< 1 mn read The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has confirmed the recovery of three bodies during the ongoing rescue operations for the helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Port Harcourt on Thursday. Mr. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., shared this information in a statement released to newsmen in Abuja. […]

< 1 mn read The leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has criticized President Bola Tinubu, alleging that he governs Nigeria with ethnic bias similar to that of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Clark voiced his concerns over the government’s decision to scrap the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, arguing that the region continues to […]

< 1 mn read Vice President Kashim Shettima’s trip to Samoa for the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit has been cancelled after a foreign object struck his plane during a stopover at JFK Airport in New York. A statement issued last night by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed that “the foreign […]

< 1 mn read The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that a significant number of arms and ammunition recovered from terrorists were originally stolen from the Nigerian Armed Forces and Police during ambushes or surprise attacks. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, provided this clarification on Thursday, asserting that personnel of the Armed Forces do […]

2 mn read The Catholic Church in Nigeria has firmly opposed the Federal Government’s alleged plan to legalize abortion, igniting a heated debate surrounding the sanctity of human life. This condemnation follows reports that the Health Promotion Department of the Federal Ministry of Health is reviewing sections of the Criminal Code with the intention of decriminalizing abortion. The […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government has initiated legal proceedings against nine individuals, filing a six-count charge related to the dissemination of false information concerning rumors about the impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The charge, labeled FHC/ABJ/CR/555/2024, was submitted to a Federal High Court in Abuja on October 21 by A. A. Yusuf, Deputy Director of Public […]

< 1 mn read The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has issued a warning against fraudulent schemes related to admission processes, clarifying that it does not offer “discretionary admission opportunities.” In a statement released by the Head of the Communication Unit, Alhaja Ajoke Alaga Ibrahim, the university emphasized that all admissions are conducted strictly through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has firmly rejected claims made by Simon Ekpa, who identifies himself as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE). Ekpa alleged that both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had agreed to provide a $57.5 billion loan […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Josef Onoh, former South East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign, has urged the federal government to immortalize the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), who is celebrated for overseeing Nigeria’s historic June 12, 1993, presidential election. In a recent statement, Onoh praised Nwosu’s unwavering dedication to […]

2 mn read On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu expressed concerns over the long-term neglect of Nigeria’s livestock sector, highlighting its significant impact on the nation’s import bills, particularly in relation to milk and dairy products, which account for between $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion annually. Speaking at the Stakeholders Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms held at the Presidential […]

< 1 mn read Yuki Gambaryan, the wife of Tigran Gambaryan, described her husband’s eight-month detention in Nigeria as a “living nightmare” in an emotional statement released on Thursday. She expressed immense relief following Tigran’s release after the charges against him were dropped by a court in Abuja. Tigran Gambaryan, an American citizen and employee of Binance Holdings Limited, […]

2 mn read The ongoing crisis in the Joint Transition Committee established by the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) intensified on Thursday as accusations between the APC committee and the state government escalated. The APC committee, led by former deputy governor Dr. Pius Odubu, expressed dissatisfaction over the adequacy of documents provided by the state government, which […]

2 mn read Stakeholders and operators have called on the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to enhance the reliability of the National Power Grid, following a series of collapses that have resulted in widespread blackouts across the country. This demand was made during a public hearing organized by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja on Thursday. […]

2 mn read As Nigeria anticipates new data on poverty, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to producing objective and credible reports that align with global standards. This initiative aims to support the Nigerian government in effective economic planning and development. Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, […]

2 mn read Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has announced an N80,000 minimum wage for the state’s workforce, including local government employees, effective October 2024. This decision underscores his administration’s commitment to worker welfare, a promise made during his campaign. The announcement was made on Thursday after a meeting with the Enugu State Minimum Wage Implementation Committee, […]

< 1 mn read Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump declared on Thursday that he would swiftly terminate Jack Smith, the special counsel overseeing two federal cases against him, should he win the upcoming November election. In an interview with conservative podcast host Hugh Hewitt, Trump was asked about his plans regarding Smith and whether he would consider pardoning himself. […]