Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, commenced the construction of cluster settlements for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benue State on Thursday. The minister’s two-day visit to the state included the unveiling of the project … Continue reading FG initiates construction of homes for displaced persons in Benue
Technology pioneer Steve Wozniak, known as the co-founder of Apple, was reportedly admitted to a hospital in Mexico City on Wednesday following a suspected stroke. The 73-year-old scientist and tech entrepreneur had been scheduled to participate in a World Business … Continue reading Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak hospitalized following suspected stroke
The former head of the organization responsible for the Grammy Awards is facing a lawsuit from a musician who accuses him of drugging and raping her in 2018. The state suit filed in Manhattan alleges sexual battery against Neil Portnow, … Continue reading Former Grammys chief faces rape allegations
Nigerian music sensation Yemi Alade has candidly shared her sentiments regarding the familial and societal pressure urging her to tie the knot. In a recent interview with Cool FM, the singer expressed her frustration over the constant pressure to get … Continue reading Yemi Alade voices concerns over being pressurized from family and friends to get married
The Magaji Dan-Yamusa NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Keffi, Nasarawa State witnessed the official swearing-in ceremony of 1,895 Corps members from the 2023 Batch C, Stream 1. The three-week orientation course, declared open by Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youths and … Continue reading NYSC officially inducts 1,895 corps members in Nasarawa state
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has emphasized that all banknotes issued by the institution remain legal tender and should not be rejected. In response to reports of cash scarcity in major cities, the CBN has directed its branches nationwide … Continue reading CBN confirms continued validity of old banknotes as legal tender
Niger Delta rights activist, Ozobo Austin, is urging President Bola Tinubu to allocate the $150 million General Sani Abacha loot to essential infrastructure projects in the Niger Delta region. According to Ozobo, this money constitutes part of the funds derived … Continue reading Activist urges Tinubu to invest $150m Abacha loot in Niger Delta development
The owner of the College of Education, Ero, Ondo State, Mr. Oyeleye Fasua, issued an appeal on Thursday to students protesting at the institution, urging them to remain calm. He assured them that the issue of mobilizing them for the … Continue reading Ondo college offers assurance to protesting students regarding NYSC mobilization
According to a report from The Guardian UK, four individuals are facing criminal charges in connection with the theft of a £4.8 million gold toilet that disappeared from Blenheim Palace during an overnight heist in September 2019. The stolen artwork, … Continue reading Four individuals arrested for stealing £4.8m gold toilet
A secondary school teacher finds himself in police custody following allegations of sexual assault against two young women. The Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Ogun state governor, Ojo Emmanuel, shared the distressing incident on a social media … Continue reading Secondary school teacher in Ogun arrested for rape
After 151 days in the custody of federal security agencies, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail by a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory. Despite strong opposition from the … Continue reading Abuja court grants Emefiele bail after 151 days in custody
Famous British-Nigerian professional boxer, Anthony Joshua, recently revealed his reason for choosing to continue living with his mother at the age of 34. Joshua’s decision to remain in his mother’s two-bedroom former council apartment became widely known after his £15 … Continue reading Anthony Joshua reveals why he still lives with his mother at 34
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has successfully resolved a backlog of more than two million National Identification Number (NIN) modification requests, according to a statement from NIMC’s Acting Director-General, Engineer Abisoye Coker-Odusote. This milestone highlights NIMC’s dedication to providing … Continue reading NIMC resolves over 2.5 million backlog of NIN modifications
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has adhered to the directive of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory concerning the case of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele, who has been in government … Continue reading EFCC complies with court order, presents Emefiele in court
The Nigerian Naira faced another significant depreciation against the US Dollar on Tuesday, reaching a rate of N1,080/$ in the parallel market. This marked a 4.85% decline when compared to the N1,030/$ rate observed on the previous day. This marks … Continue reading Naira extends decline, hits N1,080 against US dollar
Students of Tai Solarin University Of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, have staged a protest on the Benin-Ore expressway to express their discontent with the recent increase in tuition fees. The protest, which occurred on Wednesday morning, aimed to … Continue reading TASUED students stage fresh protest against tuition hike
Brazilian singer Darlyn Morais, aged 28, tragically passed away on November 6, following a spider bite he sustained at his residence in the city of Miranorte in northeastern Brazil on October 31. Morais experienced an allergic reaction to the spider … Continue reading Brazilian singer Darlyn Morais dies after spider bite
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has vehemently denied allegations that he is spending a staggering N400 million monthly on domestic running costs. These accusations were leveled against him by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, during a … Continue reading Adeleke denies allegations of N400 million monthly expenditure
American disc jockey and music executive DJ Khaled has shared that he’s recently been inspired by Afrobeats and feels a “spiritual connection” akin to what he experiences with dancehall. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the ‘Another One’ artist … Continue reading I get motivated listening to Afrobeat – DJ Khaled
Musician Teniola Apata, professionally known as Teni, recently opened up about her battle with a severe throat infection that was diagnosed in July. She shared her experience through an Instagram post, shedding light on her struggle with the throat infection … Continue reading Teni reveals how she battled a life threatening infection
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) announced on Tuesday that it has introduced a new crude oil grade called ‘Nembe’ and has already shipped its inaugural cargo in October, comprising two shipments of 950,000 barrels each. The first cargoes … Continue reading NNPC introduces new crude grade and ships 1.9 million barrels in October
Government records obtained from the Nigeria Governors Forum and National Bureau of Statistics websites reveal that the federal government has managed to save approximately N1.45 trillion from the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, … Continue reading Federal government achieves N1.45 trillion savings through subsidy removal
At a recent stakeholders’ forum organized by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Lagos, foreign airlines have revealed that approximately 90 percent of their $783 million trapped funds in Nigeria have yet to be disbursed. According … Continue reading Foreign airlines struggle as over $700m remains trapped in Nigeria
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has pledged that bills promoting women’s rights and inclusion, which previously failed in the 9th Assembly, will receive a more favorable response in the 10th National Assembly. He expressed his dedication … Continue reading Deputy speaker vows to revisit women’s rights bill
A pastor from a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in the Agbado area has been apprehended for allegedly making false prophecies and abducting a 21-year-old woman named Aliu Blessing. According to the Ogun State Police Command, the victim had visited the … Continue reading Ogun pastor arrested for abduction and false prophecies
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