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A shocking incident has occurred in the Pegi area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, where a woman, Rahimat Salaum, allegedly killed her husband. The FCT Police Command confirmed the arrest of the suspect on Monday, July 29, 2024. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the woman was caught attempting to flee with her husband’s belongings. During interrogation, she confessed to the crime, stating that it was a result of a disagreement. The suspect led police operatives to an uncompleted building where she had dumped the victim’s gruesomely burned body. The Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth…

Telecoms giant, MTN, has taken drastic measures by shutting down all its stores and service centers across Nigeria. This move comes after outraged subscribers vandalized one of its offices in the FESTAC Town area of Lagos State on Monday. The destruction of property was sparked by MTN’s decision to bar lines due to a mismatch in National Identification Number and SIM registration. A viral video on social media showed a large crowd of angry subscribers destroying a barricade fence and vandalizing the office. However, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that normalcy has been restored at…

In a shocking move, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has acquired French professional football club, Caen, at the tender age of 25. According to Le Parisien, Mbappe will become the majority owner of the club after purchasing most of the shares for approximately €20 million. Caen, which currently competes in the French Ligue 2, will have Pierre-Antin Capton holding the remaining shares worth €5 million. This development marks a significant milestone in Mbappe’s career, as he becomes one of the youngest owners of a professional football club. As the current highest earner at Real Madrid, Mbappe’s investment in Caen is…

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has announced the registration dates for its 2024 admission screening exercise for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates. The registration period starts on Monday, August 5, 2024, and will conclude on Sunday, September 1, 2024. According to the university’s registrar, K.A. Bakare, prospective students who selected OAU as their first choice and achieved a UTME score of 200 or above, as well as DE candidates, are eligible to register. The screening exercise will be conducted online, and candidates must ensure that they provide accurate information and upload correct credentials to avoid automatic disqualification. Candidates will also…

In a surprising turn of events, former US President Donald Trump has declared his support for bitcoin and cryptocurrency, vowing to be a “pro-bitcoin president” if elected in November. Speaking at a conference in Tennessee, Trump criticized the Biden-Harris administration’s stance on crypto, saying, “The Biden-Harris administration’s repression of crypto and bitcoin is wrong, and it’s very bad for our country.” Trump likened cryptocurrencies to the growth of the steel industry 100 years ago and stated, “Bitcoin stands for freedom, sovereignty, and independence from government coercion and control.” He promised to create a “strategic national bitcoin stockpile” by not selling…

In a shocking turn of events, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing his third term in office. The National Electoral Council announced that Maduro won with 51% of the vote, contradicting exit polls that suggested an opposition victory. The opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez, who was expected to win, only secured 44% of the vote. Maduro’s victory has been met with criticism, with the opposition accusing the electoral body of bias. Maduro has hailed his victory as a triumph of peace and stability, but has also announced plans to sign a document…

The highly anticipated ninth season of the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, kicked off on Sunday, July 28, 2024, with a thrilling twist. This season, titled “No Loose Guard,” features housemates competing in pairs for a grand prize of N100 million worth of gifts over the next 71 days. The show promises to keep viewers glued to their screens with an interesting mix of contestants, including two sets of twins – the Mbadiwe twins and Wanni and Handi. Meet the housemates: – Chinwe and Zion (Zinwe) – Michky and Fairme (Radicals) – DJflo and Rhutee (Flourish) – Nne and…