The Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering, IGP-STFPI, said it arrested 17 suspects over pipeline vandalism and illegal oil bunkering nationwide in one month. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja during a media briefing to showcase the achievements of the task…
Manchester United have renewed their interest in signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, according to a recent report by Michael Plant for Manchester World. The Red Devils, led by manager Erik ten Hag, are reportedly eager to secure a deal for the 27-year-old midfielder, a long-term transfer target whose name has consistently been linked with…
Popular Nigerian Pastor and founder of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, has become Nigeria’s highest-earning YouTuber. According to a recent report by Playboard, a data curation platform that provides rankings for YouTube channels globally in its ‘Super Chat Revenue’, Pastor Eze’s YouTube page has amassed over N7billion in all-time earning videos from 2014 to…
An American woman who was found chained to a tree “screaming” in a forest in the western Indian state of Maharashtra had blamed her husband, but it has now emerged that she chained herself Lalita Kayi, 50, was rescued on July 27 from the dense forests of Sindhudurg district after her cries for help…
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has faulted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for warning security agencies against using lethal force against protesters. In a statement issued on Tuesday night August 6, Atiku warned that those who authorise the use of lethal force against peaceful civilian protesters will…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday announced the approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. The apex bank, in a statement by its acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the move is designed to bolster the stability of the…
Suspected far-right rioters appeared in British courts on Tuesday as the government said 6,000 specialist police were ready to deal with England’s worst disorder in over a decade. Almost 400 people have been arrested and 100 charged over the week-long disturbances sparked by online misinformation about the murder of three children in a mass stabbing,…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed ex-Kastina State Governor, Aminu Masari, as the new Chairman, Board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Disclosing this in a statement on Tuesday, presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the President also appointed six others as members of the board. They are Senator Sani Danladi, Sunday Adepoju, Nurudeen Adeyemi, Esther…
Bangladesh’s Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus will lead an interim government after mass protests forced longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee, the presidency announced Wednesday. The appointment came quickly after student leaders called on the 84-year-old Yunus — credited with lifting millions out of poverty in the South Asian country — to lead. The…
A former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume has apologised to the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) for not consulting the party before publicly accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of maladministration. Ndume who represents Borno South in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, however, said that he stands…
The Rivers State Police Command on Tuesday dispelled the rumour that the private residence of the Minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike was attacked by irate protesters at Ada-George, in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Reports on some social media platforms went viral that the protesters stormed the sprawling residence and forced…
The Former Journalist, Aliyu Hamagan has been attacked and seriously injured by hoodlums at his residence in Minna, the Niger State capital. It was gathered that the incident occurred at 2am last week where he was attacked with knives and cutlases, leaving him with severe wounds on his head and back. The criminals also carted…
A young boy was killed allegedly by a stray bullet in Zaria on Tuesday when security operatives engaged hoodlums in the Samaru community who defied the curfew imposed on the ancient city by the Kaduna State Government. Sources from Zaria told journalists that the window created for the inhabitants of Samaru to mingle and visit…
The immediate past Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume,has apologised publicly to the ruling All Progressives Congress for embarrassing President Bola Tinubu on a live television programme on Tuesday. The apology came one month after he was removed as the Senate’s Chief Whip following the interview he granted Arise TV, stating that Tinubu had…
Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning against the display of foreign flags during protests and calls for a military coup. The police said such actions are treasonable felonies under Nigerian law. This statement follows recent violent protests in Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, and Katsina States, where demonstrators were seen brandishing foreign flags. According to…
Police have apprehended foreign nationals suspected of funding protests featuring Russian flags in multiple states across the country. Kano Police Commissioner, CP Salman Garba, disclosed the arrests following a security meeting with Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf on Tuesday. Garba emphasized that the police and other security agencies are resolute in their efforts to address…
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming United States presidential election. The announcement coincides with Harris’s tour of key battleground states, beginning with a rally in Philadelphia later today, where she will officially introduce Walz. Harris, the first woman and the first Black and…
Organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have canceled Tuesday’s open water swimming training session due to pollution in the River Seine. This cancellation marks the fifth instance of swim familiarization sessions being called off due to water quality concerns during the Games. Additionally, the men’s race has been postponed by one day. The latest cancellation…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that more than 40 athletes at the Olympics have tested positive for COVID-19, underscoring a global rise in cases. On Tuesday, the WHO emphasized that the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic remains active and countries must enhance their response mechanisms. Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s Director of…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on Nigerian protesters to heed President Bola Tinubu’s appeal for dialogue, aiming to end the violent demonstrations that have erupted in recent days. Protests have broken out across several Nigerian cities in response to President Tinubu’s policies, initially under the peaceful banner of #EndBadGovernance since…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the final voter register for Edo and Ondo States. In a statement, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, announced that the register includes new voters from the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as well as figures for successful transfer…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that two people escaped death on Tuesday when a commercial bus rammed into a slow-moving articulated vehicle. LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said the two victims sustained various degrees of injuries. Oke-Osanyintolu said…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has expressed his disappointment over President Bola Tinubu’s recent nationwide broadcast, stating that no consultation was made with state governors prior to the address. According to him, the President’s speech did not reflect the reality on ground, adding that there is a huge gap between the government and the governed…
Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate, Wanni has revealed why her relationship with reality Star, Sirdee ended. Wanni in a conversation with Nelly said they broke up because she wasn’t ready for marriage According to her, the ex BBNaija ‘pepper dem’ housemate made her see a lot of things in different ways. “He was such…
Lionel Messi’s mansion became a target of climate activists on Tuesday, with protesters spray-painting the property to highlight the “responsibility of the rich for the climate crisis.” Campaigners from the group Futuro Vegetal released a video showing two members standing in front of Messi’s mansion near the cove of Cala Tarida on Ibiza’s western coast….
More than 40 athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics have tested positive for Covid-19 highlighting a new global rise in cases, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. The WHO said the virus behind the Covid-19 pandemic was still circulating and countries need to sharpen up their response systems. Several high profile athletes have suffered from…
A United Kingdom, UK-based Nigerian tech expert, Shalom Bamigboye has described the recent fine against Meta by the Federal Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, as a turning point in Nigerian tech regulation. Newsmen reports that FCCPC on July 19, announced a $220 million fine against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram….
Complying with the palliative programmes of the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa administration in Ondo State, the Akure South Local Government has commenced a monthly outreach, to offer free medical services to residents of the state capital. The programme, which commenced on Monday under the supervision of the Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Dr. Gbenga Fasua,…
Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has warned fans that he will take more risks this season. United manager, Erik ten Hag, brought in Onana to replace David De Gea last summer. The Cameroon stopper was recruited for his ability to play more expansively by passing out from the back, coming off his line and even…
Fitch Rating has downgraded Dangote Industries Limited, DIL, Aliko Dangote’s firm to ‘B+(nga)’ from AA(nga) putting the company on Negative Watch. The international rating firm disclosed this in a report on Monday. According to Fitch Rating, the downgrade of DIL reflects a significant deterioration in the group’s liquidity position following lower-than-expected disposal proceeds, and operational…
Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has said no political office holder in Nigeria should be paid salaries. Adeyanju pointed out that President Bola Tinubu should drive his personal car because politics is about service. Featuring on The Honest Bunch podcast, the activist lamented that politicians in Nigeria see politics as a full time job. Adeyanju said,…
