< 1 mn read The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Christian Ogbuji, an ex-convict, for importing 817 wraps of cocaine weighing 19.40 kg, valued at approximately ₦4.6 billion, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). According to NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, this arrest follows Ogbuji’s previous conviction 16 months earlier for ingesting 93 pellets of cocaine. He […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Army has discharged Private Ruth Ogunleye following her public accusations of sexual harassment against senior officers, including Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem. Ogunleye initially made her allegations in January 2024 through her TikTok account, claiming that Abdulkareem, alongside Colonel G.S. Ogor and Brigadier General I.B. Solebo, had subjected her to severe mistreatment. In her accusations, […]
< 1 mn read In a dramatic development at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice Binta Nyako announced her decision to step down from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This announcement came after Kanu openly requested the judge’s recusal, citing the court’s failure to adhere to a Supreme Court […]
< 1 mn read The Abia State Government has announced the implementation of a new minimum wage of ₦70,000, set to take effect in October 2024. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press briefing following a recent Executive Council meeting in Umuahia. Kanu emphasized that the new wage will apply to […]
2 mn read The average pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has continued to rise, even with the recent commencement of petrol supply by Dangote Refinery. A few weeks ago, Nigerians were shocked to learn that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) had officially increased the PMS price from ₦617 per litre to ₦855 per litre […]
2 mn read Medical experts have raised alarms about the dangers of self-medication and the misuse of antibiotics in Nigeria. This warning was issued during a one-day sensitization project on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) held in Enugu, organized by Winifred Maduko, a PhD student from the University of St. Andrews, UK. The event was part of a grassroots initiative […]
< 1 mn read The Borno Government announced on Monday that it currently has only ₦4.4 billion of the ₦13.1 billion raised for victims of the Maiduguri flood. This update was provided by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, during a briefing at the Borno State Government Flood Disaster Situation Room. Tar indicated that the […]
2 mn read Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, has urged the Nigerian government to eliminate fuel subsidies entirely, claiming this step will clarify the country’s actual fuel consumption and alleviate economic burdens. In an interview with Bloomberg Television in New York, Dangote emphasized that subsidies have cost Nigeria trillions of naira and are not […]
2 mn read The Kebbi Ministry of Environment and Solid Minerals has initiated a fumigation exercise targeting mosquitoes and reptiles across the 21 local government areas of the state. This initiative follows a mandate from Governor Nasir Idris to protect public health from the severe impacts of malaria affecting the population. During the exercise in Birnin Kebbi, Alhaji […]
< 1 mn read The National Assembly, through a joint committee, is set to investigate allegations of economic sabotage within Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Leader, confirmed the joint effort, emphasizing concerns regarding crude oil theft, inefficiencies in refineries, and disruptions in fuel supply. In a statement signed by Bamidele on September 23, he announced that […]
< 1 mn read Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President and CEO of Dangote Group, has voiced regret over missing the opportunity to purchase Arsenal Football Club when it was valued at around $2 billion. In a recent interview with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua in New York, Dangote explained that his decision to focus on completing his massive refinery project ultimately […]
2 mn read The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of 14 roads and bridges in Ekiti, Adamawa, Kebbi, and Enugu States that were severely impacted by flooding. Works Minister David Umahi announced this decision while addressing reporters after the FEC meeting. In addition to the aforementioned states, the approved projects will also be implemented in […]
< 1 mn read The Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation has allocated ₦1 billion to support victims of the recent flood disaster in Borno. Alhaji Sani Lugga, a committee member, announced this in a statement issued in Katsina on Monday. He explained that the committee convened an emergency meeting via Zoom on September 11, 2024, due to […]
2 mn read The former governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has been advised to appear in court on Wednesday regarding an alleged ₦80.2 billion money laundering case. Bello has been embroiled in a prolonged conflict with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning the fraud allegations. A source close to the EFCC informed the News Agency […]
2 mn read The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially rejected the results of the Edo governorship election held on Saturday, stating its intention to utilize all legal avenues to reclaim its mandate. In a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the acting National Chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum, emphasized the party’s commitment to retrieving its mandate […]
< 1 mn read Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has publicly ridiculed his boss, Governor Godwin Obaseki, in light of the recent governorship election results in the state. Shaibu expressed his feelings of vindication after Obaseki lost his local government area to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shaibu made these remarks during an interview with Arise […]
2 mn read On the evening of Sunday, September 22, 2024, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Senator Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Edo governorship election. Okpebholo received 291,667 votes, defeating Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 247,274 votes. Before the official announcement, […]
< 1 mn read The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a renewed warning to comedians and skit makers regarding the unauthorized use of its uniforms and operational equipment in their productions. This statement follows the resurfacing of an old video titled “EFCC and Army Wahala,” which the agency claims misrepresents its operatives. In a post on […]
< 1 mn read In his first public statement after the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo expressed profound gratitude to his supporters while sharply criticizing the election process. Ighodalo lost to Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, in a highly controversial election. Speaking on September 23, Ighodalo acknowledged the […]
< 1 mn read Junaid Sanusi, a legal practitioner and customer of Access Bank Plc, has filed a ₦100 million lawsuit against the bank, alleging unlawful deductions from his savings account. The case is being heard at the Federal High Court in Ibadan. During the proceedings, Sanusi claimed that while reviewing his account, he found deductions exceeding the ₦50 […]
