New York governor signs law raising age to own semiautomatic rifle
New Yorkers under age 21 will be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles under a new law signed Monday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, making the state among the first to enact a major gun control initiative following a wave of deadly mass shootings. Ms. Hochul, a Democrat, signed 10 public safety-related
Cybercrime: Pastor on FBI-wanted list arraigned in Enugu
One Pastor Kelechi Vitalis Anozie has been arraigned in court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Enugu Command. Anozie was arraigned before Justice I.M Buba of the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu, alongside three others who are currently at large, including (Mr. Azubuike Ifeanyi Bright,
Mercedes recalls almost 1m cars over faulty brakes
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz is recalling almost 1m older vehicles from around the world because of potential problems with their braking system. Over the weekend, the company said it will contact owners of the vehicles as their brakes may be affected by what it called “advanced corrosion”. The recall affects a
Owo church massacre: CAN fumes, sends message to Buhari
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the killing of worshipers at St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. Recall that gunmen had stormed the church on Sunday and killed over 50 worshipers, while several others sustained gunshot injuries. Reacting, CAN, in a statement issued by Pastor Adebayo
6 APC aspirants reach consensus, back Bonu as winner
The six aspirants who contested the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary into the Lagos State House of Assembly in Badagry on May 27 have urged the party to declare Mr Solomon Bonu, as the winner. This is contained in a communique signed by the six aspirants and made available to
FCT Minister condemns mob attack at Lugbe
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has condemned in the mob attack on citizen Ahmad Usman which culminated in his death on June 4. Bello, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Anthony Ogunleye, reiterated that no one had the right to take the
Actress Empress Njamah drags Ada Ameh for traumatizing her
Nollywood Actress, Empress Njamah has publicly called out her bestfriend, Ada Ameh for being a bully. The actress called her out for not only bullying her but traumatizing her. According to Empress, she has been keeping quiet since for social media not to see the other side of her. However,
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