Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have deactivated 56 illegal oil bunkering sanctuaries and recovered 1.2 million litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta.        Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel, Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, December 1, 2024, said troops also arrested 17 suspected oil thieves, …

The Darts Regulation Authority has banned Leighton Bennett for eight years and Billy Warriner for 10 years for charges which included match-fixing. The punishment follows the DRA conducting an investigation after the International Betting Integrity Association reported suspicious betting on four matches involving Bennett in the Modus Super Series in 2023. The DRA decided “both players had a case to …

Asake continues his chart domination with his third album ‘Lungu Boy’. After consecutive success with his first two albums, Asake released his third album in three years titled ‘Lungu Boy’. Asake has now made history with his latest album which has become the longest-charting number-one album on the TurnTable album chart. ‘Lungu Boy’ has spent 15 weeks atop the chart …

The country banned all metals mining above ground and below in 2017 in order to protect the small country’s water resources from contamination. ADVERTISEMENT The Roman Catholic Church has added its voice to calls on El Salvador’s present to retain the country’s ban on gold mining. Archbishop José Luis Escobar Alas on Sunday made the request to President Nayib Bukele, …

Meghan Trainor revealed she can no longer smile after going overboard with Botox, sharing the candid confession during a recent episode of her “Workin’ on It” podcast with her brother Ryan Trainor and husband, Daryl Sabara.   “I got too much Botox and I need help!” the 30-year-old pop star admitted. “I messed up! I’ve had Botox a handful of …

A 58-year-old police officer was fatally shot outside his home at KwaMabefu location near Qonce around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 30. The officer, who was attached to the Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit, was gunned down by unknown assailants.   Eastern Cape police spokesperson Lt-Col Siphokazi Mawisa confirmed that the motive for the killing remains unclear and is …

Holcim, the Swiss building materials giant, has announced its decision to sell its Nigerian business to Huaxin Cement Ltd., a Chinese firm, in a deal valued at $1 billion.    The agreement, which includes Holcim’s 83.81% stake in Lafarge Africa Plc, marks another major exit from the Nigerian market by an international firm.   “Holcim has signed an agreement with …

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain steadfast in his commitment to the state’s development despite facing opposition. Speaking on Sunday at the first Etche Festival of Food, Art, and Culture held in Nihi community, Etche LGA, Jonathan emphasized that challenges faced by Fubara are shaping him into a stronger leader.   …

Music icon Elton John has shared a heartbreaking revelation about his health, disclosing that he has lost his sight due to a severe infection. The 77-year-old artist revealed the personal news during a charity gala performance of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical. Speaking to the audience, John said, “As some of you may know, I have had issues and now I have lost my sight.” The …

Nigerian actress and comedian, Wofai Fada, is the latest mum in town. The movie star took to her Instagram page on Sunday, December 1, 2024 to announce the good news with her circle of fans, friends, and followers. Wofai Fada also added that she and her husband, Taiwo Cole, are grateful for the ‘precious gift’, noting that her joy is …