Groups seek FG’s protection for exposing Binance
Two Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have appealed to President Bola Tinubu for state’s protection for unearthing alleged money laundering perpetrated by Binance Holdings Ltd. The CSOs are Empowerment for…
Ibadan elders move to settle Ladoja, Obas’ rift over Olubadan stool
Facts have emerged that some eminent elders in Ibadanland have met former Governor Rashidi Ladoja, who is also the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, over the rift between him and some high chiefs promoted to the status of Obas…
I will not underperform – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says he will do all it takes to ensure he does not underperform in office. The President stated this…
Ningi’s suspension not personal – Akpabio tells Falana
Senate President Godswill Akpabio yesterday responded to a letter by Femi Falana (SAN) demanding the urgent recall of suspended Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central). Through his counsel, Umeh Kalu (SAN) of Seasons Law…
Pray for Tinubu’s administration – Wike tells religious leaders
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on religious leaders to pray for the country. Wike…
Police launch manhunt for suspect who puts Viagra in church water tanks
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a manhunt for a Bulawayo teen who mischievously sprinkled Viagra in a church water tank during a service. The…
Brace for heat stress – NiMet tells Nigerians
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of likely heat stress across the country. In a weather alert accompanied by a pictorial representation of the map of the country marked with five different colours,…
Lagos MOT men brutalise TheNation drivers, impound vans
• Beat, tear-gas drivers• Cart away circulation vehicles• They’re doing their job, says official In a manner reminiscent of the infamous era of military…
Tinubu eulogises Oshiomhole at 72
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, on yesterday’s celebration of his 72nd birthday. In a statement in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri…
How money for student loan will be sourced,by Reps Committee Chair Isiaka
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Student Loan, Gboyega Isiaka (APC, Ogun), has said the funds needed to successfully implement the Student Loan will be drawn from one per cent of all revenues…
N400m charges: Bobrisky detained in lone cell, faces arraignment today
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, will today (Friday) arraign controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged money…
We will continue to make them restless, empty drums make loudest noise – Fubara takes another…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has again taken another shot at his former benefactor, Nyesom Wike's camp, days after he stated that his implementation of the…
UK increases minimum wage of immigrants by 48 per cent
The United Kingdom government has increased the general salary threshold for those arriving in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa from £26,200 to £38,700. According to the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, the minimum wage…
FCMB Asset Management Limited Holds Retirement Planning Webinar
Investing towards the long term and retirement can seem daunting for most Nigerians. However, a member of FCMB Group Plc, FCMB Asset Management…
EFCC grants Bobrisky bail, seizes passport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted a popular Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky bail. Sources at the commission said Bobrisky has been granted bail but is yet to meet the bail…
Court orders EFCC to pay photographer N5m for defamation
Justice John Okorowo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has awarded N5m damages against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for wrongfully parading a photographer, Nasiru Saidu-Ali, popularly known as Kozzo, as a…
Nigerian military kills 2,351 terrorists, apprehends 2,308 others – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised no fewer than 2,352 terrorists, apprehended 2,308 and rescued 1,241 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide between January and March. The Director of Defence…
Key amendments Tinubu administration introduced into Students Loans Act – Presidency
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, 3 April 2024, signed into law the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024. The Act is of historic proportions as it seeks to guarantee…
State Governments Struggling To Pay N30,000 Minimum Wage Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Create State…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has warned the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government not to allow state governments that are currently struggling to pay N30,000 minimum wage to their workers to create state…
‘Ajakaju’ grossed N101.2 million in five days – FilmOne
Eniola Ajao’s debut cinema production, ‘Ajakaju (Beast of Two Worlds)’, grossed N101.2 million within five days of its release. FilmOne Entertainment disclosed this on Thursday via its Instagram handle, @filmoneng. The…
Ekiti man arraigned for beating up police officers
The police on Thursday arraigned a 25-year-old man, Adejuwon Salami, in an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting police officers. The defendant, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a charge of…
Court summons five for defaming Mercy Chinwo, husband
A Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, presided by Emmanuel Iyanna has summoned five social media users for “criminal defamation” of the reputation of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo; and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa.…
Kaduna: Bandits Kill 5 Captives, Release 51 Others After 3 Weeks In Captivity
Bandits who kidnapped about 61 Kaduna villagers at Budah village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State three weeks ago have killed five of the victims. Fifty-one other victims were released on Tuesday by their…
OPEC Retains Production Quota As Crude Oil Prices Near $90 Per Barrel
The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies led by the Russian Federation has decided to keep oil production quota unchanged until its next…