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Ondo Election: NECO Adjusts 2024 GCE Exam Timetable
In response to the upcoming Ondo State Governorship Election on Saturday, November 16, 2024, the National Examination Council…
Mr. Macaroni Slams Sanwo-Olu Over Poor Road Conditions
Nigerian comedian and activist Debo Adedayo, known widely as Mr. Macaroni, has expressed his disappointment with the current…
BREAKING: Tinubu Orders Immediate Release of Detained #EndBadGovernance Minors
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of all minors detained for allegedly participating in August’s #EndBadGovernance…
I Didn’t Lose 2023 Election, You Stole It – Atiku Knocks Tinubu
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has raised allegations…
CAF Ruling: Nigerians in Libya Are Safe, Devoid Of Any Form of Harassment – FG
In light of recent concerns about the treatment of Nigerians in Libya, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Police Arrests Man For Beheading Father on Family Farm
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Saudi, for allegedly beheading his father, a…
Valencia Pushes for Another Copa del Rey Postponement After Catastrophic Floods Rock Region
Following a historic flood that claimed hundreds of lives in eastern Spain, Valencia CF has asked for an…
How I Killed 76 Women For Ritual Fortifications — Ibadan Man Reveals
An unidentified man from Ibadan, known only by his mysterious alias “Mistina Orobo,” has made chilling confessions regarding…
BREAKING: Appeal Court Clears Ex-CJN Onnoghen of All Charges in Asset Declaration Case
The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has nullified the 2019 conviction of former Chief Justice of…
Bobrisky Leaves Nigeria Amidst EFCC Legal Battle, Flaunts Lavish Lifestyle on Social Media
Nigerian social media personality and cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, famously known as Bobrisky, has reportedly left Nigeria, raising speculation…
NASS Is Forum For National Consultations On Tax Reform, Not Governors Forum – Akande
There is no better forum to engage in consultations on issues of law and legislation than the National…
Parade Of Minors In Court Over Protests Is A Disgrace, Says Former Presidential Spokesman
Former presidential spokesman Laolu Akande has condemned the Federal Government’s arraignment of minors who participated in #EndBadGovernance protests,…
Dangote Refinery Reveals Petrol Price
Dangote Refinery has finally made public its petrol prices amidst claims by two industry groups that they can…
Dangote Refinery Raises Alarm, Faults Hiring Of Nearby Depot To Blend Substandard Fuel Products
Dangote Refinery has raised concerns about a neighboring company’s alleged activities involving substandard fuel products. According to Dangote,…
“Control of State Resources Root Cause Of Political Crisis In Rivers” – Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has identified the intense struggle for control of the state’s resources as…
Kaduna: Nigerian Soldiers Rescue Farmers, Kill Three Bandits in Fierce Gun Battle
The Nigerian soldiers, in a recent rescue operation, successfully freed four kidnapped farmers and killed three armed bandits…
Unpaid Salaries: Universities to Resume Operations as Non-Academic Staff Suspend Strike
In an effort to restore normal operations at federal universities across Nigeria, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of…
Tensions Rise in PDP as Atiku, Makinde, and Mohammed’s Ambitions Deepen Party Crisis
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently facing internal crisis as the individual ambitions of prominent members, such…
President Tinubu to Swear In New Ministers Today
Today, President Bola Tinubu will swear in seven new ministers at a ceremony held in the Council Chamber…
Alleged Extortion: Edo Police Command Clarifies Dismissal of Female Officer
The Edo State Police Command has provided further details on the dismissal of Inspector Edith Uduma, a female…
U.S. Election: Harris, Trump Rally Support Across Key States in Final Hours
As Election Day looms in the United States, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making an intense final…
“Lying Blatantly on National TV” – Outrage Erupts After FG Lawyer Calls #EndBadGovernance Minors Married Men
A lawyer representing the federal government, Ezekiel Rimazonte, has drawn significant backlash after referring to young protesters facing…
Tragedy Strikes as Cultists Kill Three Brothers From Same Family in Awka
On Friday afternoon, suspected cultists killed a young man named Nonso in Awka, the capital of Anambra State.…
JUST IN: NCS Denies Detaining #EndBadGovernance Minors in Adult Facilities
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed allegations that juvenile protesters from the recent #EndBadGovernance demonstrations were held…
JUST IN: UK Conservatives Pick Kemi Badenoch as New Leader, Becomes First Black Woman to Head party
Kemi Badenoch has made history by becoming the first Black woman to lead the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party.…
Edo Accountant General In Custody Over Large, Suspicious Withdrawals
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken the Accountant General of Edo State, Julius Anelu, and…
AGF Demands Case File of #EndBadGovernance Minors Following Collapse in Court
In response to widespread public concern over the treatment of young protesters involved in the EndBadGovernance demonstrations, Nigeria’s…
It’s Absurd That #EndBadGovernance Minors Are Ordered To Source For N10m Bail – Kwankwaso
Former presidential candidate and prominent Nigerian politician Rabiu Kwankwaso has openly criticized the Nigerian government for its recent…
#EndBadGovernance: Anyone Above The Age of Seven Can Be Arraigned In Court – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that individuals over the age of seven can be legally charged and…
#EndBadGovernance: Senator Condemns Detention of Minors in Adult Correctional Facility, Calls for Justice
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has openly criticized the prolonged detention of minors by law enforcement following…
Lagos: Onigbongbo LCDA Chairman, Oladotun Olakanle, Passes Away
The community of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State is grieving the sudden loss of…
EPL: Manchester United Confirms Ruben Amorim as New Manager
Manchester United have secured a major managerial appointment by bringing in Ruben Amorim, the highly rated Portuguese coach…
#EndBadGovernance: Fainting By Suspects In Court Was Staged — IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has responded strongly to the dramatic fainting incidents of six suspects during…
BREAKING: FG Releases Funds for NASU Salaries, Retiree Benefits
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken steps to address the prolonged salary and benefit issues affecting the…
Nollywood Actor Kunle Afolayan Loses Mother, Omoladun Afolayan
Kunle Afolayan, one of Nigeria’s celebrated Nollywood actors and film producers, has shared the heartbreaking news of his…
“Probe Detention Of #EndBadGovernance Minors” – Senator Tells IGP, NJC
In response to the recent detention of minors linked to the #EndBadGovernance protest, Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of…
Amnesty International Slams Tinubu, Demands Immediate Release of #EndBadGovernance Minors
Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian government to immediately release minors who were detained following the #EndBadGovernance…
Chelsea’s Coach Maresca Insists No Player is Guaranteed a Spot, Following Enzo Fernandez’s Omission
Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, recently sent a strong message to his squad, stressing that no player is…
Tax Reform Bill: Tinubu Refuses To Bow To Pressure, Rejects NEC’s Request
In a strong response to recent debates, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has declined the National Economic Council’s (NEC)…
Emefiele: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $2m, Properties Linked to Former CBN Governor
The Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Dehinde Dipeol, ordered the final forfeiture of $2.045…
JUST IN: Court Grants 76 #EndBadGovernance Protesters N760m Bail
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to 76 individuals involved in the…
VIDEO: Child Collapses in Abuja Court During #EndBadGovernance Protest Arraignment
In a disturbing scene at an Abuja High Court, a young boy around 11 years old collapsed while…
JUST IN: APC Warns Fubara Against “Blackmail” Tactics Over Allocation Dispute
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has issued a stern warning to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, advising…
#EndBadGovernance: “Even Underage Children Are Not Spared From The Wickedness Of T Pain” – Atiku Slams Tinubu
Former vice president and 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, voiced strong…
Bobrisky Re-Arrested by EFCC at Lagos Airport, Transferred to Abuja for Questioning
Idris Okuneye, known widely as Bobrisky, a popular and controversial figure on Nigerian social media, was re-arrested by…
JUST IN: Oluyede Assumes Office as Acting Chief of Army Staff (PHOTOS)
Major General Olufemi Oluyede officially stepped into his new role as Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in…
Ondo State to Begin N73,000 Minimum Wage for Workers in November, Governor Confirms
The Ondo State government is set to begin implementing a new minimum wage of N73,000 for its civil…
Peter Obi Slams Court’s Suspension of Rivers State Allocations, Calls for Immediate Reversal
Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, expressed grave concerns over the Federal High…
JUST IN: Keyamo Clarifies House of Representatives’ Position on Living Faith Church Airstrip License
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has addressed the ongoing debate regarding airstrip licenses for…
Botswana’s President Masisi Concedes Election Defeat, Plans to Step Down
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced his decision to step down after suffering a significant defeat in the recent…
“Concocted Propaganda” – Rivers State Governor Denies Allegations of Shutting Down Oil Companies
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has addressed circulating reports suggesting he ordered the closure of oil…
Why IPMAN Can’t Lift Petrol From Our Refinery – Dangote
In response to recent allegations from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) claiming its members have…
Subsidy Removal: Tinubu Deserves Some Credit, Sleeps At 5, 6 In The Morning – Sunday Dare
Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communications and Orientation to President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the commitment and…
EFCC Re-Arrests Bobrisky at Lagos Airport Just Days After Bail Release
Controversial social media figure and crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been re-arrested by Nigeria’s Economic…
Ondo Election: “Aiyedatiwa Slipping Into Panic Mode” – PDP
As the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State draws closer, political tension between the People’s Democratic Party…
Unpaid Salaries: Nigerian University Staff Strike Strike Continues
Non-teaching staffs at Nigeria’s public universities are still on strike over unpaid salaries, even after discussions with the…
Naira Strengthens to N1,730 per Dollar in Parallel Market, Weakens in Official Exchange Rate
The Naira gained value in the parallel market on Thursday, improving slightly to N1,730 per dollar from its…
Death Toll from Spain Floods Reaches 158; Rescue Team Continues Search for Survivors
The death toll from the recent Spain flood has risen to 158, marking one of the most tragic…
BREAKING: Withdraw Tax Reform Bills, NEC tells Tinubu
The National Economic Council (NEC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the recently proposed Tax Reform…
EFCC Charges 4 Ex-Governors, 2 Ex-Ministers, Recovers N248 Billion in Assets
Over the past year, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made strides in its anti-corruption efforts,…
Presidency Clarifies Tax Reform Bill, Assures Northerners of Fair Treatment
In response to rising concerns about the proposed tax reform bills in Nigeria, Special Adviser to the President…
Sporting’s Ruben Amorim Teases Big Reveal on Manchester United Managerial Speculation
Ruben Amorim, head coach of Sporting Lisbon, has promised to make an announcement on his future after Friday’s…
Reps Steps Down Motion to Revert Niger Delta Ministry Change
The House of Representatives has decided to step down a motion that urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to…
Police Probes Suspected Food Poisoning That Killed Five In Edo
Authorities have launched an investigation into the deaths of five young people in Afashio Community, Uzairue, located within…
Kaduna Govt Increases Minimum Wage to N72,000, Announces Free Transport for Civil Servants
The Kaduna State government, under Governor Uba Sani, has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for all…
10 Dead, 7 Injured As Building Collapses In Ibadan
In the early hours of Thursday, a tragic building collapse in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Nigeria,…
Dangote, Marketers Clash Over Fuel Pricing Amid High Demand for Cheaper Petrol
The recent launch of petrol distribution from the Dangote Refinery has sparked a new debate within Nigeria’s fuel…
Bandits Kidnap 16 Farmers in Kebbi
Gunmen, believed to be bandits, have once again struck Bena village and surrounding areas in Kebbi State, abducting…
How Emefiele Allegedly Funneled Funds to Niece’s Account – Ex-CBN Secretary Reveals
John Ogah, a former Secretary of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), testified during a Lagos High Court…
BLACKOUT: “Power Restored in The North,” Says TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the restoration of electricity supply to several parts of Northern…
Court Order: Fubara Accuses Tinubu Of Empowering Opponents
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday expressed a mix of disappointment and resilience in response to a…
“Rising Petrol Prices Drive Nigerians to Breaking Point,” Labour Warns
Labour unions leaders have raised strong concerns over recent increases in petrol prices, warning the Federal Government that…
Ondo Election: PDP, APC Clash Over Alleged Electoral Violence
As the November 16 governorship election approaches in Ondo State, the political atmosphere is charged, with the opposition…
Bianca Ojukwu, Others Set For Swearing-in After Senate Confirmation
The Nigerian Senate confirmed the nomination of several key figures to ministerial roles within President Bola Tinubu’s administration.…
Nationwide Strike: Varsity Workers Vow Showdown Over Withheld Salaries
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the…
Ministerial Screening: Drama as Akpabio Cautions Senator For Praising Bianca Ojukwu’s Beauty
During a recent Senate session in Nigeria, an unusual moment occurred when Senate President Godswill Akpabio had to…
BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Acting Chief of Army Staff
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS).…
LG Allocation Freeze: “We Saw It Coming,” Says Rivers Govt
The Rivers State government has responded to a recent Federal High Court ruling in Abuja, which ordered an…
JUST IN: Senate Confirms Bianca Ojukwu, Others as Ministers
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, along with six other…
UK Navy Vessel Docks in Lagos for Major Training Exercises with Nigerian Navy
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel, RFA Lyme Bay, arrived in Lagos on Wednesday. This visit is part of…
Oshiomhole: Workers Facing Greater Financial Hardship Than Ever Before
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, in a recent lecture at the National Institute of Security Studies in Abuja, voiced concern…
“Don’t Tax People That Are Barely Surviving” – Ndume tells FG
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South in Nigeria’s National Assembly, has urged the Federal Government to reconsider its…
“Be Cautious with IMF Advice,” Jega Warns FG
Former INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega has warned Nigerian government to approach recommendations from international financial institutions, such…
JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu’s Aide Passes Away
The Lagos State government shared the sad news of the passing of Mr. Abdulrahman Lekki, the Executive Secretary…
Yahaya Bello: Court Adjourns Trial To January 21
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja postponed the trial of Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the former governor of…
JUST IN: Court Grants Rep Ikwechegh N500,000 Bail in Bolt Driver Assault Case
Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, appeared in an Abuja Magistrate Court on…
JUST IN: Zamfara Rep Dumps PDP for APC
Abubakar Gumi, the representative for the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, has switched allegiance from the Peoples…
BREAKING: Court Stops CBN From Releasing Allocations to Rivers
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop disbursing monthly…
Nigerian-British Officer Dismissed For ‘Biting’ Colleague
UK Metropolitan Police Officer Shola Balogun was dismissed following an incident where he allegedly bit a fellow officer…
BREAKING: Senate Begins Screening of Ministerial Nominees
The Nigerian Senate has started the official screening process for seven new ministerial nominees, as presented by President…
President Tinubu Urges Local Refineries to Boost Petrol Supply for Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on local refineries to increase their petrol and petroleum product output to…
How Wamakko-Lamido Rivalry Fueled Division Among Sokoto Traditional Rulers – Report
The ongoing power struggle between Senators Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko and Ibrahim Lamido has escalated in Sokoto State, leading…
NNPCL Breaks Silence on Alleged Fresh Fuel Price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has denied claims of a new increase in fuel prices across…
Nigerian Police Pledge Justice in Bolt Driver Assault Case Involving Federal Lawmaker
The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing justice for Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver allegedly…
Power’ll Be Restored to North in Less Than 3 Days – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that electricity will be restored to Northern Nigeria within 72 hours…
Naira Gains Slightly Against Dollar in Parallel Market, New Rate Revealed
The Nigerian Naira experienced an appreciation against the U.S. dollar in the parallel market on Tuesday. The exchange…
CBN Will Publish Nigeria’s Net External Reserves From 2025 — Cardoso
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced plans to start publishing detailed information on the country’s net external…
Abia Govt Announces New Minimum Wage of N80,463 for Civil Servants on GL 1, Step 15
Abia State government has officially approved a revised minimum wage structure. The decision was made public after a…
Nationwide Strike: No Response Yet From FG – SSANU
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff…
Stop Fuel Imports, We Have Enough Supply for Local Consumption – Dangote Tells NNPC
Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote Refinery, called on the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other…