Author: Binta Agboola

A 24-year-old man, Usman Mohammed Iyal, has been apprehended by the Katsina State Police Command for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl and attempting to murder her by throwing her into a well at Ambassadors Quarters, Katsina State. Iyal confessed to the crime, stating, “Because I didn’t want her to expose me.” His arrest was made possible by a swift investigation and rescue operation launched by the police after the victim’s father, Abdullahi Sabitu, reported her disappearance. According to ASP Abubakar Sadiq, the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, the incident occurred on September 27, 2024, when the victim was sent on…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert, predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the country from Thursday to Saturday. The agency’s weather outlook, released on Wednesday, warned of morning thunderstorms in the northern region on Thursday, affecting areas including Taraba, Adamawa, and Kaduna states. *Regional Weather Forecast* – _Northern Region:_ Thunderstorms are expected in parts of Taraba State on Friday morning, with afternoon thunderstorms anticipated in Kaduna, Kebbi, Taraba, and Adamawa States. – _North Central Region:_ Morning thunderstorms are forecasted in the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Benue, and Nasarawa States on Friday, with widespread thunderstorms expected…

Nollywood star Annie Idibia has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Africa by Glocal Unity Women International. The prestigious award, announced on October 7, 2024, solidifies Annie’s status as a leading figure in the entertainment industry. The talented actress took to Instagram to express her gratitude and surprise, describing the recognition as a ‘loud one.’ “Ok, guys!! This one Loud. I am still rubbing my eyes. Pitching myself. So grateful!! Child of Grace. Na me be this?? ‘100 Most Influential in the entire African continent and the world. What?” she wrote. This accolade is a…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has announced its primary election schedule for the upcoming November 2 local government elections. According to APC State Chairman Aliyu Bello, the primaries for councillorship positions will commence on October 14, 2024, while chairmanship candidates will be selected on October 16. *Primary Election Schedule:*- _Expression of Interest Forms_: Sales will take place from October 7 to October 10 – _Screening of Candidates_: Scheduled from October 10 to 12 – _Councillorship Primaries_: October 14 – _Chairmanship Primaries_: October 16 Bello revealed the election timetable during a stakeholders’ meeting in Lafia, emphasizing that the…

The devastating news of Chilpancingo Mayor Alejandro Arcos’ murder has sent shockwaves across Mexico, a country plagued by violence and cartel activity. Arcos, who took office just last Monday, was found dead less than a week into his tenure. This heinous crime has sparked widespread condemnation, with Guerrero State Governor Evelyn Salgado expressing her outrage on social media, calling it “indignation”. Unfortunately, Arcos’ murder is not an isolated incident. Another city official, Francisco Tapia, was killed just days prior. PRI President Alejandro Moreno lamented the loss of these young, honest officials who sought progress for their community. “They had been…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has confirmed an investigation into allegations surrounding convicted cross-dresser Bobrisky’s accommodation. Deputy Controller Abubakar Umar disclosed this in an interview, emphasizing the service’s commitment to rehabilitation and safety. Umar explained that inmates undergo rigorous assessments to determine security risks, needs, and responsivity issues. “Upon conviction, inmates go through a process before admission, including a determination of security, needs assessment, and responsivity issues,” he said. Social media influencer Very Dark Man published an audio recording allegedly featuring Bobrisky claiming he spent his jail term in a private apartment and paid N15 million to EFCC officials to…

Maverick singer, Charly Boy, has slammed Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s apology over his previous statement on tithing, insisting that the apology rings hollow unless he returns the collected tithes. Adeboye had apologized for saying, “If you don’t pay tithe, you won’t make it to heaven,” stating, “I’m sorry, that’s wrong, and it’s not in the Bible. What the Bible says is, ‘Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see God.” Charly Boy took to social media to express his skepticism, saying, “Your apology don’t mean shit unless you promise to return the tithe money them give…

Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to conducting the local government elections as scheduled, despite the Rivers State Police Command’s vow to stop the process. Fubara declared, “When it comes to the issue of Rivers State, it becomes different… Enough is enough, I will be here, and if I go back and hear anybody complain, I will come here because this is my property.” He emphasized that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, cannot prevent him from accessing the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) premises, stating, “You don’t have any power whatsoever to bar me…

Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed concerns over the IPOB leader’s well-being, citing the Department of State Services (DSS) facility’s inadequacy in caring for sick detainees. Ejimakor noted that Kanu’s poor health could be fatal if not properly managed, emphasizing that the DSS facility is not suitable for anyone, let alone Kanu. “Kanu’s health and well-being are a constant factor, and his poor health, if not well handled, can be fatal,” Ejimakor said. He criticized the DSS’s hostile attitude towards detainees, stating, “The DSS detention facility lacks facilities to care for sick detainees… its institutional attitude towards…

Nigerian music sensation, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has left fans wondering about his marital status after a recent revelation. While performing at an event, Wizkid told a female fan to keep her distance, claiming he’s a married man. “Baby, I am a married man, don’t come close to me. I am married. My kids are at home,” he said in a viral clip. The singer has been in a long-term relationship with Jada Pollock, his baby mama and manager. Their relationship became public in 2017 after welcoming their first son, Zion, followed by another son, AJ. Recently, speculation…