Chacha Eke Faani deactivates Instagram page over alleged mental breakdown
Nigerians have expressed concern for beloved Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke Faani as she reportedly goes through a mental breakdown. Popular blogger, Gistlover has alleged that the actress’s medical condition has gone beyond the bipolar disorder she was diagnosed with, in 2020. The faceless blogger also claimed that the actress’s condition
Bala Mohammed wins fresh Bauchi PDP governorship primary after losing presidential ticket
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has won the fresh governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) conducted in the state. Mohammed was declared on Saturday as the winner, being the sole aspirant, and polling a total of 646 votes out of 650 votes cast. “By the powers
Ukraine war: Foreign minister hits back after Macron says ‘don’t humiliate Russia’
Ukraine’s foreign minister has criticised Emmanuel Macron after the French leader said Russia must not be “humiliated” over the invasion of its neighbour. In an interview with a regional newspaper, Mr Macron said: “We must not humiliate Russia so that the day when the fighting stops we can build an
High-speed train derailment in China kills 1, injures 8
BEIJING — The driver of a high-speed train in southern China was killed and eight people were injured when two cars derailed early Saturday after hitting a mudslide, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The accident occurred midmorning as the train was entering a tunnel in the inland southern province of Guizhou.
Global food prices fall for second consecutive month in May
Global food commodity prices fell in May for the second consecutive month, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has said. The fall was led by declines in the vegetable oil and dairy price indices, while the sugar price index also fell to a lesser extent, according
Access Bank reiterates funding for SMEs
Nigeria’s top financial lender, Access Bank has pledged to fund entrepreneurs and create market access for small businesses by putting them in the right community. Speaking during a conversation with customers in the micro, small and medium scale category, Deputy Managing Director, Victor Etuokwu, said the bank remained resolute in
Mother abandons newborn baby with placenta still attached in Bauchi
A newborn baby boy with his placenta still attached was abandoned in the Sarkin Kudu area of Bogoro local government area, Bauchi State. The baby was found naked on a rock with his placenta still attached on Thursday, June 2. Speaking to journalists on Friday, June 3, a
Egypt uncovers 2500-year-old coffins, bronze statues in ancient necropolis
SAQQARA, Egypt — Egypt has uncovered 2,500-year-old wooden coffins and bronze statues in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, the country announced on Monday, as it hopes a string of discoveries will help revive its ailing tourism industry. Two months after five ancient tombs were found nearby, Egypt excavated more treasures
New ICAN president pledges collaboration with stakeholders
The Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria, ICAN, has elected its 58th president, Tijani Isa. His investiture took place in Lagos and was witnessed by the governors of Lagos State and Jigawa State, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, sister professional bodies, the academic community, and other relevant stakeholders. In
Sweden announces $100 million in aid to Ukraine
Sweden on Thursday announced additional aid of one billion kronor ($102 million, 95 million euros) to Ukraine, consisting of both financial aid and military equipment including anti-ship missiles and anti-tank launchers. “We are now seeing a new phase in the Russian invasion, where (Russia) is gathering strength in eastern and