News

8Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

JUST IN : NAFDAC probes Pastor Jeremiah’s miracle soap, says cleric is deceiving public

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, is investigating the miracle water and soap being sold at Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin. In a statement on Sunday, NAFDAC accused the church of using its name to mislead and deceive the public. In the statement signed by Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC said none of the products being advertised and sold by the church are registered with the agency. The statement read, “NAFDAC wishes to alert the public on the activities of a faith-based organization – Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries – that uses NAFDAC name to deceive the unsuspecting public. “Recently, NAFDAC has been inundated with petitions from concerned citizens about Senior Prophet Je...

Read More

8Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

32-year-old man r@pes 8-year-old girl, inserts scissors and spoon into her priv@te parts in Jigawa

An 8-year-old girl was grievously injured after a 32-year-old man r@ped her and inserted scissors and a spoon into her v@gina and an*s in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State  The spokesperson of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, September 7, 2024, said the suspect, Bashir Umar, also injected an unknown substance into the priv@te part of the minor. According to the PPRO, the suspect, whenever he saw the victim heading to school, he would entice her into his room, abuse her again using the same technique, and threaten to kill her if she told anyone.  “In a tragic and inhumane incident that reported on August 29, 2024, at about 1420hrs in Dutse Divisional Police Headquarters that, an eight-year-old girl had been ...

Read More

8Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

SAD : Sugarcane seller dr@wn in Jigawa river

A 55-year-old sugarcane seller, Sulaiman Potiskum, has lost his life in a river at Gada, Bakin Kogi, in Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa State.  The spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NYSC) Jigawa State Command, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, said the tragic incident occurred on Saturday, 7th day of September, 2024 at about 0945hrs when Sulaiman attempted to take his bath along the river bank, but was overwhelmed by the flooded water. “Despite the swift response from the NSCDC search and rescue operatives and local divers, his life could not be saved as he was pronounced dead upon reaching the General Hospital Hadejia by a medical practitioner,” the PPRO said.  "His body was handed over to his relatives for proper burial according to Isl...

Read More

8Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Actor Sean Penn makes out with actress on Madrid street

Sean Penn isn't shy about showing some public affection, as the American actor was seen passionately kissing Moldovan actress Valeria Nicov on the streets of Madrid, Spain, during a night out.  The pair enjoyed dinner, walked hand-in-hand, and shared multiple steamy kisses as they strolled through the city late into the early morning hours. Nicov, known for her roles in a few minor projects, looked cosy with the Hollywood star as they spent time together in the Spanish capital. The public display of affection comes a couple of years after Penn's marriage to Australian actress Leila George ended in 2022. Since his divorce, the 63-year-old Oscar-winning actor has been linked to several women, including Olga Korotyayeva and Nathalie Kelley. Earlier this year, Penn told&n...

Read More

8Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Former Clemson football star Diondre Overton sh0t and k!lled

Diondre Overton, a former Clemson University football standout who played a key role in helping the team secure two national championships, has tragically d!ed following a shooting incident in Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. According to a statement from the Guilford County Sheriff's Office, officers responded to a disturbance call around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday. Upon arriving at the scene, they found Overton, 26, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite attempts to administer medical aid, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Clemson Football's official X (formerly Twitter) account paid tribute to the former wide receiver, sharing several photos from his time at the university and sending condolences to his family and friends. Overton played for Clemson from 2016 to 2019, tallying ...

Read More

8Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Killings: Tinubu must acknowledge current security architecture failing – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has said the relentless killings, maiming, and displacement of innocent Nigerians are a clear indication that the nation’s current security architecture is failing. Obi urged the Nigerian government to acknowledge the reality and take bold steps by declaring war on insecurity before it consumes the country completely. The statement comes on heels of the horrific killing of several people in Mafia village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State. Obi in a post on his X handle on Saturday said the heinous act of violence is a stark reminder of the gravity of the nation’s security situation. He said: “Again, I am very saddened by yet another devastating news of the horrific killing of several innocent people...

Read More

8Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

We Are Not Barren – Betsy Obaseki’s Wife Slams Oshiomhole {VIDEO}

In a heartfelt session held over the weekend, Betsy Obaseki, the wife of the Edo State Governor, delivered an inspiring message to childless women, urging them to see themselves as “fruitful, potential, and proud mothers” awaiting their time as decreed by divine providence. The occasion, a Zoom meeting, saw Mrs. Obaseki, joined by Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, spouse of the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, engaging with a vibrant community of Edo women residing abroad. This impactful dialogue comes in the wake of controversial remarks by Senator Adams Oshiomhole regarding Mrs. Obaseki’s childlessness, which quickly spiraled into virality. The senator’s comments were a direct reaction to a pointed jab from Betsy Obaseki during a rally in Igueben, where she declared that “...

Read More

8Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Reaction as a lady got naked on tiktok live for 20k {VIDEO}

A lady bares her assets for online fans The yet to be identify is currently under fire for going naked during a TikTok live session. The live session was apparently being watched by her followers who are mostly men. Interestingly, . Kindly Share this story, leave your comment, like and share this story: You can Send your news and eye witness report, Contact us SNOW TV NEWS via snowmediatv@gmail.com or WhatsApp on +2348143077239 FOR MORE INFO, TRENDING AND BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, LIVE STREAM JOIN OUR FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, TIKTOK AND YOUTUBE CHANNEL @OFFICIALSNOWTV https://youtu.be/XVymVYrCdmY?si=AVxW84I_EXZvZ8tw

Read More

8Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

61 foreigners deported over irregular migration, says NIS

No fewer than 61 foreign nationals were deported by the Nigerian Immigration Service from the country in August 2024. This is because the new visa policy facilitated a total of 8,352 Visas on Arrival for travellers in the month under review. The figures were contained in a report by the service detailing the NIS achievements for August.Related News In the report, the reason for deporting the foreign nationals was to address the issue of irregular migration in the country. The report partly read, “The NIS eased out 61 foreign nationals to address irregular migration. The new Visa Policy facilitated 8,352 Visas on Arrival.” This is, however, not the first time the immigration would be deporting foreign nationals from the country. Between 2020 and 2022 no fewer than ...

Read More

8Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Suspected female kidnappers’ informant nabbed in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have apprehended a suspected female kidnappers’ informant, in Taraba State. The announcement, which was contained in a statement made available to journalists in the early hours of Sunday in Jalingo, the state capital, said the female suspect was arrested on 6 September, 2024 by the troops in Sondi village of Wukari local government council. Signed by the Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Oni Olubodunde, the suspect who was identified as Miss Markus Grace, was confirmed by the soldiers to be a girlfriend to a notorious kidnapper named Chen who was reported to be terrorising the general area. “The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to reveal the extent of h...

Read More

8Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Anti-party: PDP panel gets report on Wike, Ortom, Makinde

The Peoples Democratic Party National Disciplinary Committee has received reports on alleged anti-party activities of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and others from the National Working Committee, Sunday PUNCH has learnt. The committee, led by a former Foreign Affairs Minister, Tom Ikimi, was set up to address and manage all disciplinary matters. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, and others were reportedly summoned by the party to appear before the panel following a series of petitions against them bordering on allegations of anti-party activities and sabotage during the 2023 elections. Five former governors of the PDP, led by Wike, allegedly worked against the party and its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, during the 2023 elec...

Read More

8Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Money laundering: US seeks access to ailing Binance executive

8th September 2024 By Gift Habib A senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said the United States is pressing for consular access to a detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, currently held at the Kuje custodial centre in Abuja. Gambaryan, a US citizen and Binance’s financial crimes compliance chief, was arrested in February 2024 along with another executive, Anjarwalla, upon their arrival in Nigeria. Their detention followed an investigation that allegedly tied Binance to money laundering and terrorism financing. Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja fixed October 9 to rule on the fresh bail application brought before the court by Gambaryan’s lawyers. 0 Concerns about his well-being have been raised, with Binance Chief ...

Read More

7Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

NSCDC arrests seven miscreants in Kwara

Seven suspected hoodlums were on Thursday arrested in Ilorin by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, for unlawful and violent conduct during last Thursday’s protest by okada and tricycle riders over fuel price increase. They allegedly attacked one lady, Olusegun Taiwo, who was on a motorcycle on her way to the office. During the incident, the suspects allegedly forcefully took her bag, phones and other valuables. According to the spokesman of the Command, Ayoola Michael Shola in a statement on Saturday, the incident occurred at Sango-Kulende area of Ilorin metropolis. “On Thursday, September 5th 2024, one Olusegun Taiwo (F) of sango area, Ilorin reported a case of criminal conspiracy and theft at the station office of the NSCDC, Kwara State Command...

Read More

7Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Father demands justice after his baby was att@cked on the first day resuming at a day care

A Nigerian Father is demanding justice after his baby was severely attacked on the first day resuming at a daycare and the school couldn't provide a reasonable explanation.  Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who shared the story online, wrote; “RECEIVED THIS SHOCKING COMPLAINT FROM INSTAGRAM DM "This is what happened to my baby in a school that has day-care here in Lagos state "Ago palace okota" where I and my wife dropped him for the first day. The owner of the school said his fellow kid did this to him but doctors said is from an animal. The woman doesn't want to tell us the truth of what happened to my baby'. Sir Harrison, we have gone to the Police but the woman is using money to cover up because she is a wealthy woman. Please help us sir". See g...

Read More

7Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Nigerian nurses in UK and US forced back home over issues of verification

Nigerian nurses and midwives working abroad have been left desolate over the sudden deactivation of the verification portal by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. The portal was deactivated in February 2024, causing healthcare workers to encounter hurdles in renewing their licences and meeting the regulatory requirements set by international bodies. Already, some nurses without the necessary verification from the NMCN find themselves in violation of visa conditions and employment laws, resulting in legal consequences. Many nurses abroad, including in the United Kingdom and the United States, have been forced to return to Nigeria over the issue. A nurse who spoke to Punch recalled how he was thrilled to join the UK Trust, a prestigious healthcare organisation, to c...

Read More

7Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Dangote Refinery: No guarantee petrol pump price will drop – NNPCL

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) has said there is no guarantee of a lower price as it begins lifting petrol from the Dangote refinery on September 15. In a statement released by its spokesman, Olufemi Soneye on Saturday, September 7, the company said the pricing of petroleum products from any refinery, including the Dangote Refinery Ltd, is determined by global market forces. According to Soneye, there is no guarantee of lower prices associated with domestic refining of the products in the country. “The pricing of petroleum products from any refinery, including the Dangote Refinery Ltd. (DRL), is determined by global market forces,” he said. Soneye’s response comes amid rumours that the company is attempting to monopolise the offtake of all products from the D...

Read More

7Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Nigerians may end up buying petrol at N5000 per litre- NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that Nigerians may end up buying petrol at N5000 per litre.  The spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress, Benson Upah, expressed this fear in a fresh interview with Daily Trust. He said;  "We are planning to have a meeting with the appropriate organs of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). Those organs will take the decisions. We will take decisions that we believe would be in the best interest of our members and possibly, this country. Nonetheless, the mood, I can tell you, is that of anger and I want to say that it is not only within the Nigerian Labour Congress that you have anger. Virtually every Nigerian is angry, except that first one per cent that is maintained by the state. You know, that one per cent has everythi...

Read More

7Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Felon who attacked judge in court pleads ‘guilty but mentally ill’

Deobra Redden, the man caught on video attacking a judge during an attempted battery conviction, has pled guilty with a significant caveat—he has been declared "guilty but mentally ill." In a statement released on Friday, September 6, by Redden's lawyers at CEGA Law Group, they emphasized that their client acknowledges the severity of his actions and is seeking mental health treatment as part of his sentencing. The legal team is pushing for mental health reform and hopes Redden's case will help spotlight the need for improvements in the system. The attorneys expressed sympathy for Judge Mary Kay Holthus, the judge who was attacked, and thanked the Clark County District Attorney’s Office for working towards a resolution. The shocking courtroom incident, which was caught on video, s...

Read More

7Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News, Sports

Liverpool Legend Dies At Age 86

The football world is mourning the passing of the legendary former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats, who has passed away at the age of 86. Ron Yeats, affectionately described by Bill Shankly as a “colossus,” leaves behind a remarkable legacy in the world of football. As part of the Liverpool side led by manager Bill Shankly, Yeats played a pivotal role in securing the Second Division title in 1962. His contributions didn’t stop there, as he went on to help clinch two top-flight titles, the FA Cup, and the Charity Shield three times, solidifying Liverpool’s status as one of the most successful clubs in the country. During his time at Liverpool, Yeats played an impressive 454 games before taking on the role of player-manager at Tranmere in 1971. He served as the captain for ove...

Read More

7Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

‘You Always Talk Before You Think, You Are A Tailor’ – Ighodalo Replies Oshiomhole

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has taken a dig at former governor, Adams Oshiomhole. This comes after Oshiomhole claimed that Ighodalo is not electable and familiar with the people of Edo State ahead of the September 12 governorship election. Ighodalo in his response during an interview with BBC Pidgin said Oshiomhole was a tailor, while he was a board chairman. The host asked, “The former governor of Edo state, someone weh you work for his economic team, to offer your expertise and your experience, Adam’s Oshiomhole.” He said, “Asue Ighodalo is not electable, he doesn’t understand the people, he doesn’t know Edo state. He can’t speak the language of his own village. Wetin go be your response to that?” ...

Read More

7Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Reason why presidential spokesperson Ngelale takes indefinite leave of absence reveals

Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson, has announced an indefinite leave of absence to attend to medical issues affecting his immediate family . In a statement he posted on his general communication WhatsApp platform on Saturday, September 7, Ngelale revealed that he submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff on Friday, September 6, informing of his decision to pause his functions, including his roles as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen. Ngelale explained that the decision was after consultations with his family due to a worsening medical situation at home.  He expressed hope to return to full-time national service when circumstances ...

Read More

7Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Plateau Governor sacks 17 transition LG chairmen

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has dissolved the 17 Local Government Transition Implementation Committee Chairmen, effective from September 6, 2024. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Friday night by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Gyang Bere. The transition committees were initially set up on June 9, 2023, with a tenure of six months, but their terms were extended multiple times until their dissolution. In the interim, the Governor directed the Directors of Personnel Management in the 17 local government areas to oversee the administration of the councils until elections scheduled for October 9, 2024, are held to fill the positions. The statement read;  “Governor Mutfwang commended the Transition Commit...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

EFCC probes vessel seized by Navy for illegal oil bunkering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has stated that it has commenced the investigation of a vessel arrested by Nigerian Navy Ship NNS FORMOSSO, Brass, Bayelsa State conveying 200 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil. In a statement obtained from its official X account on Friday, the Commission said, “Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced an investigation of a vessel: Bravo Alero suspected to belong to oil thieves in the Niger Delta area. “The vessel, arrested by Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS FORMOSSO, Brass, Bayelsa State and conveying 200 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, was handed over to the EFCC by the Navy for invest...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

INEC To Conduct Edo Election With Imo, Kogi Officials – Ighodalo Cries Out

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo governorship election candidate, Asue Ighodalo, has alleged there is a plan by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use its personnel from Imo and Kogi state in conducting the state’s governorship election. Asue Ighodalo said such move would undermine the trust the party has on INEC. He appealed to INEC to use its personnel from states that have records of free and fair elections, not Imo and Kogi states. Ighodalo also alleged that Nigeria Police have shown bias towards the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. In an interview with Arise TV, on Thursday,  Ighodalo explained that most of his supporters have been arrested by police. He stated that several complaints he made by writing to the state’s Commiss...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

300 bodies including hundreds of children and babies are found in a mass grave

Amass grave containing 303 bodies including hundreds of children and babies has been found in a cemetery in Oldham, England. The remains of 145 stillborn infants, 128 babies and young children and 29 adults were discovered in Royton Cemetery.  According to Mail Online, a woman from the local area made the horrifying discovery whilst searching for the grave of her twin brothers who died shortly after they were born in 1962. The woman's parents were sadly never able to say goodbye to their sons before they were taken away from them.   Over the past 20 years, the mass graves of babies have been found across the UK. The adults discovered in the grave are likely to be 'pauper's burials' for people whose families could not pay for a proper burial.   ...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Court remands Ondo pastor for allegedly r@ping and impregnating 15-year-old girl

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has remanded a pastor, Oluwasegun Victor, in prison for allegedly r@ping and impregnating a 15-year-old girl. The 31-year-old Cherubim and Seraphim Church cleric was arrested by the men of State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for allegedly committing the offence at Oba Ile Community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. Victor was later arraigned before the court on a one-count charge of unlawful s3xual intercourse with a minor At the court on Thursday, September 5, 2024, the NSCDC prosecutor, Mr David Ebriku, said the offence committed by the defendant contravened Section 31(1) of the Child Rights Laws of Ondo State 2007 and was punishable under Section 31(2) of the same Laws T...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Police react as mob sets couple ablaze over alleged motorcycle theft in Imo

A couple has been lynched to d@ath by a mob over alleged motorcycle theft in Orogwe in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State.  The spokesperson of the State Police Command, Henry Okoye, who confirmed the mob action to the punch on Thursday, September 5, 2024, warned the public against taking the law into their hands in expressing their grievances.  The PPRO said the course of justice would not be served if the public persisted in taking the law into their hands.  “Allow the police to do their work. Any suspect should be handed over to the police for proper investigations. The police have deployed their team for investigations to apprehend the perpetrators," he said.  It was gathered that some angry youths burnt the yet-to-be-id...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

Celebrity Gist, News

‘Young artistes have reduced quality of music’ – Korede Bello

Nigerian singer Korede Bello has said that young artistes have reduced the quality of music coming out of the country. The 28-year-old spoke in a recent episode of Hip TV’s programme Trending, hosted by reality star KimOprah. According to him, young artists lack the experience to make quality music. He claimed that the younger an artist attains stardom, the more the quality of their music declines. Bello said, “When you start to have young artists blowing up, the quality of the music starts to reduce because they don’t have quality experiences. “They don’t know how to live yet. Young people don’t yet know how to live, they just know that they are living. They want to live large, so that’s what they’re going to sing about. “If you listen to an African China, where he’s com...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Father of alleged Georgia school shooter is arrested and charged with murder and manslaughter

The father of the alleged teen gunman who k!lled four people in a mass sh00ting at Apalachee High School in northern Georgia has been arrested, law enforcement officials announced Thursday night, September 5. Colin Gray, 54, was charged with four counts of manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the day after his 14-year-old son Colt Gray was charged with murder. The charges come after it was revealed that Colin Gray purchased the AR-15-style rifle Colt allegedly used in the massacre as a Christmas gift for his son last December, sources told The Post. “These charges stem from Mr. Gray knowingly allowing his son, Colt, to possess a weapon,” GBI Director Chris Hosey told re...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Borno residents opt for bicycles and horses as means of transportation amid fuel price hike

Borno residents have resorted to either trekking or moving around with bicycles and horses amid the fuel price hike. On Tuesday, September 3, the pump price was increased frpm N617 to N855 per litre at NNPC fuel stations, with the prices varying across locations. Following the nationwide increase, many residents and workers, including civil servants in Borno State, have abandoned their vehicles. According to Punch, on Thursday,  September 5, there were less vehicles on the road and more pedestrians, including horse and bicycle riders on major roads. One of the pedestrians, Dadoon Pam, who is a graphic designer, said: "This fuel price hike has affected me terribly because as a graphic designer, I need electricity to make my design. Now that we depend solely on ...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Imo PDP condemns killings, says Gov Uzodinma not proactive

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Imo State has condemned in strong terms the recent attacks by yet to be identified gunmen on the council headquarters of the Isiala Mbano LGA of the state where security guards were killed. It also condemned the razing of Obowo LGA Divisional Police Headquarters, as well as the killing of a policeman in his house near NEPA junction in Umulogho community, also in the LGA. In a press statement by its State publicity secretary, Lancelot Obiaku, he said, “Our party maintains that the continuous mindless attacks on public facilities and the killing of innocent citizens are unjustifiable and have no place in our culture and nationhood. “We commiserate with the families and friends of the victims and, indeed, all Imolites who have been thrown into de...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Peter Obi, Gov Otti, Datti Fueled Our Crisis – Labour Party

The Labour Party led by Julius Abure has said Peter Obi, Governor Alex Otti and Datti Baba-Ahmed were responsible for the crisis faced by the party. The Deputy National Chairman of Labour Party under Abure, Ayo Olorunfemi, said it was regrettable that Obi, Otti, Datti and Nenadi Usman, whom they accommodated have turned to destabilize the party. Olorunfemi said the stakeholders meeting held in Abia State that appointed Nenadi as National Caretaker chairman of LP cannot stand because it was illegal. He added that Nenadi is not a registered member of the party in her ward. In an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, Olorunfemi said, “What you saw in that video is an operation of people,  who love playing to the gallery. “These are people we accommodated. They were out there i...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Missing 13-year-old girl is found inside adult prison after lying about age to police

A 13-year-old Pittsburgh girl landed in an adult prison after lying to police about her name and age during a shoplifting arrest. Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible says the girl was reported missing early last month and arrested for shoplifting at a Dollar General in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, U.S. on Aug. 17. The girl gave police a false name and age, leading them to believe she was 18. Eventually, she came clean and told police she was a teenager from the area. The police said they would release her to her parents, but she told them she was homeless, and the fake name she gave turned up no records. Police followed protocol, arraigning her and placing her on bail. She ended up at the adult prison for two weeks until an employee recogniz...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

BREAKING : Appeal Court Rejects Esene, Ojezua’s Case To Disqualify Ighodalo

An appeal filed by governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Arthur Esene and Anselm Ojezua seeking to disqualify the candidate of the party, Asue Ighodalo, has been struck out by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. the decision was reached as the people of Edo State plan to elect a new governor on 21st of September 2024. Esene and Ojezua had, in the appeal marked: CA/ABJ/CV/863/2024, prayed the Court of Appeal to set aside the April 17 judgment by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja which dismissed their suit for being statute barred. Justice Omotosho had also held that, not only did they fail to prove their claim that Ighodalo forged his voter’s card, non-possession of voter’s card did not constitute a disqualifying factor under...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

BREAKING : Gunmen Abduct Babcock University Staff Member In Ogun

Unknown gunmen abducted 66-year-old Mrs. Elizabeth Uruakpa, an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at Babcock University Teaching Hospital in Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, on Thursday evening. Uruakpa was reportedly returning from an evening church service when the attackers ambushed her at the entrance of her home, located near the new Ilisan market. The incident, which occurred around 7 pm, caused panic in the neighborhood, prompting residents and business owners to quickly shut their doors in fear. According to a local resident who spoke to The Punch on the condition of anonymity, the gunmen forcibly removed Uruakpa from her vehicle and whisked her away in a red Toyota car. “The woman was coming back from the church in the evening around 7 pm when the gunmen abducted her. I know her ...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Allow peace in Rivers, South-South monarchs, others tell Wike

South-South Chiefs, elders, and opinion leaders have expressed concern over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State and have called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to allow peace to prevail in the state. They also urged Wike, whom they described as ‘Oga in Abuja’, to respect the rule of law and acknowledge that he is no longer governor. They stressed that he should allow his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, to focus on governance. Speaking under the auspices of the South-South Chiefs, Elders, and Opinion Leaders Association of Nigeria, they stated that governance is suffering in Rivers because Fubara is being distracted by forces opposed to his success. The National Chairman of the Association, Dr Omubo Harry, made these comments at a press briefin...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Man arrested in Bayelsa for allegedly circulating lady’s n*d£ video {VIDEO}

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a man in connection with a n*d£ video of a young girl that has been circulating on social media platforms. According to a statement released by the Command's Public Relations Officer, ASP Musa Mohammed, the suspect, identified as Godgift Bai, 24, from Ogbolomabiri in Nembe Local Government Area, was apprehended in Yenagoa on September 3, 2024. Mohammed said the arrest follows a thorough investigation by the Cyber Crime Unit, acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP. Alonyenu Francis Idu. The police spokesperson reiterated the command's commitment to curbing cyberstalking and exploitation of individuals, especially vulnerable ones, and urged the public to refrain from online exploitation. He said the suspect ...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Moment D’banj entertains passengers on BRT bus {VIDEO}

Famous Nigerian singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known by his stage name, D’banj, has entertained passengers on the Lagos’ Blue Line Train and BRT bus The singer was on board the public transportation system and surprised the commuters with free concert and gifts. D’banj in the now trending video on social media, danced with an elderly woman on the train while other passengers sang a track from his new album ‘The Entertainer’. He traveled along with passengers from Leventis bus stop to Marina train station and then to National Theatre station. In an act of generosity, D’banj covered the transportation costs for passengers, loading their Cowry Cards with fare. Watch the video of his performance below https://twitter.com/OfficialSnowtv/status/1831987798498226288 ...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News, Sports

Nigeria vs Benin Republic: Super Eagles going for victory and not to revenge – Coach Eguavoen

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has stated that the team’s priority is to secure maximum points against Benin Republic. The Cheetahs of Benin defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in 2026 World Cup qualifier in Abidjan in June. Both teams will clash again in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, September 6. Eguavoen said the focus of the team is winning and not revenging against Benin for the previous loss. “Starting with the match against Benin Republic on Saturday, nobody is mentioning anything about revenge,” Eguavoen maintained. “Our goal is three points, and then we aim for another three points in Kigali on Tuesday that will put us in good stead for qualification.” Kindl...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Brazilians move to Bluesky, Threads after X suspension

Millions of Brazilians, including the president, have flocked to social media platforms such as Threads or Bluesky, where Portuguese has become the most spoken language in the few days since Elon Musk’s X was shut down in the country. “Is anyone there?” asked numerous Brazilian netizens as they made their first tentative forays onto Bluesky, which said it had added more than two million new users since South America’s largest nation banned X. Access to the social network formerly known as Twitter was blocked on Saturday amid a standoff between Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, who has made it his mission to crack down on disinformation. The powerful and controversial judge took the measure after Musk, who calls himself a “free-speech absolutist,” ignored ...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

World’s First Legally Binding AI Treaty To Be Signed By Global Powers

The first legally binding AI treaty focusing on human rights protection is set to be signed by global powers. On Thursday, countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and members of the European Union will sign the first legally binding international treaty on artificial intelligence (AI). The treaty, known as the AI Convention, was finalised after years of negotiations involving 57 countries and was adopted in May. It aims to address the risks posed by AI while encouraging responsible innovation. The treaty primarily focuses on protecting human rights and ensuring that AI technologies align with long-standing values like the rule of law. As UK Justice Minister Shabana Mahmood stated, “This Convention is a major step to ensuring that these new technologies ...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Focus on party primaries, LG elections, INEC urges CSOs

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called on Civil Society Organisations to intensify their scrutiny of political party primaries and local government elections in Nigeria. Addressing a coalition of CSOs led by Yinusa Ya’u at INEC’s headquarters on Wednesday, Yakubu emphasised the critical role of party primaries in shaping the quality of elected officials. He also highlighted the need for greater oversight of local government elections managed by State Independent Electoral Commissions. While commending the contributions of civil society to the democratic process, Yakubu pointed out a gap in their engagement with local elections. He noted that while civil society has been instrumental in improving the quality of elections, local ...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Accion Microfinance Bank announces Christian Ruehmer Board Chairman

Accion Microfinance Bank has announced Mr. Christian Ruehmer as its new Board Chairman, effective April 18th, 2024. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the bank’s journey, as it continues to expand its footprint in Nigeria’s microfinance sector. As a globally recognized expert in risk management, investments, and treasury, Mr. Ruehmer brings an unparalleled wealth of experience to the bank. With over two and a half decades of shaping financial institutions in developing markets, he has established a proven track record of building resilient and profitable organizations. His expertise in navigating complex risk landscapes, and his deep understanding of the financial industry, make him ideal to guide Accion MfB’s strategic direction and ensure its long-term sustainability...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Teacher with kidney failure sends SOS to Tinubu, Oborevwori, Ned Nwoko, others

The last six months have been traumatic for the family of Mrs. Rita Uche Oji, a teacher and businesswoman, who has been diagnosed with renal failure. She has been rendered invalid by the ailment and she can no longer do anything without aid. She has been crying and begging God to rescue her from the hands of this disease that has been ravaging her. Her family has exhausted all their resources towards her treatment and Mrs. Oji is seeking financial assistance from well-meaning Nigerians so that her life will not be cut short so she can contribute her quota to make the world a better place. The woman, who spoke faintly in excruciating pain, told our correspondent: “I want to live. I know that I still have more than three decades to live, if only people can help me to do the kidney t...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Guber Poll: Come back to your party, Edo PDP chairman, Aziegbemi tells Dan Orbih

Ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo, the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi has appealed to Chief Dan Orbih, the South-South, National Vice Chairman of the party to retrace his steps and come back to the party. According to him, I appeal to Chief Dan Orbih, the leader of the “Legacy PDP” in the state to retrace his steps and come back home. Aziegbemi made the appeal during the PDP governorship campaign rally in Fugar, the administrative headquarters of Etsako Central Local Government Area. The state PDP chairman, who commended the people in the locality for the large turnout during the campaign, urged them to come out en masse and vote on September 21 for the party” ‘s candidate, Asue Aghodalo. Earlier, Chief Mike ...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Edo Guber : Okpebholo asks NDLEA to conduct drug tests on leading candidates

Barely 16 days to the governorship election in Edo State, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Monday Okpebholo has challenged other candidates to compulsory drug tests. The APC candidate opined that the test was necessary to ascertain the candidates’ level of sanity. A statement by Prince Kassim Afegbua, Director of Media, APC Governorship Campaign Council, called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to subject the leading candidates to compulsory drug tests. Afegbua said the NDLEA should zero in on all the frontline candidates of the major political parties.He noted that the test would also enable Edo voters to be well-guided in making informed choices during the elections, to avoid voting for a candidate who would spend the state’s resourc...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Family members of Kamala Harris VP pick Tim Walz pose in T-shirts declaring support for Trump

In a new twist to the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, new photos have emerged online showing family members of vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz openly supporting former US President Donald Trump. The photo was shared online by former Nebraska Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster. It shows eight people wearing "Nebraska Walz's for Trump" T-shirts. "Tim Walz's family back in Nebraska wants you to know something…" Herbster wrote on X. The people in the photo are related to Walz through his grandfather's brother, Francis Walz according to Fox news. Family members told Fox News they consider themselves "distant" from Walz and have never met or spoken with him. One person in the photo who wished to remain anonymous s...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Maiduguri Safe, Not Under Threat of Flooding, Says Borno Government

Bprno’s government has assured the residents of Maiduguri and environs that the area cannot be submerged by water. Borno State Government has assured the residents of Maiduguri and environs that the area cannot be submerged by water as efforts are ongoing to check the seasonal flooding resulting from overflow of Alau Dam. Alau Dam with a reservoir capacity of 112 million cubic meters was designed to support irrigation activities on the Alau river bank and to supply tap water in Maiduguri Metropolitan and Jere local government areas. Parts of Maiduguri and Jere is presently flooded as the Alau Dam overflown into residential areas. Th me Secretary to Borno State Government, Alhaji Bukar Tijani who went around on Thursday to assess the Alau Dam and damages present over...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Six inmates studying for PhD, 1,000 pursuing first degrees – NCoS

The Nigeria Correctional Service disclosed on Thursday that the Federal Government had increased the feeding allowance for prison inmates. It also disclosed that over 1,000 inmates are currently pursuing university degrees, while six are studying for PhD. The increase in inmates’ feeding allowing follows a recent viral video in which inmates at a correctional centre in Calabar, Cross River State, complained about inadequate feeding. Speaking on Thursday at the Strategic Communications Interagency Policy Committee’s monthly press briefing in Abuja, the spokesperson for the service, Umar Abubakar, said the increment was a result of the rising cost of food. He said: “The viral video is not a representation of Nigeria Correctional Service, nor is it a mandate of the service on ...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Oshiomhole vs Obaseki: Political titans take centre stage as Edo decides new governor

The Edo State governorship election slated for September 21 is fast becoming a battle of wits between estranged allies, Senator Adam Oshiomhole and Governor Godwin Obaseki, writes ADEYINKA ADEDIPE It is no longer strange and surprising that the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21 has become a battle between former allies, Comrade Adam Oshiomhole and his successor, Governor Godwin Obaseki. They are both not on the ballot, but it is clear that they are bent on ensuring that their candidates become the next governor of the state. How they achieve this will largely depend on their ability to rally their troops and grind out a superior strategy to outdo the other. Going down memory lane, Oshiomhole, a former governor of the state and now a senator representing Edo Nort...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

Edo State 2024 Election, News

Edo Poll: INEC counts votes, not prayers, ex-PFN president tells Christians

A former national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Reverend Felix Omobude, on Thursday, urged the people of Edo State, particularly Christians, to vote in the upcoming election, emphasising that the Independent National Electoral Commission tallies votes, not prayers. He encouraged the electorate to use their Permanent Voter’s Cards to actively participate in the democratic process and elect the leader of their choice in the September 21 governorship election. Omobude called on the people of Edo to vote for a credible candidate, highlighting that democracy provides the opportunity for citizens to choose their leaders and that such an opportunity is now at their doorstep. He urged them to demonstrate to the world that the people of Edo are knowledgeable and polit...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

SAD : Kenya school fire kills 17 children

At least 17 children died after a fire ripped through their primary school dormitory overnight in central Kenya, police said Friday. The blaze in Nyeri county’s Hillside Endarasha Academy broke out at around midnight, police said, engulfing rooms where the children were sleeping. The primary school caters to some 800 pupils, aged between roughly five and 12. “There are 17 fatalities from this incident and there are also others who were taken to hospital with serious injuries,” national police spokesperson Resila “The bodies recovered at the scene were burnt beyond recognition,” she said. Police said the average age of the victims was around nine years old. Several others were injured, Onyango said, 16 of them seriously, and had been rushed to a nearby hospital. “More ...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

NDLEA Dismisses Allegations of Lopsided Appointments, Nepotism as Baseless

NDLEA has described as baseless, allegations of nepotism and favouritism in appointing its Directors, Commanders and other top officials. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has described as baseless, allegations of nepotism and favouritism in the appointment of its Directors, Commanders and other top officials. The agency in a statement on Thursday described as false, insinuations in some social media posts suggesting that appointments into high ranking positions are tilted in favour of Northern Muslims against Southern Christians. The statement read that: “For the benefit of the reading public, the agency will like to state as follows: “Out of the 20 Directors/ Commandant in NDLEA, 14 are Christians and 6 Muslims; of the 14 Zonal Commanders, 9 are Christians an...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Arrest Wike for treason, Clark tells IG

The leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, on Thursday,  asked the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, over his threat to set fire to states under the control of the  Peoples Democratic Party.  But Wike’s kinsmen, under the aegis of  Concerned Rivers Citizens for Good Governance, tackled the elder statesman, warning him to desist from his repeated attacks on Wike. Clark, at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, was reacting to Wike’s remarks in Port Harcourt on August 31, warning the PDP Governors’ Forum to stay out of the crisis between him and the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The PDP governors had declared their support for Fubara to be the leader of the PDP in Rivers State, a d...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Emefiele tackles EFCC over $2.4m, Lagos, Delta assets forfeiture

Embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has filed applications to challenge the forfeiture of his assets to the Federal Government by the court. Since his removal from office, the Federal High Court, through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has obtained a series of court orders, forfeiting Emefiele’s funds and landed assets. The latest of such forfeiture order was obtained by the EFCC on August 12, 2014, when Justice Akintayo Aluko ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.045m and several properties connected to Emefiele. The judge granted the forfeiture order following an ex parte application argued by  EFCC’s prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN). Among the properties temporarily forfeited were two duplexes at 17b Hakee...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Delta pensioners accuse ALGON of fraud

Retired local government workers and public primary school teachers in Delta State have accused the Delta State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, the State Auditor General and a consulting firm, Logic Forensic Consultant, of conspiring to fraudulently deduct between N2m and N8m from their gratuities. In their prayers, the pensioners asked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to use his good offices to prevail on ALGON and the Auditor General (Local Government) to revert to the old payment template and consequently, ensure the refund of the humongous deductions that form the shortfalls and underpayments of all affected retirees and pensioners in Delta State. They called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to intervene and redress the matter. The call was containe...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

Popular Kannywood singer Ali Jita dumps NNPP, joins APC

Deputy President of the Senate Barau Jibrin has received a popular Kannywood singer, Ali Isa Jita, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, which indicated that Ali Jita announced his defection to APC when he paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy President of the Senate at his residence in Abuja on Thursday. Receiving the singer, the Deputy President of the Senate described Jita’s defection to APC as a welcome development. “As a young and talented artist, Ali Jita will bring his wealth of experience and expertise to the party, which will pave the way for the development of the music and the entire Kenny...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

US Provides $6.5m for Flood Related Humanitarian Needs in Nigeria

USAID is providing more than $6.5 million to the International Organization for Migration to address flood-related humanitarian needs across Nigeria. The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $6.5 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to address flood-related humanitarian needs across Nigeria. According to a statement on Thursday bythe Development Outreach and Communications Team of USAID, the funding is part of USAID’s Fiscal Year 2024 support and will enable local partners to respond to flooding and other disasters. The statement revealed that IOM is allocating $3 million to address flood-related humanitarian needs across the country. Flooding has affected over 619,000 people in...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

PSP officials condemn members arrest over land dispute

Some officials of the Private Sector Partnership under the Lagos State Waste Management Authority have accused police officers at the Area M Command in Idimu of unlawfully arresting and detaining three of their members on Thursday in connection with a longstanding land dispute. PUNCH Metro gathered from one of the officials, who spoke for the aggrieved members, Suleiman Jamiu, that their members were being harassed and mistreated by suspected land grabbers who allegedly forced them off a property allocated to them by the state government. Jamiu said, “We are officials of the PSP, and the land was allocated to us by the state government. We have all the necessary documentation. We had a structure where we parked our refuse collection trucks near Powerline. Suddenly, a hotel was b...

Read More

6Sep By snowmediatvNo Comments

News

No light, no food, no fuel, Nigerians suffering deeply, Yoruba elders tell Tinubu

THE Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE, Wednesday, told President Ahmed Tinubu, in an unmistakable term, that Nigerians are “suffering deeply” under his administration asking him to meet short term needs of the people before pursuing a long term vision.  The elders’ council through its Secretary General, Chief Oladipo Oyewole, stressed that millions of Nigerians living without food, fuel and light, President Tinubu needs to go back to drawing board and fashion out measures that will bring immediate comfort to the people.  YCE, in a statement, noted that it remains hopeful that Nigeria will have a turnaround. “However, going by scanty information available on Government pursuits and activities, there is, presently, a lot of suffering in the land.” “Be that as it may, we...

Read More