The Chairman of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that since February 2021, the agency has made significant progress in combating drug-related crimes in Nigeria. In a conference held in Abuja to mark the International Day Against … Continue reading NDLEA’s 29 month operation results in arrest of 31,675 drug offenders
An explosion occurred in the Ijaiye, Agege area of Lagos State, resulting in injuries to four individuals with varying degrees of severity. The incident took place early on Monday in a shop where gas cylinders were stored. According to Femi … Continue reading Gas cylinder explosion in Lagos leaves four injured
President Bola Tinubu shared an incident from his early life when he worked as a taxi driver in the United States, revealing that a naval officer once slapped him for unintentionally overcharging. This revelation came to light in a biography … Continue reading Tinubu reveals why a naval officer once slapped him in the US
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria on Tuesday, just in time for the Sallah celebrations, according to a source close to the Presidency. After concluding his official trip to Paris, where he participated in the summit … Continue reading Tinubu set to arrive in Lagos on tuesday for sallah celebrations
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has issued a directive for the immediate suspension of all operations and activities at Marina Resort in Calabar. The decision comes in the aftermath of a boat accident on June 24, 2023, involving 14 … Continue reading Cross River governor suspends operations at Marina resort following boat accident
The deputy governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has refuted the claim that he renounced his Nigerian citizenship. Last week, it was reported that an immigration lawyer in the United States testified at the Lagos Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, alleging … Continue reading Lagos deputy governor Obafemi Hamzat refutes allegations of renouncing Nigerian citizenship
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims that it extended an invitation to former Governor Nyesom Wike to join the party. The APC categorically dismissed such claims and referred to those making them as … Continue reading We didn’t officially invite Wike to join our party – APC
Iniobong Edo, a popular Nollywood actress, recently shared in an interview with Chude Jideonwo that her childhood aspirations were to become a lawyer or a newscaster. She revealed that her role model was the late broadcaster, Tokunbo Ajayi, and she … Continue reading I would have been a lawyer but ended up in Nollywood – Ini Edo
Veteran Nigerian singer and producer, Samuel Oguachuba, aka Samklef, has asserted that it is the nature of men to cheat on their spouses. He made the assertion in a recent chat with ace-media personality Daddy Freeze. He said that Nigerians … Continue reading Men are entitled to cheat – Samklef
Four individuals were brought before the Yaba Magistrates’ Court on Friday, facing charges of defrauding their employer, Think Finance Microfinance Bank, of N150 million in the FESTAC Town area of Lagos State. The defendants, including the Head of Risk Management, … Continue reading Lagos microfinance bank defrauded of N150m by four employees
Hundreds of motorists and commuters experienced significant delays on Sunday due to the ongoing road construction at the Berger end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The situation worsened when the construction workers reduced both lanes of the expressway to just two, … Continue reading Motorists trapped for hours in Lagos-Ibadan traffic congestion
Muslim clerics emphasize responsible celebration of Eid-el-Adha, discouraging desperation and borrowing. As the festival approaches, Islamic scholars advise Muslims to celebrate within their means and avoid financial trouble. The Chief Imam of the University of Abuja, Prof. Taofeek AbdulAzeez, warns … Continue reading Clerics advise Muslims not to incur debt for the purpose of purchasing Sallah ram
According to the Federal Government, power distribution companies in Nigeria failed to remit a total of N208.8bn to the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry in 2022. Data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission revealed that the Discos did not make complete … Continue reading Power distribution companies fail to remit N208 billion in 2022 – FG
Nigerian artist Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burnaboy, emerged victorious at the 2023 Black Entertainment Awards (BET) as he claimed the esteemed title of Best International Act. Amongst fierce competition from artists such as Ayra Starr, Central Cee, and Stormzy, … Continue reading Burna Boy wins BET best international act award
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and stakeholders in tertiary education have approved the National Minimum Tolerable UTME Score (NTMUS) for the 2023 admission into Nigerian universities. During the annual policy meeting on admissions held in Abuja, it was … Continue reading JAMB sets cut off marks for 2023 admissions
The Naira ended the trading day on Friday with a decline, as it was valued at N770.17 against the US dollar at the investors’ and exporters’ window. This represented a depreciation of 0.66% compared to the previous day’s exchange rate … Continue reading Naira depreciates by 0.66% as week ends on negative note
In a tragic incident, suspected Islamic terrorists are said to have claimed the lives of three miners at a mining site near Tanjol in the Jol community of Riyom Local Government Area in Plateau State. Recent reports have highlighted the … Continue reading Three miners killed in Plateau state community
Nigerian singer Victony, also known as Anthony Victor, recently shared that he underwent his final surgery in January this year, which enabled him to regain his mobility. Following a near-fatal car accident in 2021 that left one person dead and … Continue reading Victony discloses recent surgery in January
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has issued an executive order suspending all mining operations in the state. The decision aims to safeguard the environment and promote sustainable development. Kefas expressed concern over the negative impacts of mining activities, including deforestation, … Continue reading Taraba governor suspends all mining activities in the state
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has revealed intentions to address the existing job vacancies within the education, health, and other sub-sectors of the state. This announcement came during the commencement of staff audits across the public service, starting with … Continue reading Adeleke commences staff audit in Osun state
The Kaduna State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) announced the successful recovery and return of 28 stolen cars to their respective owners within the state. Mr. Zubairu Mato, the FRSC Sector Commander, shared this information during … Continue reading FRSC retrieves 28 stolen vehicles in Kaduna state
President Bola Tinubu wrapped up his official visit to Paris and proceeded to London for a private visit, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy, Dele Alake. Initially scheduled to return to Abuja … Continue reading Tinubu departs for London on private visit after Paris trip
Ram sellers at the Kara market along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway expressed their dissatisfaction with the low sales, attributing it to the prevailing economic conditions and the sudden surge in transportation costs for the animals from the northern region. With the … Continue reading Low sales and high prices plague Sallah ram Traders, sparking concerns
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reported that approximately 97,000 passport booklets issued still remain uncollected in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The reason for this backlog is attributed to third-party applications and cases where applicants provided … Continue reading NIS holds agents responsible for 97,000 uncollected passports
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced on Thursday that noodles manufactured in Nigeria were free from ethylene oxide and its byproducts. NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed the findings during a media briefing conducted to … Continue reading Nigerian noodles declared safe and ethylene oxide free by NAFDAC
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