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05/04/2024

Nigerian comedian Alibaba has weighed in on the arrest of Bobrisky by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)….

Nigerian comedian Alibaba has weighed in on the arrest of Bobrisky by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

05/04/2024

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio said Thursday that drug abuse in the country was a “national emergency”, outlining plans to combat a synthetic drug popular with young people….

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio said Thursday that drug abuse in the country was a "national emergency", outlining plans to ...

05/04/2024

TARIFF HIKE: NERC disagrees with DisCos over coverage areas

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OKUAMA KILLINGS: Army recovers stolen weapons

Tinubu to Nigerians: We’ll bring inflation down

INSECURITY: 537 murder cases in 8 weeks worrisome - IGP EGBETOKUN

05/04/2024

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has condemned the hike in electricity tariffs across Nigeria by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), describing the act as insensitive, inhuman, and evil. ...

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has condemned the hike in electricity tariffs across Nigeria by the Nigerian ...

05/04/2024

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has posited that exclusive reliance on the military to solve crisis situations resulting into armed conflict, insurrection and which create tension within the state may not be the best option in confronting the myriads of security challenges confronting the country...

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has posited that exclusive reliance on the military to solve crisis situations resulting into armed conflict, insurrection and which create tension within the state may not be the best option in confronting the myriads of security challenges confrontin...

05/04/2024

Immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has assured members of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, in the state,that he has no plan to leave the party but will rather stay with others to rebuild it….

Okezie Ikpeazu has assured members of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, in the state,that he has no plan to leave the party but will rather stay with others to rebuild it.

05/04/2024

As part of efforts aimed at motivating police personnel in the fight against insecurity, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has authorised the promotion of ten thousand, five hundred and eighty-one (10,581) deserving junior officers of the Inspectorate Cadre, and the Rank and File. …

As part of efforts aimed at motivating police personnel in the fight against insecurity, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun ...

05/04/2024

People Talk: FG increases electricity tariff to N225kwh

05/04/2024

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu called on the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, member states to come together, strengthen ties, and reject forces bent on causing division within the community….

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu called on the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, member states to come together, strengthen ties, and reject forces bent on causing division within the community.

05/04/2024

HUMAN rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, yesterday, expressed worry that the current leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has become the mouthpiece of the government, saying they have strayed from the motive of establishing the union….

HUMAN rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, yesterday, expressed worry that the current leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has become the mouthpiece of the government, saying they have strayed from the motive of establishing the union.

05/04/2024

Senate President, God swill Akpabio, has exonerated himself from the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi from the Red chamber.“Ningi, the senator representing Bauchi Central senatorial district, was suspended by the Senate on March 14, 2024, following an interview he granted BBC, where he accused the Senate leadership of padding the 2024 federal budget. …

Senate President, God swill Akpabio, has exonerated himself from the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi from the Red chamber.“Ningi, the senator representing Bauchi Central senatorial district, was suspended by the Senate on March 14, 2024, following an interview he granted BBC, where he accused th...

05/04/2024

Governor of Central Bank Bank, CBN, Mr. Yemi Cardoso, is set to lead discussions at the upcoming 2024 edition of the Vanguard Annual Economic Summit….

Governor of Central Bank Bank, CBN, Mr. Yemi Cardoso, is set to lead discussions at the upcoming 2024 edition of the Vanguard Annual Economic Summit.

05/04/2024

Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has assured that escaped Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla who has been placed on Interpol Wanted List by Nigeria would be arrested to come and face tax evasion charges in the country unfailingly….

Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has assured that escaped Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla who has been placed on Interpol Wanted List by Nigeria would be arrested to come and face tax evasion charges in the country unfailingly.

05/04/2024

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night told members of the Nigerian business community that he has no reason to underperform as the elected President of the country because he campaigned for the job….

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night told members of the Nigerian business community that he has no reason to underperform as the elected President of the country because he campaigned for the job.

05/04/2024

IF the claims of the Islamic State, ISIS, are to be believed, four of its members on Friday, March 22, 2024, broke into the Crocus City Hall, Moscow…

IF the claims of the Islamic State, ISIS, are to be believed, four of its members on Friday, March 22, 2024, broke into the Crocus City Hall, Moscow. The complex housed a shopping centre and a music hall. The band, Picnic, was scheduled to play in the hall. The quartet, opened fire with automatic we...

05/04/2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will today, arraign popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over naira abuse and failure to declare his firm’s activities involving N180.7 million…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will today, arraign popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over naira abuse and failure to declare his firm’s activities involving N180.7 million.

05/04/2024

The United Kingdom government has increased the general salary threshold for those arriving in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa from £26,200 to £38,700….

The United Kingdom government has increased the general salary threshold for those arriving in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa from £26,200 to £38,700.

05/04/2024

THE National Rescue Movement, NRM, Edo State chapter, yesterday, stormed the state office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in protest over the non-inclusion of the party and its candidate in the list of political parties and candidates published by the commission last week….

THE National Rescue Movement, NRM, Edo State chapter, yesterday, stormed the state office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in protest over the non-inclusion of the party and its candidate in the list of political parties and candidates published by the commission last week.

05/04/2024

Controversy has begun to trail the death of 42-year-old Udosen Glory, who reportedly died in a road accident in Akure, Ondo State, last month, following calls for a discreet investigation into her death by her friends…

Controversy has begun to trail the death of 42-year-old Udosen Glory, who reportedly died in a road accident in Akure, Ondo State, last month, following calls for a discreet investigation into her death by her friends.

05/04/2024

Tariff Hike: DisCos returning consumers to Band A following discrepancy

At the backdrop of a huge discrepancy between the number of feeders covered as Band A customers by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and what was approved by the Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) the DisCos are now making moves to return some of the consumers to Band A to charge the new tariff


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05/04/2024

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04/04/2024

The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has settled for the direct method of voting for its Ondo state Governorship Primary Election slated for April 20….

The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has settled for the direct method of voting for its Ondo state Governorship Primary Election slated for April 20.

04/04/2024

Authorities of the Isa mustapha polytechnic, the Nasarawa state owned polytechnic has announced a ban on the sale of handout to students of the institutions….

Authorities of the Isa mustapha polytechnic, the Nasarawa state owned polytechnic has announced a ban on the sale of handout to students of the institutions.

04/04/2024

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), on Thursday, restored power supply to University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan..

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), on Thursday, restored power supply to University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.

04/04/2024

Cole Palmer capped a spectacular night with two late doubles that powered Chelsea to an epic 4-3 win over Manchester United on Thursday night...

Cole Palmer capped a spectacular night with two late doubles that powered Chelsea to an epic 4-3 win over Manchester United on Thursday night.

04/04/2024

President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults….

President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults.

04/04/2024

The Chairman of Council of Amotekun Corps commanders in the South West, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye on Thursday said that the time has come for the governors in the region to be decisive in tackling the activities of criminal elements in the zone by investing in the local and grassroots policing for a secured society….

The Chairman of Council of Amotekun Corps commanders in the South West, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye on Thursday said that the time has come for the governors in the region to be decisive in tackling the activities of criminal elements in the zone by investing in the local and grassroots policing for a s...

04/04/2024

The Senate has assured Nigerians that they would not be abandoned in the light of the recent over 300 percent hike in electricity tariff for customers classified as band…

The Senate has assured Nigerians that they would not be abandoned in the light of the recent over 300 percent hike in electricity tariff for customers classified as band “A”.

04/04/2024

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can often feel like an uphill battle….

In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can often feel like an uphill battle.

04/04/2024

The Kano State government has filed a fresh suit against the former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Umar and six others before a State high court….

Kano State government has filed a fresh suit against the former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Umar...