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Fresh Trouble for Emefiele as FG Uncovers Illegal Usage of N30 Trillion Ways and Means Loan
Fresh Trouble for Emefiele as FG Uncovers Illegal Usage of N30 Trillion Ways and Means Loan.
The Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) N30 trillion Ways and Means loan to the federal government is under scrutiny by an ad hoc…
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New Born Baby Abandoned In Wild Park Bush In Jos
A newborn baby was abandoned in Wildlife Park bush in Jos, Plateau state. Residents on Wednesday, March 20, rescued the baby dumped at the Federal Low-cost area. An X user who shared the photos of the baby said the little child was…
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MohBad’s Wife Debunks Claim By UK-Based Blogger About Conducting DNA Test On Late Singer’s Son
Salawu, Akingbolu & Co., the legal representatives of Mrs. Wunmi Aloba, wife of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, have refuted a publication by UK-based Nigerian blogger Bukky Jesse. The claim made by Jesse alleged that…
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Tukur Mamu tops the list as FG names 15 persons financing terrorism
Tukur Mamu: Key Figure as FG Identifies Terrorism Financiers
Tukur Mamu, publisher of Desert Herald, takes the spotlight as the federal government reveals nine individuals and six Bureau De Change (BDC) operators allegedly involved in…
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Vietnam
Vo Van Thuong, the President of Vietnam has tendered his resignation after spending just one year in office. The Vietnamese Communist Party accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, the government said on Wednesday, March 20.…
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Petrol Price Stands At N679.36 In February – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has said that the average retail price of a litre of petrol rose from N263.76 in February 2023 to N679.36 in February 2024. This is contained in the bureau’s Petrol Price Watch for February…
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Man Sentence to Life Imprisonment For Defiling 11-Years-Old Thrice
Man bags life jail for defiling 11-year-old thrice
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a man, Ojo Oladeji, to life imprisonment for defiling an 11-year-old…
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Access Bank Announces Acquisition Plans for National Bank of Kenya
Access Bank Set to Expand Presence in Kenya Through Acquisition Deal
Access Bank has revealed plans to acquire the National Bank of Kenya from the KCB Group. This marks its second acquisition of a Kenyan bank in under five years after a…
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BREAKING: Service Chiefs, Senators In Closed-Door Session Over Bloodbath In Delta
Given the sensitivity of the matter, the Chairman of the joint committee, Ahmed Lawan, disclosed that the investigative hearing will be held behind closed doors. On Wednesday, service chiefs appeared before the Senate Joint Committee,…
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Ekiti Govt Establishes State Electricity Regulatory Bureau
The Ekiti State Government has established the State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (SERB) which is to serve as the Apex regulator of electricity matters and ensure standards across various market segments in the state. The establishment…
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WAEC Blacklists Schools over Exam Malpractice ahead of 2024 WASSCE
In a recent development, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) has taken action against certain secondary schools in Abia State for their involvement in examination malpractice. The affected schools have been delisted from…
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CJN to earn N5.3 million monthly as Reps pass bill on salaries and allowances for judicial office…
House of Representatives Passes Bill on Salaries and Allowances for Judicial Office Holders.
In a significant development, the House of Representatives has passed into law an act prescribing the salaries, allowances,…
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I Paved The Way For Hype Women In Nigeria – Phyna Brags (Video)
Phyna BBNaija Season 7 winner, Phyna has said that she paved the way for hype women in Nigeria and therefore, deserves her flowers. During a conversation with musician Minz for the podcast Spill With Phyna, the upcoming actress…
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FG releases names of 15 terrorism financiers, speaks on next actions (Full List)
Tinubu's Government Identifies 15 Terrorism Financiers, Announces Next Steps.
In a significant development, the administration of President Bola Tinubu has revealed the identities of 15 individuals, including six Bureau De…
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Illicit Drugs: NDLEA Warns Hoteliers Against Allowing Substances On Premises
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Katsina has warned hotel owners in the state against allowing the use of illicit drugs in their premises. The NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr Hassan Sani-Abubakar, gave the warning…
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Full List: Nigeria Missing as UAE Selects 87 Countries to Enjoy Its Visa on Arrival Privileges
UAE Extends Visa Privileges to 87 Countries
The United Arab Emirates has announced an update to its visa policy, allowing countries to enjoy visa-on-arrival privileges. The list reveals that only Mauritius and Seychelles can benefit…
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SSANU, NASU Shut Down Activities In UNILAG Over Withheld Salaries
The University of Lagos, UNILAG has been shutdown. Activities were on Wednesday paralysed as members of non-academic staff unions complied with the directive to embark on seven-day warning strike. Recall that the Joint Action…
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You Will Struggle To Gain 2% Vote In 2027 – APC Warns Tinubu
APC Warns Tinubu of Potential Electoral Struggles in 2027.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has issued a stark warning to President Bola Tinubu, cautioning that he may face…
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Nigeria Excluded from World’s Top 20 Happiest Countries in 2024
Nordic Nations Dominate World's Happiest Countries; Nigeria Misses Out
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, while Nigeria is notably absent from the list of the top 20 happiest countries in 2024.
The World…
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Nigerian Govt To Provide Student Hostels In 36 Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government has announced plans to construct student hostels in 36 tertiary institutions across Nigeria, with a commitment to build more once the initial set is completed. Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary…
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