The Workers’ Alliance for Inclusive Socio-economic Reforms (WAISER) has urged the Nigerian federal government to establish a new monthly minimum wage of N200,000. In a statement, Amodu Isiaka, the national coordinator of the group, emphasized that this adjustment would help … Continue reading Workers’ group urges Nigerian government to establish N200k as minimum wage
In a disturbing case, a man named David Lee has been sentenced to 24 weeks in jail for committing a sexual act involving a baby seagull while watching animal pornography. Lee was captured on CCTV in Sunderland, taking the baby … Continue reading Man sentenced to 24 week jail term for m**turbating to animal p*rn*graphy
Renowned American singer Beyoncé has contributed £8,000 to support a struggling Nigerian restaurant in North London that was at risk of closing due to escalating energy bills. Chuku’s, a Nigerian tapas eatery run by siblings Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederik, was … Continue reading Beyoncé saves struggling Nigerian restaurant in North London with £8,000 donation amid soaring energy bills
According to the New York Post, the tourist submersible named Titan, which went missing during a trip to the Titanic shipwreck at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, is believed to have run out of oxygen. OceanGate Expeditions, the operator … Continue reading Titanic bound submersible with five people on board runs out of emergency oxygen
Grammy award-winning Nigerian artist, Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has declared that music is ingrained in his way of life. In a recent interview with popular UK-based afrobeats podcaster, Shopsydoo, in London, Wizkid expressed his constant desire to enhance … Continue reading Music is my life, i sleep, breathe and eat it – Wizkid
Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide Vice President, Damian Okeke-Ogene, has urged the Nigerian government to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in response to calls from prominent Nigerians. Okeke-Ogene emphasized the importance of upholding the … Continue reading Ohaneze Ndigbo calls on government to release Nnamdi Kanu
India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has reported that Russia has risen from the fifth to the fourth position among India’s largest trading partners. The trade turnover between the two countries has experienced a substantial increase, reaching $21.8 billion from … Continue reading Russia cimbs to fourth place as India’s top trading partner
The Abia State Police Command has officially confirmed the arrest of Pastor Chukwuemeka Orji, a 60-year-old clergyman, on charges of defiling a 13-year-old female domestic worker in the Aba area of the state. ASP Chinaka Maureen, the Police Public Relations … Continue reading Abia state pastor defiles 13-year-old girl
Lionel Messi, the World Cup winner and captain of the Argentinian team, has received nominations in three different categories for the ESPY 2023 award. The ESPY is an accolade presented by the popular American broadcast TV station, ABC. Messi, who … Continue reading Messi receives three nominations for ESPY 2023 award
Lagos has been ranked as the fourth worst city to live in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability report for 2023. The survey assessed 173 cities based on 30 factors across five categories, including stability, healthcare, … Continue reading Lagos ranked as the fourth worst city to live in
In a viral video, Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, expressed his intention to return to Nigeria after more than two years in exile. Igboho, speaking from an undisclosed location, assured his supporters that he would … Continue reading “I’m coming back to Nigeria soon, and I must get my N20bn damages that FG owes me” – Sunday Igboho
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to engage in bilateral meetings with leaders from France, the United States, Sweden, and other countries during the Paris Financial Pact Summit starting on Thursday. The meetings, requested by Tinubu’s counterparts or their delegations, are … Continue reading Tinubu to hold meetings with US, French, and Swiss leaders at Paris summit
According to the latest Electricity Report for the first quarter of 2023 released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), electricity distribution companies (Discos) in Nigeria experienced a significant increase in revenue, even though there was a decline in supply. … Continue reading Electricity distribution companies generate N480 billion in six months – NBS
A tragic incident occurred in Ohio, United States, last week, resulting in the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child. According to police, the woman’s two-year-old son accidentally shot her in the back with a loaded handgun that … Continue reading Tragedy strikes as two-year-old accidentally shoots pregnant mother to death in US
Freight forwarders operating at Seme Border have written a letter to the Federal Government, urging the reopening of the border for vehicle importation. Ibrahim Musa, the Director of Road Transport at the Federal Ministry of Transportation, revealed this during a … Continue reading FG considers reopening Seme border
The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a woman in relation to the demise of a barber, popularly known as Otubong, at his residence on Osina Street, Mile 2 Diobu, in Port Harcourt. Sources indicate that the lady, aware of … Continue reading Police arrest woman following boyfriend’s death during marathon sex
The Bank of England (BoE) is anticipated to increase interest rates for the 13th consecutive time on Thursday, potentially opting for a significant hike to combat persistent inflation, despite the risk of exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis. Previous expectations suggested a … Continue reading Bank of England set to raise interest rates in response to inflation
Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate during the February 25 presidential election, has expressed his belief that Nigeria can benefit from the increasing number of Nigerians emigrating to other countries in search of better opportunities. This phenomenon, popularly known … Continue reading Nigeria will surely benefit from ‘Japa Syndrome’ – Peter Obi
Vice President Kashim Shettima held a meeting with British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, at the State House in Abuja. Following the meeting, Montgomery spoke with State House correspondents and described the discussions as fruitful, focusing on enhancing bilateral … Continue reading Shettima holds meeting with British high commissioner in Abuja
Former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu has dismissed rumors claiming that he has been appointed as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speculation arose on Tuesday suggesting that Odumosu’s appointment was awaiting … Continue reading Hakeem Odumosu denies EFCC chairmanship appointment
The Cross River State government has enforced a ban on the operation of commercial motorcyclists, commonly known as okada, in the Calabar metropolis. Governor Prince Bassey Otu’s chief press secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, stated that this decision was made to ensure … Continue reading Cross River government implements ban on okada operations in calabar
During a live show in Los Angeles, singer Ava Max experienced an unsettling encounter when a fan rushed the stage and struck her, making contact with her forehead. Although security promptly intervened and removed the fan, Ava Max revealed later … Continue reading Singer Ava Max slapped onstage during live performance
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, underwater noises have been identified in the vicinity of the search area for a missing submarine that was en route to the Titanic wreckage with five individuals on board. Canadian P-3 aircraft detected these … Continue reading US coast guard reports noises detected near titanic wreckage in search for missing submarine
In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the Speaker on Media and Publicity, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, congratulated Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the new National Security Adviser, as well as the appointed Service … Continue reading Tinubu’s appointments serve Nigeria’s best interest – Tajudeen Abbas
During a quarterly review meeting in Awka, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director and CEO of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), revealed the Federal Government’s plan to introduce a new anti-cancer vaccine called the Human PapillomaVirus (HPV) … Continue reading FG plans to introduce new anti cancer vaccine – NPHCDA
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