As the Eid-El-Kabir celebration approaches, ram traders in Ogun and Lagos States are lamenting low patronage due to soaring prices and economic downturn. The prices of rams have increased significantly, with some traders reporting a 55.5% hike compared to last year’s prices. In the Ibafo market, trader Rabiu Abubakar expressed disappointment at the low sales,…
The Councillor representing Evwreni Ward 8 in the Legislative Arm of Ughelli North Local Government Council of Delta State, Hon. Obukoadata Aghoghofia, is dead. He slumped and died while playing in a football competition at Evwreni community. Within nine months and a week, three serving Councillors in Delta State, two in Ughelli North and one from…
Two Belgian men have claimed they hid in a toilet at Munich’s Allianz Arena for 27 hours in order to watch last weekend’s Champions League final for free. Neal Remmerie and Senne Haverbeke told Belgian broadcaster VRT News they managed to get into the ground the day before the match then emerged to watch Paris…
The Chairperson of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Hon. Surah Animashaun, has taken decisive action to address the ongoing monarchial crisis in Epe Kingdom by suspending the installation of the new Olu of Epe. The suspension comes amid claims by two individuals, Chief Adeniyi Kadri Odedeogboro and Chief Iskilu Olajide Ikuforiji, to the…
A devastating canoe accident occurred on Monday in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in the deaths of seven commuters. The victims were traveling from Gidan Husaini to Gwargawu village in Kambama Ward when the incident happened, sending shockwaves throughout the community. According to local authorities, the victims, all hailing from Gidan Husaini…
In a surprise move, the Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan, and the Majority Leader, Hon. Ogunmolasuyi, have resigned from their positions, effective immediately. The pair, both members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), tendered their resignations during Tuesday’s plenary session, which was presided over by the Speaker,…
The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), Makurdi Diocese, has raised the alarm over continued deadly attacks by armed herdsmen in Benue State, revealing that more than 50 people have been killed and 15 Catholic parishes have been forced to shut down in just one month. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, the Chairman…
The commission expressed regret over the situation, despite its efforts to get the Saudi authorities to consider re-opening the visa portal “even for an hour.” No fewer than 27170 intending pilgrims from Nigeria have been denied visas by the Saudi Arabian Government. Nigerian cultural tours This was disclosed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria…
Huge celebrations erupted in Jordan after the national team qualified for the 2026 World Cup, earning a spot in the tournament for the first time following a decisive 3-0 victory against Oman. Fans drove their cars through Jordan’s capital Amman late Thursday, honking their horns and chanting victory while others waved the national flag in…
One of the Kano State athletes at the recently concluded 22nd National Sports Festival, “Gateway 2025,” has expressed gratitude for the gift of life and a second chance. Dorothy Okwuzuluike, a kickboxer, was among eight survivors of a ghastly auto crash that claimed the lives of 22 members of the Kano contingent. The athletes had…
