The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to hold accountable those responsible for authorising and executing the invasion of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters in Abuja. Mr Festus Osifo, TUC President described the invasion as a grave violation of fundamental rights, particularly the freedoms of speech and expression. He,…
American rapper Cardi B has disclosed that she almost had a miscarriage following a recent “freak accident.” The hip-hop star, who didn’t specify the nature of the accident, however, said it left her paralysed. “I had a f*cking freak accident. It doesn’t really happen often, but it became something that was so big to the…
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has pledged to inform the Federal Government about the severe damage caused by heavy flooding that has cut off a section of the Kano-Maiduguri expressway. It was gathered that a heavy downpour completely washed out a section of the Kano-Maiduguri expressway between Malori and Guskuri Villages in Katagum Local…
Pastor Jerry Eze has been named the wealthiest YouTube content creator in Nigeria, with earnings totaling N7 billion. The announcement was made by the data curation platform Playboard, which ranks YouTube channels on a global scale. Pastor Jerry Eze, the founder of Streams of Joy International, is known for his New Season Prophetic Prayers and…
The Golden Penny Soup Festival 2.0 took place at the Ibadan Recreation Club and attracted over 8,000 attendees on July 27th. Sponsored by Golden Penny Semovita – My Soup’s first choice, the event showcased Nigerian cuisine with various soup stalls offering popular dishes like Egusi, Banga, Ila Alasepo, and Efo Riro, all served with Semovita….
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has initiated the distribution of agricultural inputs and grants totaling over N4.6 billion to farmers, communities, and IT startups in the state as part of his food security, agro-industrialization, and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development agenda. The distribution was launched at Okpara Square, Enugu, with the aim…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has lifted the ban on Arik Air’s aircraft following the resolution of a dispute between the airline and Atlas Petroleum. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu, announced the lifting of the ban, stating that the impasse had…
The commercial sex workers in Kano have appealed to organisers of the nationwide hunger protests to engage the Federal Government in dialogue. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the protests had ruin social-economic activities, leaving them without customers and struggling to survive. Monica James, who operates on France Road, said…
Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of one Habibu Aminu from Lere village in the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state by an operative of Operation Safe Heaven stationed in the area. This was disclosed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, in a press release issued on Wednesday….
A Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc filling station situated on Obafemi Awolowo Road in Ikeja, Lagos, has been engulfed in flames. The fire broke out at the station on Thursday morning. The fire consumed a gas tanker, along with several cars and buses present at the site. Some X users have taken to their platforms to…
Popular Nigerian Crossdresser called Abuja Area Mama, has been reportedly murdered by yet-to-be-identified persons in Abuja. It was gathered that the Crossdresser was attacked and murdered on Wednesday night, August 7, 2024. He was however, found dead by passersby wearing the same outfit he wore in a tik tok video he posted on Wednesday evening.
Nollywood veteran Francis Duru has sadly lost his 15-year-old son, Ifeanyi and has taken to social media to mourn him. The actor revealed the news of his son’s death via an Instagram post on August 8, 2024, by uploading a picture of Ifeanyi, who would have turned 16 in December. Ifeanyi, who turned 15 years…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested a suspect impersonating Nigerian Navy personnel and engaging in fraudulent activities in Anambra State. The suspect, Chukwugozirim Christian, a 39-year-old male from Nnobi in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, was apprehended at Kwata Junction in Awka on Tuesday, August…
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has further relaxed the curfew imposed on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis on Thursday. He also stated that residents are allowed to go about their lawful activities between 12 noon and 6 pm until further notice. DNI reported that the state government had imposed a 24-hour curfew on the areas mentioned…
Real Madrid on Wednesday reacted to the death of their former player, Eduardo ‘Chato’ González. The reigning UEFA Champions League holders expressed their condolences to González’s family over his death. In a statement via its website, the Los Blancos said it regrets the passing of González, who died at the age of 80. “Real Madrid…
Osun State Police Command has warned that it will not tolerate any attempt to jeopardise the peace and security of the state. Issuing the warning through a statement by the Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Umar Abba through the Command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola on Wednesday, the police also warned that it will not fold its arms…
Team Nigeria’s female wrestling coach, Purity Akuh, has said that there is no cause for alarm regarding Team Nigeria’s medal prospects at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Two of the five Nigerian female wrestlers are already out of reckoning for a medal at the Games. But Akuh told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has raised alarm over the reported invasion of its office by security agencies. It called for the immediate withdrawal of federal government armed security agents from the Labour House. The labour union in a statement signed by Comrade Benson Upah Head, Media and Public Relations and shared on its official…
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, Anders Lindegaard, has named Andrea Onana among top-three goalkeepers in the world. Lindegaard said this while defending Onana after the Cameroon international suffered criticism last season. He insisted that the former Ajax and Inter Milan shot-stopper was brought to Manchester United because he has world-class feet. “I think Onana has done…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘anti-masses’ policies might jeopardise his chances of reelection in 2027. According to the governor, the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, administration was implementing policies that were inflicting pains on the masses. Newsmen recalls that the governor had earlier expressed his disappointment over President…
Envoys of Côte d’Ivoire, Poland, Britain and the U.S. diplomatic missions have commended Nigeria’s strategic approach to the recent nationwide protests. The envoys disclosed this in separate remarks on Wednesday in Abuja when foreign affairs minister, Yussuf Tuggar briefed Heads of Diplomatic Missions on the protests. Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire, Kalilou Traore commended Tuggar for…
A financial analyst and educator, Kalu Aja says he will never set foot in Nigeria again if Dangote Refinery fails. Aja said he had always wondered how the Nigerian government watched the Ajaokuta steel company fail. In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, the financial educator said it could have been salvaged in…
DELTA Obedient Elders’ Council, yesterday, said the “insensitive speech” of President Bola Tinubu to toiling Nigerians at a moment of great expectations from him showed that he is out of touch with the reality of the country. Reacting to issues from the ongoing #EndBadGovernace protest across the country, the Obedient Council, in a statement by…
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has declared that there has been improvement in the power sector following the reforms introduced by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. A statement by the ministry on Wednesday said Adelabu stated this during the first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Power Sector Working Group set up by the…
President of the Nigerian Wrestling Federation, NWF, Dr. Daniel Igali has disclosed that Blessing Oborududu opted to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics against expert advice from doctors of the Ministry of Sports Development. In his Facebook post yesterday, Dr. Igali who went philosophical on Oborududu’s quarter finals loss on Tuesday said her resolve to…
Kalu Aja, a financial analyst and educator, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s media of being dysfunctional. “The President’s Media team is dysfunctional,” Aja posted on X. The statement followed a seemingly cold war between two of Tinubu’s media aides. The disagreement is centered on a video posted on the President’s verified X page on Wednesday….
Minister of Finance, Wale Edun has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is targeting fresh fiscal measures, including outright tax breaks for companies employing more Nigerians, and others to reduce inflation. Edun disclosed this in a recent interview on AIT’s Money Line program. He said the fiscal incentives including the ranges of import duties exemptions will…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointments into the governing councils of some federal universities and tertiary institutions of learning. A statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, named the institutions to include the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State; Nigerian University of Science and Technology, Abuja; Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biyi, Bayelsa; Federal University…
The naira has recorded three consecutive days of appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market amid the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest FX Retail Dutch Auction System. FMDQ data showed the naira further strengthened to N1, 596.52 per dollar on Wednesday from N1601 exchanged on Tuesday. This represents a 4.48 gain. Meanwhile,…
The Lagos State Magistrate Court in Ejigbo has sentenced two persons for vandalising transformers belonging to Ikeja Electric. This was disclosed in a recent statement by the company’s spokesperson, Mr Kingsley Okotie. The convicts are Abubakar Alido and Ishola Olatunji sentenced to one year and six months imprisonment respectively. Alido vandalised a 500KVA transformer on…
The Nigeria 4x100m relay teams have been handed tough draws in the men and women’s categories. The men’s team will be up against USA, Great Britain, and Japan. The duo of Kanyinsola Ajayi and Favour Ashe will spearhead Nigeria’s charge for medal in the event. The women’s team will clash with Great Britain, France and…
