Tinubu Bought Refurbished Jet — Presidency Makes Clarification
The Presidency has come out to defend President Bola Tinubu’s recent acquisition of a refurbished Airbus A330.The clarification follows widespread criticism from various…
Outrage Erupts as Hon. Ikwechegh Allegedly Assaults Uber Driver in Viral Video
A viral video allegedly showing Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, the House of Representatives member for Aba North & South Federal Constituency, assaulting an Uber driver in Abuja has ignited a wave of public anger and…
Rice mills in northern Nigeria shutdown as economic woes bite, govt intervention cease
Rice mills in the Northern part of the country have been shutting down on the back of an increase in production cost as well as the halt of intervention finance in the last 18 months. In the years between 2015 and…
South Africa’s ‘Pick n Pay’ to exit Nigeria after selling 51% stake in its joint venture
South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay is set to exit the Nigerian market by selling its 51% stake in a joint venture, as part of a broader restructuring strategy outside its home market, CEO Sean Summers announced…
NDLEA intercepts tramadol, cannabis worth N16.6 billion at Lagos, Port Harcourt ports
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the interception of illicit drugs worth an estimated N16.6 billion in street value during coordinated operations at Lagos and Port Harcourt ports. The NDLEA…
Tinubu never declared himself petroleum minister.. it’s a creation of the media – Onanuga
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has stated that President Tinubu never called himself the Minister of Petroleum, attributing the designation to media misrepresentation.…
‘She’s gone’ — Onanuga says Betta Edu won’t be returning to Tinubu’s cabinet
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu, says Betta Edu has now left the federal cabinet for good.…
A reply to Bayo Onanuga’s “DEMOCRATIC” lecture against freedom of press
The Guardian newspaper is alarmed by the State House Press Statement issued by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy on October 26, 2024, on the newspaper’s lead story titled…
Recapitalisation: FBNHoldings opens N150b rights issue
FBNHoldings Plc has opened its Rights Issue, offering 5.983 billion ordinary shares at 50k each, priced at N25 per share, totalling N150…
We May Soon Demand World Bank, IMF’s Complete Withdrawal From Nigeria, Says NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for denying responsibility regarding the removal of fuel subsidies by…
Police Arrest Maid Accused Of Stealing $60,000 in Jewellery Just Hours After Starting Job
Nigerian police have reportedly arrested Alice Udey, a 33-year-old woman alleged of stealing jewellery worth over $60,000 from her employer less than 24 hours after starting work as a maid. The suspect, who allegedly…
40 million Americans vote early in 2024 election
More than 40 million Americans have already voted in the 2024 U.S. election, according to data from state officials, with just over a week to go…
2025 LG election won’t hold in 37 LCDAs —Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly has said election will not be conducted in the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the state in 2025. The Chairman, House Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy…
Israel-Hamas war: Egypt proposes two-day Gaza truce
Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, on Sunday, proposed a two-day truce in Gaza and limited hostage exchange aimed at securing “a complete ceasefire” in the war between Israel and Hamas. The proposal includes…
Hardship: Patients troop to Neuropsychiatric hospitals as Nigerians battle depression
As Nigeria grapples with worsening economic conditions, citizens are increasingly raising alarms about the impact on their mental well-being, with anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts on the rise across the…
FCT: Stay focused or step aside – NDF slams Wike for prioritizing Rivers over Abuja
The Nigeria Democratic Front (NDF) has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for what they described as “a misuse of his office to further personal political battles rather than…
Ballon d’Or: Super Eagles’ Lookman React as Sole African Nominee Ahead Of Today’s Ceremony
Ademola Lookman, the Nigeria and Atalanta forward, stands as Africa’s sole representative at the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris today. The 27-year-old heads into the event after an outstanding performance,…
Why Yahaya Bello Remains Free Despite Allegations – Presidency
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has shed light on why security agencies have struggled to arrest former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, who is wanted by the…
‘We Can’t Cope’ – Abuja Civil Servants Abandon Their Vehicles Over Fuel Hike
Civil servants in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) now pack their vehicles and use public transportation due to the high cost of fuel, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey reveals. Some of them who spoke to…
Goje’s Family Denies Spraying Money At Daughter’s Wedding
Senator Danjuma Goje has denied the video showing money purportedly sprayed at the wedding ceremony of his daughter, Fauziyya Danjuma Goje. Goje, a former Governor of Gombe state and Senator Representing Gombe Central…
Teacher Suspended As Student Dies After Flogging
Ogun State Government has suspended a teacher who allegedly flogged Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, to death. It was gathered that the teacher flogged Arijpo 24 times and asked…
2027: ‘Otoge’ Leaders Birth New Political Group In Kwara
A new political group, Kwara Redemption Movement (KRM), has emerged in Kwara State ahead of the 2027 elections. The group, Daily Trust reports, is populated by proponents of the ‘Otoge’ political force that birthed…
Blackout: Solving Nigeria’s Power Crisis Not Rocket Science – Obi
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said the continued power outages in many parts of the country, particularly in the northern and eastern states, as well as south-south…
High Cost: Low Sales At Petrol Stations As Citizens Abandon Vehicles
Petrol consumption has drastically reduced in Nigeria with filling stations recording sharp drop in patronage as reports from across the…