President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with Niger Republic in compliance of the directive by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He said the presidential directive is…
On Tuesday, the unending discussion on whether the members of Nigeria’s militant group, Boko Haram, are Muslims or Christians heightened on X, a micro-blogging platform, as many Nigerians aired their opinions. Worth mentioning, Boko Haram, which has caused havoc in Africa’s most populous country through a wave of bombings, assassinations and abductions is fighting to…
In a viral video, a priest causes a buzz online as he advises unmarried women who are 35 and above to break social conventions and propose to their partners. The priest took out time to tender relationship advice to the female congregants who gathered to listen to his sermon. He revealed that women who are…
The current official price range for a bag of cement in the North of Nigeria has seen a notable decrease, according to a report by BusinessDay. The prices now range between N8,000 and N9,500, as part of the federal government’s efforts to address the rising costs of construction materials. However, cement still remains relatively expensive…
Adult film star Sophia Leone died earlier this month at the age of 26, her family revealed on a GoFundMe launched in her memory. “Sophia was a beloved Daughter, Sister, granddaughter, Niece, and Friend,” Leone’s stepfather, Mike Romero wrote. “She had a deep love for all animals, specifically her 3 pets. She enjoyed traveling and…
A combined troops of Operation Udoka with the Nigeria Police, the DSS and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have killed 20 IPOB/ESN terrorists during a raid/clearance operation against the violent extremists/terrorists in Mother Valley, Orsu LGA of Imo State. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major Gen Edward Buba made this known on Sunday…
At a time when many actors are opting to own choice houses in posh parts of Lagos, popular actor Aremu Afolayan is not convinced that they made their money through the craft. The actor told Saturday Beats that Nigerians are quick to believe anything especially once it is on the internet but the truth is…
The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan, was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening. This sighting indicates that March 10 is the final day of the month of Sha’ban, and the Holy month is expected to commence on Monday, March 11. Following the lunar Islamic calendar, ramadan starts…
In a stunning upset in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Anthony Joshua silenced doubters with a second-round knockout victory over Francis Ngannou. The win was a critical one for the 34-year-old Briton, who had been searching for a dominant performance to reignite his career. Joshua looked sharp and decisive, reminiscent of his peak form, as he dismantled…
The passenger was said to be in the boat with 11 other passengers while en route to the Totowu area of Ogun State when she suddenly pulled her life jacket and committed the act. A female adult, Nimotalahi Ishola, has jumped into the lagoon while on-board a ferry at Igando, in the Alimosho Local Government…
President Tinubu had on June 12, 2023, signed the Access to Higher Education Act, 2023 into law to enable indigent students to access interest-free loans for their educational pursuits in any Nigerian tertiary institution. President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday launch the highly anticipated student loan scheme. The scheme, according to the president, will put…
After two years of legal struggle and six months in Kirikiri Prison, 26-year-old Vee from Cross River State, formerly employed as an OPay representative, has been discharged by the court. According to a tweet by the Headfort Foundation, a prison reform organisation, on Sunday, the long-standing case stemmed from a loan issue involving two POS…
