The Labour Party (LP) has submitted over 18,000 polling unit results, claiming they were downloaded from the INEC Result Viewing portal. These result sheets are intended to support their petition challenging the presidential election held on February 25, 2023. However, … Continue reading Labour Party presents over 18,000 blurry result sheets at the election tribunal
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that inflation reached a new record high of 22.41% in May due to the soaring costs of food and non-alcoholic beverages. This figure represents a 0.19% increase from April, when inflation had … Continue reading Soaring food and beverage prices drive May inflation to 22.41% – NBS
In a bid to combat the alarming rise of cholera cases in Nigeria, Ifedayo Adetifa, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has announced plans to engage political figures as champions for cholera control in the country. … Continue reading NCDC expresses concern over mind boggling cholera situation in Nigeria
Following the suspension of the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, the Nigerian stock market experienced a surge, reaching its highest level since July 2008. Investors are speculating on a potential currency devaluation, which contributed to the rise in the main … Continue reading Nigerian stock market soars to a 15 year high following suspension of Emefiele
According to the Advisory Council of President Bola Tinubu’s Energy and Natural Resources subcommittees, Nigeria suffered a staggering loss of $46.16bn due to crude oil theft between 2009 and 2020, along with an annual loss of $10.7bn due to petrol … Continue reading Presidency reveals loss of over $56 billion to oil theft and subsidy
Between January and May 2023, a total of 1,174,392 birth registrations have been documented nationwide. This data was collected using the RapidSMS application, developed by the National Population Commission. RapidSMS serves as a platform for gathering and reporting information on … Continue reading NPC reports over one million births registered in five months
President Bola Tinubu has taken the decision to suspend Godwin Emefiele from his position as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The suspension was announced by Willie Bassey, the Director of Information in the Office of the … Continue reading Tinubu suspends CBN governor
According to recent statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the telecommunications and information services sector in Nigeria made a significant contribution of N2.508 trillion to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2023. … Continue reading Telecoms sector contributes N2.5 trillion to Nigeria’s GDP in Q1 2023, says national bureau of statistics
Investors in the Nigerian Exchange experienced a loss of N37 billion on Thursday, attributed to declines in the share prices of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Wapic, GlaxoSmithKline, FCMB, and other companies. This led to a 0.12 percent decrease in both the … Continue reading Stock investors suffer N37bn loss on Nigerian exchange
A recent report by McKinsey titled “Reimagining economic growth in Africa: Turning Diversity into Opportunity” reveals that Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa were responsible for 65% of Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) slowdown. The report indicates that if these three … Continue reading Nigeria and other countries contribute to 65% slowdown in Africa’s GDP growth
A 19-year-old man, Auwal Abdullahi, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl named Blessing, whom he claimed to be his girlfriend. Auwal, a tricycle operator, was apprehended on June 6 and admitted … Continue reading Man arrested in Adamawa for raping 16 year old girl
Two individuals, Mr. Theophilus Nwachukwu and Mr. Christopher Emeka Okoli, have been sentenced to death by hanging by the Delta State High Court 2 in Uvwie Local Government Area. They were found guilty on charges of conspiracy, kidnapping, armed robbery, … Continue reading Two convicted for kidnapping and armed robbery face death by hanging
The Canadian government has revealed that visitors from 13 countries across Asia, Africa, Central and South America will now enjoy visa-free travel to Canada. In a statement issued by Sean Fraser, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, it … Continue reading Canada expands visa free travel list, excludes Nigeria but adds Morocco and Seychelles
A 32-year-old man named Bello Ismaila was brought before the Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court by the police on Monday, accused of receiving stolen cattle. According to the police prosecutor, Johnson Okunade, Ismaila allegedly received two stolen cattle from Abdulkadril … Continue reading Man faces charges for receiving stolen cattle in Ekiti state
The 16 individuals who were kidnapped by bandits during a Sunday morning church service at Bege Baptist Church in Madala, Kaduna State, have been freed by their captors. According to reports, an undisclosed sum of money and several motorcycles were … Continue reading Bandits release 16 abducted worshipers in Kaduna
Health experts have emphasized the need for increased domestic funding for research by the Federal Government to tackle health challenges in Nigeria. The call was made during the scientific seminar of the International Research Centre of Excellence of the Institute … Continue reading Health experts advocate for enhanced funding to support research initiatives
Samuel Kwamkur, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Plateau State, has issued a stern warning to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, urging him not to stoke flames of discord in Nigeria through his inflammatory statements. Speaking at a … Continue reading APC chieftain warns El-Rufai: Don’t ignite Nigeria
The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued nine children who were abducted by bandits from the Gora-Namaye Community in Maradun Local Government Area. This information was revealed by ASP Yazid Abubakar, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, in a statement issued … Continue reading Zamfara police successfully rescue nine abducted children
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), a global airline body based in Switzerland, has raised concerns over the escalating levels of blocked funds, posing a significant threat to airline connectivity in Nigeria and other affected nations. In April 2023, the … Continue reading Foreign airlines seek meeting with Nigerian government to address trapped funds issue
The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) Championship Play-off kicks off today with an exciting match between perennial champions Enyimba of Aba and former champions Lobi Stars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan. Enyimba played a thrilling 2-2 draw with … Continue reading NPFL: Rivers united aim to strengthen lead as Enyimba and insurance look for first cictories
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reassured residents that his second term in office will surpass the achievements of his first term and bring greater benefits to the people. Speaking at a thanksgiving service to mark his second term inauguration, … Continue reading Seyi Makinde assures residents that his second term will surpass the first and deliver more value to the people
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged severe punishment for those responsible for a tragic rail accident in eastern India. The incident, which involved two passenger trains and a goods train in Odisha state, claimed the lives of at least … Continue reading Indian PM promises “stringent punishment” as multi train collision kills 288
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has expressed his belief that President Bola Tinubu is on the verge of encountering a nationwide resistance due to his “thoughtless petrol subsidy policy.” Taking to Twitter, Sowore alleged … Continue reading Tinubu to will encounter national resistance over fuel subsidy – Sowore
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has initiated the demolition of structures believed to have been built on public lands. The Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, confirmed the action in a statement, stating that the governor ordered … Continue reading Kano governor commences demolition of illegal structures
The 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army conducted a raid on a baby factory in Umunkpei Nvosi, Isiala-Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The operation, carried out in response to an intelligence report, aimed to dismantle the alleged illegal … Continue reading Nigerian army raids baby factory, rescues pregnant women and babies
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