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Nigerians Outraged as New N50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy Takes Effect

September 9, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

New N50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy Takes Effect.   Abuja, Nigeria – A wave of anger and frustration has swept across Nigeria as a new electronic money transfer levy, imposed…

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Tinubu’s 10% VAT Increase Will Be an Inferno That Consumes Nigerians: Atiku Warns

September 9, 2024 Omajemite Don

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s proposed plan to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10%, describing it as a move that will…

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Tafawa-Balewa: Tinubu Inherited Near-Bankrupt Nigeria from Buhari’s APC Government, Now Making Recovery Efforts

September 8, 2024 Omajemite Don

Former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa-Balewa, has called on Nigerians to show patience with President Bola Tinubu, noting that he inherited a nearly bankrupt…

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Mrs Betsy Obaseki Opens Up on Miscarriages, Responds to Oshiomhole’s ‘Barren’ Remark

September 8, 2024 Omajemite Don

Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, the First Lady of Edo State, has responded to a controversial remark made by former Edo State governor, ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE, who referred to her as ‘childless’. The…

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We Never Envisioned Buhari, Tinubu Would be Such Colossal Failures – Ex-APC Chieftain

September 7, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

The immediate past National Vice Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Salihu Lukman, has emptied venom on former President Muhammadu Buhari and his successor, President Bola Tinubu, accusing them…

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CBN officially Approves $20,000 for BDCs at N1,580 per Dollar

September 7, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced on Friday, September 6, that it has approved the allocation of $20,000 to each eligible Bureau De Change (BDC) operator. This move, aimed…

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Judge Delays Trump’s Sentencing in Hush Money Case Until After Election

September 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

In a significant legal development, Justice Juan M. Merchan has postponed the sentencing of former U.S. President Donald Trump in his hush money case, pushing the date to November 26,…

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Kidnapping Crisis Intensifies under Tinubu’s Watch: Over 7,500 Abducted from July 2023 to June 2024 (See State by State Breakdown)

September 6, 2024 Omajemite Don

Nigeria’s security landscape has deteriorated significantly, with the rise of diverse violent groups exploiting the state’s weakened control. From July 2023 to June 2024 under President Bola Tinubu’s watch, the…

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Road Crashes: 2,776 Deaths In Seven Months Unacceptable – SGF, Akume

September 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume says it is unacceptable for 2,776 people to be killed and 16,309 others injured in road traffic crashes between…

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Police Nab 22 Suspects, Recover Stolen Items In Katsina

September 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Operatives of the Police Command in Katsina State have arrested 22 suspected thieves and vandals of public and private properties, claiming it recovered various stolen items from them.   The…

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INEC Explains Why It Declared 2023 Presidential Results at 2am

September 6, 2024 Omajemite Don

INEC Clarifies Timing of 2023 Presidential Results Declaration.   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has addressed concerns regarding the announcement of the 2023 presidential election results, which was made…

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NAFDAC Destroys Fake, Adulterated Products In Souteast

September 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control said it has destroyed fake, adulterated and unregistered food, drug and cosmetic products worth about N2.7 billion seized in the…

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Maduka Okoye Urges Super Eagles to Secure Crucial Win in AFCON Qualifiers

September 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Maduka Okoye, a goalkeeper with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, has said and declared that starting the 2025 AFCON qualifying campaign with a win will be very key.   The…

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Tinubu’s Govt Spends N250 Million on Decorations for ‘First Lady’ Event as Nigerians Wallow in Poverty

September 6, 2024 Omajemite Don

Tinubu-Led Presidency Spends N250 Million on Decorations for ‘First Lady’ Event, Others.   The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has spent a total of N250 million on decorations for…

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Tinubu to Plunge Nigeria Deeper into Debt; Seeks Fresh $2bn Loan from World Bank

September 6, 2024 Omajemite Don

Tinubu Administration Seeks Fresh $2 Billion Loan from World Bank, Raising Concerns Over National Debt.    The Federal Government has begun the process of securing a new $2 billion loan…

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Pat Utomi Reveals Those Behind Nigeria’s Misery, Calls for Fuel Subsidy Return

September 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Renowned political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has attributed the hardships faced by Nigerians to the failures of the political class. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Utomi emphasized that the…

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FG Begins Sale of 50KG Rice to Nigerians at N40,000 (See How to Buy Yours)

September 5, 2024 Omajemite Don

FG Launches Sale of 50kg Rice to Nigerians at ₦40,000 In an effort to combat rising food prices and alleviate hunger, the Federal Government has launched the sale of 50kg…

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Victor Osimhen Lands in Uyo Ahead of Nigeria vs Benin Showdown, Flaunts Expensive Necklace

September 5, 2024 Omajemite Don

Just 24 hours after his grand unveiling at Turkish football giants, Galatasaray, Nigerian international and star striker, Victor Osimhen, has landed in Uyo ahead of the much-anticipated Africa Cup of…

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Petrol at ₦1,200 Per Litre: States Where Protests Have Erupted So Far

September 5, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

President Bola Tinubu’s administration is facing growing unrest as protests emerge across Nigeria over the sharp increase in fuel prices. Nigerians have taken to the streets in various states, expressing…

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Details Emerge as Nigerian Soldiers Resign to Join British, Ukrainian Armies

September 5, 2024 Omajemite Don

A growing number of Nigerian soldiers have reportedly resigned from the army to join military forces in other countries, including the British and Ukrainian armies, as well as those of…

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