By Margret Oshinowo An anti graft agency, EFCC, revealed that it is investigating 11 suspected oil thieves and 1 vessel, MT SAISNIL II and arrested by the Nigerian Navy. The spokesperson for the Commission, Mr Dele Oyewole, attested to this on Saturday in a statement. He said that suspects and the vessel were handed over…
By Margret Oshinowo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded Chess maestro, Tunde Onakoya, on setting a new world chess record. Tinubu appreciated Onakoya for “sounding the gong of Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity at the square of global acclaim”. The President said this in a statement signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its efforts to clamp down on Binance and other cryptocurrency platforms in response to the recent uptick in the Dollar’s value compared to the Naira in the foreign exchange market. Confirming the ongoing crackdown, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale emphasized the Commission’s commitment to maintaining order within…
The Kano State Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA) has taken decisive action by sealing off Sassauka Clinic and Diagnosis Centre located in Rimin Kebe. The Director of PHIMA, Professor Salisu Ibrahim, affirmed that the closure was enforced due to multiple infractions detected at the facility. Professor Ibrahim clarified that discrepancies were found in the…
The Central African Republic (CAR) witnesses a catastrophic loss of life as a ferry, with over 300 passengers aboard, tragically overturns near the capital city of Bangui. The calamitous event occurred as the vessel was en route to a funeral on Friday, resulting in the loss of at least 58 lives, with the fate of…
Nigeria and Cameroon have inked an agreement focusing on Transboundary Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Management of Forestry and Wildlife Resources. During the formal signing ceremony held in Abuja, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal, Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, emphasized the agreement’s pivotal role in curbing the exploitation and illegal trade of non-timber forest products and bush meats. He…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Emomotimi Agama as the new Director General of the regulatory body. This announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement released on Friday. Alongside Agama’s appointment, President Tinubu also greenlit the selection of Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka to lead…
The music world is reeling from the sudden passing of acclaimed contemporary Christian singer Mandissa Hundley at the age of 47. Known for her powerful vocals and inspirational lyrics, Mandissa rose to prominence after captivating audiences on “American Idol” and securing a Grammy win for her impactful 2013 album, “Overcomer.” The somber news of Mandissa’s…
An esteemed monarch of Sansani Kingdom in Taraba State, AbdulMutalib Nuhu fell victim to a fatal attack orchestrated by unidentified gunmen. The community, already abuzz with anticipation for the Nwonyo International Fishing Festival, was plunged into mourning as news of the monarch’s demise spread. Eyewitnesses recounted the chilling sequence of events, detailing how the assailants,…
The New York Police in the United States has identified the man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan court where former President Donald Trump’s hush-money trial was being held. The 37-year-old, Maxwell Azzarello, has died after dousing himself in a liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets into the air. It happened as the jury…
One person was killed and eight wounded in an overnight explosion at an Iraqi military base housing a coalition of pro-Iranian armed groups, officials said Saturday. The explosion hit the Kalsu military base in Babylon province south of Baghdad, where Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces, or Hashed al-Shaabi, is stationed. It comes days after Iran launched…
The Kwara State government, on Saturday, flagged off another round of polio immunisation campaign for children under the age of five in the state. The exercise, which is second in series in the year, is expected to cover all the nooks and crannies of the state. At a press briefing in Ilorin, the state…
Renowned chess virtuoso Tunde Onakoya has achieved a remarkable milestone in his pursuit to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Onakoya, embarking on this ambitious endeavor, has successfully surpassed the 58-hour mark, marking a historic moment in the realm of chess. Taking to his social media platform in the early hours…
The Nigerian naira faced depreciation thrice against the US dollar. Data from FMDQ revealed that on Friday, the naira slumped to N1,169.99 per dollar, marking a significant decline from Thursday’s rate of N1,154.08, translating to a loss of N15.91. This downward trend commenced on Tuesday, marking the first depreciation in months following a period of…
The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals a notable uptick in the average price of 5kg cooking gas, soaring from N6,154.50 in February 2024 to N6,591.62 in March 2024, marking a sharp 7.10% increase. Released on Friday in Abuja, the NBS “Cooking Gas Price Watch” for March 2024 sheds light on…
Tragedy struck on the Ilaro-Owode Road in Ogun State as a devastating collision between a Mitsubishi car, bearing registration JJJ 854 JH, and a truck with the license plate T12224LA, resulted in the loss of two lives and left another individual injured. Florence Okpe, the official spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in…
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has derided Israel for its handling of the recent escalation with Iran. Fani-Kayode scorned Israel’s alleged use of three small quadcopters in what he described as a feeble military response. He lambasted Israel for purportedly failing to claim responsibility for the unmanned aircraft, questioning the nation’s proclaimed military prowess….
Controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has raised alarm over purported plans by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to apprehend him on accusations of Naira abuse. From his current location abroad, Portable voiced concerns that upon his return to Nigeria, he anticipates being detained by EFCC operatives. The ‘Zazu’ hitmaker, who…
In a recent address at a convened stakeholders meeting spearheaded by the House of Representatives committee on Power, Sanusi Garba, the Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), underscored the necessity of a staggering N3.2 trillion subsidy injection to revert the recent surge in electricity tariffs. Garba underscored the insufficiency of current investments in…
Renowned Afrobeats artist Davido made a surprise appearance at New York’s Times Square on Thursday in support of Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya’s quest to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Onakoya commenced his endeavor to surpass the current Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, aiming for 58 consecutive…
Nigeria Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing the issue of excessive liquidity within the economy. Speaking to journalists during the ongoing Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington DC, Edun highlighted the collaborative efforts between fiscal and monetary authorities to…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokobri, underscored the critical importance of safeguarding the nation’s oil assets and investments during a meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, in Abuja. Senator Lokobri commended the military’s professionalism and reiterated the necessity of their support in providing adequate security for the…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has narrowed down its selection to three candidates for the esteemed Super Eagles coaching position. According to reliable sources within the NFF, former international player Emmanuel Amuneke, Domenec Torrent, and Antonio Conceicao have emerged as the finalists for this pivotal role, as reported by DNEWSINFO The decision was made following…
By Margret Oshinowo The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, says the federal government needs to make provision for N3.2 trillion in subsidies in 2024 to reverse the recent electricity tariff hike. Sanusi Garba,The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission Chairman, said this during a Thursday meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Power in Abuja. Recall…
By Afolabi Hannah The Lagos State Police Command rescued three infants who were confined in a room by their grandmother in the Agodo-Egbe, Ikotun area of Lagos State. The reason for the grandmother’s actions was not disclosed, but the children—a girl and two boys aged between two and four years old—appeared malnourished and were reportedly…
By Afolabi Hannah Binance is collaborating with Nigeria to address the detention of its Head of Financial Crime Compliance, as CEO Richard Teng stated. The case against the executive, Tigran Gambaryan, and another Binance official accused of laundering more than $35 million has been adjourned until May 2 by a Nigerian court, according to the…
By Afolabi Hannah Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced the donation of 25 patrol vehicles to the state police command. He also revealed that the state has purchased surveillance drones to monitor criminal activities across the region. During a ceremony at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun handed over the patrol vehicles…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive for the immediate withdrawal of police personnel assigned to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. According to a police wireless message emanating from the Nigeria Police headquarters and directed to MOPL 37 in Lokoja, the withdrawal is in effect. The document,…
A Magistrate Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos has ordered that singer late Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, be served notice of a pending DNA test application, by substituted means. A statement signed by a member of the legal team to the Aloba family, Monisola Odumosu, disclosed this on Wednesday, April 17. Mohbad’s father, Joseph…
In preparation for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a directive to all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners across Nigeria to detain any parent discovered within proximity of their facilities during the examination period. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Isaq Oloyede, conveyed this instruction during…
By Margret Oshinowo Tunde Onakoya a renowned chess master who commenced his mission to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon for 58 hours, has played the game for 16 hours, winning all opponents. The event, which is underway at New York City’s iconic Times Square, started on Wednesday, April 17, and…
