A Nigerian woman, Jane Arike Francis has narrated how her neighbour and her baby d!ed after a prolonged labour. According to Jane, the woman had been in labour for one week but her husband insisted on her giving birth at home despite the midwife’s advice to take her to the hospital for a C-section.  “I just lost a neighbor this …

Prime Video original, Suspicion, directed by Tosin Igho has become the most-watched movie on the streaming platform.  Based on Igho’s 2008 short film The Suspicious Guy, this thriller explores the lives of victims affected by ritual practices.  In an Instagram post, the director announced the impressive feat the film has attained just within a few days of its release. “Thanks …

Defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan will face John Higgins in the first round as he bids for a record extending ninth Masters title next month. The prestigious invitational tournament, one of snooker’s Triple Crown events, will take place at London’s Alexandra Palace between 12-19 January. The draw for the first round took place during the UK Championship final with Barry Hawkins …

A man, Adebayo Kola, and his girlfriend, Bamidele Funmilayo, have been arraigned before an Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly assaulting Kola’s baby mama, Temiosoro Kehinde.      The accused appeared before Magistrate O.I. Lebi on a three-count charge of assault, breach of peace, and emotional abuse.       According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on November 18, …

Armed bandits launched a deadly attack on the Kungurki community in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, k!lling an elderly man and abducting 13 residents, including a two month old baby and his mother.    Intelligence sources told security analyst and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama that the assailants stormed the village on Saturday night, November 30, 2024, …

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has disclosed how he pleaded with the late General Sani Abacha to spare the life of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who was sentenced to death for an alleged coup plot in 1995.   Gowon shared the revelation during the maiden edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organized by the …

The Nigerian Army, under the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, has intensified its efforts against banditry in Taraba State through a series of clearance operations under the codename ‘Operation Golden Peace.’    The operations, which follow extensive patrols and community engagements, have successfully dismantled multiple bandit hideouts in the northern region of the state.     The latest phase …

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a new lawsuit alleging sexual battery and false imprisonment, with accusations that he dangled a woman over the edge of a 17-story balcony.    The lawsuit, filed by Bryana “Bana” Bongolan in Los Angeles Superior Court, includes claims that the incident occurred in September 2016 at the apartment of Diddy’s then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.   According …

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported significant advancements in Nigeria’s fight against insurgency, with an increase in terrorist surrenders, particularly in the north-central region.    Edward Buba, director of defence media operations, disclosed that several notorious terrorist leaders and commanders, including Yellow Jambros, have surrendered to the Nigerian military. Others who surrendered include Alhaji Mallam, Ardo Idi (Alhaji Lawal), Lawal …

US President-elect Donald Trump has escalated tensions with the BRICS bloc by threatening to impose 100% tariffs on imports from member countries if they proceed with creating a new currency to rival the US dollar.   In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, November 30, Trump declared, “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to …