The Discoverer

27/01/2025

Sowore rejects bail after engagement with police

The former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore, said he has rejected his bail conditions on Monday. He rejected the conditions following an engagement with the Force Intelligence Department of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja. Sowore was recently summoned to address several allegatio...

27/01/2025

Shock as alleged EFCC official found dead on Lagos street

Residents of Lagos were left in shock after an alleged official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), identified as Sylvanus, was found dead on a busy street in the state. A video circulating on social media captured the lifeless body of the man lying on the road as bystanders gath...

27/01/2025

Serie A: Brazilian defender leaves Juventus after 5 years

Brazilian defender Danilo departed Juventus on Monday after both the player and the Serie A club confirmed the mutual termination of his contract. “Danilo Luiz da Silva and Juventus have parted ways after five and a half years together, following a mutual termination of the player’s contract,”...

27/01/2025

Democracy: Tinubu’s govt ‘ll listen to people, strengthens judiciary – Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the current administration will continue to provide the values of the democratic systems by fixing major weaknesses of the economy, securing communities, fighting corruption strengthening the independence of the judiciary and improving nation...

27/01/2025

2027: I’m not interested in political coalition if… – Peter Obi

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that he is not interested in any coalition for the purpose of grabbing power for the 2027 general election. He said coalition in Nigeria politics has been basically for power grabbing, the former Anambra State governor further stresse...

27/01/2025

VIDEO: Shock as Nigerian woman beats housemaid to death for watching TV

A heartbreaking incident in Owerri, Imo State, has left residents and social media users in shock after a woman allegedly beat her young housemaid to death for watching television with her children. The tragic event came to light through a video shared on Facebook by journalist Nonsonkwa Ochi War, c...

27/01/2025

Ghana presidential candidate speaks months after election

The former vice president of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, has said that he conceded to John Mahama in the 2024 presidential election in the interest of national peace. Bawumia was the candidate of the then-ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) while Mahama, who won the election, was standard-bearer of the Na...

27/01/2025

I feel 10 years older, Amorim jokes after 2 months at Man Utd

Manchester United coach, Ruben Amorim has joked characteristically about his stint at the club ahead of his 40th birthday on Monday, saying he feels 10 years older. Amorim was handed a pleasant birthday gift in their 1-o win at Fulham on Sunday with Argentinian defender, Lisandro Martinez’s deflec...

27/01/2025

Annie Idibia reportedly admitted to rehab after 2baba separation announcement

Actress Annie Idibia has allegedly been admitted to a rehabilitation center following the public revelation of her separation from her husband, legendary musician 2Baba. The update was shared by controversial journalist Stella Dimoko Korkus, who disclosed that the actress is currently in a “very b...

27/01/2025

Breaking: Sowore arrives Force Headquarters in Abuja

The Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday arrived at the Force Intelligence Department Headquarters in Abuja for questioning by the police. Sowore arrived turned up following an invitation by the police after he uploaded a viral video alleging extortion by officers at a chec...

27/01/2025

Police arrest activist over planned protest against IGP

The Nigerian police on Sunday arrested activist, Henry Nwodo at the Ruga-Fulani village in the Jahi 2 area of Abuja. Nwodo who was reportedly planning a protest to address alleged police harassment and extortion of Nigerians. According to reports the activist was apprehended around 8:30 pm by five a...

27/01/2025

Breaking: Timileyin Ajayi pleads not guilty in Salome Adaidu murder case

Timileyin Ajayi, the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of Salome Adaidu, was arraigned on Monday at the High Court of Justice in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Ajayi faces a charge of culpable homicide, an offense punishable by death under Section 221 of the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria. Presiding over...

27/01/2025

Police arrest Saidu over death of wedding guest in Niger

Niger State Police Command arrested Jamilu Saidu for allegedly killing a 30-year-old Iliyasu Aminu during a wedding ceremony at the Kumbashi District in the Mariga Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident on Sunday in a stat...

27/01/2025

Cubana Chief Priest’s alleged baby mama hospitalized

Hellen Ati, the alleged baby mama of renowned socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest, has reportedly been hospitalized following bouts of depression and repeated suicidal thoughts. This development was disclosed by her lawyer and close friend, who took to social media on January 26, 2025, to....

27/01/2025

Palestinians condemn Trump’s offer to clean out Gaza, resettlement to Egypt, Jordan

Palestinians has condemned the US President Donald Trump’s call to “clean out” the Gaza Strip and resettle them in Jordan and Egypt. “The Palestinian people and their leadership categorically reject any policies or actions aimed at undermining the unity of the Palestinian land, including the...

27/01/2025

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27/01/2025

Speed Darlington’s legal team cuts ties after release from jail

Popular Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington, has parted ways with his legal team following his recent release from jail. The announcement was made by his lawyer, Stan Alieke, who disclosed that he and his law firm, Law Capitol, would no longer represent the controversial artist. It would be recalled t...

27/01/2025

Breaking: Afe Babalola withdraws defamation cases against Dele Farotimi

The Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola SAN, has withdrawn the legal cases against activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi. The decision was announced on Monday, bringing an end to the legal dispute between the two parties. Babalola had filed a petition with the Ekiti State Co...