Former Nigeria Vice President and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has presented his final written address to the Presidential Election Petitions Court, stating that the court should not hesitate to nullify Bola Tinubu’s presidency if it deems … Continue reading Heaven won’t fall if Tinubu is removed – Atiku
A violent clash between rival gangs erupted in a prison in Ecuador, resulting in the death of six inmates and leaving another 11 injured. The Guayas 1 prison in Guayaquil witnessed the latest bout of violence, underscoring the ongoing troubles … Continue reading Ecuador prison riot claims lives of six inmates
In a statement on Sunday, President Joe Biden urged Israel to carefully consider its proposed “divisive” judicial reforms, given the array of challenges the country is facing. The president emphasized that the priority should be fostering unity and seeking consensus … Continue reading Biden calls on Israel to delay ‘divisive’ judicial reforms
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has expressed strong criticism towards the current N30,000 minimum wage in Nigeria, deeming it a “criminal wage.” During an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Oshiomhole cited his own actions as an example, stating that … Continue reading Oshiomhole condemns N30,000 minimum wage, reveals paying his cleaner N60,000
Famous singer and record label owner, Davido, also known as David Adeleke, has taken down the short clip from his signee Logos Olori’s new single ‘Jaye Lo,’ which had drawn widespread criticism. The clip featured people praying and dancing in … Continue reading Davido removes controversial video clip from Twitter following backlash
The Nigerian naira sustained its downward trajectory against the US dollar, reaching 876/$ in the parallel market on Sunday, as reported by Bureau de Change (BDC) operators. Just a week earlier, the local currency had traded at 820/$, reflecting the … Continue reading Forex shortage worsens, dollar hits N876
Financial analysts have made predictions regarding an impending increase in lending rates in Nigeria as the two-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting commences. During the last MPC meeting, the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) had already been raised to 18.5 per … Continue reading Economists predict lending rate hike ahead of MPC meeting
On Sunday, a tragic incident occurred in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, resulting in the death of at least 20 people. The unfortunate incident took place along the Benin-Ore-Sagamu Expressway when a petrol tanker overturned and spilled … Continue reading Tragic Ondo tanker claims lives of 20 fuel scoopers
Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has achieved a remarkable milestone as his hit track ‘Calm Down’ becomes the most streamed African song in the history of the United States of America (USA). The song surpassed CKay’s ‘Love … Continue reading Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ emerges as most streamed African song in US history
The federal judge presiding over the case involving classified documents filed by the US Federal government against former US President Donald Trump has announced that the criminal trial will commence on May 20, 2024, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Judge Aileen … Continue reading Judge schedules Trump classified documents trial for May 2024, just months before US Presidential election
Gunmen launched a deadly assault on two villages in the Tillaberi border region of Niger Republic, resulting in the tragic deaths of 12 individuals who were working in the fields. A municipal official from Anzourou district reported the attack, where … Continue reading 12 field workers killed by gunmen in Niger
According to recent findings, the Federal Government of Nigeria experienced a revenue shortfall of N13.33 billion from gas flaring penalties imposed on oil and gas firms in January and February 2023. The government had announced a $49 million (N22 billion) … Continue reading FG unable to recover N13.33bn gas flaring fines
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has expressed its strong support for the Federal Government’s recent initiative to establish the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. President Bola Tinubu signed four Executive Orders that included significant … Continue reading CITN backs Tinubu’s tax reforms
Dangote Cement, in accordance with its share buyback program announced earlier in July, has successfully concluded the first tranche of the buyback process. The company repurchased a total of 121,404,714 shares, equivalent to 0.71% of its issued and fully paid … Continue reading Dangote cement successfully concludes first tranche of share buyback
Chiamaka Nnadozie, the talented Super Falcons goalkeeper, received the well-deserved title of Player of the Match for her remarkable performance during their 0-0 draw against Canada in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B opening game held in Melbourne. … Continue reading Super Falcons goalie Chiamaka Nnadozie clinches player of the match award
Bassey Etim, popularly known as Ironbar, a Nigerian gold medallist, has chosen an unconventional path by utilizing his inner strength to carry out road repair work in the Ajah area of Lagos State. It remains uncertain whether this has been … Continue reading Nigerian gold medallist becomes voluntary road worker in Lagos
According to a statement issued on July 20, 2023, by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, has raised its fees for undergraduate students. The decision came after a meeting between the … Continue reading UNILAG raises tuition fees from N19,000 to N190,250 and more
A large group of commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, gathered at the Ayangbure of Ikorodu’s palace on Thursday morning to protest against alleged extortion and illegal arrests by the Nigeria Police Force. The demonstrators blocked the road in … Continue reading Okada riders take to the streets protesting police extortion and arrests
German police have extended their search for a wild animal believed to be a lioness, which was spotted chasing a wild boar down a street outside Berlin. The sighting, captured in a grainy video, remains the only evidence of the … Continue reading ‘Lioness’ continues to roam around near Berlin
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) announced that it disbursed N907.05bn among the three tiers of government in June 2023. This amount marked a marginal increase of N120.89bn compared to the previous month and is the highest allocation of the … Continue reading FAAC allocates N907 billion, Tinubu approves infrastructure fund to cushion subsidy removal
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reported that they have successfully neutralized 22 terrorists operating in Batsari and Jibia local government areas of Katsina State. The operation, conducted on Monday, July 17, was carried out by the Air Component of Operation … Continue reading NAF airstrikes kill 22 terrorists in Katsina
American rapper G Herbo, whose real name is Herbert Wright, has reached a plea agreement in a wire fraud case related to stolen identities. He and five associates, including promoter Antonio Strong, were accused of using stolen identities to make … Continue reading US rapper G Herbo set to plead guilty in wire fraud scheme
Singer Davido has announced the disbursement of N237 million to orphanages across the country through his foundation. In a post shared on his Instagram page today July 20, Davido said the money was disbursed to four hundred and twenty-four orphanages … Continue reading Davido donates N237m to 424 orphanages across Nigeria
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Niger State has issued a warning to residents of Mokwa, Shiroro, Lavun, and Borgu Local Government Areas about the possibility of impending floods during the period from July to November. Hajiya Zainab Sa’idu, … Continue reading NEMA alerts four Niger councils of impending flood
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court granted Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), permission to have access to the medical doctor of his choice while in the custody of the State Security … Continue reading High court grants Nnamdi Kanu’s request for access to private medical doctor
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