Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has given his approval for the appointment of special advisers, senior special assistants, and special assistants, according to a statement by the governor’s press secretary, Kazie Ukoh. The appointments consist of ten special advisers, nine … Continue reading Abia governor, Alex Otti, appoints 21 aides
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has once again postponed the hearing of the petition filed by the Allied People Movement (APM) challenging President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s victory. The adjournment aims to give the parties an opportunity to reference a … Continue reading PEPC adjourns APM’s petition against Tinubu to June 9 for supreme court reference
The once prestigious Moshood Abiola Stadium, formerly known as the National Stadium, Abuja, is now in a deplorable state, beset by numerous issues. Besides the unsightly surroundings, characterized by poor waste management and open defecation, the stadium’s 2000-capacity swimming arena … Continue reading Reptiles occupy Abuja’s MKO Abiola stadium swimming pools due to mis management
Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, has refuted claims of being under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N4bn fraud. In a statement … Continue reading Fayemi speaks out on EFCC probe, denies alleged N4bn fraud
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Jerry Ogunsakin, was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos, facing charges of conspiracy, obtaining by false pretense, and unlawful conversion of N128m. The Special Fraud Unit accused Ogunsakin of conspiring with five individuals to … Continue reading Policeman in court for alleged N128m theft
Traders in Abuja are expressing their frustration over the increase in transportation fares caused by the rise in petrol pump prices. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria, they shared their disappointment and highlighted the challenges they are facing. … Continue reading Abuja traders express concerns over rising transport fares impacting business
The Nigerian National Petrol Company (NNPC) has officially announced an increase in petrol prices following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of an end to subsidies. Mele Kyari, the first group CEO of NNPC, explained that the price hike is a result … Continue reading Kyari: Nigerians are lucky petrol price remains below N1000 per litre
Hameed Ali, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has addressed the concerns of officers and staff who fear that ongoing modernization programs may result in job losses, assuring them that there are no such plans. On the … Continue reading Customs CG debunks sack rumours, calls for manpower increase to 30,000
Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist, has urged President Bola Tinubu to remove all Service Chiefs from their positions, stating that it would strengthen his administration. In a tweet, Adeyanju questioned the delay in Tinubu’s decision to replace the Service Chiefs, … Continue reading Activist Deji Adeyanju, calls on Tinubu to dismiss service chiefs for government stability
The Defence Headquarters has announced that over the past two weeks, troops of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have successfully destroyed 47 illegal refining sites and arrested 65 individuals suspected of oil theft and other criminal activities. Major General Musa Danmadami, … Continue reading Troops destroy 47 illegal refineries and arrest 65 suspects in recent operations
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has given his approval for the promotion of 31,465 police personnel. This includes the promotion of 24,991 sergeants to inspector, 194 corporals to sergeant, and 6,280 constables to corporal cadres. The announcement … Continue reading Over 31,000 police personnel promoted as IGP implements manpower development policy
Celine Dion, the renowned Canadian singer, has not given up on her aspirations to perform again, despite an ongoing health crisis that has led to the cancellation of her concerts. In October 2021, she had to postpone several Las Vegas … Continue reading Celine Dion determined to perform again amid ongoing health crisis
Elon Musk has regained his position as the world’s richest person as shares of Bernard Arnault’s LVMH fell in Paris trading, as reported by Bloomberg. Musk and Arnault have been closely competing for the top spot in the Bloomberg Billionaires … Continue reading Elon Musk reclaims title of world’s richest person, surpassing Bernard Arnault
Protests erupted in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, as hundreds of residents took to the streets to demonstrate against the Federal Government’s removal of fuel subsidy. The protesters, carrying placards, demanded an immediate reversal of the pump price … Continue reading Protesters in Edo State disrupt activities, express outrage over high petrol prices
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, is currently undergoing questioning at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) zonal command office in Ilorin, Kwara State. He is being interrogated regarding an alleged N4 billion money laundering case. Fayemi arrived at … Continue reading Former Ekiti governor, Fayemi, interrogated by EFCC in N4bn money laundering probe
During the cross-examination at the Presidential Election Petition Court, Joe Agada, the first witness of the People Democratic Party (PDP), made some significant allegations regarding the manipulation of BVAS devices and the signing of results in the last presidential election. … Continue reading PDP witness at tribunal alleges being forced to sign presidential poll result in Kogi
Femi Gbajabiamila has been appointed as the Chief of Staff by President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made during a meeting between the President and the nation’s security chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. ALSO READ: Labour party spokesperson … Continue reading Tinubu appoints Femi Gbajabiamila as chief of staff
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has officially announced that Lionel Messi will be leaving the club at the conclusion of the current season. The Argentine superstar will play his final match for PSG against Clermont Foot on Saturday, June 3. PSG manager … Continue reading PSG announces Lionel Messi’s departure at the end of the week
Renowned Mexican actor Sergio Calderón has died at the age of 77, marking the end of an illustrious career spanning six decades. Calderón, known for his remarkable performances in over 40 Hollywood films including Pirates of the Caribbean and Men … Continue reading Mexican actor Sergio Calderón, known for pirates of the caribbean, passes away at 77
A woman who was apprehended for allegedly running a baby factory in the Akudo Azoroh area of Rivers State has confessed to selling the infants for prices ranging from N1.4 to N1.5 million, depending on their gender. The Nigerian police … Continue reading Woman arrested for alleged baby factory operation in Rivers state, admits selling children for N1.4 to N1.5 million
Over 5,000 suspected cases of Lassa Fever have been documented in Nigeria since January 2023, primarily concentrated in approximately 28 states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) released a statement providing an overview of the disease’s status … Continue reading Nigeria battles lassa fever: Over 5000 cases reported across 28 states since January
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a commitment to strengthen economic cooperation with Nigeria, emphasizing the country’s significance to Africa and the world. President Jinping conveyed this message through his special envoy and vice chairperson of the National People’s Congress … Continue reading Chinese president, Xi Jinping, pledges enhanced economic cooperation with Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted claims that it has devalued the country’s currency, the naira. In a statement issued by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Isah AbdulMumin, the CBN clarified that the exchange rate for the … Continue reading CBN refutes reports of naira devaluation, stresses stable exchange rate
In a recent development, the House of Representatives has made a call to the Federal Government to discontinue subsidies on all petroleum products, not just the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) commonly known as petrol. This call comes as a response … Continue reading Reps urge FG to end subsidy on all petroleum products
In recent developments at the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja, objections have been raised by President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding the submission of evidence extracted from the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines used … Continue reading APC oppose submission of BVAS evidence at presidential tribunal
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