“People are suffering, people are angry” – Senator Ndume criticizes Tinubu’s govt again
The senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume has continued his diatribe on the Bola Tinubu-led government. Ndume, who was recently booted out as the Senate chief whip, after criticizing…
BREAKING: Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe Emerges New NBA President
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has elected Mazi Afam Josiah Chigwe SAN as its new National President. Chigwe…
Dangote counters NMDPRA, says refinery’s petroleum products compliant with standards
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has refuted claims that petroleum products from his refinery are substandard. Dangote rejected the allegations on Saturday when members of the house of representatives…
EFCC Arraigns Forex Broker Over ‘N2bn Scam’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Rufus John Isip, a self-acclaimed forex broker, for alleged N2 billion investment scam in Akwa Ibom State. Isip was arraigned before Justice C.…
Anti-Dangote refinery comments: Nigerians demand removal of NMDPRA boss
Nigerians have called out the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority, Farouk Ahmed, for saying the diesel produced by the $20bn Dangote refinery is inferior to the ones imported…
Gunmen Kill 18 In Benue Community
Gunmen have reportedly killed 18 people in an attack launched on villagers in Mbacher Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Witnesses told our correspondent in Makurdi, the state…
Trump, A Danger To The World, Says Wole Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, has described former US President Donald Trump as a consummate liar. In an interview with TheNEWS as part of activities to mark his 90th birthday, Soyinka said the US Republican…
How Abuja Fish Seller Stole Expensive Gold, Sold For N60m – Police
The Police said they have arrested three suspects over house breaking, robbery of gold and other valuables in Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this during a media briefing in…
We’ll Appeal $220m Fine By FCCPC – Meta
WhatsApp says its parent body, Meta, will be appealing the $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) regarding its violation of Nigeria’s data privacy laws. The…
Trump vows to end Russian-Ukrainian war after conversation with Zelenskyy
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Friday he had spoken by telephone with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky, and pledged to end the European country’s war with Russia. “I appreciate President…
Reps leaders visit Dangote Refinery
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, along with other lawmakers, paid a visit to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos on Saturday. The visit was aimed at demonstrating solidarity…
Rivers crisis: Wabara backs PDP govs over resolution to stand by Fubara
Former Senate President and Chairman Board of Trustees (BoT), of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has commended the PDP Governors over their resolution to stand by Gov.…
‘We’ll win’ – Biden refuses to step down
US President Joe Biden is looking forward to “getting back on the campaign trail next week”. This fortified his commitment to stick in the race as more Democrats on Friday called for him to step aside as the…
I don’t belong to APC , but appreciate Tinubu’s bold reforms – Okupe
A former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Doyin Okupe, says he is not a member of the ruling APC but appreciates the bold reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu.…
Shaibu dumps PDP for APC
REINSTATED Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu has rejoined the All Progressives Congress from the People Democratic Party. Shaibu made the move alongside prominent members of the Dan Orbih-led…
Presidency planning to frame, arrest Peter Obi over planned nationwide protest – Media Office
The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), has raised the alarm over a plot to frame its principal and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, to pave the way for his…
After 43 years in prison, Sandra Hemme freed for murder she didn’t commit
Sandra Hemme, who was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years for a murder she did not commit, has been released following the overturning of her conviction. At 64 years old, Hemme is now believed to have served the…
If we knew the magnitude of what we were going into, we would have . . . – Dangote
•Speaks on the construction of a refinery Nigeria banks on for economic revival, his frustrations, achievements, expectations •It’s like swimming in the middle of the sea, getting tired but making efforts to…
Man United in talks to sign Nigerian-born striker, Chido Obi-Martin from Arsenal
Manchester United are considering signing 16-year-old striker Chido Obi-Martin, who recently concluded his schoolboy terms at Arsenal. Obi-Martin visited United’s Carrington training facilities earlier this week, with…
Lagos govt to start charging cars parked outside church premises per hour
The Lagos State government has informed churches that it will commence its on-street parking scheme, which will allow it to charge cars parked on designated streets hourly. A notice by the Lagos State Parking Authority…
CBN sells $106.5m to 29 FX dealers in two days
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says foreign currencies worth $106.5 million were sold to authorised dealers on Thursday and Friday. In a statement on Friday, CBN said it also bought foreign currencies worth $9.5…
Biden rejects calls to step down from presidential race
US President Joe Biden pledged to stay in the White House race Friday, defying a growing Democratic party revolt that raised speculation he could bow out as soon as this weekend. “The stakes are high, and the…
Our External Reserves Now $36.89bn – CBN Gov
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has assured Nigerians of better days ahead, saying the stock external reserves has increased to US$36.89 billion as of July 16, 2024. Cardoso…
Some Universities Will Admit 10-Year-Old Children – JAMB Registrar
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has exposed the scandal of violating age limit for admission seekers in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Oloyede…