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A 21-year-old computer science student from Nasarawa State University was shot by police officers following his alleged refusal to pay a N200,000 bribe. The incident, which occurred in Abuja’s Kubwa district, has sparked fresh debates about law enforcement conduct and accountability in Nigeria’s capital. Ikechukwu Godwin, a 200-level student, fell victim to the shooting at a police checkpoint in FO1, a residential layout within the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The incident unfolded around 7 PM on Saturday when what began as a routine stop escalated into violence, according to accounts provided by the victim’s father. The…
Global icon Rihanna disclosed that her journey from music superstar to beauty mogul was orchestrated by divine providence. Speaking at the launch of her Fenty Beauty brand in Barbados on Thursday, the renowned entrepreneur shared insights into her remarkable transition from pop sensation to business powerhouse. The “Umbrella” hitmaker, who has become one of the most successful businesswomen of her generation, reflected on her evolution during the homecoming event in her native country. “Music was the thing that got the attention, but God had other plans for me,” Rihanna shared with the audience, emphasizing how her current path has allowed…
Prominent socialite Pretty Mike has drawn parallels between Nigeria’s high society and the recent Baltasar Engonga scandal, claiming that Lagos’s upscale Magodo district harbors secrets that could potentially eclipse the Equatorial Guinea controversy. During a candid interview on Arise TV, the nightlife entrepreneur painted a provocative picture of double lives and secret liaisons among the city’s affluent married women. The controversial statements come in the wake of the international scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, Equatorial Guinea’s former anti-corruption chief, whose career ended dramatically after explicit videos exposed his extensive web of relationships. Pretty Mike suggests that similar scenarios are playing out…
Manchester City’s empire showed further signs of crumbling as Brighton inflicted a historic fourth consecutive defeat on Pep Guardiola’s struggling champions. The 2-1 loss at the Amex Stadium not only marked an unprecedented personal low for the celebrated manager but also raised serious questions about the defending champions’ title defense. The defeat, orchestrated by Brighton’s tactical prowess and late-game heroics, represents the first time in Guardiola’s illustrious managerial career that he has suffered four consecutive losses. This remarkable downturn has seen City stumble from their usually dominant position, although they remain second in the Premier League standings with 23 points…
Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations suffered another setback as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea, extending their winless run to four matches and leaving them nine points adrift of league leaders Liverpool. The match, which showcased moments of brilliance interspersed with missed opportunities, saw Gabriel Martinelli’s second-half strike cancelled out by a spectacular Pedro Neto effort, leaving Mikel Arteta’s men to rue their inability to secure maximum points in yet another crucial fixture. The return of Martin Odegaard to the starting lineup provided a silver lining for the Gunners, with the Norwegian captain demonstrating his instrumental importance…
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced plans to extend its subsidized rice distribution program to include police personnel across the nation. This development comes as part of the government’s broader strategy to cushion the impact of rising food costs on public servants. According to internal police communications dated November 8, 2024, obtained from reliable sources, police authorities have begun collecting names of interested personnel who wish to participate in this Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (FMARD) initiative. The directive, marked as urgent, has been circulated to Divisional Police Commissioners and sectional heads nationwide. This latest move follows the…
The Presidency has launched a blistering critique of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as fundamentally unqualified to lead Nigeria and dismissing his economic proposals as mere “grand illusions and fantasies.” This sharp rebuke came through a comprehensive statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information & Strategy. The strongly-worded statement takes aim at Atiku’s recent political positioning and his repeated unsuccessful bids for the presidency, painting a picture of a politician allegedly more focused on undermining the current administration than addressing his own party’s internal challenges. The Presidency’s intervention appears to…
Three decades after the controversial execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight fellow activists, calls for justice and environmental restoration in Nigeria’s Ogoniland have intensified as advocacy groups press for official exoneration and comprehensive ecological rehabilitation. The demands come as Nigeria marks the 29th anniversary of what many consider one of the darkest chapters in the nation’s environmental and human rights history. ‘We the People,’ a prominent Niger Delta-based non-governmental organization, has issued a powerful statement challenging President Bola Tinubu’s administration to address the lingering injustices and environmental degradation that continue to plague the Ogoni region. The organization, operating from Port…
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he will join other world leaders at the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit to address the escalating situation in the Middle East. The high-level gathering, scheduled to begin on Monday, November 11, 2024, comes at a critical time as the international community grapples with the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict. The presidential delegation is scheduled to depart Abuja on Sunday following a formal invitation from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This year’s summit builds upon the foundation laid during last…
The 67th Grammy Awards nominations have ushered in a historic moment for music’s biggest night, with multiple industry titans shattering long-standing records. Leading the pack is Beyoncé, who has cemented her legacy as the most-nominated artist in Grammy history with an unprecedented 99 nominations, while Taylor Swift and former President Jimmy Carter have each carved their own pieces of Grammy history. Queen Bey, as she’s affectionately known by fans, continues to reign supreme in the music industry, securing an impressive 11 nominations this year across major categories including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the…