The #Take-It-Back protest in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, turned tense on Monday when officers from the Rivers State Police Command deployed tear gas in an attempt to disperse the demonstrators. The protesters, comprising supporters of the Take It Back Movement, Civil Society Organizations, and the Niger Delta Congress, had gathered at Isaac Boro Park in
Popular Nigerian crossdresser and socialite, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, better known as Bobrisky, has revealed that he was recently scammed out of $990 in an online romance fraud. Taking to his Instagram account on Sunday, Bobrisky expressed his shock and frustration, stating that he never expected to fall victim to such a scam. The fraudster, who
By Shakirudeen Bankole The smooth progression of protesters marching towards the Lagos State Assembly Complex on Monday morning was abruptly halted by a team of fully armed and stern-looking police men who formed barricades against the procession. The protesters were prevented from entering the Assembly Complex on the account of their possible disruption of legislative
The United States Ambassador to the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, has called for the immediate disarmament of Hezbollah and other armed groups in Lebanon, emphasizing that the Lebanese security forces must take the lead in this critical effort. Ortagus made the statement during an interview with Lebanese broadcaster LBCI, concluding her three-day visit to Beirut
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi have visited the Ajimobi family to express their condolences following the tragic death of Bisola Kolapo Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of late former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi. Bisola passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 42, after
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has disassociated itself from the planned nationwide protest, Take-It-Back, warning that such demonstrations could exacerbate tensions and potentially destabilise the country. In a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, the President of the group, Isah Abubakar, expressed concern over the current socio-political climate in the country and called
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has successfully rescued eight trafficked children in Taraba State and apprehended suspects involved in the illicit trade. This development underscores the agency’s relentless efforts to combat human trafficking, which has become a growing menace in Nigeria. The operation, carried out with precision by NAPTIP
In a heart-stopping incident that occurred yesterday evening, a vehicle plunged from the notorious Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with emergency responders successfully rescuing the driver in a delicate operation, KIIN360 reports.Eyewitnesses described the terrifying moment when the vehicle, identified as a Toyota Corolla, veered off the bridge and crashed several meters below. The
In a devastating incident that occurred earlier today at the notorious Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, multiple vehicles were involved in a serious collision resulting in casualties and significant traffic disruption, KIIN360 reports. Eyewitnesses at the scene described a chaotic situation as emergency responders worked tirelessly to rescue victims trapped in the wreckage. The
FCMB Group has announced impressive growth in its digital business, with digital revenues increasing by 69.2% from N60.3 billion to N101.9 billion for the year ending December 31, 2024. The bank’s performance was highlighted in its audited financial results, filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Friday. In the period under review, FCMB Group
