The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its intention to take Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti to court for assaulting a police officer on duty in Lagos. The incident, captured in a viral video, led to Kuti turning himself in to … Continue reading Seun Kuti to face court arraignment for assaulting policeman, spends night in custody
Three men, Mukaila Nofiu, Wasiu Rasheed, and Hassan Kazeem, have been sent to the Kirikiri Custodial Centre in Lagos after being accused of murder and attempted murder. They were brought before the Yaba Magistrates’ Court, where Magistrate O.Y. Adefope presided … Continue reading Three men remanded in kirikiri custodial centre for murder and attempted murder in Lagos
Former naval officer Dr Joseph Dituri has achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the world record for living underwater. He spent an astounding 74 days in Jules’ Undersea Lodge, situated 30 feet below the surface of a Florida lagoon. Notably, … Continue reading Scientist breaks World record by living 30ft underwater for 74 days
NATO, the transatlantic military alliance, has emphasized its top priority as ensuring Ukraine’s success in its conflict with Russia. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and its subsequent annexation of four Ukrainian territories despite not controlling their … Continue reading NATO prioritizes Ukraine’s victory and membership amidst Russian aggression
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has voiced his opposition to the purported study leave granted to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Speculation had arisen that the President had approved Emefiele’s request to proceed … Continue reading Governor Matawalle opposes study leave for CBN Governor, calls for accountabilit
Lawyer Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, representing Nigerian musician Seun Kuti, has criticized the Lagos State Police Command for violating the law by handcuffing his client and subjecting him to a media trial and police harassment. Olumide-Fusika stated that it was unconstitutional … Continue reading Lawyer condemns police violation of rights: Seun Kuti handcuffed and subjected to media trial
The latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that Nigeria’s consumer price index (CPI) rose to 22.22% in April 2023, marking the fourth consecutive increase in the country’s inflation rate this year. Compared to the previous month, … Continue reading Nigeria’s inflation rate climbs to 22.22% in April 2023, marking fourth consecutive increase
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has called on Nigerian governors to adopt reforms that will drive economic growth in their respective states. Speaking at the induction program of governors-elect organized by the Nigeria Governors Forum … Continue reading Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigerian governors to embrace reforms for economic growth
President Muhammadu Buhari asserted that his administration has established a strong foundation for a prosperous Nigeria during his speech at the induction of governors-elect in Abuja. Represented by his chief of staff, Ibrahim Gambari, the president highlighted the government’s efforts … Continue reading President Buhari highlights firm foundation for a prosperous Nigeria in address to governors elect
The inaugural edition of the Bet9ja Delta State National Teqball tour concluded over the weekend at the Stephen Stadium in Asaba, leaving a lasting impression. Despite being a relatively new sport in the country, the event attracted participants from over … Continue reading Kwara state dominates inaugural Bet9ja national teqball tour
The Nigerian government has expressed its disapproval of a bill proposed by the National Assembly that seeks to require Nigerian-trained medical and dental practitioners to work for a minimum of five years in the country before being granted full licenses. … Continue reading Nigerian government opposes national assembly bill restricting medical practitioners licensing
The popular Agbeni Market located in the Ibadan North West Local Government Area of Oyo State experienced a devastating fire on Sunday morning. According to reports, the fire broke out at approximately 4:30 am, resulting in significant damage and the … Continue reading Agbeni market in Ibadan ravaged by devastating fire, millions of naira worth of goods lost
Dana Air has announced its backing of world record-breaking chef Hilda Baci by offering her one year of complimentary domestic travel tickets. Hilda achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing the current world record for the longest cooking marathon by an … Continue reading Dana Air supports World record breaking chef, Hilda Baci, with free travel tickets
The purchase of two million units of United Bank for Africa (UBA) shares by Ugochukwu Nwaghodoh, the Executive Director, Risk Management and Finance, has been disclosed in a corporate filing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. The transactions were conducted in … Continue reading UBA executive director acquires two million shares in recent transactions
Turkey’s presidential elections are heading towards a second-round runoff as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan leads over his main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. With 99.4% of domestic votes and 84% of overseas votes counted, Erdogan has secured 49.4% of the votes, while … Continue reading Turkey’s presidential elections head towards runoff as Erdogan leads over rival Kilicdaroglu
On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) submitted a motion for the stay of execution regarding a ruling made by a Federal High Court in Lagos. The ruling pertained to 14 properties and the sum of N400 million … Continue reading EFCC seeks stay of execution in property forfeiture case involving governor Yahaya Bello
In a statement released on Monday, the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, extended his congratulations to Nigerian chef Hilda Baci for breaking the world record in a cooking marathon. Lawan expressed his admiration for Baci’s accomplishment, emphasizing that … Continue reading Senate president applauds Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, for World record in cooking marathon
The Taraba State Police Command has verified an explosion at a popular drinking establishment in Jalingo, the capital city of Taraba State. Abdullahi Usman, the spokesperson for the Police Command, stated that the specific details regarding the explosion were still … Continue reading Explosion rock drinking spot in Taraba state capital, investigation underway
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that recent rainfall in Lagos from May 1 to May 15 has had a significant impact on the area. According to NEMA’s assessment, 228 buildings and 336 families have been affected to … Continue reading Rainfall in Lagos causes damage to buildings and displacement of families, NEMA reports
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Monday, May 15, that Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, a social media celebrity facing charges of N6 billion money laundering, has been re-arrested. According to a statement from the commission, … Continue reading EFCC re arrests Mompha in money laundering case following violation of bail conditions
On Monday, an articulated truck carrying a 40ft container overturned onto a Toyota car near the Cement bus stop in the Dopemu area of Lagos State. The incident occurred around 4 pm and fortunately, no casualties were reported as there … Continue reading Articulated truck overturns on car in Lagos due to brake failure
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged World Bank President, David Malpass, to suspend the disbursement of an $800 million loan to the Federal Government of Nigeria. SERAP has also called for a reopening of discussions on the … Continue reading SERAP calls on World Bank to halt $800 million loan disbursement to Nigerian government
The financial service sector of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) saw significant activity driven by three bank stocks: Fidelity Bank Plc, Access Holdings Plc, and FBN Holdings Plc. This dominance in the financial sector contributed 87.5% to the total equities … Continue reading Bank stocks drive activity in Nigerian exchange as financial sector dominates
Nigerian troops have successfully rescued Saratu Dauda, another Chibok schoolgirl, from the clutches of Boko Haram. Major General Ibrahim Ali, the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), made the announcement. The 25-year-old Saratu was saved by ground troops on … Continue reading Nigerian troops rescue another Chibok school girl from Boko Haram captivity
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a five-day warning strike due to the federal government’s failure to meet their demands. The strike is scheduled to begin on May 17 at 8 am and end on May 22 … Continue reading Nigerian resident doctors declare five day warning strike as government fails to meet demands
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