Withheld Salaries: FG Releases Funds For NASU, Others
The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of outstanding salaries owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities. The release is also to defray the backlogs of the salaries of…
6000 People Enter Lagos Daily But Only 3,000 Leave – Deputy Gov
Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has disclosed that no fewer than 6000 people enter Lagos on a daily basis, with about 3000 of them staying back with no known addresses. He said the population of Lagos…
Nigerian-Born UK Politician Badenoch Elected Conservative Party Leader
Kemi Badenoch of Nigerian descent has been elected as the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom. She defeated Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting, garnering 53,806 votes to Jenrick’s 41,388.…
#EndBadGovernance: Minors Who Slumped In Court Staged It – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, says the minors who fainted in court before their arraignment did it deliberately. Daily Trust had reported how protesters who were arrested during the August 1 to…
#EndBadGovernance: AGF Intervenes, Takes Over Casefile From Police
The Federal Government has intervened in the case of #EndBadGovernance protesters who were arraigned earlier in the day. Daily Trust had reported how protesters who were arrested during the August 1 to August 10…
MURIC hails Reps for move to stop Oyedepo’s airstrip licence
The Muslim Rights Concern has hailed the move by the House of…
BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Edo Accountant General, Others Days To Obaseki’s Handover
Less than 11 days to the handing over to the Governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, by the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the State Accountant…
BREAKING: Tinubu Rejects NEC’s Advice On Withdrawal Of Tax Reform Bills
President Bola Tinubu has kicked against the recommendation of the National Economic Council (NEC) to withdraw the tax reform bills generating controversy. The Northern Governors’ Forum had opposed the bills, saying they…
Reps pass bill mandating portfolios for ministerial nominees
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill which aims to mandate the inclusion of specific portfolios in the nomination lists for Ministers and Commissioners submitted by the President and State Governors. Sponsor…
Family of suspended RCCG pastor petitions police over blogger’s homosexuality claim
The family of Ayorinde AdeBello, a suspended pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has filed a petition against blogger Gistlover…
Stop Living In Denial, Bandits Holding 20 Captives On Your Training Ground – Niger Assembly…
No fewer than 20 passengers in 5 vehicles have been reportedly kidnapped on Mariga-Kontagora road in Niger State. The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, who also represents Mariga Constituency, Barrister…
Court Grants VeryDarkMan N2million Bail Over Unauthorized Use Of Police Uniform
A magistrate court sitting in Abuja has granted the embattled social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known…
Credit to government hit N42trn in September….. 78% increase in nine months – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says credit extended to the government by banks surged to N42.02 trillion in September 2024, representing a 78.6 percent increase from N23.52 trillion in January. Credit to the…
EFCC transfers Bobrisky to Abuja, faces new charge
Popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, will be transferred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office in Abuja for interrogation regarding allegations of bribery and corruption.…
Man United name Rúben Amorim as new manager
Rúben Amorim has been appointed as Manchester United's new manager, the club have announced, starting in his new role on Nov. 11. The 39-year-old former…
NAFDAC warns Nigerians about unregistered condom brand in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning Nigerians about the circulation of an unregistered condom brand known as Foula Condoms. The agency on…
Oyo Assembly suspends LG Chairman for alleged gross misconduct
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday announced the immediate suspension of the Executive Chairman of Oyo East Local…
Lagos Socialite Sijibomi Ogundele, Boss of Sujimoto Homes, Arrested in $325,000 Fraud Scandal
Lagos is buzzing with scandal as the glamorous socialite and Sujimoto Home boss, Sijibomi Ogundele, finds himself embroiled in a shocking fraud case! The…
Botswana President Concedes Election Defeat
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said Friday, Nov. 1, he would “step aside” after his party suffered a resounding defeat in general…
Romance Scam: Nigerian man released on bail after he allegedly pretended to be a white guy and…
A Nigerian national, Gabriel Okori, was released on bail when he appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate's…
Ayra Star becomes most viewed Nigerian female artiste on Youtube
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, is now the most viewed Nigerian female artiste on Youtube. This position was formally held by Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste…
FX crisis: FG gives Nigerians nine months to deposit dollars in banks
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Thursday revealed a new government policy that would permit Nigerians who currently hold dollars outside the formal banking system to…
Rivers allocation: NLC threatens shutdown as Wabara, PDP coalition warn of crisis escalation
• ‘Court order stopping Rivers’ allocation invitation to anarchy’• HURIWA seeks visa ban on judges over alleged political motivated rulings The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vowed to withdraw the services of…
EKEDC begins free meter upgrade
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has launched the Standard Transfer Specification (STS) 2.0 meter upgrade for its metered customers. Mr. Babatunde Lasaki, General Manager, Corporate Communications, and…