A social and political critic, Aisha Yesufu has said that Nigeria kills its own. While appealing that the Dangote Refinery not be allowed to fail, Yesufu urged all hands to be on deck to ensure it succeeds. Her statement comes after the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority said the Dangote refinery has not…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has disclosed that the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration are not friendly and fueling more economic hardship. Primate Ayodele stated that the current government would have been the best if they listened to advice but the policies formulated so far have not been…
As the clock ticks for the August 1, 2024 nationwide protest against hunger and bad governance in Nigeria, fingers are pointing at the losers of the 2023 presidential elections as the masterminds behind the planned protest. Making the allegation on Sunday in Port Harcourt, the caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers…
Liverpool have demanded an “urgent investigation” after their under-18s team walked off following alleged racist abuse during two youth matches in Germany. The Reds’ games in the Bundesliga Cup youth tournament against Hoffenheim on Friday and Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday were abandoned as a result of the alleged racism towards the same player. A club…
Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has warned against stoking the embers of violence ahead of the forthcoming local government elections scheduled to hold on October 5, 2024. The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) had earlier fixed the election for October 26 before rescheduling it to October 5, 2024. Governor Eno gave the…
The Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Imo state command, and the state chapter of the Independent Crude Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, have vowed together to fight pipeline vandals in Imo. The NSCDC state Public Relations Officer, PRO, Chmeziri Lowell, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Owerri on Sunday. According to…
As Nigerians plan for a protest over the increasing cost of living in the country, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has alleged that the supporters of Peter Obi are planning to cause mayhem across the country and that the former Labour Party presidential candidate should be held responsible…
Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, had dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and returned to the All Progressive Congress (APC). He defected during the APC Edo State inauguration of the National Working Committee of the Edo governorship election meeting held on Saturday, July 20. During the meeting, Shaibu, 54, declared his…
A Nigerian woman who is seeking to divorce from her husband has said that they had s3x once every six months during their 18-year marriage. The lady disclosed this under a post on Facebook.
Ugandan protesters who said they would press ahead with a banned anti-corruption march on Tuesday are “playing with fire”, the country’s president warned. “Some elements have been planning illegal demonstrations, riots,” President Yoweri Museveni said in a televised address late Saturday. Museveni has ruled the East African country with an iron fist since 1986. He…
Enugu State Governor, Governor Peter Mbah, has accused a Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, of murdering and terrorising residents of Nigeria’s South-East. Ekpa, a self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the IPOB, has been allegedly linked to some deadly attacks and enforcement of illegal sit-at-home orders in the region. The governor who received members of the House…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has emerged as the president-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) following the 2024 NBA election held online. Osigwe secured the highest number of votes, with 20,395, surpassing his closest rival, Tobenna Erojikwe, who got 10,970 votes, and Chukwuka Ikwuazom (SAN), who received 9,007 votes. He will succeed…
The National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Aminu Maifata, has assured Nigerians that local government administrators will prioritise primary healthcare and basic education. He made this promise at the opening of the 48th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of ALGON in Lafia, Nasarawa State. This meeting marks the first gathering…
Bangladeshi soldiers imposed a curfew in Dhaka on Saturday, patrolling deserted streets and setting up roadblocks amid ongoing student-led protests against government job quotas. The unrest, which has resulted in at least 110 deaths this week, led authorities to suspend internet and text messaging services on Thursday, effectively cutting off the nation from global communications….
Hon. Mark Useni, the representative for Takum, Donag, and Ussa federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has condemned the brutal murders of Chief Abdul Hamid of Chanchanji and his son, Yusuf Hamid, by unknown assailants. Useni commended Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas for his swift action to prevent the escalation of violence following the…
Spanish authorities have detained three individuals allegedly involved in cyberattacks targeting Spain and several NATO countries, purportedly for terrorist motives. The suspects, arrested for their suspected roles in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on public institutions and critical sectors, have not yet been publicly identified or formally charged, according to the Civil Guard. The…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola and Kolawole Shittu, former aides to ex-Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, of N3.5 billion fraud charges. Following the ruling, Makanjuola expressed relief and gratitude. “To God be the glory, I have been vindicated. It’s been a tough journey for almost eight years, but I…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial campaign kickoff in Benin City, Edo State, slated for Saturday, July 20, 2024, has been marred by violent clashes on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu, who was expected to attend and support APC gubernatorial candidate Senator Monday Okpebholo, has opted out of the event. Instead, he will be traveling to…
Nigeria and South Africa have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire to halt the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, issued the call after meeting on the sidelines of the African Union Executive Council in Accra. A…
The 3rd African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit 2024 concluded in Abuja with the launch of the “Africans for Africa” initiative, a program designed to ensure that Africa takes responsibility for its own development. Secretary General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, Moses Engadu, coordinated the signing of the initiative. He described it as…
New Zealand triumphed over Fiji with a decisive 47-5 victory in their one-off Test match in San Diego, scoring seven tries to secure the win. The All Blacks, fresh off a hard-fought 2-0 series victory against England at home, introduced six debutants in the match. Centre Billy Proctor started, while scrum-half Noah Hotham, and forwards…
The Federal Government has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms for unauthorized personal data appropriation, discriminatory practices against Nigerian users, and abuse of its dominant market position. In a statement released on Friday, a 38-month joint investigation with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) found that Meta’s data privacy practices and…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja commended international energy company, ENI, for its proposed new investment in Nigeria, reiterating his vision of making the nation more globally competitive and an investment destination. The President stated that by exploring the possibilities of innovative thinking, strategic planning, new technology, and research into best practices, his administration’s…
French authorities have issued a recall for children’s water bottles branded with Olympic logos due to elevated levels of Bisphenol A, an endocrine disruptor, just a week before the start of the Paris Games. The reusable bottles, manufactured by Vilac, were found to contain Bisphenol A levels that exceed regulatory limits for food-contact products, as…
The Federal Government has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, for alleged breaches of data privacy regulations. In a statement released on Friday, July 19, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) announced the penalty, citing violations under the Federal Competition and Consumer…
Reinstated Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of denying him entry into the state. This development comes amid escalating tensions between the two leaders over the upcoming governorship election. In an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” Shaibu detailed his allegations against Obaseki, just two days after the Federal…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all banks and other financial institutions to transfer all dormant accounts, unclaimed balances and other financial assets to its dedicated account. A circular released on Friday and signed by its acting Director of the Financial Policy and Banking Regulation Department, John Onojah, said all dormant accounts and unclaimed…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja said the federal government would ensure that investments in key sectors of the economy follow clear timelines and are impactful on the lives of citizens. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday, said President Tinubu made the promise…
The leadership of the House of Representatives have visited the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, led the lawmakers who arrived at the refinery located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos around 11am. Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and top…
On Monday, July 8, NYSC spokesman Eddy Megwa reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to providing accurate information. Megwa clarified that while there is no new package, corps members will indeed benefit from the new minimum wage. He expressed disappointment over some media outlets’ misrepresentation of facts during the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed’s visit…
Vietnam’s long-serving leader, Nguyen Phu Trong, has passed away at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, ending a significant political era. The announcement follows recent reports that Mr. Trong had stepped back to focus on his health, delegating his duties to President To Lam. Nguyen Phu Trong served as the general secretary of…
