A recent attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists has resulted in the reported deaths of no fewer than nine people in Buni Gari, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The attack was discovered when a resident named Shettima Dawi … Continue reading Boko Haram storms Yobe State, killing nine in a fresh attack
Nigerian music sensation, Tiwa Savage, has confirmed that her Lagos State residence was attacked by suspected kidnappers on Thursday. Reports suggest that hoodlums targeted Tiwa’s home, possibly with the help of a domestic staff who allegedly passed on information about … Continue reading Kidnappers attack Tiwa Savage’s Lagos residence
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of terminating the appointments of principal officers of the University of Ilesa made by his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola. Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, announced the appointment of Prof. Taiwo … Continue reading APC in Osun state accuses Adeleke of terminating Oyetola’s university appointments
Three Nigerian men are currently facing federal indictment in the U.S., accused of engaging in a money laundering and wire fraud scheme that resulted in losses exceeding $6 million. One of the suspects is being extradited from Canada to the … Continue reading Three Nigerian individuals facing federal indictment in the U.S for a wire fraud scheme with losses exceeding $6 million
Due to recurrent cases of violence at match venues in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) this season, concerns have been raised by keen followers of the Nigerian topflight. Incidents of violence have long plagued the NPFL, with one of … Continue reading Stakeholders express concerns about potential return of violence at NPFL venues
The Rivers State Police Command has announced the apprehension of a child trafficking syndicate, including three women, who were operating within and outside the state. The successful operation followed a complaint lodged by a woman in Ubima Community, Ikwerre Local … Continue reading Rivers State Police apprehend child trafficking syndicate and successfully rescue two children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that over 6,800 children in Nigeria’s North-East have suffered grave violations of their rights, including abduction, recruitment by armed groups, killing, and maiming, with devastating consequences on their lives and education. UNICEF … Continue reading UNICEF reports 6,800 children facing violations in North-East Nigeria
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, emphasized the need for capacity building of members of the 10th National Assembly to ensure effective service delivery during a ceremony where he received the 2020-2022 annual reports of the National Assembly Service … Continue reading Ahmad Lawan expresses concern over turnover rate, calls for capacity building for 10th NASS members
The President-elect, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has raised objections to the petitions filed by the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Peter Obi, as well as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, … Continue reading 2023 Election: Tinubu insists on the fact that he won the presidential election against Obi
Residents of Denro Community in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State are facing challenges accessing their homes and neighboring communities due to a recent flood that destroyed the bridge connecting them. The bridge, which had been showing signs … Continue reading Residents left stranded as flood destroys bridge
The Central Bank of Nigeria has proposed new guidelines for the management of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances, and other financial assets in banks and financial institutions in Nigeria. As per the recently released exposure draft, the proposal suggests that funds … Continue reading CBN’s proposal to consolidate dormant account balances and unclaimed funds. Read full story!
Nigeria is grappling with a persistent outbreak of Lassa fever, as the number of suspected cases has risen compared to last year. As of April 2, 2023, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 4,338 suspected cases. In … Continue reading NCDC: Nigeria reports over 4,000 suspected cases of Lassa fever in 2023
Terrorists who recently kidnapped 85 individuals from Wanzamai village in Zamfara State are demanding an additional N850,000 from the community to buy two motorcycles, after already collecting N1.7 million as ransom. The victims, including women and children, were abducted while … Continue reading Terrorists demand more ransoms from 85 Zamfara residents for lost motorcycles after clash with Nigerian military
The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Uche Rowland Ojinmah, has raised concerns about the brain drain in Nigeria’s health sector and the exodus of qualified doctors seeking opportunities abroad. While a bill proposing a mandatory five-year work … Continue reading Brain Drain: NMA President reveals many qualified doctors still unemployed in Nigeria
More than two million vulnerable Nigerians have been positively impacted by projects implemented under the Federal Government’s National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) for the year 2022, according to a recent report. The report was presented by the Minister … Continue reading FG claims its poverty alleviation programme in 2022 impacts two million Nigerians
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised concerns about a brain drain of qualified pilots in Africa due to the operationalization of the 1500-hour flight rule. IATA Director General, Willie Walsh, highlighted this issue during the recent virtual launch … Continue reading Africa faces pilot brain drain as 1500-hour flight rule impacts – IATA
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) has denied allegations of violating Nigerian Content laws at the EA fields in Bayelsa. The Ijaw Youth Congress had accused SPDC of excluding indigenous players from its operations at the EA fields, … Continue reading SPDC denies violating Nigerian Content Law at EA fields in Bayelsa
A trader, identified as Dayo Bankole, was tragically shot and killed during a robbery attack at a popular phone market in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The incident occurred during broad daylight when an armed gang of eight individuals arrived on … Continue reading Robbers attack Ogun’s “Computer Village,” resulting in one fatality
Olalekan Jacob Ponle, popularly known as Mr Woodberry, has recently pleaded guilty to wire fraud in the United States District Court. Ponle, who is a known associate of the imprisoned internet fraudster Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi, has agreed … Continue reading Hushpuppi’s associate, Mr Woodberry, pleads guilty to wire fraud, forfeits $8 million and assets
The Diaspora Medical Associations, a united body representing Nigerian medical doctors and dentists practicing outside the country, has recently submitted a petition to the National Assembly in regards to a proposed bill that has stirred controversy. The bill, sponsored by … Continue reading Nigerian doctors in diaspora submit petition to National Assembly in regards to anti-migration bill
Former deputy governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, announced on Monday that she is currently in the process of renouncing her Nigerian citizenship due to concerns surrounding the emergence of Bola Tinubu as the President-elect. Speaking to the press … Continue reading Former Lagos deputy governor pledges to renounce citizenship ahead of Tinubu’s inauguration
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its growth forecast for the Nigerian economy in 2023, projecting a 3.2 per cent growth rate, according to its recent report titled “World Economic Outlook: A Rocky Recovery 2023 APR”. The report, released … Continue reading IMF projects Nigeria’s economy to grow by 3.2% in 2023
A fatal accident along the Enugu-Abakaliki Federal Highway has claimed the lives of at least 12 passengers, including 10 women and 2 men. The victims were traveling in a 14-seater shuttle bus chartered from Abakaliki to Enugu State to attend … Continue reading Tragic! 12 passengers en route to a burial ceremony die in a road crash in Ebonyi state – FRSC
The spokesperson of the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Dino Melaye, has accused the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, of pushing the southern presidency agenda because he was not chosen as the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate … Continue reading Wike Called Me ’19 Times In Two Hours’, Begging To Be Atiku’s Running Mate – Dino Melaye Alleges
A woman residing in Rumuolu community in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, reportedly set fire to her own house after allegedly being beaten by her husband during a quarrel. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and though the … Continue reading Woman allegedly sets house on fire in retaliation after quarrel with husband
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