During the 6th Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja, Osagie Okunbor, Chairman of Shell Companies in Nigeria, disclosed that the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria was shut down for one year due to … Continue reading Shell removes 460 illegal connections on Trans Niger Pipeline to restore facility shut down
On Wednesday, Russia launched a drone attack on Odesa, a southern port city in Ukraine. According to the head of the Odesa district military administration, Yuriy Kruk, the attack was carried out by Shahed-136 UAVs, and while most of the … Continue reading Russia carries out fresh drone attack on Ukraine
The police recently arrested a Point of Sale (POS) operator after he allegedly spent N280m that was erroneously transferred to his account by a commercial bank. The suspect, identified as Alfa Rafiu, was reportedly arrested on Monday after he went … Continue reading POS operator arrested for spending N280m that was mistakenly transferred to his account
The Lagos State Government is set to arraign one Uzuokwu Solomon on charges of making a hoax call to the emergency responder, according to a statement by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, … Continue reading Lagos State files charges against teenager for placing false emergency call to the fire and rescue service
China has rejected claims by a British news outlet that it funded Nigerian militants to gain access to the country’s mineral resources. The Chinese government denies any involvement in terrorism financing and urges Chinese companies and nationals in Nigeria to … Continue reading China refutes allegations of funding terrorists to gain access to Nigerian mineral resources
Renowned human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has recently made a bold proposal for capital punishment as a deterrent against electoral rigging and manipulation by politicians in Nigeria. Adeyanju, who is a lawyer and the Convener of Concerned Nigerians, a civil … Continue reading Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, proposes life imprisonment as penalty for electoral rigging
Davido has met with Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, to ensure the safety of his upcoming concert. In a show of collaboration with the police, Davido emphasized the importance of security measures for the ‘Timeless’ concert on April … Continue reading Davido meets Lagos Commissioner of Police in preparation for ‘Timeless’ concert
Senator Aishatu Dahiru (Binani), the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Adamawa, has vehemently denied the allegations leveled against her of giving a bribe of N2 billion to INEC staff to secure her victory as Governor-elect. In a statement … Continue reading Binani denies giving N2 billion for declaration of results
In a recent judgment, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria sitting in Lagos has declared the dissolution of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) executive committee by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as illegal and unconstitutional. The court … Continue reading Court nullifies Sanwo-Olu’s garage caretaker committee, restores RTEAN in Lagos
Labour Party is currently embroiled in a deepening crisis, with the latest development being the suspension of the Acting National Chairman, Lamidi Apapa, and five other members by the National Executive Council (NEC) on Tuesday. This move comes amidst allegations … Continue reading Labour Party suspends alleged party chairman, Apapa, and five others
Mr Charles Aniagwu, Delta state commisioner for information, has vehemently denied allegations that Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State signed any law to grant governors new retirement benefits. Speaking at a news conference in Asaba, Aniagwu addressed claims from detractors … Continue reading Delta state commissioner for information, denies claims that Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa signed new pension benefits
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Adamawa State governorship election. The Returning Officer, Muhammed Melee, made the announcement on Tuesday after the collation of … Continue reading INEC declares Ahmadu Fintiri as the winner of the Adamawa State governorship election
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report for March 2023, revealing that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 22.04% on a year-on-year basis. This represents a 0.13% point rise compared to the … Continue reading Nigeria’s inflation rate in March soar to 22.04% according to NBS data
Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Yomi Awoniyi, raises concerns about the lack of credibility in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary held in Kogi State on Sunday. Awoniyi, who came second with 77 votes, alleges that the victory of … Continue reading Ex Kogi State Deputy Governor warns that Melaye’s emergence as governorship candidate is dangerous
Kwara State University, Ilorin, has secured a N12.5 million naira research grant from the prestigious Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to conduct a groundbreaking study on the “Influence of Cultural and Demographic Attributes on the Spread and Containment of Coronavirus … Continue reading Kwara State University secures N12.5 million TETFund research grant for COVID-19 study
Police officer in Kenya accused of killing two teenagers in 2017 has pleaded not guilty to murder charges, in a case that has gained national attention and become emblematic of the issue of extrajudicial killings in the East African country. … Continue reading Kenyan police accused of killing two teenagers in 2017 plead not guilty in court
The world-famous Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has come forward to debunk a viral post that has been circulating on WhatsApp, attributing comments to him regarding the upcoming 2023 general elections in Nigeria. The post claims that Soyinka has endorsed … Continue reading Soyinka refutes WhatsApp post claiming he endorses Tinubu, Atiku, and Peter Obi
Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, one of the legal representatives for Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised alarm bells about Kanu’s declining health. ALSO READ: DSS charges four suspects to court linked to terrorism … Continue reading DSS transfers tuberculosis patient to Nnamdi Kanu’s cell block as IPOB leader reportedly bleeds profusely
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a directive to the Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Ari, to stay away from the state office, as stated in a memo with reference number INEC/SEC/442/V.II, signed by the Secretary to … Continue reading INEC directs Adamawa REC, Hudu Ari, to stay away from office due to misconduct
In the evening of Friday, April 14, 2023, NDLEA operatives from Rivers State Command carried out a raid on a hangout/drinking joint located at Odunze street, Mile 3 Diobu, Port Harcourt, known for illicit drug activities. The operatives, disguised as … Continue reading Attack by hoodlums in Rivers state results in escape of arrested NDLEA suspect
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently appeared as a guest on the +44 Amazon Music podcast, where he revealed that his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, sparked his interest in politics. The Omo Baba Olowo … Continue reading Davido credits uncle for his involvement in Nigerian politics
Bobrisky, the controversial Nigerian transgender and socialite, recently revealed during an interview with popular On Air Personality Toke Makinwa, that he is open to dating a fraudster or even a monkey, as long as he can benefit financially from the … Continue reading Bobrisky reveals willingness to date fraudsters and even monkeys, during an interview
Despite a temporary ceasefire that was implemented to address humanitarian needs, including the evacuation of wounded individuals, fierce fighting has continued unabated in Sudan’s capital, resulting in dozens of casualties over the course of two days. The situation remains dire, … Continue reading Death toll rises in Sudan as ongoing fighting persists, posing grave concerns for the country’s stability and prospects for peace
Scientists from an international team have conducted a groundbreaking genetic investigation of two ancient cemeteries located along the western frontier of the Xiongnu empire (Wall of China) in present-day Mongolia. The findings, published in the prestigious journal Science Advances, shed … Continue reading Uncovering the genetic diversity of the great wall of China through ancient DNA
The police in Ogun State have arrested a 33-year-old mother, Olaide Adekunle, who allegedly sold her 18-month-old baby for N600,000 to pay off a loan she obtained from a microfinance bank. The shocking incident has raised concerns about child trafficking … Continue reading Mother arrested in Ogun state for allegedly selling her 18-month-old child for N600,000 to repay loan
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