< 1 mn read The Police Command in Anambra, in collaboration with the Joint Task Force (JTF), has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim in the Ihiala Local Government Area. On August 20, 2024, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command’s Public Relations Officer, announced that the rescue operation followed the busting of a criminal den at Umuduru. The breakthrough came after […]
< 1 mn read Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss has taken to social media to celebrate his wife, Marie Bliss, on her 25th birthday. On August 20, 2024, Moses Bliss shared a carousel of photos featuring Marie, expressing his gratitude and love in the caption. Bliss wrote, “Happy birthday, my gift from God @marieblissofficial ❤️Thank you, Lord Jesus for […]
< 1 mn read Nigerian superstar Fireboy has revealed the release date for his highly anticipated fourth album. On August 19, 2024, Fireboy took to social media to announce that the album, titled Adedamola, will drop on August 29, 2024. Following the success of his third album, Playboy, which featured hit singles like “Bandana” with Asake and “Playboy,” Adedamola […]
< 1 mn read Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has sharply criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent purchase of a new presidential jet. On August 19, 2024, Okonkwo took to Instagram to express his discontent, sharing a photo of the president alongside images of private jets. He condemned the acquisition, citing the dire conditions faced by Nigerians, including […]
< 1 mn read Nigerian singer Chike has generously gifted a fan ₦100,000 after the fan spent six consecutive days begging him on Twitter. On August 19, 2024, the fan, who had persistently tagged Chike in his tweets, posted, “Day 6 of asking my idol for help @Officialchike. God bless your beautiful voice, sir. A laptop is all I […]
2 mn read The fuel subsidy debate remains a hot topic in Nigeria as the country grapples with a persistent fuel crisis. Despite President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 removal of the fuel subsidy, Nigerians are facing ongoing fuel shortages and exorbitant prices, leaving many dependent on black market sellers. Key Points: Fuel Prices and Crisis: After the subsidy removal, […]
< 1 mn read The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has firmly denied allegations of ₦4.3 billion embezzlement involving its top executives. The claims, which accuse CEO Ochuko Amah and other directors of misappropriating significant funds, were dismissed by PHED as unfounded fabrications. Olubukola Ilevbare, PHED’s Head of Corporate Communications, labeled the allegations as misleading and part of […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) have expressed strong support for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential elections. In a recent statement, Dare Dada, NYFA’s Director of Publicity, declared that only divine intervention could prevent Abubakar from becoming Nigeria’s next president. NYFA, along with other support groups from over 28 states, […]
< 1 mn read Barrister Niyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State, has passed away suddenly following an INEC meeting in Abuja. The incident occurred on Monday evening after Ijalaye, who had appeared in good spirits throughout the meeting, retired to his hotel room and collapsed. The cause of his death is still unknown, and the […]
< 1 mn read Hajiya Zulaihat Radda, the wife of Katsina State Governor, has marked World Humanitarian Day by distributing 3,500 bags of rice and ₦17.5 million in cash to vulnerable households across the state. The distribution is part of her ongoing commitment to humanitarian work, reflecting both empathy and dedication to improving the lives of those in need. […]
< 1 mn read The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a notable decrease in Mpox cases over the past four weeks. The number of suspected and confirmed cases fell from 102 to 51, with two confirmed cases reported in Ebonyi and Enugu states. This decrease marks a significant improvement compared to the previous period. Mpox, a […]
< 1 mn read Ogun State has achieved a significant milestone in rice production, generating ₦1 billion in revenue within just three months of 2024. This success is attributed to the state’s ambitious rice revolution under Governor Dapo Abiodun’s leadership. The state recently completed harvesting rice from a 200-hectare pilot project at Magboro Rice Farm in Obafemi-Owode Local Government […]
< 1 mn read Nigerian music icon Flavour recently shared insights into his early career in an interview on the In My Opinion Podcast. Reflecting on his journey to stardom, Flavour revealed that he initially charged ₦5,000 per beat as he began to make a name for himself. Flavour recounted his first major break working with rapper Nigga Raw […]
< 1 mn read Nollywood veteran Wale Ojo has announced his new directorial project, This Is Not a Nollywood Movie, via Instagram on August 17, 2024. Following his recent success with the award-winning film Breath of Life, Ojo’s latest work is set to be a satirical comedy, aiming to bring joy and laughter to audiences. Ojo described the film […]
< 1 mn read Nnena Mbonu and Anita Ukah, forming the Nelita pair, have emerged as the winners of the Head of House (HOH) challenge for the second consecutive week on Big Brother Naija. Their victory on August 19, 2024, came after a two-round task where they completed their assignments the quickest, earning them immunity from the upcoming Sunday’s […]
< 1 mn read Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has reaffirmed his commitment to integrating Abia State into the national political mainstream under the All Progressives Congress (APC). His recent remarks about an APC governor leading Abia in 2027 have stirred political debate, drawing criticism from some quarters, particularly from Hon. Obi Aguocha, the representative for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency. In […]
< 1 mn read In a strategic move to bolster the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged Governor Alex Otti to join the ruling party. This call aligns with a similar appeal made by Senate President Goodwill Akpabio to the governor of Akwa Ibom State, reflecting the […]
< 1 mn read The Zamfara State government has dismissed as forged a document that purportedly appointed Bashir Hadeija as Technical Adviser on Mining. This follows recent controversies linking Hadeija, who has been arrested on charges of gunrunning and smuggling, to the state government. The alleged letter, dated October 27, 2023, and purportedly signed by Mal Abubakar M. Nakwada, […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has clarified that it has not paid any fuel subsidy to anyone in the last nine months. Chief Financial Officer Alhaji Umar Ajiya made this statement on Monday in Abuja, emphasizing that the company has not disbursed any subsidy funds to marketers during this period. Ajiya explained […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Government of Nigeria will commence crude oil sales in naira to the Dangote Refinery and other entities starting in October 2024. This initiative, announced by the Director of Press and Public Relations for the Federal Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Mohammed Manga, is part of a broader strategy to boost Nigeria’s economic […]
