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Corps Members Beaten by Teachers, NYSC Reacts

December 1, 2024 Omajemite Don

A female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Kwara State was abused by teachers at Ilorin’s Government Day Junior Secondary School. The incident happened on November 28, 2024,…

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BREAKING: Confusion As Port Harcourt Refinery Suddenly Shuts Down Operations

November 30, 2024 Omajemite Don

Just three days after resuming activities, the Port Harcourt Refinery has suddenly halted operations, leaving many in confusion. As of Friday, the site was inactive, with some workers suggesting the…

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Popular Herbalist in Critical Condition After Shooting Self While Testing ‘Bulletproof Charm’

November 30, 2024 Omajemite Don

A herbalist named Ismail Usman suffered a life-threatening injury while testing a homemade ‘bulletproof’ charm. On November 23, an incident took place in Kuchibuyi village, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Usman…

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Simon Ekpa to Spend Christmas in Detention as Followers Declare United States of Biafra in Finland, IPOB Reacts

November 30, 2024 Musa Jibril

Simon Ekpa, a prominent pro-Biafran agitator, has been arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities. As Finland’s legal system does not permit bail, Ekpa will spend Christmas in detention. This…

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BREAKING: Former G-5 Governors Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Sarki Make Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List

November 30, 2024 Omajemite Don

Former governors Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State have been shortlisted for ambassadorial appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was exposed by Jackson Ude,…

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Wike Reportedly Banned from Aso Rock Over Incident with Indian Prime Minister

November 30, 2024 Omajemite Don

Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, has been reportedly banned from Aso Rock, Nigeria’s seat of power, over alleged embarrassing scenes during the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra…

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Senator Ndume Set To Leave APC over Tax Reform Bill, Reveals What Is Holding Him Back

November 29, 2024 Omajemite Don

Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has expressed dissatisfaction with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and hinted at leaving the ruling party over his disagreement with President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax…

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There is no hunger in Nigeria, stop telling lies — Islamic cleric warns Nigerians

November 29, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Islamic Cleric Sheikh Jingir: “There Is No Hunger in Nigeria, Stop Telling Lies. Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir has sparked controversy by dismissing claims of widespread hunger in Nigeria,…

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Appeal Court Nullifies Lagos Doctor Olufemi Olaleye, Rape Conviction

November 29, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned the life imprisonment conviction of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, who was previously found guilty of…

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Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Arrested by Nigerian Army after Releasing Video of Customs Aiding Smugglers

November 29, 2024 Omajemite Don

Nigerian investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has reportedly been arrested and detained by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The arrest, which took place three…

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Naira to Dollar Gains Massive at Black Market

November 29, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Naira appreciated to N1,740 per dollar yesterday in the parallel market, up from N1,745 per dollar on Wednesday. Similarly, in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira…

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Tinubu’s Labour Minister Clarifies: Job Creation Not Part of My Mandate

November 29, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

Job creation not part of my mandate, says Labour minister. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, said on Thursday that Nigerians expecting his ministry to provide jobs would…

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BREAKING: FG Announces Date for Next National Census

November 28, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the long-anticipated national census will finally take place in 2025.   Nasir Kwarra, the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), shared…

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Finnish Court Makes Crucial Decision in Simon Ekpa’s Terrorism Trial

November 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

Pro-Biafran separatist leader Simon Ekpa is scheduled to stand trial in Finland by May 2025, according to Finnish authorities. Ekpa, arrested along with four others on suspicion of terrorism-related activities,…

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FBI Arrests Notorious Nigerian Fraudster ‘Bobo Chicago

November 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apprehended Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, also known as ‘Bobo Chicago,’ for his alleged involvement in a $2.8 million email scam and money laundering operation.…

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BREAKING: Senate Passes Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills

November 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Nigerian Senate has approved the Tax Reform Bills put forward by President Bola Tinubu. Presented by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, the bills were passed following a closed-door session that…

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Sinach Sued for N5bn Over ‘Copyright Infringement’ of Song ‘Way Maker’, Court Takes Decision

November 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Federal High Court in Lagos has postponed a copyright infringement case against gospel artist Sinach, filed by music producer Michael Oluwole, until January 2025.   Michael Oluwole, also known…

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Are You a Faithful or a Faithfool? Catholic Priest, Fada Oluoma Drops Another Bombshell

November 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

Are You a Faithful or a Faithfool? The Truth Behind Modern Religious Practices.  In Matthew 5:33ff, Jesus emphatically stated that you shouldn’t swear by anything; only say Yes or No.…

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Gym Instructor Allegedly Impregnates Three Clients Pursuing Flat Stomachs for Christmas

November 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

A gym instructor in Ashaiman, a suburb of Accra, has reportedly found himself in a storm of controversy after allegedly impregnating three women who had joined his fitness program to…

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Port Harcourt Refinery: NNPC Debunks Claims, Clarifies Blending and Refining Processes

November 27, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has urged Nigerians to disregard reports questioning the operations of the Port Harcourt Refinery. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, addressed…

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