Tension in Computer Village as developers move to demolish POWA shops
Many women and men in Lagos and Nigeria are in a celebratory mood. They are all planning Christmas and New…
Nigerian Army announces major promotions for 122 senior officers
The Nigerian Army Council unveiled a significant wave of promotions on Thursday, December 21, 2023, approving the elevation of numerous senior officers to higher ranks within the military hierarchy. The announcement by…
How I Was Expelled Twice From University Of Lagos And Not Given NYSC Certificate After Completing…
Human rights activist and candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 and 2023 presidential elections, Omoyele Sowore, has said that he was denied his national service certificate issued by the National…
Fast and Furious star, Vin Diesel, sued for sexual battery
Popular American actor, Vin Diesel, has been dragged to court by a former assistant over claims of sexual battery which allegedly occurred in 2010. In filings obtained by Variety, the plaintiff Asta Jonasson stated that…
Nigerian Army Arrests Bridegroom Inside Abia Church, Claims His Wedding Invite On Facebook Was…
Some operatives of the Nigerian Army have arrested one Peter Chibuzo Agwu inside a church during his wedding on Saturday in Abia State because someone allegedly on the military wanted list shared his wedding invitation…
Banks colluding with PoS operators to disrupt naira – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has cautioned PoS operators over cash availability. This was made known in a statement signed by the Acting Director of Communication and Public Relations, Sidi Ali, on Thursday. The CBN…
Lawyer Petitions Inspector-General, Egbetokun To Stop Nigerian Police’s Rampant Seizure Of Phones,…
A Lagos-based lawyer, Robert Igbinedion Esq has written a petition to the Nigerian Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over the rampant seizure of phones and other personal gadgets of citizens at various police…
Aiyedatiwa presents N273bn 2024 budget before Ondo Assembly
The Ondo state acting governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has presented the proposed N384.533 billion 2024 budget to the State House of Assembly. A breakdown of the proposed budget, christened the “Budget of Economic…
European Super League wins court case against FIFA, UEFA
The European Court of Justice has ruled in favour of the European Super League in its case against FIFA and UEFA. As a result of the impact of the coronavirus…
Senate passes bill extending implementation of 2023 budget to March
The Senate on Thursday passed an amendment bill, seeking to extend implementation of the 2023 Appropriation and Supplementary Budget from December 31 to March 31,…
Asking me for money this period shows you lack conscience – Comedian AY
Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has expressed his frustration over individuals who are asking him for financial assistance during this festive period. The veteran comedian took to his Instagram story to…
Rivers peace deal: Don’t celebrate yet – IYC tells Fubara
Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has described the peace deal between the governor of Rivers State, Siminalaye Fubara, and his predecessor in office and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, by President…
‘Thank you my people,’ Iyanya appreciates Calabar for returning Mayorkun’s second pendant
Nigerian singer, Iyanya, has announced that the second piece of jewelry belonging to another artiste, Mayorkun, which was reportedly stolen, has been recovered. In a post on his X account on Thursday, Iyanya announced…
Tinubu reintroduces school feeding programme
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the reintroduction of the popular school feeding program.The program, previously suspended by the Muhammadu Buhari…
Anthony Joshua, Wilder Agree To Terms On Two-Fight Deal
Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder are set to fight in 2024 under one condition. Amidst the impending ‘Day of Reckoning’ boxing spectacle in Riyadh, it has been reported that both Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder…
Nigeria Air: Reps Summon Ex-Aviation Minister, Sirika, NCAA
The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Aviation to invite the immediate past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, to brief it on the status of the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, as of the…
I Will Divorce My Wife If She Pays Me N1m – Bizman Tells Court
A businessman, Nasiru Yunusa, has told an Upper Area Court in Kubwa, FCT, that he will grant his wife, Aisha Hamisu, divorce if she pays… A businessman, Nasiru Yunusa, has told an Upper Area Court in Kubwa, FCT, that he…
Nigeria Will Bounce Back In A Couple Of Months – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has challenged graduates to embrace their potential and contribute to building a brighter future for Nigeria instead of jolting out of the country in search of greener pastures. He gave the…
‘It’s against God’s law’ — Nigerian Catholic bishops speak on same-sex blessings
More Catholic priests have continued to speak out against the Vatican’s approval of same-sex blessings. As part of reforms to make the Catholic Church more welcoming to all persons, Pope Francis permitted priests…
Obi faults planned demolition for presidential fleet
The 2023 Presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has spoken out against the planned demolition of about 200 houses in the Nuwalege community of Abuja to make way for the expansion of the presidential fleet.…
NSE gets first female president in 65 years
The Nigerian Society of Engineers has elected Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, as its first female president in the society’s 65 years of existence. Oguntola was elected at the extraordinary general meeting held on Thursday,…
Emefiele operated 593 illegal US, UK, China accounts – CBN
The former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, illegally lodged billions of naira in no fewer than 593 bank accounts in the United States, United Kingdom, and China without the approval of the apex bank’s…
Kogi Deputy Speaker resigns over ill health
The Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Enema Paul, on Thursday, tendered his resignation, citing ill health. Paul tendered his resignation letter on the floor of the House during Thursday’s plenary.…
Tinubu threatened Fubara to sign resolution – Ex-commissioner alleges
A member of the Rivers Elders’ Forum and former Commissioner for Works, Chief David Briggs, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu imposed the resolution concerning the crisis in the state on Governor Siminalayi Fubara.…