Operatives of the Delta State Police have killed a suspected kidnapper during a gun duel in a Delta community. The operation, which also led to the arrest of three other suspects, resulted in the recovery of an arsenal of deadly weapons. The Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State Command, …
Read More »Mark Zuckerberg unveils sculpture of wife Priscilla in their garden
Billionaire CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, has unveiled a giant sculpture of his wife, Priscilla Chan, in the backyard of their home. The 40-year-old tech mogul shared a photo on Instagram on August 13 as he brought back the “Roman traditions of making sculptures of your wife”. Chan also shared …
Read More »Naira down to N1,590/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1, 590 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,580 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,582.09 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM rose to N1,582.09 …
Read More »Nigerian singer Chike silences Twitter troll with ₦1 million transfer
Nigerian singer Chike has sent a whopping ₦1 million to a Twitter troll who accused him of attaining his fame through late singer Mohbad. It all began during the late hours of August 13, 2024, when a troll left a negative comment on one of Chike’s posts on Twitter (now …
Read More »Janet Jackson reveals her family is related to three major and unexpected celebrities
Michael and Janet Jackson are part of arguably the most influential family in R&B and pop history. MJ is still considered the king of pop to this day, and he was one of the ‘Jackson Five’ members. His sister Janet is amongst the most accomplished music stars in American history …
Read More »Teenage girl allegedly raped by landlord’s son in Lagos (Videos)
An incident of alleged rape has been reported in Alakuko, Lagos, where a 14-year-old girl was reportedly raped by the son of her landlord. The incident occurred yesterday, according to an anonymous X user, who tweets anonymously as #Rhwaley, who shared videos of the victim. Rhwaley added that when the …
Read More »Ukraine rejects annexation, proposes peace to end conflict
Ukraine said Tuesday it would not hold on to Russian territory captured in its surprise cross-border incursion and offered to stop raids if Moscow agreed a “just peace”. Ukrainian forces entered Russia’s Kursk region last Tuesday, taking over two dozen settlements in the biggest attack by a foreign army on …
Read More »Barnsley sign Nigeria midfielder Nwakali
Barnsley have signed Nigeria midfielder Kelechi Nwakali on a three-year deal. The 26-year-old arrives at Oakwell for an undisclosed fee from Chaves, a club in Portugal’s second tier, where he scored one goal and registered four assists last season. “I knew this was an exciting opportunity for me, I know …
Read More »Israel and US brace for Iranian attack as diplomats push hard for Gaza ceasefire
Israel and the United States are preparing for a potential Iranian attack on Israel, as efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza intensify ahead of the expected resumption of formal negotiations this week. Mediators have urged Israel and Hamas to return to the negotiating table in a renewed push to strike a …
Read More »‘Let’s hope it’s an accident’ – Marc-Andre ter Stegen reacts to Barcelona’s loss to Monaco
Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen has had his say after Monday’s disappointing 3-0 defeat to Monaco in the Gamper Trophy. Hansi Flick’s side had enjoyed a bright pre-season but were comfortably beaten by Ligue 1 opposition in their final friendly before the start of the new campaign. Ter Stegen said it’s …
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