Renowned American televangelist and gospel singer Jimmy Swaggart has passed away at the age of 90 following a cardiac arrest. His death was confirmed on Tuesday via an emotional post shared on his official Instagram handle. Quoting 2 Timothy 4:7-8, the statement read in part: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my…
Renowned Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has been buried in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, fulfilling his lifelong wish to be laid to rest in one of Islam’s holiest cities. He died on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the age of 91. The funeral, originally scheduled for Monday, was delayed due…
A coalition of aggrieved contractors under the banner of Concerned Local Contractors staged a peaceful protest in Abuja on Monday, decrying the Federal Government’s prolonged failure to pay for projects executed since January 2025. The protest, which took place at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters, highlighted the growing financial hardship faced by local contractors…
The burial ceremony of late elder statesman and business tycoon, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has been officially rescheduled for Tuesday in Medina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammad Idris, who cited the late arrival of the deceased’s body as the reason for the adjustment in burial…
Thirteen passengers who were abducted in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State have been successfully rescued in a coordinated operation by the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilante groups. According to preliminary reports, the victims were traveling in a Benue Links bus from Abeokuta to Makurdi when they were ambushed and kidnapped at Eke,…
Controversial show promoter Sam Larry has publicly denied allegations of assaulting late Nigerian singer Mohbad, following the resurfacing of a viral video that appeared to show a confrontation between the two. In a candid interview with popular social media activist VeryDarkMan, Sam Larry addressed the video clip that sparked public outrage, with many interpreting it…
Nigeria has lost one of its most iconic business figures, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away at the age of 94. A reliable family source confirmed that the respected business mogul and philanthropist died in the early hours of Friday at a hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, following a brief illness. He was…
Gold remains one of the most reliable financial assets for central banks, providing security against currency volatility and global economic uncertainty. In Africa, central banks are increasingly leveraging gold as a strategic monetary asset to stabilize their economies and strengthen investor confidence. According to updated data from the World Gold Council (WGC), here are the…
With less than 24 hours to the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mop-Up Exam, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised concerns over the low turnout of candidates printing their examination notification slips. According to a statement released on Friday, June 27, 2025, by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, only 12,442 out…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared controversial Nigerian entertainer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted over alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. The announcement was made on Friday, June 27, 2025, via the agency’s official Instagram handle, @officialnaptip. “WANTED BY NAPTIPDarlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington,…
