Abia State Governor Alex Otti has issued an order for vehicles currently parked on the roadside or median from Nkwoegwu Down to Ubakala Junction to relocate to Ohiya Motor Park in Umuahia. Makeshift shops, shanties, and other unauthorized structures along … Continue reading Abia truck drivers and unauthorized shops given August 17 deadline to vacate
The EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Command apprehended 14 suspected internet fraudsters in Makurdi, Benue State on August 10, 2023. Among the detainees are Solomon Oloche, Innocent Ochola, Aselo Kendra Wisdom, and others. The arrests followed thorough surveillance and intelligence gathering. ALSO … Continue reading EFCC raids cybercriminals’ hideout in Makurdi, arrests 14 suspects
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Ahmed Idris, has given the green light for a furniture allowance of N675 million to be disbursed to the chairpersons of the state’s 21 local government areas. This announcement was made by the Chief … Continue reading Kebbi gov. grants N675 million furniture allowance to local council chairmen
FBN Holdings has clarified that it has not received any court order prohibiting the holding of its 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Tuesday. In a notice submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, the company addressed recent … Continue reading FBN Holdings affirms no court order halting AGM
A group of young lawyers is urging President Bola Tinubu to intervene and release former Presidential Reform Task Force chief, Abdulrasheed Maina, and his son, Faisal, on compassionate and health grounds. The lawyers, organized under the Young Lawyers League of … Continue reading Lawyers appeal to Tinubu to release Maina and son
The British Council has announced that starting from September 2023, Nigerians will be required to pay N107,500 for academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations. Originally, the United Kingdom mandates citizens of countries seeking work or study opportunities in … Continue reading Nigerians to pay N107,500 IELTS exam fee starting September 2023
In 2022, Nigerian artists achieved a remarkable revenue milestone of over N11 billion on the Spotify music streaming platform. According to a statement released by the company, the Nigerian music industry experienced a substantial 63% growth in revenue from 2021 … Continue reading Nigerian musicians generate N11bn revenue on Spotify in 2022
The Lagos State Police Command successfully intervened to rescue a nine-year-old boy, the youngest among a group of eight other children, from being initiated into a cult in the Mushin area of Lagos. The group of boys, all male, with … Continue reading Police rescue nine children from cult initiation in Lagos
Bayern Munich and England’s captain, Harry Kane, are reportedly nearing an agreement for his transfer from Tottenham, according to Sky Sports. Despite indications that Kane might prefer to stay with Tottenham, he now faces a decision. The prolific goal scorer, … Continue reading Tottenham and Bayern Munich reach agreement for Harry Kane transfer
Former US President Donald Trump has declared his refusal to commit to supporting the Republican party’s eventual nominee for the 2024 presidential election, a prerequisite for participating in the first GOP primary debate. In an interview with Newsmax host Eric … Continue reading I won’t support whoever Republican party picks for 2024 election – Donald Trump
In a tragic incident on Thursday, August 10, 2023, gunmen believed to be Fulani militias reportedly carried out an attack in the Heipang community of Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. The assault took place during the early hours, leaving … Continue reading Gunmen attack Plateau community, killing 17 including couple and children
Niger’s junta has announced the establishment of a new government, just two weeks after the ousting of democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum. The military leaders revealed the development on state television and introduced 21 new ministers. The newly-formed government will be … Continue reading Niger coup leaders establish new government
The unidentified dispatch rider who leaped into the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge lagoon on August 8 has been discovered deceased. The Lagos State Emergency and Rescue team successfully retrieved his body today, August 10. Earlier reports indicated that the individual was … Continue reading Body of dispatch rider who jumped into Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge lagoon found
Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has expressed her distress over the severe economic challenges prevailing in Nigeria. The renowned Duduke singer revealed that the state of affairs in the country weighs heavily on her heart each day. She questioned … Continue reading Nigeria breaks my heart everyday – Simi
Auwal Umar Bijimi, a representative of Giwa West Constituency in the Kaduna State House of Assembly, has expressed concern about the recurring abduction of his constituents. He revealed that bandits are taking advantage of a damaged bridge in Giwa Local … Continue reading Lawmaker raises concerns over banditry in Kaduna community
Asari Dokubo has boldly asserted that he possesses the manpower to overthrow the military junta in Niger Republic. He mentioned that he and his group are prepared to overpower Niger’s military regime if granted authorization by the Nigerian government. A … Continue reading I will defeat Niger’s Military if given the go ahead – Asari Dokubo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared Professor Olanrewaju Olaniyan as the new Vice Chancellor of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo. The announcement was made during a session where reports from the Chairpersons of the Ladoke Akintola University … Continue reading Seyi Makinde names new VC for Emmanuel Alayande university of education
Napoli President, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has stated that their star player, Victor Osimhen, will not be sold this summer, even if an offer of €200 million is met. De Laurentiis shared this information during a conversation with Napoli Ultras at … Continue reading Osimhen will not be sold for €200 million – De Laurentiis
The US Department of State has indicated that China holds the capacity to exert influence on the Nigerian government through its loans, as stated in the Integrated Country Strategies document. The document, initially approved in April 2022 and updated in … Continue reading US says China manipulates Nigeria with loans
A recent first-quarter report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that Niger owes Nigeria N4.22bn ($5.48m) for power supply. The report highlighted that the Nigerien state power company, Nigerien Electricity Society, has not remitted the $5.48m invoice … Continue reading Niger’s power debt to Nigeria amounts to N4 billion – NERC
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and ex-Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. The purpose of the meeting appears to be related to El-Rufai’s recent … Continue reading El-Rufai and Wike in a meeting with Tinubu regarding ministerial confirmation
Gas consumers are facing impending challenges as prices are set to rise in the upcoming week, according to statements from gas marketers. Olatunbosun Oladapo, the President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, has cautioned consumers to prepare … Continue reading Marketers predict cooking gas price increase for the coming week
The University of Ibadan has secured a substantial sum of N1 billion to establish a pioneering Diaspora Research Centre, as revealed in a joint statement by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on … Continue reading UI secures N1 billion for diaspora research centre establishment
Veteran Nollywood actor, Joseph Benjamin, has shared the story of how he ventured into the taxi business in the United States after facing unexpected challenges. Benjamin, aged 46, narrated his experience during an episode of the King of Talks podcast … Continue reading Actor Joseph Benjamin opens up about becoming a cab driver in the U.S
Controversial street hip-hop artist, Habeeb Okikiola, famously recognized as Portable, and his artist have encountered an assault incident in Lagos State’s Lekki region. Portable shared this incident through a video posted on his Instagram story on Tuesday. The singer and … Continue reading Portable and his artist mercilessly beaten in Lekki
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