< 1 mn read A fire outbreak early Monday morning, September 2, severely damaged the Katsina Government House, destroying the governor’s chamber and affecting parts of the governor’s office. Despite the extensive damage, there were no casualties reported. DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT The cause of the fire remains unknown, and an anonymous source confirmed that authorities are currently investigating […]

2 mn read The House of Representatives has praised President Bola Tinubu for his decision to approve a 50% electricity subsidy for universities, hospitals, and other tertiary institutions. This move comes in response to rising electricity costs that have strained these institutions. DETAILS OF THE SUBSIDY APPROVAL Rep. Abubakar Fulata, Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, […]

2 mn read Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, is under fire for his remarks about Betsy Obaseki, the wife of Governor Godwin Obaseki, regarding her childlessness. DETAILS OF THE CONTROVERSY The controversy began after Mrs. Obaseki, during a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign event, introduced Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, the wife of PDP’s gubernatorial candidate, as the only candidate’s […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Police Force has declared Andrew Wynne, a British national also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey, wanted for allegedly orchestrating a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. DETAILS OF THE ALLEGATIONS According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Wynne is accused of renting a space at Labour House in […]

< 1 mn read It’s been a particularly somber week in the region with multiple tragedies making headlines. In Bayelsa State, a boat accident on the Okubie River resulted in one confirmed death and 14 others being rescued. The boat, which was transporting passengers from Yenagoa to Oporoma, capsized under unknown circumstances, underscoring the need for improved safety measures […]

< 1 mn read “Toronto Police Arrest Nigerian Woman Amaka Sonnberger for Threatening to Poison Yoruba and Benin Communities” Amaka Sonnberger, a 46-year-old Nigerian resident in Canada, has been arrested by the Toronto Police Service for threatening to poison members of the Yoruba and Benin communities. Charged with uttering threats, Sonnberger is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of […]

< 1 mn read Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has revoked the contract for a five-kilometre road construction project in Garko Local Government Area (LGA) due to the contractor’s failure to mobilize to the site. GOVERNOR’S STATEMENT AND FUTURE PLANS In a statement from the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Tofa, it was announced that the governor […]

< 1 mn read Toronto police have arrested Amaka Sonnberger, a 46-year-old resident, over accusations of making threats of violence against members of the Nigerian community. The Nigerian government had requested her arrest and prosecution for these alleged threats. If convicted, the court will consider the hate element as a factor in sentencing.

< 1 mn read A tiger handler at Dreamworld in Australia was hospitalized after being attacked by a tiger while working at the amusement park. The handler sustained injuries to her arm and is currently in stable condition. Dreamworld has stated that the attack was an isolated incident and will review their protocols.