination attack on the Presidential aspirant of the […]
UBTH Employs 401 Staff, As CMD Vows Commitment To Patients, Workers Welfare
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has said a total of 401 staff was employed by the hospital to boost its workforce and renders effective healthcare service delivery to healthcare seekers. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu disclosed this while marking her 180 days in office […]
Midnight Horror in Ondo as Gunmen Storm Celestial Church, Abduct Six Worshippers
Panic and outrage have gripped residents of Uso community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State following the abduction of six worshippers by armed men who invaded a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) during a midnight service. The attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at about 12:50 a.m., as congregants gathered for […]
Abuja Residents Fault Distribution Company Over ‘Epileptic’ Electricity Despite Premium Tariff
Residents in Karu, Apo Resettlement, Kubwa and Gwarimpa have raised fresh concerns over what they describe as persistent and erratic electricity supply, despite being classified under the premium Band A category in the Federal Capital Territory. The complaints gained traction after a resident, Amina Ibrahim (@minetbabe), took to X (formerly Twitter) to decry what she […]
El-Rufai Seeks Court Order to Prevent ICPC, EFCC, DSS from Seizing Assets
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a fresh suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking the court to restrain the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) from freezing […]
Police Service Commission Confirms Dates for Recruitment Screening
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have announced that physical and credential screening for prospective constables will start on March 9. PSC spokesman Torty Kalu said in a statement that the exercise would run until April 18 and take place across the country. He said that applicants who successfully completed […]