AGS NEWS – In the last one week, Armed Forces of Nigeria have neutralized 109 terrorists, arrested 81 suspects, and rescued 43 hostages across the various operational theatres in the country. This was made known on Friday in Abuja by … Continue reading Nigerian troops neutralize 109 terrorists, rescue 43 hostages in one week
AGS NEWS – The United Arab Emirates has refuted claims that it requires a $10,000 bank balance and a N640,000 fee for Nigerians applying for visas, reports The Cable. On Monday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated … Continue reading UAE denies requiring $10k bank balance, N640k fee for Nigerian visa applicants
AGS NEWS – A recent report by Boston Consulting Group and The Network reveals that nearly two-thirds of Nigerian professionals and three-quarters of Ghanaian professionals are open to working abroad. The “Decoding Global Talent 2024” report, which surveyed over 150,000 … Continue reading Japa: Two-thirds Nigerian professionals willing to work abroad, says report
AGS NEWS – Popular singer, Gabriel Oche Amanyi, aka Terry G, has claimed that the Nigerian music industry is now dominated by cultists. The ‘Akpako Master’ lamented that people like him who are not cultists cannot operate in the Nigerian … Continue reading ‘Cultism has entered Nigerian music industry’ – Terry G
AGS NEWS – Troops of the Nigerian Army, alongside other security agencies, have reportedly thwarted an attempt by an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) expert suspected to be affiliated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security arm, the … Continue reading Nigerian troops kill alleged IPOB, ESN bomb expert
AGS NEWS – A Kenyan lady, Lydiah, has said that she wishes to marry a Nigerian man. “Nigerian men know how to genuinely love and Knack a woman,” she wrote on Friday, May 3, 2024. They elevate you, provide for … Continue reading Nigerian men know how to satisfy a woman sexually – Kenyan lady says
AGS NEWS – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed a significant inflow of over $1.5 billion into the economy in recent days, signaling a positive impact from its monetary policy measures. Mrs. Sidi Ali, the acting Director of … Continue reading Nigerian economy records $1.5bn inflow
Delta North senatorial district representative, Ned Nwoko, has advocated for the introduction of legislation permitting civilians to own and carry firearms. The call for the bill comes in response to the prevailing security challenges, particularly the recent Plateau killings on … Continue reading Nigerians should be allowed to carry guns with them – Ned Nwoko
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has refuted claims of accidental civilian casualties during an air raid in Kaduna. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information for NAF, stated that the Air Force had not conducted any … Continue reading Nigerian air force denies accidental bombing of Kaduna village
Burna Boy, the acclaimed “African Giant,” has expressed his willingness to compensate Nigerian blogs to cease publishing news related to him. He acknowledged that he had never remunerated any Nigerian blog before and called on bloggers to convene and decide … Continue reading I’m ready to compensate Nigerian blogs to stop posting about me – Burna Boy
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, has announced that the Federal Government will cover the fines of more than 4,000 inmates, amounting to over N500 million, to facilitate their release from correctional facilities. These inmates have been unable … Continue reading Nigerian government to cover N500m in fines for 4,000 inmates’ release from prison
The United States Government, via the US Agency for International Development, has unveiled a $29 million initiative aimed at bolstering the endeavors of aquatic and fish farmers in Nigeria, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Zambia. This initiative is part of a broader … Continue reading US allocates $29 million to support Nigerian farmers and others
U.S. President Joe Biden has selected two Nigerian-Americans, Osagie Imasogie and Chiney Ogwumike, to serve as advisors on the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The White House announced this appointment, which includes 12 members … Continue reading Joe Biden appoints two Nigerian-Americans as advisers
The national leadership of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called upon the newly-appointed Minister of Youths, Jamila Bio Ibrahim, to address the pressing issues faced by Nigerian youths. Jamila Ibrahim, the daughter of the former Minister of Sport, … Continue reading APGA calls on minister Ibrahim to address challenges faced by Nigerian youths
Chika Habenuchi Amadi, a Nigerian man, is joyfully celebrating the arrival of his first child after a ten-year wait. In a heartwarming announcement, a family member named Angel Chidi took to Facebook on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, to share photos … Continue reading Nigerian man celebrates fatherhood after 10 years of waiting (pictures)
Three individuals, who posed as personnel from the Gallantry Intelligence Corps of Nigeria in Isolo, Lagos State, have been apprehended by Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft. The arrest was made following reports of their alleged fraudulent activities. The suspects, identified as … Continue reading Nigerian navy arrests three impersonators in Lagos
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given its approval for an upward adjustment in the prices of prepaid electricity meters within the nation. According to a circular dated September 5, 2023, and signed by the Chairman, Sanusi Garba, and … Continue reading Nigerian government raises prices of prepaid electricity meters
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Youth Development, Martins Esin, has called on the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Agency For Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Alhaji Khalil Suleiman Halilu, to demonstrate his … Continue reading House committee chairman encourages new NASENI CEO to support Nigerian youths
The Nigerian stock market experienced a slight increase last week, driven by MTN Nigeria Plc and other banking stocks. Investors adjust investment portfolios This trend occurred as investors adjusted their investment portfolios based on evaluations of certain companies’ H1’23 earnings … Continue reading Nigerian stock market records marginal gain
Several Nigerian content creators and social media influencers are now reaping the benefits of the ad revenue-sharing program introduced by X, previously known as Twitter. This payout scheme, initially launched in the United States last month, has now been extended … Continue reading Twitter initiates payment to Nigerian content creators
Bashir, the son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has made a statement claiming that the Nigerian military has the capability to capture Niger Republic’s capital, Niamey, within 13 hours. The claim was based on a video shared on … Continue reading El-Rufai’s son claims Nigerian military can capture Niger in 13 hours
During the Russia-Africa Summit and Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his country would offer preferential loans to enable African companies to purchase industrial goods from Russia and benefit from after-sales services. … Continue reading Russia unveils plans for special loans to Nigerian companies and others
A Nigerian doctor residing in the United Kingdom has faced the loss of custody of his 16-year-old son to the government following an incident where he disciplined the boy by flogging him with a belt. The details of this case … Continue reading UK based Nigerian doctor loses custody of son for flogging him with belt
Olamide Yusuf Bakare, a Nigerian national residing in Maryland, USA, has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for conspiring to commit wire fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bakare, along with co-defendants Quazeem Owolabi Adeyinka and Ayodeji … Continue reading 26 year old Nigerian sentenced to prison for COVID-19 wire fraud in the USA
Bassey Etim, popularly known as Ironbar, a Nigerian gold medallist, has chosen an unconventional path by utilizing his inner strength to carry out road repair work in the Ajah area of Lagos State. It remains uncertain whether this has been … Continue reading Nigerian gold medallist becomes voluntary road worker in Lagos
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