Thélyson Orélien relied on artificial intelligence to pen his bestselling, prize-winning debut novel. The controversy erupted just hours after the 38-year-old author was officially awarded the highly coveted Prix du Roman Fnac for his critically acclaimed migration story, C’était ça ou mourir (It Was Either That or Die). A newly surfacedContinue Reading
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has issued a stern warning to religious leaders across the country, declaring that the diversion of tithes, offerings, zakat, and other spiritual donations into private businesses constitutes a serious criminal offence. Tripod TimesContinue Reading
UYO — Senate President [Godswill Akpabio has firmly rebuffed speculation that he has assumed the role of acting president, declaring that there is no leadership vacuum in the country despite the simultaneous absence of Nigeria’s top two executives from the federal capital. Tripod Times reports that the Akpabio who spokeContinue Reading
The Presidency has responded to concerns raised by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over President Bola Tinubu’s continued absence from Nigeria, saying the President remains involved in directing the affairs of the country. Atiku had questioned who was constitutionally exercising presidential authority after Tinubu’s three-week vacation elapsed. He also citedContinue Reading
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, says it has uncovered an alleged illegal factory producing adulterated Barkas Juice in Badagry, Lagos, and arrested two women linked to the operation. According to the command, the suspects, aged 48 and 50, were arrested after about five daysContinue Reading
The Abia State Police Command has arrested four suspects over alleged conspiracy, child stealing and trafficking in the state. The suspects, identified as 48-year-old Gladys Nathaniel, 47-year-old Victor Udochukwu, 59-year-old Chijioke Obunwa and 43-year-old Onyeonoro Chinwe, were arrested on September 16 by operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit andContinue Reading
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it does not trust the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to protect its votes in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party’s position is based on its experience during the 2023Continue Reading
