Tag Archives: Nigeria

The Federal Government has declared December 25 and 28, 2020 and January 1, 2021 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations respectively. Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s permanent secretary Shuaib Belgore, felicitated with Christians and all …

Nigerian comedian and actor, Williams Uchemba has shared his thoughts about the state of things in Nigeria in a post he shared while on honeymoon in South Africa. The actor stated that one may not understand how Nigerians are suffering until they travel to other advanced countries. Uchemba who averred that he justifies his depression with the sad state of …

Fourteen years after the death of Nollywood actor, JT Tom West, adult movie maker, Afrocandy has revealed what led to the actor’s death. Recall that it was reported that JT Tom West alongside two of his colleagues died in a car accident while returning from a location after shooting late into the night. According to Afrocandy, contrary to popular belief, …

The International governing body of football, FIFA, has taken to its official website to reveal the 2020 FIFA country ranking. According to FIFA, teams who are inactive for more than four years do not appear on the table, as Belgium was ranked number 1 with over 1780 points. World cup winners, France came second with 1755, while Brazil, England, Portugal …

The Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC, has directed telecommunication companies in the country to suspend all sales, registration and activation of Subscriber Identity Module, also known as SIM card. In a statement that was made by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim, the minister said the reason for the suspension, is to enable the NCC to …

A suspected child trafficker, Ekene Duru, and his accomplice have been arrested by men of the Rapid Response Squad in Enugu state for stealing two children in Abia state and trafficking them to Port Harcourt, Rivers state to a certain woman who sells them off to couples who are yet to welcome their own children. While being interrogated, Ekene confessed …

A woman who was locked up by her relatives for 5 months has been rescued. The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Gombe State rescued the 35-year-old woman over the weekend. Saratu Ayuba of Bolari quarters in Gombe metropolis was rescued following a tip-off by neighbours after they learnt of the inhuman condition she was subjected to while …

Nigerian LGBT activist, Haryo Ormide, has taken to his social media page to inform his fans, that he will be the first Nigerian to openly get married as a gay. In an Instagram post, Haryo, said he has made research as an activist and being gay is not a curse, as it is a fascinating lifestyle. According to Haryo, he …

A Nigerian lady, Olaide Oluwo, is seeking for justice after she was allegedly assaulted physical by the Nigerian Army at the Sangotedo area of Lagos. According to Oluwo, she was flogged by the Army officer for refusing to greet them as she passed their direction. Oluwo, also claimed she was verbally insulted by the officer before being flogged. In a …

A direct question has been asked by fans to Big Brother Naija lockdown season 5 contestant, Ozoemena Chukwu, also known for short as Ozo, after a picture of him and an unknown person, in an unknown location surfaced online. Ozo who showed affection towards fellow contestant, Nengi, during their stay in the Big Brother house, got fans echoing Nnegi’s name …