Nigeria Customs Officials Only Arrest Smugglers Who Refuse To Pay For Bribe, Says Fisayo Soyombo. According to reports, Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have been accused of collecting bribes from smugglers to bring all sorts of goods and items into the country. The founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo,…
According to reports, the body of Mr. Taiwo Olugbaye, the driver of the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools in Emure, Ekiti, who was abducted along with schoolchildren, has been discovered and buried. His family identified him, and his body was found in the wilderness. He was shot by the captors in the jungle, and then…
The FCT’s current senator, Ireti Kingibe, has expressed her displeasure that her colleague, former senator Philip Aduda, is routinely inaugurating projects alongside FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Kingibe acknowledged considering the possibility of attending such parties without being invited when questioned about it in an interview with Channels TV. She even hinted that she would do…
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…