In a chilling display of endurance, Polish national Lukasz Szpunar has shattered the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest time submerged in ice. Szpunar spent a total of four hours and two minutes fully immersed in a box filled with ice, surpassing the previous record by a staggering 50 minutes. Dressed only in swimming […]

A Nigerian food content creator and director of Brian's Abuja Food Quest, Brian Monachimso Nwana, has announced his intention to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) by visiting over 120 restaurants in Abuja within 24 hours. This attempt aims to surpass a record set by an American simply known as Airrack in New York City, […] The post Nigerian Content Creator Aims to Break Guinness World Record with Restaurant Quest in Abuja appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has dedicated the 2024 World Book and Copyright Day to Prof Wole Soyinka, the literature Noble Laurette Soyinka, who is a playwright, essayist, literary icon,... The post NCC dedicates World Book, Copyright Day to Wole Soyinka appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

At least five migrants, including a child, died overnight trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain on their overcrowded small boat, local authorities said. Three men and a woman were also among those killed on the dinghy carrying 110 people from the beach in the town of Wimereux, close to the resort of […] The post Five migrants die attempting Channel crossing appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected kidnappers in Mararaba. The suspects, identified as Babangida Abdullahi (29), Mohammed Abubakar (27), and Yakubu Sani (30), all residents of Aso B Mararaba, Karu LGA, allegedly conspired to kidnap one Ibrahim Idris, an uncle to one of the suspects. According to a press […] Police arrest suspected kidnappers in Nasarawa

A Dana Air plane went off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning. The incident was reported to have occurred a few minutes after... The post JUST IN: Dana aircraft skids off runway in Lagos appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Viral videos of a student of Lead British International School, Abuja, being bullied by another student have raised concerns among Nigerians who are seeking justice for victims. In one of the videos, a student identified as Namtira Bwala was subjected to bullying by a schoolmate identified as Maryam Hassan and a yet-to-be-identified female student. Hassan […] The post Bullying: Lead British school to 'discipline' students in viral videos appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tribune Online Niger govt donates digital equipment to Nigeria Immigration Service The Niger State Government has donated digital equipment estimated at several million naira to the State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Presenting the equipment at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Minna, the Commissioner for Communication Technology and Digital Economy, Suleiman Isah, said the intervention was aimed at eliminating difficulties experienced by citizens in data […] Niger govt donates digital equipment to Nigeria Immigration Service Tribune Online

Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla has credited her Nigerian counterpart, Tems, for opening the doors of global recognition for young African female artists.

Tribune Online Onireke, Oremeji, Bashorun, others to experience power outage today — TCN The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed that its maintenance crew will carry out annual preventive maintenance on its second 40MVA 132/33kV power transformer, in its Jericho Transmission Substation today, Tuesday, April 23. This is contained in a statement by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Tuesday.  The TCN explained that the […] Onireke, Oremeji, Bashorun, others to experience power outage today — TCN Tribune Online

American superstar John Legend has described former United States president, Donald Trump as a “tried-and-true, dyed in the wool racist.” He claimed that Trump had always shown racist tendencies even before he became the 45th President of America, stressing that he barred black people from his facilities years back. Legend further claimed that the Republican […] ‘Donald Trump is a core racist’ – John Legend

LAGOS – The Nigerian Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMPDRA) has restated commitment to supporting the efforts of the Federal Government through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), aimed at managing, financing and developing domestic CNG vehicles for Nigeria transportation market, by providing a special concessionary pricing to Mobility CNG under its pricing framework […]

Tribune Online [BREAKING] EFCC: I’m afraid of arrest – Yahaya Bello speaks out The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, stated his readiness to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja to address the 19-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Although Bello was not present for his arraignment, his legal team represented him in court on Tuesday. Adeola Adedipe, […] [BREAKING] EFCC: I’m afraid of arrest – Yahaya Bello speaks out Tribune Online

A medical laboratory scientist, Oluroju Shola, has been docked at an Upper Area Court Gwagwalada, Abuja, for allegedly exposing his ex-girlfriend’s nude pictures. The police charged Shola of Kwamba Suleja, Niger State, with criminal breach of trust, intimidation and defamation of character. The Prosecution Counsel, Abdullahi Tanko, told the court that the complainant, Barnabas Janet […] Lab scientist docked for allegedly exposing ex-girlfriend’s nude photos

The talent manager and co-founder of The Pug Entertainment in a new interview with Ventes Rap, a French news website said that having all the big artistes on a single song is not how the industry works.

Don’t look for religion to look for the cause of corruption. When they go to the government they do not say they belong to any mosque or church. Nigerians don’t carry the religions into office. It is the system that has to be mended.

Super Falcons striker, Gift Monday is determined to help the team to a podium finish at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The West Africans defeated Banyana Banyana of South Africa 1-0 on aggregate to seal a place at Paris 2024. Speaking to LEADERSHIP on her ambitions for the upcoming Olympics, Monday expressed confidence in […]

Tribune Online Dana Air aircraft with 83 onboard skids off Lagos airport runway One of the aircraft in the fleet of Dana Air is reported to have skidded off the runway of the Murtala Muhammed Airport. The incident, according to the scanty information gathered, had 83 passengers on board when the incident occurred. Confirming this in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the airline, Mr Kingsley Ezenwa, […] Dana Air aircraft with 83 onboard skids off Lagos airport runway Tribune Online

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday, accused Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State of attempting to create a crisis in a peaceful state. IPOB said plans to change the demography of the state by allegedly importing Fulanis would create a crisis. The group warned that the creation of Fulani settlement in the state […] Gov Mbah trying to create crisis in Enugu – IPOB warns

An aircraft belonging to Dana Air skidded off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning. But, as at press time, details about the incident are still unfolding.  It is however gathered that no casualties were recorded. Details later…. READ ALSO: The post JUST IN: Aircraft Belonging To Dana Air Crash-Lands In Lagos first appeared on Prompt News.

The Ogun State Police Command has detained a pastor of the God Foundation Spiritual Church of Christ, Ibùdó Aseyori of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, at Osioyemi Eleweran, in Abeokuta, Monday Ogunyomi, for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman during a cleansing prayer in the church premises. The incident according to sources occurred at about 12:10 […] The post Pastor Arrested For Allegedly Raping Woman During Cleansing Prayer first appeared on OsunDefender.

The immediate past governor of  Kogi state Yahaya Bello was absent from court for his arraignment on a 19-count charge of alleged money laundering to the tune of ₦84bn. The post Alleged ₦84bn Fraud: Judge Orders EFCC To Serve Charge On Yahaya Bello’s Lawyer appeared first on Channels Television.

Goalkeeper Osayi Kingdom is optimistic that Doma United will come good after the club’s recent struggles in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Savannah Tigers have recorded only one win in their last 14 games. Doma United are currently battling to escape relegation. Osayi said the team’s poor form is just a test of time. […] Osayi hopeful Doma United will bounce back from poor run

Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, (Bobrisky), has appealed against the six months imprisonment imposed on him by the Federal High Court in Lagos. Osun Defender reports that Justice Abimbola Awogboro convicted Bobrisky of charges of abuse of naira. The judge had on April 12, 2024, sentenced Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment without an option fine […] The post Naira Abuse: Bobrisky Appeals, Wants Imprisonment Converted To N200,000 Fine first appeared on OsunDefender.

Niger Tornadoes interim head coach Majin Mohammed says his team will aim for the maximum points in their next two away fixtures. The Ikon Allah Boys will battle with Remo Stars and Plateau United on matchday 32 and 33 respectively. Mohammed believed that Niger Tornadoes have what it takes to get a good result from […] Niger Tornadoes target positive outings against Remo Stars, Plateau United

LAGOS – A Dana Air aircraft with 83 passengers and crewmembers onboard on Tuesday morning skidded off the runway of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos on landing. This is as the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), said that it has been notified of the incident and has deployed its investigators to site. The aircraft […]

Music producer Dr. Roy has stated that gospel artist Mercy Chinwo was not aware of the unfair treatment he received from the record label boss they once worked for. During an interview on The Honest Bunch Podcast on Monday, streamed with on-air-personality Nedu Ani and others, Dr. Roy, who used to work for Eezee Concept […] Mercy Chinwo not aware EeZee Tee treated me unfairly – Dr Roy

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced that the African Development Bank (AfDB) has designated 3,600 hectares of land to the Kwara state government under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme (NAGS) for cultivating... The post Food security: Kwara gets 3,600 hectares of land from AfDB to grow maize, rice, other appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla has commended her Nigerian counterpart, Tems, for paving the way for young African female artists to achieve international recognition. In a recent interview with Kiss... The post Tems paved way for young artists globally, says Tyla appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to extend the Student Loan Scheme to include students from private universities. While speaking at the inauguration of a building at Bells University’s College of Postgraduate Studies in Ota, Ogun State, urged Tinubu to include students of private universities among the loan scheme’s beneficiaries. He opined that […] The post Extend Student Loan Scheme To Private University Students, Obasanjo Appeals Tinubu first appeared on OsunDefender.

The itel A70 or the Redmi A3? The smartphone market is a battleground, with brands vying for your attention with ever-more affordable options. When it comes to the itel A70 and the Redmi A3, both offer fantastic value, but which one reigns supreme? Let’s dive into the specs and then you decide. Display: A Clear […] itel A70 vs Redmi A3: Best smartphone under N100,000

Barcelona could be making a bid for Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka this summer. Barcelona has shown interest in the player in the summer of 2022 before his move to Stamford Bridge. The England U21 star has found it difficult establishing himself in Mauricio Pochettino’s team, making just nine Premier League appearances this season. Talksport reports that […]

Keen on optimising production from the nation’s hydrocarbon assets to boost revenues and meet the nation’s OPEC production quota, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its Joint Venture partner in the Awoba Unit Field, Newcross Exploration and Production Ltd, have restarted production from the Awoba field which last contributed production to the […]

Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has claimed to be the only musician who refuses to be sprayed while performing.  He stated he actively prevents it in a video message on his... The post I’m only artist who stops people from spraying me – Seun Kuti appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Some youths in Kogi State on Tuesday protested against plans by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, to arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello over alleged N80.2 billion fraud. The youths, who gathered in their numbers, barricaded the popular Lokoja-Abuja road which caused gridlock on the highway. They protested under the auspices of the Coalition […] BREAKING: Alleged N80.2bn fraud: Kogi youths protest EFCC’s move to arrest Yahaya Bello

Recalled that Yul Edochie claimed that he is not married to Judy Austin in response to a suit filed against him by his ex-wife, May Edochie.