May 2024

Nigeria News Now

POS operators Protest CAC registration imposed by Tinubu’s govt

May 9, 2024 Musa Jibril

PoS Operators Protest CBN’s Registration Directive, Cite Increased Costs for Customers. CBN says, POS Operators to register with CAC.  The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent directive requiring PoS operators…

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Nigeria News Now

Drug Traffickers to Face Death Penalty as Senate Passes Controversial Bill

May 9, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

Senate Approves Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers Amidst Uproar. In a controversial move, the Nigerian Senate has approved a bill that imposes the death penalty on individuals convicted of drug…

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Politics Today

Tinubu Appoints Emeka Woke, Ex-Rivers Commissioner Who Resigned from Fubara’s Cabinet

May 9, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Tinubu Appoints Emeka Woke, Former Rivers Commissioner and Ex-Chief of Staff to Wike. President Bola Tinubu has made a significant appointment in the realm of water resource management in Nigeria…

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Sports News Today

Real madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: When is Champions League Final?

May 9, 2024 Omajemite Don

When is Champions League Final? Real madrid vs borussia dortmund? who will win the trophy? The 2024 Champions League final is set — 14-time winners Real Madrid will face 1997…

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Major Headlines

Abia ADC Chieftain, Nwosu Decamps To APC

May 9, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Obinna Nwosu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State. The 2023 House of Representatives candidate for the Ikwuano/Umuahia…

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Nigeria News Now

5 Levies Nigerians Must Pay for Every Electronic Transaction

May 9, 2024 Omajemite Don

The recent directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria mandating banks to impose a Cybersecurity Levy on transactions has sparked discussions regarding the various levies Nigerians incur on electronic transactions.…

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Major Headlines

Khaids Mother Supports Him Through Depression While Hospitalized (Video)

May 9, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Offering words of encouragement, his mother reassured him that everything would be alright and advised him to stop worrying, attributing his sleeplessness to depression. Popular singer, Khaid who was hospitalized…

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Major Headlines

Lady In Shock As Her Bike Man Turns Up In Matching Clothes (Video)

May 9, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

A Nigerian lady was surprised to find out that she and an okada rider coincidentally rocked matching shirts. The lady took to her Tiktok page, @iampreetyvicky835, to share the video…

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Nigeria News Now

Hadi Sirika, Daughter, Two Others to be Arraigned by EFCC

May 9, 2024 Omajemite Don

EFCC to Arraign Sirika, Daughter, and Two Others Over Alleged Fraud on Thursday The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is poised to arraign former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, alongside…

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Dollar to Naira Exchange rate

Black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate May 9 , 2024 & Latest Business News in Nigeria

May 9, 2024 Omajemite Don

What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)?   See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate,…

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Nigeria News Now

Motion for Suspension of Cybersecurity Levy Faces Major Setback as Labour Unions Denounce Policy

May 9, 2024 Omajemite Don

Motion for Suspension of Cybersecurity Levy Faces Major Setback A motion seeking the suspension of the cybersecurity levy has encountered a significant setback at the House of Representatives. Honourable Manu…

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Major Headlines

Two Suspects Arrested For Killing 200-Level Delta University Female Student Say They Were Promised N30k By Native Doctor

May 9, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

In Edo State, located in the south-south region of Nigeria, the police have detained three suspects believed to be involved in the murder of Faith Omodon, a 200-level student of…

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Major Headlines

Reps Speaks On Demanding Bribe From Binance

May 8, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The House of Representatives has debunked reports that it demanded bribe from cryptocurrency platform, Binance. Recall that on February 28, the federal government detained two top executives of Binance as…

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Nigeria News Now

Political Turmoil in Rivers as Another Speaker Emerges, Video Surfaces

May 8, 2024 Omajemite Don

Political Turmoil in Rivers as Another Factional Speaker Emerges, Video Surfaces Port Harcourt, Rivers state – A fresh twist has unfolded in the political turmoil gripping Rivers State as a…

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Nigeria News Now

Tinubu Must Go” Trends on Twitter as Nigerians Table Six Demands

May 8, 2024 Musa Jibril

A social media storm is brewing in Nigeria as the hashtag “Tinubu Must Go” gains momentum on Twitter, trending like wildfire. This comes in response to the recent introduction of…

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Nigeria News Now

Presidency Reveals Fresh Plan to Increase VAT Rate, Revenue Sharing Formula

May 8, 2024 Musa Jibril

Presidency’s Committee Proposes VAT Rate Increase and Revenue Sharing Formula.  The Presidency, through its Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has announced plans to increase the value-added tax (VAT)…

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Nigeria News Now

Rivers Local Govt Chairmen Back Fubara’s Impeachment – New Details Revealed

May 8, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

Rivers Local Government Chairmen Support Fubara’s Impeachment.   The Association of Local Government Areas of Nigeria (ALGON) in Rivers State has thrown its weight behind the call made by the…

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Nigeria News Now

Embattled Journalist Resigns after Release from Custody Over Bombshell Corruption Story on Gbajabiamila

May 8, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Journalist resigns after release from custody over controversial story on Gbajabiamila.    Segun Olatunji, the General Editor of First News, has resigned from his position amidst a brewing controversy surrounding…

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Nigeria News Now

Nigerian Army Withdraws from Okuama Following Killing of 17 Soldiers

May 8, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Nigerian military has pulled its troops out of Okuama community in Ughelli South local government area of Delta state after the killing of 17 soldiers, Politics Nigeria has learned.…

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Major Headlines

21-Year-Old Woman Killed By Her Boyfriend In South Africa

May 8, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

A 21-year-old lady Sindisiwe Buhle Mkhize, has allegedly been shot dead by her boyfriend in Mabopane, Pretoria, South Africa.   Women For Change, a non-profit organization that advocates for the…

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