In a tragic incident in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, at least 34 people have died, and over 100 have been hospitalized after consuming toxic bootleg alcohol, officials reported on Thursday. The victims consumed locally brewed arrack, which was laced with poisonous methanol. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin confirmed the presence of methanol, a…
A cholera outbreak has hit 30 states in Nigeria, including Lagos and Ogun, resulting in at least 37 deaths. Lagos State has recorded 21 deaths and 401 cases, while Ogun State has recorded one death and 14 cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported that over 1,141 suspected and 65 confirmed cases…
The Managing Director of Holyfill Hospital, Dr Ayelaje Joseph, has been accused of allegedly removing a woman’s womb without her consent in his hospital located at Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The victim, Mrs. Okeafor Suzan, claimed she visited the hospital for fibroid removal but realized later that her womb was removed without her knowledge…
Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, and its commercial hub, Lagos, have been ranked as the first and second cheapest cities for expatriates to live in for 2024, according to Mercer’s Cost of Living rankings The report highlights that the cost of living is a crucial consideration for expatriates when selecting a city for relocation, as it impacts…
Jamal Musiala scored again as hosts Germany continued their winning start to Euro 2024 with victory over Hungary to become the first side through to the knockout stages. The Bayern Munich forward impressed throughout and netted midway through the first half, drilling a powerful effort inches past the post afterwards, and was later given a…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ongoing trial against the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to September 23, 25, and 26, 2024 following the inability of the trial to commence properly. Justice Binta Nyako made the adjournment after the defense counsels prayed the court to explore…
Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, dismissed a fresh application by detained Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari, who is facing drug trafficking charge, filed to be released on bail, pending the conclusion of his trial. Trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite in his ruling, held that the application lacked merit, stressing that the suspended…
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have experienced a notable increase, rising by 2.19% month-on-month, fueled by substantial dollar inflows from international financial institutions. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the country’s external reserves grew to $33.159 billion as of June 11, 2024, up from $32.447 billion recorded on May 10, 2024. A key…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has predicted heavy rainfall in 14 states this week. The States are Niger, Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Taraba, Delta, Imo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, Ekiti and Osun. The agency said the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is expected to be strong over the West African region MJO is the…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has faulted plans by the Federal Government to buy new jets for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Obi, in a Monday post on X (formerly Twitter), urged the current government to focus on alleviating the suffering of the people and not splurging…
