Written by A video making the rounds online shows a man accusing the driver of an SUV of assaulting him along a busy expressway. In the clip, the victim claimed that the SUV driver, who he described as an influential person, damaged his car, slapped him, and even tried to strangle him after they both pulled over despite … Continue reading “SUV driver allegedly assaults fellow motorist on expressway”
Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman, had to be held back during a furious row after being grabbed by his Atalanta manager, Ivan Juric, on Wednesday night, October 5. The former Fulham winger, 28, was substituted in the home Champions League game against Marseille that the Italian side went on to win 1-0. In the 74th minute, Juric took off Lookman … Continue reading “Atalanta star, Ademola Lookman grabbed by his manager Ivan Juric following substitution in furious row (video)”
The United States military is reportedly preparing contingency plans for potential airstrikes in Nigeria, following a directive from President Donald Trump instructing the Pentagon to “prepare to intervene” to protect Christians from terrorist attacks, according to The New York Times. The report, released Wednesday, indicates that U.S. Africa Command submitted a series of operational … Continue reading “US Military Draws Up Airstrike Plans For Nigeria After Trump Order – Report”
The Event — what we do know In June 2014 (and widely reported later) at Fujian Medical University Union Hospital in Fuzhou, China, a team of three surgeons, six anesthesiologists and eight nurses performed a marathon neurosurgical operation lasting approximately 32 hours. China Daily+2archive.shine.cn+2 The patient was reported to have multiple brain tumours (including a … Continue reading “Viral Photo of Chinese Surgeons on the floor after a marathon 32-hour neurosurgery is real ! But Could’nt They Get more Doctors ???”
By Prisca Sam-Duru Art and culture advocacy organisation, the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA), has unveiled plans for the 2025 edition of its flagship project, the Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF). The festival holds from November 10 till 16 at two venues – Freedom Park Lagos Island, and the JRandle Centre for Yoruba Culture … Continue reading “2025 Lagos Book & Art Festival begins Nov 10”
By Henry Ojelu Nigerians were jolted last week after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to invade the country over what he called a “Christian genocide.” Trump’s fiery remarks, made during a rally in Texas, accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to protect Nigeria’s Christian population from systematic killings in the North and Middle Belt. … Continue reading “Christian genocide: Lawyers fault Trump’s invasion threat”
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has expanded to over N1.6 trillion, reflecting its growing influence in promoting financial inclusion and supporting national infrastructure development, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said. Speaking at the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) 2025 in Lagos, … Continue reading “Nigeria’s non-interest capital market hits N1.6trn — SEC DG”
By Prisca Sam-Duru In a strategic plan targeting young Nigerians with the aim of inspiring them to tell stories that redefine Nigeria’s image, NLNG has launched a new Prize category, The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts. Presented under the NLNG-sponsored The Nigeria Prizes, the Nigeria Prize For Creative Arts, which focuses on Documentary films, takes … Continue reading “NLNG explores Nigeria’s identity through $20,000 Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts”
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,449 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,457 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the naira appreciated to N1,440 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to … Continue reading “Naira rises to N1,449/$ in parallel market”
By Marie-Therese Nanlong JOS — Twenty years after the Plateau State House of Assembly passed the Child Rights Law in 2005, the long-dormant legislation is finally coming alive as the State Government has inaugurated the Plateau State Child Rights Implementation Committee (PLASCRIC). For two decades, the law—which was hailed as a landmark victory for child … Continue reading “Plateau activates child rights law with new Implementation Committee”