During the installation ceremony of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society’s 32nd president, Akinade Olatunji, an important revelation was made. Olatunji expressed his belief that increased security surveillance alone cannot effectively tackle the issue of oil theft in Nigeria. Olatunji highlighted the alarming situation where the quantity of oil stolen in the country surpasses the…
Nigerian hit singer-cum-clergyman, Bankole Wellington, aka Banky W, has stylishly responded allegations of cheating on his wife levelled against him. Revisiting past records, recalls that a controversial blog site, Gistlover, had accused that the singer is cheating on his wife, actress Adesua with his former worker, Niyola. Meanwhile, addressing his church members at the Waterbrooks…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed the demise of Six Nigerian pilgrims partaking in the 2023 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Head of the NAHCON 2023 Hajj medical team,Usman Galadima confirmed the update on Saturday at a meeting of the commission in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He further said the representative from Osun and…
Three miners were reportedly killed on Friday, they were said to have been shot dead at a mining site around Tanjol in Jol community of Riyom local government area in Plateau State. Confirming the incident, Rwang Tengwong, the National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Movement (BYM), said other miners and farmers around have fled the…
In Irese community, located in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, residents are urgently calling on the state government to address the recurring issue of flooding that has plagued the area. Reports indicate that the town’s roads have been overwhelmed by floodwaters, severely impeding the movement of vehicles to and from the community. The…
The Federal government had announced that the current administration is willing to help improve the stand of living with the provision of high yield varieties of wheat used for the production of bread and pasta for farmers in the Country. The government gave the approval through the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of…
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Enugu has rejected an application made by the Labour Party candidate, Mr. Chijioke Edoga, to question Governor Peter Mbah regarding his credentials. The tribunal’s Chairman, Justice M. K Akano, had reserved the ruling on Thursday after hearing arguments from the counsels of the involved parties. In the ruling delivered…
An highly placed Commander of the Islamic State of West African Province, (ISWAP), popularly known as Kiriku, has reportedly died after he was bitten badly by a venomous snake in Sambisa forest, Borno State. The late Commander was said to have died three days after the incident and wasn’t medically attended to. It was reported…
The cutoff point for admission to institutions across the nation in 2022–2023 is 140 or higher, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The cutoff point for admission to institutions across the nation in 2022–2023 is 140 or higher, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). This information was presented during…
Edo State Taskforce fighting against Human Trafficking has apprehended and arrested a 48-year-old man, identified as Anthony Igbinogun, and his girlfriend, Joy Umukoro, 28, for allegedly selling their one-month-old baby to buy drugs. The two suspects were reportedly apprehended with their friend James Precious, who was an accomplains. He was said to have linked them…
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has assented not less than 103 Public Private Partnerships projects worth N10.8 trillion in 13 years Across Nigeria. The Acting Head of the Media and Publicity Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) Manji Yarling, disclosed this on Friday in a statement when the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Tharmi Mseleku,…
The government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says it would improve power supply across the country in the middle of a planned electricity tariff hike on July 1. Mr Temitope Fashedemi, The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Power, revealed this on Thursday. According to a statement by Ms Chinwe Udouwem,The Ministry’s spokesperson; Fashedemi made…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke The proposed 40% increase in electricity tariff from July 1, 2023, has been strongly criticized by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). The association considers the proposed hike outrageous and warns that it could have detrimental effects on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country. MAN’s Director General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir,…
Edited by Adeleke Damilola Manchester United’s young forward, Mason Greenwood, has made his return to training on a football pitch for the first time since his arrest last year. The 21-year-old was captured in training by The Sun, participating in a session with a private coach. The images show him working on various aspects of…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Oil prices resumed their downward trend on Friday, facing a weekly decline of over 3%. Concerns about global demand were ignited by a higher-than-expected interest rate hike in the United Kingdom and warnings of impending rate increases in the United States. Brent futures experienced a slip of 56 cents, equivalent to…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke In Nigeria, a recent study conducted by Genesis Analytics in collaboration with the Gender Centre of Excellence and the Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that approximately 25 million adult women in the country do not possess formal bank accounts. Furthermore, it was found that over 16 million rural women rely…
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has called on the Red Devils not to hesitate but to pay Super Eagles striker, Victor osimhen’s asking price if they are to land him this summer. Recall that the Nigerian international has been the most sought-after player this summer after his impressive goal scoring display with Napoli last…
The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has expressed readiness to receiveNyesom Wike, the Former State Governor if he decides to let go of the ruling party. A chieftain of the APC and former Chief of Staff, Rivers State Government House, Chief Tony Okocha stated this at a news briefing in Port Harcourt. This followed…
Some Unidentified Suspected Gunmen allegedly invaded and attacked Ejule town in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing many residents as a result of their attack. While speaking on the incident, a resident in the community, who fled because of the incident, said a commercial motorcyclist, popularly known as okada rider, and the wife…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has reassured Nigerians of her commitment to fighting corruption when it says that it recovered, forfeited, and restrained assets valued at over N454bn from corrupt persons in the past four years. Giving a breakdown of the recoveries, the Deputy Director said that out of the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the reported plan to increase electricity tariffs by 40 per cent on July 1st without improving the levels of services. The President of NLC, Joe ajaero told newsmen on Thursday, saying: “The plan to increase electricity tariff by 40 per cent by July 1 is both insensitive and…
Victor Osimhen after scoring 2 goals for Super Eagles celebrates students at Oregun. Nigeria’s Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen is once again trending on social media. The 24-year-old Napoli target man is back home after wearing the Green and white during the international break, Osimhen scored two goals for the Super Eagles in a 3-2…
Nigeria’s Naira on Wednesday depreciated against the US dollar at both investor’s and exporters’ avenues, exchanging at N763.17. The open indicative rate closed at N741.21 to the dollar on Wednesday. NAN reports that the Naira depreciated by 0.87 per cent compared with N756.61, which the currency was excuhanged for the dollar on Tuesday. Naira was…
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has said that music makes the bulk of his living. He said he always wants to improve his styles, approaches, sound, video, production and everything to the best taste of his publics. The Essence crooner stated this in an interview session with popular UK-based afrobeats…
The Ogun State Election Petition Tribunal has agreed on the date for the start of hearing of a petition filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ladi Adebutu. Adebutu of the PDP is challenging the re-election of Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that there are alleged…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) closed down Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group Corporation on Wednesday because to what it deemed to be the dehumanizing treatment of Nigerian employees there.As early as 7:30am, the union arrived at the business, which is situated at the new ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) offices in Lugbe, Abuja.The gate…
The Oyo State Government has made public that said it has yet to approve a new salary structure for workers in the state. This comes as a counter narratives of rumour that the state government has approved a new salary structure for the State. The State government, however, debunked the rumour on Wednesday. According to…
Ekiti Chef, who recently had a 120 hours cooking duration, Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has beckoned on Nigerians for financial support to help hire military men as bodyguards. In a trending online video she released, the 22-year-old student appealed to her fans to help secure her welfare and security. According to the…
Senegal football team on Tuesday night made history after come from behind to beat Brazil in a friendly match at Lisbon. The defending African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Champions came from behind to beat Brazil 4-2 in a exciting contest in Lisbon. A brace from the Africa best, Sadio Mane and a goal from Habib…
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has showed “total regret”over the believed “lopsided and non representation “by the immediate past Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba. NAN reports that the Oba said in a statement in Benin by Mr Iguobaro Osaigbovo, the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch. The King…
After seven years, Mr. Olorunfemi Adeyeye, a student activist who was expelled from the University of Lagos in 2016 for organizing and leading a large demonstration against inadequate facilities on campus, has received his diploma.Adeyeye was suspended along with a few other student activists for taking part in the demonstrations on April 6 and 8,…
