Famous rapper Nelly, known for hit songs like Country Grammar and Hot In Herre, was arrested early Wednesday morning at the Hollywood Casino in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The arrest was made by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on a previous traffic charge and allegations of possession of ecstasy pills. According to the arrest report, Nelly,…

The Abuja Residents Youth Association (ARYA), has declared a week of peace, beginning from Aug. 11, to promote harmonious relationships among youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Its President, Mr Akoshile Mukhtar, who disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday, distanced the association from the ongoing nationwide protest against hunger, hardship…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has directed the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission to refund all administrative fees currently being charged in relation to the ongoing recruitment exercise into the state’s civil service. Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), made this known in a statement issued on Thursday in Abeokuta.…

An advocacy  group in Anambra, called Anambra Civil Society Network (ACSONet), has urged Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to fix a timeline for the proposed Local Government elections in the state. The Chairman of the group, Mr Chris Azor, made the request in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka, while speaking on…

  Some street beggars in Kano have appealed to the organizers of the ongoing nationwide protests to sheath their swords in the interest of humanity. Baba Haliru, a 70- year-old beggar from Rigiyar Zaki, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that survival has become extremely challenging due to the protests. Haliru explained that many…