Author: Bartholomew Madukwe
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Adamawa Police arrest native doctor for slaughtering insane man
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested a 48-year old native doctor, Ezekiel Buba, for allegedly slaughtering a madman brought to him for treatment. The incident happened in Gombiyel in the Shelleng Local Government Area, according to the police. While narrating the incident during interrogation at the police headquarters on Saturday, Buba, blamed the devil…
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US Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, ignores Nigeria
US Vice President, Kamala Harris, starts this Saturday a week-long trip to Africa in what is being seen as the latest attempt at counterbalancing China’s influence. Vice President Harris is expected to visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia as she focuses on economic development, climate change, food security and a rising youth population. Harris plans to…
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Nollywood actress, Angela Eguavoen speaks on acting adult film
Nollywood actress, Angela Eguavoen, has revealed how she once turned down an offer to be cast in an x-rated movie, even after a mind-blowing amount was offered. The thespian narrated how an international producer contacted her and said she has the type of body that would be perfect for an adult film, but she declined…
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Apple’s Tim Cook is all smiles in Beijing, after TikTok chief’s grilling in Washington
Apple (AAPL) CEO, Tim Cook, gave a show of support for China as a market and manufacturing base during a visit to Beijing Saturday, even as trade and tech sector tensions escalate between the United States and the world’s second-largest economy. Apple and China had “grown together” over the past three decades, Cook told the…
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A’Ibom Chief Judge pardons 45 inmates
The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom, Justice Ekaette Obot, has released 45 inmates across the state during her facility visit to the Correctional Centres. The Chief judge made the disclosure while briefing newsmen in Uyo on Friday after a three-day facility visit to correctional centres in the state. Obot called for the relocation of Eket…
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25-year terrorism sentence: “Hotel Rwanda” hero, Rusesabagina set for release
The Rwandan government announced on Friday that Paul Rusesabagina, an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, is set to be released. Rusesabagina, who also played a part in the hit film “Hotel Rwanda”, was jailed on terrorism charges in September 2021. The Rwandan government’s spokesman maintained that all procedures were followed. “There is no doubt…
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Chrisland staff, vendor to be charged with involuntary manslaughter for student’s death
Some staff and a vendor of Chrisland Schools would be charged with involuntary manslaughter following the death of a 12-year-old pupil, Whitney Omodesola Adeniran. The pupil died on February 9, 2023 during the school’s inter-house sports held at Agege Stadium in Lagos State (LASG). According to a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs…
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Islamic body urges FG to make naira notes available during Ramadan
The Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS) in Bauchi State, on Friday, appealed to the Federal Government to make naira notes available during Ramadan. The Chairman, Tafsir Committee Kasuwan Shanu JIBWS mosque, Alhaji Hassan Gwani, made the appeal during the opening of this year’s annual Ramadan tafsir. He said, “Ramadan is here again and…
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Bandits kill ECWA pastor, kidnap wife in Kaduna
Bandits have killed a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Rev. Musa Mairimi, and kidnapped his wife in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident happened on Thursday night, March 23, 2023, at ECWA Church Buda (2) Kasuwa Magani DCC in Kajuru. Hausa Christians Foundation – HAFCO, confirmed the incident in…
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Ayra Starr becomes first female Nigerian singer to surpass 100million streams on Spotify
Rave of the moment, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, Ayra Starr, has spoken out following her record-breaking achievement. The Mavins signee made history as the first female Nigerian singer to surpass 100million streams on Spotify. According to Chart data, Ayra Starr’ hit song, ‘Rush’ has become the first solo song by a female Nigerian artist to surpass…