The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 16 passengers who were kidnapped on Friday along the Benin-Auchi Road. Police spokesperson Moses Yamu announced on Saturday, stating that efforts to locate and free the remaining victims are ongoing. He noted that the police were working in coordination with local vigilantes and hunters to…
Veteran Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta is in mourning following the tragic loss of his son. The 54-year-old shared the heartbreaking news via his Instagram page on Saturday, posting a photo of the late child along with a brief message. While he did not disclose the cause or circumstances surrounding his son’s death, the emotional post…
Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire entrepreneur Femi Otedola, has updated her surname to Ajibade on Instagram, days after completing a series of lavish wedding ceremonies with Afrobeats artist Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi. On Friday, Temi posted a photo from their wedding on her Instagram page with the caption:“Mr and Mrs Ajibade.” Her…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared that mpox—formerly known as monkeypox—no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). However, the agency has warned that the virus still poses significant health risks, particularly across parts of Africa where healthcare systems remain under-resourced. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced during a…
Nigerian representative Godwin Awaji-Iroso Abiodun has clinched the Best Physique award at the preliminary round of the Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 competition, held at the MBK Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Godwin, who earned his spot on the global stage after winning Misters of Nigeria 2025, celebrated the milestone on Facebook, writing:“Best physique Cosmopolitan 2025 all the…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established a dedicated desk to expedite approval processes related to the ongoing recapitalisation of the insurance sector, committing to deliver decisions within 14 days of receiving complete applications. This was revealed in Lagos at the conclusion of the 19th Insurers’ Committee meeting, by Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Head of the…
The Federal Government has ramped up health screening and monitoring efforts at all entry points across the country in response to the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This was disclosed by Dr. Akpan Nse, Director of Port Health Services at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare,…
