R Kelly went to Duke University hospital after falling down at his prison cell. The 58-year-old singer collapsed on Friday June 13 at the federal jail where he serves his sentence. Prison guards had given him too much medicine that made him sick. His lawyer says the overdose almost killed the famous musician.
Guards put Kelly alone for three days before the medical emergency happened. He felt weak and tried to stand up but crashed to the floor of his cell. Kelly crawled toward the door and passed out completely. Doctors at the hospital told him prison workers gave him dangerous amounts of his regular drugs.
The singer heard a prison worker say the incident would cause major problems during his ambulance ride. Kelly's legal team claims...
Anambra State leaders approved major building projects during their meeting at the Light House in Awka on June 16, 2025. The state council decided to spend billions on roads, schools, and flood protection across the region. Commissioner for Information Law Mefor announced the decisions after the 11th state meeting ended.
The biggest project costs 3.5 billion naira for erosion control and flood prevention in Umunze. Workers will also build a 2.28 kilometer road connecting schools and homes in the area. Saidi Nigeria Limited won the contract for both parts of this major work. The state will spend 2.65 billion naira on 3.9 kilometers of access roads at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University campus in Uli.
Officials approved 528.6 million...
Moses Simon plans to join Paris FC after six seasons with Nantes. The Super Eagles winger will sign a three-year deal with the newly promoted team. Paris FC agreed to pay Nantes €6.5 million for the 29-year-old player. Simon will earn €300,000 each month under his new contract. The move represents a fresh start for the talented Nigerian footballer.
Simon scored eight goals last season and helped teammates score 10 more times. He played 32 matches for Nantes during the campaign. The winger has been a key player for the French club since arriving six years ago. His performance caught the attention of Paris FC scouts and management. The transfer will boost Paris FC as they return to France's top division after promotion.
Kwara State leaders reject claims that their pilgrims face problems during Saudi Arabia visits. The Peoples Democratic Party says state residents remain stuck after finishing religious duties. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's team calls these statements false and harmful to public trust. Press Secretary Rafiu Ajakaye speaks with religious leaders who laugh at opposition accusations. Over 2000 Kwara pilgrims stay safe according to official reports from travel supervisors.
National Hajj Commission controls when pilgrims return home through airlines and state boards. The return schedule comes from agreements between government agencies and travel companies. Kwara sends 2204 pilgrims who will come back during four separate trips. Return...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promises to make Nigeria's elections better through stronger democratic systems. He spoke Tuesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for a new INEC headquarters building. The president calls the project more than just construction work. He describes it as a center for election planning and training activities. Tinubu wants to give INEC better tools and legal support for running fair elections.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike started the building project that will help solve INEC's space problems. The current headquarters forces staff to rent extra offices because rooms are too crowded. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu thanks both leaders for making the expansion possible. The new five-story building sits on 1.5...
People from Sheka, Mai Dile, and Ja'oji areas worry about young fighters and drug users near Kano zoo. Community members blame the zoo gatherings for causing street violence among teenagers. Most troublemakers are under 22 years old according to local residents. One person says young people scare neighbors instead of helping them. The situation makes families afraid to walk around their communities.
Residents brought their concerns directly to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II at his palace. The Emir received the formal complaint about youth problems from worried community leaders. He asked local government heads and traditional rulers to work with police. Security agencies need help stopping the growing violence among young people. Recent...
Imo State Police Commissioner Aboki Danjuma visits checkpoints across the state to watch officer behavior. He wants to improve police work and help people trust officers more. The visits happen because citizens complain about police asking for money and treating people badly. Danjuma talks to officers about doing their jobs right and respecting people's rights. He warns that bad officers will lose their jobs and face court charges.
Seven police officers got arrested during the surprise visits for breaking rules. The department will punish these officers according to police laws and procedures. Danjuma tells drivers not to give money to any officer on duty. He says officers cannot take phones from people without proper reasons. Police...
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu picks Linus Obogo as his new Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Obogo takes over from Gill Nsa who held the job before him. Nsa becomes Special Adviser on Public Affairs under the new changes. The governor moved Nsa from his previous role as head of media operations. Official papers dated June 17 confirm both appointments through the state government secretary.
Nsa previously led the Nigeria Union of Journalists before joining the governor's team in May 2024. He replaced Emmanuel Ogbeche who faced many problems during his time as press secretary. Ogbeche moved to Abuja to work as a media helper after his removal from the top job. The governor sent Ogbeche back to his...
Former Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo fights back against power privatization accusations from Dr. Shamsudeen Usman. Usman claimed political deals influenced the 2013 power sector sales under President Goodluck Jonathan. Sambo calls these statements false and says Usman tries to damage Jonathan's reputation. The former vice president led the privatization council and says he followed all proper rules. He demands Usman provide proof of any wrongdoing during the power company sales.
Sambo points out that anti-corruption agencies watched the entire privatization process closely. The power minister resigned because of conflicts of interest during the sales period. No decisions hurt the fairness of choosing winning companies according...
