Nigeria Talks Tough As Coup Rocks Niger Republic

Tinubu said, “I state without equivocation that Nigeria stands firmly with the elected government in Niger.”   Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has warned that the ECOWAS would not tolerate any attempt to unseat the democratic government in Niger Republic. Platforms Africa reports that speaking on Wednesday in a statement in his capacity as Chairperson of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Tinubu said he was closely monitoring the situation in the neighbouring country. He added that the ECOWAS would do everything within its powers to ensure democracy is…

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Why, How I Defamed Eniola Badmus For N200,000 – TikTok User

WORD-FOR-WORD: What the tiktok user, Okoye said + Eniola badmus response A TikTok user, Ego Okoye, who was arrested for making defamatory statements against actress Eniola Badmus, has said she defamed the actress because a friend, Fortune Ibe, promised to pay her N200,000. Seen in a video clip apologising for her actions, Okoye said she needed the money to pay her house rent, adding that desperation pushed her into acting in such a manner. Okoye said, “What happened was that a friend of mine, Fortune Ibe, said if I should…

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He Slept With my Wife, Stole My N14.5m Car, Suspect Accuses Policeman

A lawyer, Idowu Orekunrin, is imploring the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase, and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, to charge an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Cosmos Ejiofor, alias Tam-Tam, attached to D16 of the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department, Panti, Yaba, to return items allegedly collected from his client, Ositadinma Vincent Okololeni, including a car worth N14 million, and to stop sleeping with his wife. The lawyer, from the chambers of I. O. Lala and Idowu Orekunrin, made the demands in a…

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How My Lover, Best Friend Left Me For Joining Police – IGP

No one knows tomorrow, Egbetokun opens up on the blast from his past   Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has recounted how his decision to join the police made his best friend and lover to severe ties with him. He told the story during a thanksgiving on his appointment as the nation’s police boss held yesterday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Redemption Pavilion, on Victoria Island. READ ALSO Davido Deletes Controversial Video Amidst Backlash From Èmilókàn to Eníkànlómò, By Oludayo Tade Pulmonary Embolism: Black…

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Lagos Approves Mass Burial For 103 ENDSARS Victims + LEAKED MEMO

It will cost N61,285,000, Health ministry’s permanent Secretary, Olusegun Ogboye, confirms mass burial, claims victim Not From Lekki Tollgate   The Lagos State Government has responded to a leaked memo revealing its approval of N61,285,000 for the mass burial of 103 persons identified as 2020 EndSARS victims, maintaining that the victims to be buried are not from the controversial Lekki Tollgate shooting. Platforms Africa reports that the Tmemo, dated July 19, 2023, capturing steps for the processing of funds after approval by the governor, surfaced on social media Sunday morning,…

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Pulmonary Embolism: Black Men Are More At Risk Of Blood Clots in the Lung

What prolonged sitting has to do with it. Causes, effects and tips on how to prevent pulmonary embolism   PULMONARY EMBOLISM may be for some, another of those high sounding words put together in the medical field. But, as a health condition, it is dangerous and so, we need to know what it is. We have DR. TUYI MEBAWONDU, FOUNDER, HEALTH FM NIGERIA to discuss this condition with us on today’s E-DISCOURSE. What is pulmonary embolism? The human body consists of intricate pipes that carry blood around its organs. The…

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Rice She Was Cooking For Me Got Burnt, Man Justifies Killing of Girlfriend

A murder suspect, Nkeruewen Etuk, paraded by the Cross River State Police Command for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death over burnt rice. A 54-year-old murder suspect, Mr Nkeruewen Etuk, has been arrested for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death for burning his pot of rice. As reported by Vanguard Newspaper, Etuk revealed that he committed the act few days ago because the lady carelessly burnt his food (rice) and almost set his apartment ablaze. READ ALSO: Meet Kekwaaru Mary, Nigerian Hotel Worker Who Found, Returned $70k To Owner Nigerian…

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Skit Maker, Trinity Guy, Regains Freedom From Prison

Nigerian skit maker, Abdullahi Maruff Adisa, popularly called Trinity Guy, has regained freedom from prison. The PUNCH earlier reported that the police invited the skit maker in connection with a prank video that involved a minor. Thereafter, a Family Court sitting at Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State, ordered his remand to Agodi correctional facility. It also arraigned and remanded Isiaka Ahmed, 40, and his wife, Rofiat, 29, who are parents of the victim on two-count charges of conspiracy and sexual abuse and exploitation alongside the skit maker. Disclosing his release on…

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One Dead As Gunmen Attack Chairman Imo Council Of Traditional Rulers

The Imo State Police Command has said its operatives foiled gunmen attack on the Chairman, Council of Imo State Traditional Rulers, Eze Emmanuel Okeke, at his Amaifeke Palace in Orlu Local Government Area on Tuesday. The spokesman of the Command, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Thursday. Okoye said a local security operative died from gunshot wounds after the attack. READ ALSO One Dead As Gunmen Attack Chairman Imo Council Of Traditional Rulers JUST IN: Don’t Approve Electricity Tariff Hike, Reps ‘Order’ NERC 132 Disqualified,…

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How Young Lady Was Beaten To Death At Hotel Birthday Party

“And she didn’t want to go. She was accused of picking up some money sprayed on celebrant, ended up dead, and corpse dumped in a swimming pool”   A young lady identified as Chinyere Awuda has been beaten to death inside a popular hotel (name withheld) in Awka, Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday when some friends were spraying money on a birthday celebrant while he was dancing during a birthday party at the hotel. READ ALSO: I Owe Nobody Apology For Sending My Kids…

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