Meet the man who grows the rice that he eats on his head in India

Meet the man who grows the rice that he eats on his head in India

Weird News Today brings you the most bizarre stories on the internet. These weird but true stories will have you questioning reality. Take a look at today’s selection of weird news. ALSO, WATCH Meet the man who married a crocodile as part of a ritual [Video] Weird news of the day: Meet the man who … Read more

Nigerian military confirms killing of notorious terrorists, over 40 others

Nigerian military confirms killing of notorious terrorists, over 40 others

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of four notorious terrorist commanders in air strikes within the week. They are Machika, Haro, Dan Muhammadu and Ali Alheri, popularly called Kachalla Ali Kawaje. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Mr Buba, a major general, said … Read more

No more cash, how to switch to your SASSA gold card?

No more cash, how to switch to your SASSA gold card?

SASSA grant recipients can now choose to receive payments on a SASSA gold card (via Postbank) or their personal bank accounts. If you’re among those switching from Postbank, here’s what you need to do following recent news. After the news we reported on earlier this week that Postbank is phasing out cash payments at Post … Read more

Tinubu celebrates ex-President Buhari at 81

Tinubu celebrates ex-President Buhari at 81

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 81st birthday. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity on Saturday, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu described the former president as “an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism.” He appreciated Mr Buhari for his friendship and vote of confidence shown through … Read more

Northern governors meet in Kaduna, discuss insecurity, other issues

Northern governors meet in Kaduna, discuss insecurity, other issues

Northern Nigeria governors, on Friday, met in Kaduna State to discuss issues relating to the security and economy of the region. The meeting was the first since the 2023 general elections. The meeting, which held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, was chaired by the Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, who is also the … Read more

Quade Cooper opens up about Eddie Jones and Wallabies’ World Cup nightmare

Quade Cooper opens up about Eddie Jones and Wallabies’ World Cup nightmare

In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Cooper painted a grim picture of a coach (Eddie Jones) who was out of touch with his Wallabies players. In May, former Australia coach Eddie Jones indicated Cooper, Australia’s most experienced playmaker, would likely go to the Rugby World Cup in France as his first-choice No.10. Cooper … Read more

Wike asks NASS to approve N17.1bn allocated to FCT in 2024 budget

Wike asks NASS to approve N17.1bn allocated to FCT in 2024 budget

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has asked the National Assembly to approve the N17 billion appropriated for the FCT Administration in the N27.5 trillion 2024 proposed National Budget. Mr Wike made the appeal when he appeared before the Joint Session of the Senate and House Committees on FCT, in Abuja … Read more

Largest collection of mermaid-related items

Largest collection of mermaid-related items

The largest collection of mermaid-related items numbers 726 pieces, was achieved by Laurie Koller (USA) in Franklin Square. New York, USA, as verified on 15 October 2015. Koller began collecting mermaid-related items over 30 years ago as a child. In addition to her collection, she has four mermaid tattoos (which do not count towards the … Read more

Supreme Court condemns govt’s mistreatment of Kanu, but refuses to free him

Supreme Court condemns govt’s mistreatment of Kanu, but refuses to free him

The Supreme Court on Friday condemned the Nigerian government’s forcible repatriation of Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya. The court said the invasion of Mr Kanu’s home in Afara-Ukwu, near Umuahia, Abia State, the revocation of his bail and forcible repatriation from Kenya were unlawful. However, the court refused to accept the illegal actions of the government … Read more