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 No mercy abroad, Dele Momodu cautions against Japa Media expert Dele Momodu has urged Nigerians living abroad to reconsider their priorities. Momodu emphasised that having N30-40 million in Nigeria can provide a comfortable life and enable entrepreneurship. He argued that perfect security does not exist anywhere, citing the example of 3,000 people allegedly being killed in New York on a single day. Momodu encouraged Nigerians to take advantage of opportunities in their home country, where they can set up their own businesses, ranches, or farms. Momodu also highlighted the harsh realities of living abroad, where one must pay bills and face financial struggles without mercy. He cautioned that the glamour of living abroad often wears off when one has to rent their own house and pay bills without support. He said in an interview with Teju Babyface: “If you had 30/40 million in Nigeria and you think you’re a poor man, I beg you, you’re a m@d man. You have 30/40 million and you can’t se...

 No Shortcut To Success: Business Mogul Edochie Onuorah Charges Admonishes Youths By Felix Igboanugo  A renowned business strategist and philanthropist, Mr. Edochie Onuorah has emphasized the importance of hard work, perseverance, and integrity as the foundational principles of success.  Speaking to Journalist at his country home Umunwelum Anam, Anambra West LGA, Mr. Edochie said that while the youth today have unprecedented access to technology and resources, the lure of quick fixes and shortcuts to success was more pervasive than ever.  "Success is a journey, not a destination. There are no shortcuts. It is the relentless pursuit of your goals, alongside commitment and diligence, that will truly lead you to greatness." The mogul, who has built an empire from humble beginnings, urged the youth to embrace challenges and learn from failures, highlighting that every setback is an opportunity for growth.  "Every successful individual has stories of failures. What s...

 Abia Government Cracks Down on Building Developers The Abia state government has issued a stern warning to building developers, stating that it will no longer approve the construction of three-storey buildings without elevators. This move aims to ensure that buildings in the state are safe, habitable, and meet standard practices. According to Architect Uche Ukeje, General Manager of the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA), the strict implementation of building control measures will eliminate building collapse, protect lives and properties, and promote environmental friendly buildings. The government has emphasized that all storey buildings with three floors must be fitted with elevators. Developers must also obtain necessary approvals before commencing construction and ensure stage-by-stage monitoring and supervision of building projects. New Building Regulations: - _Elevator Requirement_: All three-storey buildings must have elevators. - _Drainage and Waste Disposal_: Develo...

  A historic measles outbreak in West Texas is just short of 200 cases, Texas state health officials said Friday, while the number of cases in the neighboring state of New Mexico tripled to 30. Most of the cases across both states are in people younger than 18 and those who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status. Texas health officials identified 39 new infections of the highly contagious disease, bringing the total count in the West Texas outbreak to 198 people since it began in late January. Twenty-three people have been hospitalized so far. Last week, a school-age child died of measles in Texas, the nation's first measles death in a decade. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week that it was sending a team to Texas to help local public health officials respond to the outbreak.

 Fugitive Prince Gift Mdluli Arrested for Ermelo Police Officer’s Murder Prince Gift Mdluli has been arrested in connection with the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Piet Pretorius. Pretorius, head of the Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit in Ermelo, was shot and killed on 16 January 2024. Mdluli was captured after an intensive manhunt in KwaZulu-Natal. His arrest brings the total number of suspects in the case to six. Authorities continue their investigation to ensure all those responsible are brought to justice.

 WhatsApp group admin shot dead for allegedly removing member. A man has been charged with murd£r after allegedly fatally shooting the administrator of a community WhatsApp group who removed him from the chat, police said Saturday, March 8. Mushtaq Ahmed was shot dead on Thursday evening, March 6, in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province that borders Afghanistan, which has a history of bloody sectarian violence. A Pakistani man named only as Ashfaq has been charged with his murd£r, according to police documents seen by AFP and a local police official. Mushtaq allegedly removed Ashfaq from the WhatsApp group following an argument, according to a statement by Mushtaq’s brother seen by AFP. He said that both parties had arranged to meet and reconcile but alleges that Ashfaq turned up with a gun and opened fire, k!lling his brother. Ashfaq was angry “in reaction to removal from WhatsApp group,” according to his statement.

 A TRIBUTE TO THE WOMEN OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2025 Today, on International Women's Day, we honor and celebrate the remarkable women of the Nigerian Army. You are warriors, leaders, and pioneers—breaking barriers and rewriting the narrative of what it means to serve your country with strength, courage, and grace. Your dedication, resilience, and sacrifices are truly inspiring. You are more than just soldiers; you are role models, showing the world that women can excel in any field, no matter the challenges. Your bravery in the face of adversity, your commitment to protecting our nation, and your unwavering spirit are the qualities that define you as true trailblazers. In every mission, every battle, and every moment of service, you demonstrate what it means to embody unity, sacrifice, and service to our country. You are shaping a brighter, more inclusive future, where women lead with power and purpose. Your commitment to peace and security makes Nigeria s...

 Family Faces Backlash for Allegedly Editing Wedding Photo for Funeral Program A shocking incident has sparked outrage after a family allegedly altered a wedding picture by replacing the groom's head with their deceased father's image for his burial poster and program. The disturbing picture has raised questions about the family's sensitivity and respect for the groom.  Many have taken to social media to express their disappointment, with some even thr£at£ning to take action if someone were to do the same to them. More photos below. 

 Actress, Destiny Etiko, has filled a petition against her colleague, Queeneth Hilbert, over alleged defamation. In a series of videos, Queeneth Hilbert had accused Destiny Etiko of snatching her colleagues' wealthy partners (Odogwu), including one of her ex-partners from Benin who drove a Mercedes-Benz. Destiny Etiko's legal team responded by filling a petition against the defendant, Queeneth Hilbert, demanding a retraction of the alleged defamatory statements on all social media platforms. Etiko claims the allegations are false and aimed at tarnishing her reputation. The petition also seeks to halt further publication of defamatory statements, demands a formal retraction of the derogatory publication, and the payment of N100 million in damages. More photos below. 

 PRESS RELEASE  COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF CUSTOMS MOURNS VETERAN  PUBLIC RELATIONS ICON MALLAM KABIR DANGOGO 1. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and the  entire management and officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) express deep  sorrow over the passing of Mallam Kabir Dangogo, a distinguished scholar,  journalist, and trailblazer in the field of public relations. 2. Mallam Dangogo, born on February 21, 1949, dedicated his life to excellence  in journalism, public relations, and corporate communications. His career spanned  decades of impactful service, starting as a journalist with the New Nigerian  newspaper and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) before becoming the  Managing Editor of New Nigerian between 1988 and 1989. He later transitioned into  academia, serving as a Senior Lecturer at Kaduna Polytechnic, shaping future  professionals in the media and communications space. 3. A reno...

 SUSTAINING SAFETY IN ANAMBRA: POLICE AND OTHER SECURITY AGENCIES INTENSIFY NIGHT PATROL FOR IMPROVED SAFETY IN THE STATE The Anambra State Police Command and other security agencies are intensifying night patrol efforts for improved safety across the State.  The night patrol is expected to deter criminal activities, reassure the public, and demonstrate the Police Command's commitment to creating a safer environment for Ndi Anambra and other residents.  Suffice it to say, therefore, that the Command is highly committed to sustaining safety and security in Anambra.  *SP Tochukwu Ikenga*  *Police Public Relations Officer*   Anambra State Police Command, Awka   8th March 2025

 SANWO-OLU RESTATES COMMITMENT TO DELIVERY OF LEKKI AIRPORT, LIFE-CHANGING PROJECTS •Governor visits Alaro City, hails government-private partnership   Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday said his administration is committed to the delivery of the proposed Lekki International Airport and other iconic infrastructural projects in different parts of the state.  He said regulators in the Aviation industry will arrive in Lagos State next week for a review and site inspection that will lead to the commencement of the construction of the Lekki International Airport, which will help future investments in the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during a guided tour and official visit to Alaro City and the Universal One Development at Alaro City, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. He was accompanied by some members of the Lagos State Executive Council and top government officials. The Governor, who spent over two hours inspecting the four companies inside the Alaro City...

South Korean court orders release of President Yoon Suk Yeol as he awaits impeachment  South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who lawmakers voted to impeach and was indicted on criminal charges for declaring martial law last December, was cleared to be released from detention on Friday. Yoon has been in detention since being arrested in January on charges of leading an insurrection – one of the few criminal charges the president does not have immunity from. However, the Seoul Central District Court on Friday canceled his arrest warrant, allowing for his release, according to a court ruling reviewed by CNN. In its ruling, the court said it was questionable whether the insurrection charges indictment was filed after the defendant’s detention period had expired. It therefore canceled Yoon’s arrest warrant to “ensure procedural clarity and eliminate doubts regarding the legality of the investigation process,” it said. Yoon’s lawyers had also argued that the crime of insurrection is not ...

 Nnamdi Kanu’s case reassigned to new Judge   The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, to a different judge. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, disclosed this development in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Kanu had previously requested that Justice Binta Nyako recuse herself from presiding over the seven-count terrorism charge brought against him by the Federal Government.  While Justice Nyako stepped down and transferred the case file back to the Chief Judge for reassignment, the file was later returned to her—a move that Kanu strongly opposed. On February 20, Kanu’s legal team wrote to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, seeking her intervention. Ejimakor revealed that on Friday, March 7, the legal team received two official letters regarding Kanu’s case—one from the Chief Justice of Nigeria and another from the Chief Judge. “Ye...

 PDP, NNPP dying at fantastic rate – Ganduje The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje on Friday, said the opposition Peoples Democratic Part, PDP, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, are ‘dying at a fantastic rate’. This is even as Ganduje and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau received 2023 Atiku support groups in 19 Northern States to the APC in Abuja. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who was a former Vice President to the former President Olusegun Obasanjo, was the Peoples Democratic Party presidential flag bearer that contested against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of APC in the 2023 general election. The group under the aegis of the Coalition of Atiku Support Groups in the 19 Northern States in the 2023 general election announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress and surrendered their certificate of recognition to the APC National Chairman. While addressing the decampees, Ganduje said even in the Anamb...

 Soludo bans loud preaching in Anambra markets, imposes N500,000 fine after confronting preacher Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has issued a warning to roadside preachers using loudspeakers in public spaces, particularly in markets, accusing them of causing noise pollution and disturbing residents. Soludo declared that anyone caught violating the noise pollution order would face a ₦500,000 fine. A viral video circulating on social media on Saturday captures the governor confronting an unidentified roadside preacher at a market, instructing him to stop disrupting traders with his preaching. He advised the preacher to either preach in a church or rent an open field, emphasizing that those interested in listening would seek him out there. Addressing traders at what is believed to be Ochanja Market in Onitsha, Soludo stated, “If you want to preach the word of God, go to your church. You are causing noise pollution here. You cannot come to a marketplace and disturb every...

 A Michigan mother is outraged after the school principal makes her 9-year-old son clean up another student's urine. Kaitlynn McCarthy is demanding answers after her son came home from school visibly upset.  When she asked the young boy what was going on, he had this to say, "Mom the teacher made me get a paper towel and clean somebody's pee up." The incident occurred at Ebeling Elementary school in Macomb, Michigan.  McCarthy said her son was humiliated and broke down in tears in front of his entire class. Kaitlynn wasted no time confronting the school principal who had no qualms in confirming she had in fact made the 9-year-old clean urine off the floor.  She said the principal told her that her son was the last one in the restroom and it is not the custodians job to clean up after every boy who pees. (WOW)  Kaitlynn says she is very disappointed in the principal's actions and will be sending her kids to a different district next year. The school has released ...

 Barrick says 'committed to reaching a mutually beneficial resolution' in Mali Barrick Gold remains "fully engaged and committed to reaching a mutually beneficial resolution" with Mali to end a dispute over its assets there, its chief operating officer for Africa and the Middle East said in a memo seen by Reuters on Saturday. The Canadian miner and Malian government have been locked in a dispute since 2023 over the implementation of the West African country's new mining code, which gives the state a greater share in Barrick's, Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex. Barrick said on January 13 that it was obliged to temporarily suspend mining operations in Mali after the government seized around three metric tons of gold stock from its complex. The government had been blocking the company's gold exports since early November. Reuters reported on February 19 that Barrick had signed an agreement to end the dispute, which then went to the state for formal approval....

 PRESS RELEASE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: IGP CELEBRATES WOMEN, PROMISES FORCE GENDER POLICY IMPLEMENTATION, ENHANCED GENDER INCLUSIVITY. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, extends his warmest felicitations to all women around the world as the world celebrates this year’s International Women's Day on March 8th 2025. The IGP particularly recognizes and deeply appreciates the invaluable contributions of policewomen to the safety, security, and overall effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force. On this significant occasion, the IGP reaffirms his unwavering commitment to promoting equality and fostering a more inclusive environment within the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP acknowledges and appreciates the unique skills, efforts, and dedication that women bring to policing, particularly that of the Force Gender Advisor, AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju, OON, mni., who has played a major role in the establishment of the newly approved Force Gender Policy doc...

  How older female relatives prey on young boys for sexual pleasure By Godfrey George For years, the narrative of sexual abuse in Nigeria has been largely one-sided, dominated by stories of female survivors. However, across social media, Nigerian men are breaking their silence, sharing harrowing accounts of childhood abuse at the hands of much older women—maids, aunts, neighbours, teachers, and even family friends. Their voices, once drowned in shame and societal indifference, are now demanding justice, recognition and healing, writes GODFREY GEORGE Matt was only nine years old. He still bathed outside on a wooden slab behind the house with other boys. It was his first day of junior secondary school, and his mother’s youngest sister, Gloria, who was almost 30 then, was moving in with them. She had just finished her National Youth Service in Kwara State and was looking for a job. Since Matt’s family lived in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, his mother invited her to come over. “That was...

 Lagos Assembly is a private enterprise, the owner hires, fires at will —Bode George Former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, in this interview by BOLA BADMUS speaks on the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly and the reinstatement of sacked Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa as its Speaker following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda from the position. You recently described the reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly as “an embarrassment.” But some other people will argue that it is democracy in action because he was re-elected by his colleagues. Did they re-elect him? Did they sit to say okay, they wanted a new speaker? Did they remove Meranda as the incumbent Speaker? There are procedures to these things. But Meranda resigned as the Speaker and therefore paved the way for Obasa to return to his former position. And so they now returned him? If they are deceiving themselves, they ...

 Natasha’s suspension: FG plans intervention as coalition threatens showdown The Federal Government on Friday said it would intervene in the leadership crisis of the National Assembly after the suspension of the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. “We’re engaging all the stakeholders to ensure that they temper justice with mercy,” the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim, told State House correspondents during the Meet-the-Press Programme at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Her comments came barely 24 hours after the 10th Senate suspended Natasha for six months. The lawmaker had submitted a petition alleging she had been sexually harassed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Natasha first raised the alarm on February 28. However, the Senate dismissed her petition on procedural grounds as the ethics committee recommended her suspension, saying she had brought ridicule to the upper chamber. Reacting to the development, t...