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‘Japa’ is good for Nigeria – Peter Obi
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said the current ‘japa’ syndrome in Nigeria is “good and healthy…
NLC, TUC, CSOs rise against hike in electricity tariff
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, and civil society organisations, CSOs, yesterday rejected the planned 40 per cent hike in electricity tariff, which takes effect on July 1, calling on…
Terrorists planning to attack worship, recreational centres — DSS warns
The Department of State Services, DSS has warned Nigerians of planned attacks on worship and recreational centres before and during Eid Kabir celebrations. According to the Nigerian secret police, the recovery of…
Alleged certificate forgery: Tribunal summons Gov Mbah, NYSC
The Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has ordered Governor Peter Mbah to appear before it today. The order was sequel to an application made by the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, through its…
In Paris, Tinubu Woos Investors, Says Nigeria Ready For Business
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Thursday in Paris, France said ongoing reforms, starting with removal of fuel subsidy and streamlining of exchange rate, will be sustained for a more competitive economy that attracts…
Police Inspector Jailed For Impregnating Daughter, Killing Baby
A 47-year-old Police Inspector of the Niger State Police Command, Gbenga Fajuyi has been sentenced to 22 years in prison by a Minna Senior Magistrate Court for impregnating his 13-year-old daughter and killing the…
NAFDAC Declares Locally-made Noodles Safe For Consumption
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday announced the outcome of its investigation into the presence of ethylene oxide in Indomie Instant Noodles and their seasonings.…
Rhodes-Vivour Accuses Lagos Deputy Gov Of Renouncing Nigerian Citizenship
The candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 governorship election in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on Thursday, accused the Deputy Governor of the State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, of renouncing his Nigerian…
Bill Gates Unveils $7bn Intervention For Nigeria, Others
As the federal government searches for better funding options for the health sector, global businessman, Mr Bill Gates, has said his foundation will commit $7 billion to Africa in the next four years to support routine…
‘N’East, S’East Have Produced Fewest Service Chiefs’
A recent analysis conducted by a history professor at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Prof Kemi Rotimi, has revealed that the North East and South East regions of Nigeria have been marginalised in the…
EFCC Docks Pastor For Defrauding Bishop Oyedepo’s Varsity N19.3m
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned an Ilorin – based associate pastor with the Living Faith Church, Temidayo Eseyin, for allegedly defrauding Landmark…
Multiple Taxation: FIRS Partners Police To End Illegal Collection By Touts
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has disclosed plans to collaborate with security agencies, especially the Nigeria Police, to deal with illegal tax collection by touts in markets. FIRS chairman Mr. Muhammad Nami made…
Ohanaeze, Igbo Leaders To Meet Over Tinubu
Apex Igbo Social-Cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and other Igbo leaders will soon meet to take a decision on the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. Investigation made by our correspondent in Enugu revealed…
CSOs Ask Atiku, Obi To Withdraw Cases Against Tinubu, Join In Nation Building
As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, close their case at the tribunal, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Tinubu/Shettima 2023 has implored the former vice…
$19bn petrochemicals plant earn Aliko Dangote, award from Afreximbank
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote was on Monday night recognized and given the “Founder of the Year 2023” award by the African…
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg ‘agree to Cage Fight’ in Las Vegas
Two of the world’s most high-profile technology billionaires – Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg – have agreed to fight each other in a cage match. The Twitter and Facebook owners have traded barbs in recent weeks after it…
Neymar Apologizes For Cheating On Pregnant Girlfriend
Brazilian football star, Neymar, has apologized publicly after cheating on his partner, Bruna Biancardi. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) player said he could not imagine his life without his partner and had already…
NLC introduces ‘detention allowance’ for members
Members of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC arrested and detained during protests will henceforth be paid allowance for the period of time their freedom are curtailed. NLC President, Joe Ajaero revealed this on Thursday.…
BREAKING: All passengers aboard Titanic submersible feared dead, says tour company
OceanGate, the diving company responsible for the Titanic tour trip, says all passengers aboard Titan, the submersible are believed to be dead. The company made…
Burna Boy emerges first African artiste to hit 1bn Audiomack streams
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the first African music artiste to hit one billion streams on Audiomack. Burna Boy made the great feat as the…
Egbetokun decorates DIG’s Bala Ciroma, Frank Mba, 14 AIG’s, 22 CP’s with new ranks
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, PhD, NPM, on Thursday 22nd June, 2023 at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, decorated newly promoted Senior Police…
Civil society groups oppose 40% electricity tariff hike in Nigeria”
Nigerian civil society groups have expressed outrage over a proposed 40% increase in electricity tariffs, warning of the potential negative impact on the economy, education, and the environment. The tariff hike, set…
Asari Dokubo Responsible For Killings, Kidnappings In Imo, Anambra, Southern Kaduna – IPOB Alleges
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused former Niger Delta militants’ leader, Asari Dokubo, of being responsible for killings and criminalities going on in Imo and Anambra states in the Southeast region of…
Suspend Planned Hike In Electricity Tariff.. Don’t Compact Ordinary Nigerians To Dust – NLC…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to suspend the planned hike in electricity tariff by 40 per cent by July 1, 2023. Joseph Ajaero, the NLC president, made this known in a statement…