A 25-year-old man named AbdulGafar Ayanrinde has been handed a three-year prison sentence by the Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court for falsely posing as a lawyer. The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps revealed that Ayanrinde … Continue reading Osun court sentence fake lawyer to three years in prison
A Nigerian man, Idongesit Joseph Zion, has been given a one-year prison sentence after being found guilty of attempting to rape an Australian female tourist while they were both on vacation in Bali, Indonesia. The verdict was delivered at the … Continue reading Nigerian man sentenced to one year in prison for attempted rape of Australian tourist in Bali
Former Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has been named a Global Advisor to the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP). The appointment was officially announced by the organization on Twitter, stating that Osinbajo’s role would involve guiding … Continue reading Former vice president Yemi Osinbajo bags new appointment
The Nigerian government expressed concern on Tuesday about the underperformance of the Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country, stating that it is the lowest in the West African region. This worrisome development has prompted the government to call for … Continue reading Nigeria’s VAT performance lags behind West African countries – FG
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a warning that it will contact Google to permanently remove digital money lending apps that harass and defame customers from its Play Store. CEO of FCCPC, Babatunde Irukera, made this … Continue reading FCCPC vows to remove harassing digital lenders from Google play store
Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain a high standard of neutrality in the governorship elections scheduled for November 11 in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states. Expressing concerns over … Continue reading PDP governors call for credible elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi
The United Nations Population Fund has warned that the lack of funding for family planning in the country could result in an increase in unwanted pregnancies and abortions. This was highlighted during the 2023 World Population Day event organized by … Continue reading Nigeria faces potential surge of 700,000 unwanted pregnancies in 2023, says UNDP
In Enugu, a tragic accident at a military checkpoint on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway has claimed several lives, including that of a family of four. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at Ugwu Onyeama, resulting in five immediate fatalities and leaving … Continue reading Tragic auto crash in Enugu claims lives of family of four and others
President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Senate, urging them to confirm the recently appointed Service Chiefs. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the letter during the plenary session, announcing that the service chiefs will undergo screening by the … Continue reading Tinubu writes senate, urges confirmation of newly appointed service chiefs
After 22 years of waiting, Justice Tari Changbo and Mercy Tari-Changbo, a Nigerian couple, have finally welcomed a set of twins. The joyful news was shared by well-wishers on Facebook, expressing their congratulations and admiration for the couple’s long-awaited blessing. … Continue reading Nigerian couple’s 22 year wait ends with the arrival of twins
The Federal Government has brought charges against Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Ogun State, and nine others for vote buying. Adebutu, who was not present in court, had been evading law … Continue reading FG arraigns Ladi Adebutu and nine others for vote buying in Ogun state
Incidents of theft have reportedly occurred at Murtala Muhammad Airport, where recently installed airfield lighting systems on the domestic runway 18/36L have gone missing. The disappearance of these crucial safety components has raised concerns about security at Nigeria’s busiest airports. … Continue reading Lagos airport runway light stolen, leading to suspension of seven individuals
Between January and June 2023, the Lagos State Fire Service has reported a total of 1,642 fire incidents in the state, resulting in the loss of 42 lives and the destruction of properties worth N14.62 billion. The mid-year activity report … Continue reading Lagos state witnesses 1,642 fire outbreaks within six month period
A report by FITC has unveiled that bank customers in Nigeria encountered a loss of N472 million to fraudulent activities during the first quarter of 2023. The report, obtained from FITC’s website, also indicated that there were a total of … Continue reading Report reveals that bank customers in Nigeria lose N472m to fraudsters in three months
Nigeria has claimed victory in the 2023 African U-21 Nations Women’s Volleyball Championship Zone 3 held in Niamey, Niger Republic. In the final match on Sunday night, Nigeria triumphed over Ghana with a resounding 3-0 victory (25-10, 25-15, 25-10), securing … Continue reading Nigeria clinches U-21 women’s volleyball championship title
A former manager at Amazon.com has been handed a 16-year prison sentence for stealing more than $9.4 million from the company during her employment. Kayricka Wortham, who worked as an operations manager in Georgia from August 2020 to March 2022, … Continue reading Former Amazon employee sentenced to 16 years in prison for stealing $10 million
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning against the indiscriminate dumping of refuse, emphasizing the need to preserve and protect the environment. Alhaji Ibrahim Yusufu, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, delivered the warning during … Continue reading Federal government issues warning against indiscriminate dumping of refuse
Acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has stated that the police officers accused of running over a handcuffed man in Edo State are undergoing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. The incident, which occurred in Ekpoma, Edo State, involved a … Continue reading IG disciplines Edo officers involved in running over handcuffed man, disbands unit
President Bola Tinubu has signed four Executive Orders, including the suspension of the five per cent Excise Tax on telecommunication services and the escalation of Excise Duties on locally manufactured products. The Finance Act (Effective Date Variation) Order defers the … Continue reading President Tinubu signs executive orders, suspends 5% excise tax on telecoms and more
It has been reported that more than 400 inmates who escaped from the Kuje Medium Security Correctional Centre in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, during a jailbreak on July 5, 2022, are still at large even after one year. It … Continue reading Over 400 escaped inmates, including terrorists, still roaming the streets one year after Kuje prison break
Shell has recently announced the appointment of Ralph Gbobo as the new Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Gas Limited, the company’s gas distribution division. Effective from July 1, 2023, Ralph takes over the position from Ed Ubong, who has assumed … Continue reading Shell Nigeria appoints new MD of gas division
According to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, total investments in the country’s telecommunications sector reached $75.6 billion by the end of 2021. This figure encompasses both foreign direct investment and local investment. … Continue reading Telecoms investments soar to $76 billion as 5G subscriptions surpass 60,000 – NCC
A visually impaired man named Francis Ugachukwu has been remanded to the Kirikiri Correctional Centre by the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos State. Ugachukwu is facing charges of defiling a 13-year-old girl in the state. Justice … Continue reading Blind man arrested for defiling 13 year old girl in Lagos
The Ekiti State Government has announced a ban on a proposed three-day kissing marathon aimed at setting a Guinness World Record in the state. The event, organized by a group called Sugartee, was scheduled to take place on July 7 … Continue reading Ekiti state government bans scheduled 72 hour kissing marathon in attempt to break Guinness World Record
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it confiscated a total of 206,835 bags of rice with a value of N4,731,285,707 billion during 1,745 anti-smuggling operations conducted nationwide within a one-year period. This information was disclosed by CSC Abdullahi … Continue reading Customs seizes 200,000+ bags of rice worth N4.7 billion in one year
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