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  JAMB arrests four agents for fraud
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Reports indicate that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has apprehended four agents for selling the ePINS for the ongoing 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)/Direct Entry (DE) registrations at prices higher than the stipulated amount. The identified suspects, Abdulrazak Adiza, Mathew Joe, Obekee Godday, and Inyang Patrick, have been suspended in relation to the alleged fraudulent activities. Confirming the arrests, JAMB's spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, stated that the prescribed cost for the ePINs is N3500, and N500 for the reading text. Any outlet found selling the ePINS above the stipulated amount will face immediate sanctions. "It has come to the knowledge of the Board that agents of certain registered sale ...
Nancy Pelosi announces 7 impeachment managers to prosecute Trump in senate trial
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Nancy Pelosi announces 7 impeachment managers to prosecute Trump in senate trial

  US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has selected 12 impeachment managers who will present the articles of impeachment to the senate for the trial of US President Donald Trump.                                 Pelosi revealed the House Impeachment managers on Wednesday after the House voted along party lines to deliver articles of impeachment to the senate in advance of Trump's trial, which is set to commence next week.   These managers are tasked with arguing that Trump is guilty of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.   The team of managers will be led by Adam Schiff, the chairman of the intelligence committee, and Jerry Nadler, chair of the judiciary committee, both of whom are well-known adversaries of Trump.   As well as Schiff and Nadler, the other managers are Hakeem Jeffrie...
Man from Nigeria fatally stabbed at workplace in Belgium
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Man from Nigeria fatally stabbed at workplace in Belgium

A man from Nigeria, Olushola Bola Omotosho Dare, aged 55, was fatally stabbed at his workplace, a money office on Bisschopstraat, Antwerp North in Belgium on Wednesday January 15.    He had been operating the Western Union agency in the neighborhood for many years and was found with multiple knife wounds when emergency services arrived at the scene at 10:30 a.m. He received immediate treatment, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.   Investigations into the murder are underway and being conducted by the murder brigade of the Federal Judicial Police Antwerp. .
Piers Morgan Accused of Having an Obsession with Meghan Markle
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Piers Morgan Accused of Having an Obsession with Meghan Markle

Following his tweet sharing the first direct message (DM) Meghan Markle sent to him, Piers Morgan faced accusations of being obsessed with the Duchess of Sussex. The DM was sent in 2015, after Morgan started following Meghan on social media. In the message, Meghan expressed her appreciation, saying, "Well hello there - thanks for the follow. Big fan of yours!" Morgan posted the screenshot after repeatedly criticizing Meghan and Prince Harry for their unexpected decision to step back from their roles as "senior" royals. He captioned the screenshot, "In happier times... when Meghan first slid into my DMs... think it’s fair to say she’s probably not such a 'big fan' of mine now." On Twitter, many users accused Morgan of being fixated on Meghan and suggested that he was stil...
Arrest of Katsina Kidnap Mastermind in Kwara
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Arrest of Katsina Kidnap Mastermind in Kwara

The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has paraded a suspected Katsina Kidnap Kingpin following the arrest made in the state. The suspect has been accused of seeking refuge in Kwara State after carrying out successful kidnapping operations in Katsina. Egbetokun made a statement saying, "In our custody is a suspect who consistently flees to Kwara State after every successful kidnap operation in Katsina State. He has confessed to this behavior. Last Friday, during a dinner with my officers, I mentioned the arrest and prosecution of 275 individuals in armed robbery and kidnapping cases, many of which did not occur in Kwara. The suspects committed these offenses outside the state and sought refuge here. We have apprehended m...
Chicago West’s 2nd Birthday Celebration in Pictures
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Chicago West’s 2nd Birthday Celebration in Pictures

Chicago West recently turned two, and her mother Kim Kardashian organized a special birthday party for her. For the occasion, Kim shared a heartwarming message for Chi on Instagram. The birthday party had a Minnie Mouse theme and featured an art zone where kids could unleash their creativity. Several of Chicago's cousins were also in attendance to celebrate with her. Take a look at some snapshots from the event below.
Governor Hope Uzodinma and Rochas Okorocha 'reconcile' (video)
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Governor Hope Uzodinma and Rochas Okorocha 'reconcile' (video)

Governor Hope Uzodinma and Rochas Okorocha 'reconcile' (video) Reportedly, the new Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, and former Governor of the state Rochas Okorocha "reconciled" hours before he was sworn-in. The two All Progressives Congress (APC) politicians took opposing camps during the 2019 governorship election after Okorocha threw his weight behind his son-in-law Uche Nwosu as his successor. APC Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, who supported Hope Uzodinma in the governorship election, was spotted in the viral video trying to make both men shake amid laughter. As they shook, Uzodinma was heard saying in pidgin "I don catch you na". Oshiomhole, on the other hand, sang: "We are reconciling; we are reuniting; as victory comes our ...
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      Russian prime minister and the entire government resign over President Putin’s plan to remain in power indefinitely
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Russian prime minister and the entire government resign over President Putin’s plan to remain in power indefinitely

Russian prime minister and the entire government resign over President Putin's plan to remain in power indefinitely Dmitry Medvedev, the prime minister of Russia and the entire Russian government have resigned after President Vladimir Putin proposed a constitutional reform that would allow him to stay in power indefinitely. Speaking in his annual address to parliament on Wednesday, Putin suggested a referendum on amending Russia's constitution to increase the powers of parliament while maintaining a strong presidential system. He also proposed an amendment of the constitution to allow lawmakers to name prime ministers and cabinet members. "It will increase the role of parliament and parliamentary parties, ...
Russian prime minister and the entire government resign over President Putin's plan to remain in power indefinitely
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Russian prime minister and the entire government resign over President Putin's plan to remain in power indefinitely

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the entire government of Russia have stepped down following President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a constitutional reform that would allow him to extend his grip on power indefinitely. Putin, in his annual address to parliament, put forward the idea of a referendum to amend the constitution, aiming to bolster the powers of the parliament while maintaining a robust presidential system. He advocated for a vote by the citizens on a comprehensive package of proposed amendments. Furthermore, he suggested a change in the constitution to grant lawmakers the authority to appoint prime ministers and cabinet members, emphasizing the enhancement of the role of parliament and the independence of the prime minister and cabinet members. Putin also stressed...
AGF Malami lacks the power to declare Amotekun illegal – Governor Makinde
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AGF Malami lacks the power to declare Amotekun illegal – Governor Makinde

Governor Makinde of Oyo State has responded to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami's (SAN) characterization of Amotekun, a South West security outfit, as 'illegal'. During a visit to former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in Ogun on January 14, Governor Makinde asserted that AGF Malami does not possess the authority to declare the regional security outfit illegal. Makinde also emphasized that Malami has not officially communicated the position of the Federal Government on Amotekun. In reference to this, Governor Makinde expressed his position that the government cannot be run through social media and emphasized the need for official communication from the Attorney-General of the Federation. He questioned the authority of the Attorney General...