MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Nigerian government has launched a nationwide initiative offering free cesarean sections to help reduce the country’s alarming maternal mortality rates. Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, Minister of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Joint Annual Review (JAR). According to Pate, the initiative will serve as a […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas A US-trained Nigerian vascular interventional radiologist, Dr. Hammed Ninalowo and his team, have performed a pioneering stroke intervention in Nigeria. Ninalowo, who is currently running a practice at the Lagos Center for Endosvascular Neurosurgery, disclosed in a viral video obtained by Vanguard, that the intervention would help make care more accessible to […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The police spokeswoman in Ogun State, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a terse statement made available to journalists on Sunday morning. The Ogun State Police Command on Sunday confirmed that a 35-year-old zookeeper at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Wildlife Park in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, Babaji Daule, was on Saturday killed by a […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The abduction is said to have occurred at Akika’s residence in Idi-Ape along Akobo Ojurin-Olohunda road, Ibadan. Benedict Akika, a key ally of Governor Seyi Makinde and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen late Wednesday night. The abduction is said to have occurred […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas She was allegedly abducted along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road, Lagos in August by the suspect, a 200-Level Philosophy student of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ogun State. The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday confirmed the arrest of 23-year-old suspect, Ayomide Adeleye, for the gruesome murder of Idowu Christianah. The deceased was said […] Read more
Ugandan Female Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Being Doused With Petrol, Burnt By Ex-boyfriend
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, reported that the attack occurred after she returned home from church. Rebecca Cheptegei, a celebrated Ugandan marathon runner, tragically passed away after suffering severe burns in an attack allegedly carried out by her former boyfriend. According to AFP, the 33-year-old athlete, who competed […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The 72-year-old singer desired a simple and private burial, a wish honoured by her family. Nigeria’s celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, known as “The Elegant Stallion,” has been buried. The 72-year-old music star was buried on Friday in a private and solemn ceremony at the Ebony Vaults and Gardens in Ikoyi, Lagos, […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Dr. Abel Damina, the Senior Pastor of Power City International, has opened up about the strong feelings driving his ongoing fight against other religious leaders. Recently, Pastor Damina has been in the spotlight, making headlines with his bold teachings and direct criticisms of some of the most influential pastors in the country. The Christian […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The crossdresser identified as Abuja Area Mama has been found dead along the Katampe – Mabushi expressway in Abuja. In a now-viral picture, the crossdresser was found lying in a pool of blood with scratches over his body. Abuja Area Mama also appeared to have bruises on his face while his belongings were scattered […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. His death was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by his son, Jide. The statement read, “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba […] Read more