Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced controversial social media personality Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, to six months in prison for mutilating Nigerian Naira notes.
In her decision, Justice Awogboro emphasized the gravity of the crime, stating, "The act of mutilating the Naira notes has become a menace, which has continued to harm the image of the country." She went on to say, "Enough of people mutilating and tampering with our currency. It…
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Nigeria's former Minister of Science and Technology under the Muhammadu Buhari administration, died at the age of 72 after a brief illness. Dr. Onu was a distinguished leader and visionary who contributed significantly to Nigerian politics, engineering, and scientific advancement.
Dr. Onu's political career as Abia State's first civilian governor was distinguished by a dedication to public service. During his tenure as Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation…
Once a year, Jehovah's Witnesses around the globe observe a solemn occasion commemorating the death of Jesus Christ, just as he commanded: "Keep doing this in remembrance of me."—Luke 22:19.
This is significant because many people believe that Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in Jesus Christ nor adhere to his teachings.
According to Femi Akinlade, speaking for Jehovah's Witnesses on AIT, "the death of Jesus Christ opened up a vista of hope for mankind."
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Biden touts the administration's economic achievements.
President Joe Biden took center stage in his 2024 State of the Union address, proudly highlighting his administration's economic achievements. He emphasized the strong economic growth, job creation, and initiatives that have improved the lives of Americans across the board.
Criticism of Donald Trump and Call for Gaza Aid
Biden was unabashed in his criticism of former President Donald Trump. He criticized Trump's…
John Okafor, a well-known Nollywood comic actor known as Mr Ibu, died at age 62. Okafor died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos, according to multiple sources.
Online Mourning
On social media, devoted fans expressed their grief over Okafor's death. Many people shared memories of the veteran's most hilarious films and iconic comedic performances.
Recent Health Struggles
Okafor suffered a severe illness in late 2023,…
Ile-Ife, Nigeria – On Monday evening, a church in Ile-Ife, Osun State, was tragically struck when an assistant pastor murdered the head pastor following their service.
A deadly altercation
Most Superior Evangelist Olagbaju Moris Gbade Fadehan, pastor of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Grace of Comfort parish, was stabbed to death by his assistant, Evangelist Olalekan Ogundipe, after a disagreement turned violent.
Conflict Turns Deadly…
Lagos, Nigeria – A member of Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Bola Tinubu, reportedly died in a stampede at a Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) rice sale in Lagos.
The deceased, Comfort Adebanjo, was one of many people rushing to buy discounted 25kg bags of rice for 10,000 naira ($22). The NCS event was meant to alleviate economic hardships, but it devolved into chaos. A bag of rice in the open markets costs about N70,000.
Since the emergence of the…
The Nigerian naira has plunged over 60% against the U.S. dollar since Tinubu took office, with the exchange rate reaching new lows of 0.00063 naira to 1 dollar. As at yesterday, the rate has inched closer to N2000. This rapid devaluation highlights the economic turmoil confronting Nigeria.
Factors Driving Decline
The naira's slide has been attributed…
The Nigerian naira dropped to a record low of 1,730 per U.S. dollar on the parallel market on Monday, February 20, 2024, falling 8.13% from 1,600 naira recorded last Friday. This plunge came as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided and arrested over 50 illegal currency traders in Abuja amidst the naira's freefall.
Parallel Market in Crisis
On Monday, street traders quoted the naira's buying price at 1,700 per dollar and the selling price at 1,…
On February 20th, 2024, gunmen kidnapped nine Jehovah's Witnesses in Kogi State, Nigeria, demanding a ransom of around $66,000 USD (30 million Nigerian naira). This incident follows another recent kidnapping of nine travelers near the same area, where kidnappers demanded around $32,000 USD (2.6 million naira).
Kidnapped Individuals' Situation
As of February 20th when the news first broke, there have been no updates on the status or release of the nine…
The Obi-…
The administration of Nigerian Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to remove electricity subsidies, which could result in price increases and economic hardship for millions of Nigerians.
Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu stated that the government can no longer afford to subsidize the power sector and must shift to a more cost-effective pricing strategy. This follows the recent elimination of fuel subsidies, which has already caused financial hardship for many citizens. …
According to new information, Special Counsel Jack Smith is looking into Senator Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) controversial phone calls to Georgia's Secretary of State after the 2020 election.
In September, a special grand jury in Georgia recommended that Graham and two other senators be indicted for attempting to overturn the state's election results. However, only Trump and six others were eventually charged.
Graham's conversations with GA Secretary Brad Raffensperger, in…
A US court ordered Airbus Helicopters SAS, the manufacturer of the helicopter model involved in a 2018 crash that killed five Britons, to pay $75 million to one of the victims' families.
The lawsuit arose from a February 2018 accident in the Grand Canyon that killed brothers Stuart and Jason Hill (ages 30 and 32), as well as Stuart's girlfriend, Becky Dobson. Jonathan and Ellie Udall, husband and wife, were also killed after suffering crash-related injuries.
The…
Fatal kidnapping Business: GUO Transport, ABC Motors and God is Good, others Buses, targeted so far!
Armed assailants reportedly kidnapped an unknown number of passengers on a GUO Transport company bus, k!illing the driver in a gruesome attack.
Disturbing videos circulating online show the aftermath of the attack on the Hiace 14-seater bus, which was traveling from Lagos to Abuja. The footage shows the driver lifeless in front of the now-empty vehicle, leaving only a young girl behind.
According to sources within GUO Transport, the incident occurred on the remote…