Grammy-winning R&B sensation Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to a serious assault charge stemming from an alleged violent altercation at a London nightclub in 2023.Brown, dressed in a sharp dark suit, tie, and glasses, appeared composed as he stood in the dock at Southwark Crown Court in London on Friday morning, calmly responding “NotContinue reading "Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty to Brutal UK Nightclub Assault as Trial Date Looms"
Adamawa PPSMB Boss Holds Dialogue with Stakeholders.
From Catherine Philip Jelani In a bid to strengthen operations among key stakeholders of the Board, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB), Mr. Birsan Penuel, convened a strategic meeting recently with Coordinating Principals and Zonal Directors at the premises the Board.In his opening remarks, Mr. Penuel emphasized the importanceContinue reading "Adamawa PPSMB Boss Holds Dialogue with Stakeholders."
Inferno in the Desert: Iranian Missile Strike Near Microsoft Office Ignites Panic in Southern Israel
Fires raged through the southern Israeli city of Beer Sheva on Friday after an Iranian missile slammed into an area near a bustling technology park that houses a Microsoft office, emergency authorities confirmed. The dramatic strike sent shockwaves through the region and heightened fears amid intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran.The missile impact ignited firesContinue reading "Inferno in the Desert: Iranian Missile Strike Near Microsoft Office Ignites Panic in Southern Israel"
Tragedy on Yauri Waters: Four Dead, Several Rescued as Canoe Capsizes in Kebbi
A somber atmosphere enveloped Yauri town in Kebbi State after a devastating canoe accident claimed the lives of four individuals and left several others in need of urgent medical attention. The tragic incident occurred on the bustling riverbank near the Yauri town market, where a canoe ferrying passengers capsized amidst rising floodwaters.According to the NigerianContinue reading "Tragedy on Yauri Waters: Four Dead, Several Rescued as Canoe Capsizes in Kebbi"
BREAKING: Major Energy Marketers Move to Partner with Dangote Refinery for Nationwide Fuel Distribution
In a significant development that could reshape Nigeria’s fuel supply landscape, the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has announced plans to engage in high-level discussions with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the refinery’s proposed strategy to supply petroleum products directly to filling stations across theContinue reading "BREAKING: Major Energy Marketers Move to Partner with Dangote Refinery for Nationwide Fuel Distribution"
Benue Massacre: Locals Sheltered Killers, Offered Food and Women — Shocking Revelation by Defence Chief
Vanguard News online has taken to it's official X handle and announced that, In a damning disclosure that has sent shockwaves across the nation, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has revealed that some members of the Yelwata community in Benue State not only sheltered but also actively supported the armed assailantsContinue reading "Benue Massacre: Locals Sheltered Killers, Offered Food and Women — Shocking Revelation by Defence Chief"
“Moral Mandate: Yobe Hisbah Destroys 243 Cartons of Alcohol, Vows Crackdown on Illegal Sales”
The Yobe State Hisbah Commission, in a dramatic public demonstration of its commitment to moral and religious values, on Thursday destroyed 243 cartons of assorted alcoholic beverages in Damaturu, the state capital. The destruction was part of a sweeping crackdown on the sale and consumption of alcohol, which remains banned in the state under IslamicContinue reading "“Moral Mandate: Yobe Hisbah Destroys 243 Cartons of Alcohol, Vows Crackdown on Illegal Sales”"
Empowering Voices: Adamawa NAPWD Inaugurates New Executives Amidst Calls for Inclusion and Self-Reliance
By Usman Umar Girei The Adamawa State chapter of the National Association of Persons With Physical Disabilities (NAPWD) has officially inaugurated a new set of executives to steer the affairs of the association for the next four years. The colourful swearing-in ceremony was held earlier this week in Yola and drew dignitaries, members, and well-wishersContinue reading "Empowering Voices: Adamawa NAPWD Inaugurates New Executives Amidst Calls for Inclusion and Self-Reliance"
“Power from the Passenger Seat: Outrage as Uganda’s 86-Year-Old Deputy PM Moses Ali Clinches 2026 Ticket Amid Health Concerns”
Concerns are mounting over the gerontocratic grip on African politics following the dramatic nomination of Uganda’s 86-year-old Second Deputy Prime Minister, General (Rtd) Moses Ali, for the 2026 general elections—while seated, slumped, and visibly frail in the front seat of a vehicle.In a now-viral video shared by Crime Watch Zimbabwe, the retired general appeared visiblyContinue reading "“Power from the Passenger Seat: Outrage as Uganda’s 86-Year-Old Deputy PM Moses Ali Clinches 2026 Ticket Amid Health Concerns”"
Storm in the Senate: Court Grants Senator Natasha N50 Million Bail, Defamation Trial Against Akpabio Set for September
In a dramatic courtroom development that has captured national attention, the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan bail in the sum of ₦50 million, rejecting a motion seeking her remand in custody pending trial.Presiding Justice C.N. Oji, delivering the ruling on Wednesday, dismissed the prosecution’s plea for pre-trial incarceration, insteadContinue reading "Storm in the Senate: Court Grants Senator Natasha N50 Million Bail, Defamation Trial Against Akpabio Set for September"
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