Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and several other officials were found dead on Monday, hours after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest, state media reported.
The crash comes as the Middle East remains unsettled by the Israel-Hamas war, during which Raisi, who was 63, under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei launched an unprecedented drone-and-missile attack on Israel just last month.
The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo’s son, Isaac, has opened up on his struggle with pornography.
Speaking on a recent podcast, he said: “My confessions are good ones that will help people. I struggled with p%rnøgr@phy before.
I remembered how it started, we travelled to one country and I was meant to be in the room alone, I switched on the TV and that’s it.
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said that he will offer his support if his party zones its presidential ticket to the South East and picks Peter Obi as its candidate.
Speaking during a recent interview with BBC Hausa, Atiku said
The managing director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja by the fund’s media and public relations lead, Nasir Ayitogo.
Mr Sawyerr said the opening of the portal marked a significant milestone in the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to foster accessible and inclusive education for all Nigerian students.
Federal High Court, Lagos, has upheld a new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulation which requires financial institutions to demand and collect the social media handles of their customers, as part of the standard Know-Your-Customer procedure.
A jealous husband who beat his wife to death with their son's skateboard in a 'ruthless and cold-blooded' attack has been jailed for a least 17 years.
Olubunmi Abodunde wielded the toy with such force on his wife Taiwo that a pathologist was unable to establish how many blows she had sustained.
Men of the Edo State Police Command have reportedly arrested popular singer, Cynthia Morgan, for cyberstalking Benin crown prince, Ezelekhae Ewuare.
The singer was said to have been apprehended on Monday after she was alleged of cyberstalking the prince since 2020 while making claims of him appearing in her dreams.
The 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held last night at Eko hotel and suites and the event recognized some outstanding performances in television, film, and entertainment.
‘Breath of Life’ was the biggest winner of the night, winning in six categories which includes ‘Best Lead Actor’, ‘Best Supporting Actor’, ‘Best Supporting Actress’, ‘Best Director’, ‘Best Sound Design’ and ‘Best Movie’.
To commemorate its 25th anniversary, the iconic Nokia 3210 has made a comeback, delighting those nostalgic for simpler times.
HMD, the company behind Nokia phones, has reintroduced this "cultural icon" in response to increasing demand for less complicated devices to facilitate digital detoxes. The updated 3210 now boasts a two-megapixel camera, supports 4G calling, and retains the beloved classic game Snake, all available for £74.99.
Prince Harry and Meghan arrived Nigeria for the first time today, May 10. The royals were invited by the Nigeria's Chief of Defense Staff. Upon their arrival, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit children at the Lights Academy in Abuja, Nigeria.
Nigerian man, Young C, has been successfully exhumed after spending 24 hours buried alive in a coffin. Young C began the challenge on Wednesday, May 8 and has completed it. At several intervals, Young C gave updates from inside the coffin. His challenge however led to TikTok permanently banning his account.
The House of Representatives Thursday asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to withdraw the circular directing all banks to commence charging a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions within the country, The Nation reports.
Senate on Thursday, May 9, approved the death penalty for those convicted on the charge of drug trafficking in the country. The punishment prescribed in the extant NDLEA Act is a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
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Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a post on his social media handle today.
Movie producer Stanley Nwoko announced his passing in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
I regret to announce the passing on a veteran actor. Late Mr Zulu Adibe (sic)..What caused his death yet to be reviewed. Rest in peace Good actor.