Producers of Ife, a movie based on a lesbian love story have decided to release the controversial movie online in order to avoid the hammer of censorship. 1st News reports that the move is a reaction to the heavily homophpbic and anti-gay/LGBT+ stance in Nigeria. Indeed, same sex relationships or unions areContinue Reading
Following the impeachment of the suspended Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Hon. Isaac Kwallu by the Legislative Arm of the LGA, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has sworn in the Deputy Chairman Hon. Abdulmalik Yusuf Haruna as substantive Executive Chairman. At a brief ceremony at the New GovernmentContinue Reading
One of Nigerian’s top notch DJ, the African Stone Dj Velly hit the music air waves with a brand new Dj Mix tagged “Respect D Dj Mix” an amazing piece for you to vibe with… Listen, Download & Enjoy… DOWNLOAD DJ MIX: Dj Velly – Respect D Dj Mix @djvelly1Continue Reading
The Imo State police command has arrested a traditional ruler and 7 others for allegedly kidnapping a police inspector and others in Imo State. The traditional ruler, Eze Andrew Okwuegbunwa of Uba -Agwa autonomous community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, was yesterday, August 3, paraded alongside hisContinue Reading
Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf, Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has given assurance that the recently surrendered Boko Haram and Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists would be given humane treatment. Specifically, Yusuf made the promise in a statement by Col. Timothy Antigha; MNJTF Chief of Military Public InformationContinue Reading
A group of 30 Nigerians, who were trafficked and left stranded in Lebanon has been rescued. Equally important, the 30 Nigerians are among a total of 150 victims awaiting evacuation to Nigeria. Specifically, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) made this known in a statement on Tuesday. The statement was signed byContinue Reading
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday, August 4, reiterated that there was nothing wrong with Nigeria ceding her sovereignty to China. Amaechi made this declaration during a TV programme over the controversies surrounding the $500 million loan from China. He insisted that Chinese loans are the cheapest form of loansContinue Reading
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, August 3, secured the final forfeiture of N827, 679,098.32 from Flank Power Resources Limited, and GMFD Ventures Limited; both linked to contractors with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This was contained in a statement issued by the EFCC Head, Media, andContinue Reading
A Kwara native has reportedly refused to take responsibility for the wellbeing of his daughters due to the colour of their eyes. According to the Facebook user, Alabi Rukayat Oyindamola, she met the young ladies who both possess an unusual blue eye in Ilorin, Kwara State. Specifically, the possession of blueContinue Reading
Insight into the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic has shown that men are more at risk of dying from the virus than women, 1st News can authoritatively report. Indeed, available statistics globally reveals that more men have died from COVID-19. Furthermore, research shows that where an older man and woman get infected; thereContinue Reading