Early Thursday, the X (formerly Twitter) account of French football star Kylian Mbappe was hacked, resulting in a series of controversial tweets that have since been deleted but continue to stir reactions across the platform. Among the inflammatory posts, one tweet hinted at a possible transfer to Manchester United in 2028, a surprising…
Nigerian singer Oyindamola Emmanuel Johnson-Hunga, popularly known as Dammy Krane has been released from police custody after spending nearly a week in detention at the Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja. Dammy Krane was arrested on allegations related to cybercrime. The singer’s arrest on August 22nd followed allegations he made against fellow…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set a new deadline of September 14, 2024, for the mandatory linkage of the Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to the National Identity Numbers (NINs). Here is a guide that presents step-by-step instructions and methods through which subscribers can easily integrate their NIN with their MTN, Airtel, Glo,…
The newly opened Tsamiya Dry Port in Kebbi State has established a clearing office in Kano to enhance trade for businesspeople in Northern Nigeria. During the inauguration of the Kano office on Wednesday, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, represented by the Zone B Comptroller, ACG Sambo Dangaladima, highlighted the…
Oil and gas suppliers in Nigeria have endorsed the federal government’s decision to sell crude oil in Naira to local refineries, while urging the refineries to reciprocate by selling refined products to distributors in Naira to help stabilize the market. Benneth Korie, President of the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), stressed…
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) to conduct forensic reviews and analyses of candidates’ credentials ahead of elections. At the signing event in Abuja, IPAC Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, stated that the agreement is…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that over 153 million Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) have been successfully linked to a National Identity Number (NIN), achieving a compliance rate of 96%, up from 69.7% in January 2024. In a directive issued on Wednesday, the NCC instructed all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to ensure the mandatory…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced that the ongoing construction of the Idu Industrial Park in Abuja is set to provide employment for over 40,000 youths upon completion, boosting both the local and national economy. During an inspection of the site on Wednesday, Wike praised the efforts of Zeberced Construction…
The Kano State Government has issued an order for the immediate closure of all bank accounts operated by its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), with instructions to consolidate them into a single treasury account. This directive was announced by Governor Abba Yusuf during a meeting held on Wednesday at the Government House in Kano. The…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its members across the country to participate in a peaceful prayer procession on August 29. This directive comes in response to the police’s recent invitation to NLC President Joe Ajaero for questioning on charges including alleged “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.” In a letter…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended a Nigerian Navy officer, AbdulRasheed Muhammad, in connection with the murder of Aminu Ibrahim, the son of retired Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim. During a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, FCT Commissioner of Police Bennett Igweh confirmed that Muhammad had confessed…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will soon submit the whistleblowing policy to the National Assembly for legislative approval. Edun made this statement during a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, titled “Implementing the Whistleblowing Policy in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges, and the Way Forward.”…
A tragic bus accident involving a Zimbabwean vehicle occurred in South Africa’s Limpopo province, claiming the lives of 10 people and leaving 35 others injured. The local transport ministry confirmed the incident on Wednesday, stating that the victims—five men and five women, believed to be foreign nationals—were traveling to Johannesburg when the crash occurred shortly…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has identified a woman allegedly threatening to harm Nigerians in Canada. The chairperson of the commission, Abike Dabiri, revealed that the woman, Amaka Patience Sunnberger, is the individual behind the viral threats circulating online. Dabiri shared this information in a post on X, stating, “This is the picture of…
A recent report from various development partners reveals that 31.8 million Nigerians are currently experiencing acute food insecurity, worsened by malnutrition among women and children. The report, presented by organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), GIZ, and Agsys, was disclosed at a joint review meeting in…
Arsenal has secured the signing of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad in a deal worth up to £31.6 million. The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract, with an option for an additional year. Arsenal will pay an initial £27.4 million, with an additional £4.2 million in potential add-ons. Merino, who was part of…
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for the enforcement of tougher laws and harsher penalties for perpetrators of rape, sexual abuse, and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV). Speaking at the inaugural Gender and Social Norms Summit organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in collaboration with her office, Senator Tinubu emphasized…
Spain has announced plans to donate 500,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine to Central African nations currently battling a surge in cases, according to a government statement on Tuesday. The Spanish health ministry revealed that this donation represents 20% of the country’s Mpox vaccine reserves, although it did not specify the recipient nations or the…
The Bauchi State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has arrested two suspects, 24-year-old Aliyu Aliyu, also known as Jagaba, and 17-year-old Abdulrahman Ibrahim, popularly known as Abdun Umma, for their alleged involvement in robbery. A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Wakil, on Tuesday confirmed that the suspects were apprehended on…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has returned equipment worth millions of naira to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Kano State High Court. Speaking during the handover, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Ibrahim Abdullahi, revealed that the items were recovered after being stolen by hoodlums during a…
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a strategic visit to China in early September, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economy and infrastructure. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, announced this during a briefing at the State House on Tuesday. He emphasized that the visit will include key engagements…
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has attributed the continuous hike in the prices of fertiliser products in the local market to multiple problems of exchange rate fluctuation, high inflation rate that is currently at 33.4 percent and the cost of transportation of the products from the factory to the end users. NSIA…
The new managing director and chief executive officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Jennifer Adighije, yesterday, took over the reins, promising to fully deliver on the firm’s mandate of executing and managing the National Integrated Power Project assets optimally. Adighije, took over from the erstwhile managing director, Chiedu Ugbo, whose…
The Rural Electrification Agency, (REA), has disclosed that it spent a total of N28.7 billion for the implementation of capital projects in 2023. The agency also said that over 1.4 million people benefited from its implementation of the 2023 capital projects through several solar energy programmes initiated by the federal government. Managing…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted the suspension of the standing lending facility for banks in the country and fixed interest on their deposits between 19 and 25.75 per cent, having adjusted the asymmetric corridor at the last monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting. The apex bank said that the adjusted Standing…
The price of food items such as beans, garri and eggs rose on a month-on-month and year-on-year basis amid economic hardship. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, disclosed this in its latest selected food price watch for July 2024. A specific breakdown of the report showed that 1 kilogram of brown beans…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has given the green light for Hannibal Mejbri to join Burnley. Mejbri will join the recently-relegated side on a loan deal with an obligation to buy. The Tunisian international has been deemed surplus to requirements by Ten Hag. The midfielder signed for the Red Devils…
Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, has claimed it would be difficult for him to become a manager when he retires from football. Ronaldo has won almost everything in the game, including five Ballon d’Or awards. The 39-year-old who has played for top clubs like Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United is coming…
At least two Manchester City players could leave Pep Guardiola’s side before transfer deadline day. City have agreed a £21.2m (€25m) deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal to sign Joao Cancelo. The Premier League champions are also aware of interest from Atletico Madrid in Matheus Nunes. There has been no…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has initiated shipments of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Japan and China on a Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis. This move aligns with NNPC’s strategic vision to become a preferred global energy supplier. The agreements to this effect, emphasises Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging its vast natural…
One of the challenges of the financial landscape, as echoed by many consumers, is security, even as OPay is leading the charge with the launch of its innovative Nightguard feature. Previously, financial services adopted the use of two-factor authentication with short USSD strings and OTPs. However, a surge in illicit financial activities and…
