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Bolt suspends inter-country ride requests following online conflict between South Africa and Nigeria
Bolt halts inter-country ride request after online war between South Africa and NIgeria Bolt company was triggered after falling victim to the heated online war between Nigeria and South Africa. Social media was a mess on […]
Nigeria’s New National Anthem (Full Lyrics)
Nigeria’s new National Anthem Nigeria we hail thee Our own dear native land Though tribes and tongue may differ In brotherhood we stand Nigerians all, are proud to serve Our sovereign Motherland. Our flag shall be a symbol That truth and justice reign In peace or battle honour’d, And […]
Nigeria’s GDP Growth Rate Has Remained Negative Since 2014 – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
The Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has observed that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate on average has been steadily declining since 2014, signalling a downturn in the economic well-being […]
“5 Reasons To Think Twice Before Joining The Planned Protest”
Written by Odewaleadesoye As we approach the dates for the planned nationwide protests, I urge everyone to pause and consider the potential consequences of our actions. Protests are indeed a constitutional right, but we must […]
No Going Back On Planned Protest – Arewa Youths To Tinubu Government
The group also debunked the rumours making the rounds that it had shelved the mass action saying the information was false and misleading just as it called on Nigerians to ignore it. The Arewa Youth […]
Police Arrest Edo Native Doctor For Killing Client During Bulletproof Charm Test
Timothy Dauda, a 19-year-old who claimed to possess “native doctor” abilities, has been arrested following the shooting of his client to death while testing a bulletproof charm he had done for the client in Edo […]
Minimum wage: Why you can’t dictate what to pay, Labour replies govs
Warns governors against provoking industrial unrest with inflammatory utterances Notes may no longer be able to withstand pressure for industrial action Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the suggestion by governors that they should be […]
June 12: DSS Warns Against Violent Demonstrations On Democracy Day
The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to plans by certain individuals and groups to stage physical protests in some parts of the country on 12th June, 2024. The protests […]
Oando Denies Malta Blending Plant Ownership Claims
Oando PLC has denied allegations on social and digital media that it owns a blending plant in Malta. The energy company also denied importing dirty fuel into Nigeria through a Maltese company, Raz Hansir Oil […]
Police Ban ‘7/7 Gang Celebration’ In Anambra, Warn Hotels, Bars, Others
The Anambra State Police Command has declared as illegal, the proposed 7/7 cult day celebration scheduled to take place in Awka, the Anambra State capital, on Sunday. The Command also warned hoteliers and proprietors of […]
LGBT: Knocks As Nigeria Signs $150 Billion Samoa Deal
Some clerics, rights activists, and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria are furious following the decision of the federal government to sign the controversial Samoa Agreement. The agreement reportedly has some clauses that compel underdeveloped and developing […]
Police Arrest Anambra Couple For Selling Their Baby Girl For ₦1 Million
The Anambra State government, through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, has handed a couple and an accomplice to the police for alleged human trafficking in Ifitedunu, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state. […]
U.S. Learned Of Iranian Plot To Kill Trump Weeks Before Shooting
The Secret Service informed the Trump campaign in passing of a general uptick in threats against Trump, but the campaign was not made aware of any specific threats from an Iranian individual or group, a […]
Multichoice Readjusts Subscription Prices For Dstv, Gotv After Court Order
MultiChoice has reverted to the former subscription prices following a court ruling on the issue The company vowed to challenge the court order, saying it does not favour its business model A check on the […]
NNPC Launches New Crude Oil Grade, Exports First Shipment To Spain
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has introduced the Utapate crude oil blend, a new crude oil grade, into the international market. According to a statement on Monday by Femi Soneye, NNPC’s spokesperson, the […]
Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a nationwide 7-day warning strike, commencing on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 12 am. The strike is in response to the abduction of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, […]
Bandits Attack Bassa, Shiroro In Niger State, Kill Secondary Student, 2 DSS Officers
Zakariyau Bassa, a senior secondary school student in his mid-20s, was shot and killed by bandits in an attack on his community in Bassa, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, on Wednesday morning. The […]
Governor Adeleke Pays Condolence Visit To Senator Saraki In Lagos
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commiserated with Senator Bukola Saraki, on the passing of his beloved mother, Mama Florence Saraki. today Governor Ademola Adeleke visited Senator Bukola Saraki to condole […]
LG Autonomy: Supreme Court Has Lifted a Burden from Us – Governors Forum
Governors from the 36 States of the Federation under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors Forum have scheduled a crucial meeting next week to review the judgment of the Supreme Court that granted autonomy to […]
Two Nigerians Arrested In Haiti For Faking Haitian Nationality
Two Nigerians were arrested on Sunday by Haitian police for possession of fake Haitian National Identification Cards. The suspects, Madukanze Kenneth, 31, and Henry Peter, 29, were taken into custody in Jacmel, Haiti, iciHaiti reports. […]
Throwback: The Babangida Palace Coup Of August 27, 1985 By Nowa Omoigui
A Palace coup is one in which the sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force is carried out by individuals in positions of authority who are themselves part and parcel of the […]
Bags Of Rice Donated By Tinubu Government Repackaged In Kogi, Sold To Residents
The bags of rice recently distributed by the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government have been seen in a video being re-bagged for commercial sale in Kogi State. The government had earlier said it gave 20 […]
They Want To Burn The Country Down – Dada Olusegun Raises Alarm Over Protest
The Nigerian Presidency has raised a fresh alarm over alleged plots to destabilize the country, warning of “forces of evil” bent on causing chaos and destruction. In a statement on social media, Dada Olusegun, Special […]
Protest: Hoodlums Invade Katsina Churches, Cart Away Equipment
No fewer than 205 chairs, musical instruments and other equipment worth millions of naira were reported stolen by hoodlums in Katsina State on the first day of the ongoing nationwide planned peaceful protest against hardship. […]
Texas Pastor Sentenced To 35 Years For Stealing $800,000 Churches (Photo)
Foster purchased one church for $10 Foster was previously convicted of identity theft and arson The jury heard evidence of seven similar EDT A Texas pastor has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after […]
Yoruba Community In Enugu Gets First Oba
The Yoruba Community in Enugu State has unanimously selected Alhaji Abdulazeez Adebayo as its new traditional ruler. Adebayo, who hails from Osun, became the first ever Oba of the community since the history of Yorubas […]
Nigeria Immigration Service Deports Zimbabwean Bishop For Violating Tourist Visa
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has executed the deportation of Mr. Eben K. Nhiwatawi, a Zimbabwean bishop, following his breach of the conditions stipulated in his tourist visa. This course of action was communicated in […]
Tinubu, Biden, Xi, Putin, Zelenskyy Congratulate Ramaphosa On His Re-Election
US president Joe Biden, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and others have congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election as president of South Africa. The ANC leader was elected during the first sitting of the National Assembly at […]
‘You’ll See Their Corpses’: Bandits Demand ₦15M Ransom For 5 Kidnapped Ondo Corpers
Abductors of five corps members in lfon town, Ose council area of Ondo state, have threatened to kill them if their families failed to pay N15 m ransom. Recall that the corps members were reportedly abducted last weekend […]
Bandits Kidnap District Head, Six Others In Kaduna
The district head of Garu Kurama community in the Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Yakubu Jadi and six other members of Gurzan Kurama village have been kidnapped by bandits. Among the victims include […]
Senate Will Approve Presidential Jet If Tinubu Makes Request – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has indicated that the Senate would consider approving the purchase of a new presidential jet if a request is made by President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio clarified his stance during Thursday’s plenary […]
Niger State Government Clarifies Report On Slapping Of Islamic Cleric
The Niger State Government has clarified a viral video of the state governor, Mohammed Bago, seen ordering security personnel to slap a man during the Fidua prayer for the late wife of the deputy governor, […]
Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps To Intensify Collaboration Towards A Safer
The General Manager of the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency, Prince Dr Ifalade Oyekan fisn has revealed that the Agency is set to expand it’s collaboration with the people and other security and safety Agencies […]
Shell To Cut 20% Of Jobs In Some Oil And Gas Divisions
Shell Plc is set to cut around 20 per cent of its workforce in some oil and gas exploration and development divisions as chief executive Wael Sawan works to boost efficiency and profitability. It’s the […]
NNPC Has No Funds To Fix Old Pipelines – FG
The Federal Government has declared that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited does not have the funds required to rebuild old pipelines. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, stated this at […]
Onanuga, O’tega Criticse Aisha Yesufu Over False Claims On Tinubu And Ramaphosa
Activist, Aisha Yesufu’s recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu have sparked a heated exchange on social media, with the presidency issuing a robust response. The controversy erupted when Yesufu alleged on Twitter that Tinubu had […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Declares Prayers For South-East Amid Rising Insecurity
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, has declared September 29, 2024, as a day of prayer, reflection, and remembrance for the Igbo nation. The declaration comes amid growing concerns over the […]
10 Things to Know About Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki
10 things you didn’t know about Chief Mrs Florence Morenike Saraki 1. Chief Mrs Florence Morenike Saraki was born on the 8th August 1935 in Owo, Ondo state Nigeria. 2. She was the only child […]
Ondo Corps Members Recount Ordeal In Kidnappers’ Den
A 25-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Patience Andrew, who was kidnapped alongside her colleagues in Ondo state has recounted their ordeals at the hands of the kidnappers. Andrew and four other Corps members, […]
AFCON 2025Q: NFF Confirms Eguavoen Will Take Charge Of Benin, Rwanda Matches
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed its technical director, Augustine Eguavoen, will take charge of the Super Eagles in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The NFF […]
