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FRSC URGES PUBLIC TO AVOID NIGHT TRAVEL AFTER FATAL NIGER ACCIDENT

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< 1 mn read The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a warning to the public to avoid night travel and unsafe transportation following a fatal road accident in Niger. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made this call in response to the tragic incident that occurred at KM 02, Koriagi village, Agaei, Lapai-Bida route. The accident, which took […]

DSS REPORTS ARREST OF NLC PRESIDENT JOE AJAERO

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< 1 mn read Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has reportedly been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The arrest occurred on Monday, September 9, while Ajaero was en route to the UK for the Trade Union Congress conference. The reasons behind Ajaero’s sudden detention remain unclear, […]

NDIGBO YOUTHS BELIEVE FUEL PRICE HIKE WILL IMPROVE NIGERIA’S ECONOMY

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< 1 mn read Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Worldwide has expressed confidence that the recent increase in petrol prices will lead to positive changes in Nigeria’s economy, in line with the Federal Government’s ongoing economic policies. The Acting National Leader of the group, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, praised the Federal Government’s efforts to reform the petroleum sector and stated that the […]

AGREEMENTS NIGERIA SIGNED WITH CHINA DURING TINUBU’S VISIT

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2 mn read President Bola Tinubu’s diplomatic visit to China resulted in several landmark agreements aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and fostering economic growth. These agreements span various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and technology. BILATERAL CURRENCY SWAP AGREEMENT One of the key agreements was the expansion of the bilateral currency swap deal between the Central Bank of Nigeria […]

PROPHET JEREMIAH REPLIES NAFDAC IN ONGOING MIRACLE PRODUCT PROBE

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< 1 mn read Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry has responded to allegations from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) regarding the misuse of its name in promoting spiritual products. The controversy arose after NAFDAC issued a public warning on September 8, 2024, cautioning against the ministry’s association with NAFDAC in […]

NIGER GOVERNOR DESCRIBES TANKER EXPLOSION AS DEVASTATING

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< 1 mn read Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic petrol tanker explosion that claimed the lives of 48 people in Essa village, Katcha Local Government Area. The explosion, which occurred early on September 9, 2024, along the Bida-Agaie-Lapai highway, also resulted in significant destruction, including burnt cattle, damaged vehicles, and […]

FG DENIES PLANS TO RAISE VAT AMID ECONOMIC CONCERNS

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< 1 mn read The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed rumors of an imminent increase in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate from 7.5% to 10%. Finance Minister Wale Edun made this clarification on September 9, 2024, during a statement addressing the issue. Edun, speaking from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, emphasized that the current VAT […]

JOE IGBOKWE BEGS TINUBU TO LOWER ELECTRICITY TARIFF AFTER SPENDING ₦20K IN A DAY

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< 1 mn read Joe Igbokwe, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the new electricity tariff policy. Igbokwe’s plea comes after he reported spending ₦20,000 on electricity units that lasted just one day. In a Facebook post over the weekend, Igbokwe expressed concern over the high […]

NIGERIANS TO EXPERIENCE THUNDERSTORMS, RAINS NATIONWIDE FOR 3 DAYS FROM MONDAY

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2 mn read The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and rains across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday. Residents are advised to avoid flood-prone areas due to the high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday, September 8, 2024, predicts isolated thunderstorms in parts of Katsina, Sokoto, Kano, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna, […]

SOLDIERS FREE TO VOLUNTARILY RETIRE – NIGERIAN ARMY REACTS TO ‘MASS RESIGNATION’

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2 mn read The Nigerian Army has responded to recent media reports suggesting mass resignations of soldiers due to corruption and low morale. The Army asserts that voluntary retirement and discharge of personnel are standard procedures, as outlined in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service for both officers and soldiers. Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public […]

RISING COST OF LIVING WORRIES PARENTS AS SCHOOLS RESUME

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2 mn read As schools prepare to resume on September 9, 2024, Nigerian parents are expressing concerns over the escalating costs of tuition, transportation, and basic goods, which are straining household budgets. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, several parents voiced their frustrations about the economic challenges they face. Chimuze Eze, a […]

ABUJA POULTRY OWNER LAMENTS AS GOVT DESTROYS ₦150M INVESTMENT, 5,000 BIRDS DEAD

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2 mn read Akomolafe Henrich Bankole, known on X as @henrich_banks, has expressed his distress over the demolition of his ₦150 million poultry farm in Lokogoma, Abuja. The destruction, which he alleges was carried out by officials from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), resulted in the death of over 5,000 birds and the loss of jobs for […]

BENUE COMMUNITIES SIGN PEACE ACCORD TO RESOLVE LONG-STANDING CONFLICTS

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2 mn read Communities in Benue State, Nigeria, have officially signed a peace accord to address and resolve their long-standing conflicts. The agreement, which was reached on Sunday in Makurdi, involves conflicting groups including Ologba and Egba in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) and Tivs and Jukuns in Fiidi, Makurdi LGA. This truce aims to prevent the resurgence […]

ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS IN FCT LAMENT TRANSFER TO BAND A AMID INCONSISTENT POWER SUPPLY

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< 1 mn read Numerous electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have voiced their frustrations over being transferred to Band A tariff rates, despite not receiving the promised 20 hours of power daily. Residents in Kubwa and Lugbe, among other areas, expressed their concerns, noting that they often experience less than 10 hours of electricity per day […]

Wike Signs MoU with Chinese Companies for FCT Electricity and Water Supply Projects

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< 1 mn read Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has formalized an agreement with two Chinese corporations—China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction (CGCOC) Group—to enhance electricity and water infrastructure in the FCT. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Beijing during President Bola Tinubu’s attendance at the […]

BISHOP SHARES FREE FUEL TO OKADA RIDERS IN ENUGU TO EASE HARDSHIP

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< 1 mn read Rev. John Eze, the Methodist Bishop of Nsukka, has distributed free fuel to commercial motorcyclists in the Eha Amufu community of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Enugu State. This act of generosity was aimed at alleviating the economic difficulties faced by the community, particularly the motorcyclists, amidst the ongoing economic challenges in the country. The fuel […]

PRESIDENCY DISOWNS YACHT WITH NIGERIAN FLAG LINKED TO TINUBU

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< 1 mn read The Nigerian Presidency has officially denied any connection to a yacht spotted flying the Nigerian flag in St. Tropez, France, which has been mistakenly linked to President Bola Tinubu. The yacht, featured in a viral video circulating on social media, sparked numerous conspiracy theories suggesting it was owned by Tinubu or the Nigerian government. In […]

NAFDAC INVESTIGATING PASTOR JEREMIAH’S MIRACLE WATER AND SOAP PRODUCTS

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< 1 mn read The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that it is investigating the sale of unregistered miracle water, soap, and other products by Prophet Jeremiah Omoto of Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries in Delta State. The agency, through its Resident Media Consultant, Olusayo Akintola, disclosed that these products, which include […]

COMMUNITY LEADER TOOK ₦700K BRIBE FROM BANDITS, LET THEM KILL 30 PEOPLE – KATSINA GOVERNOR

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< 1 mn read Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has revealed a shocking incident where a community leader accepted a ₦700,000 bribe from bandits, allowing them to enter his village and kill 30 residents. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Daura over the weekend, Governor Radda emphasized that such criminal activities are often facilitated by individuals within […]

APC CHIEFTAIN URGES TINUBU TO ACT SWIFTLY AS NIGERIANS FACE STARVATION

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< 1 mn read Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the escalating hunger and economic hardship in the country. Speaking to journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye expressed concern that the recent fuel price increase would exacerbate the already dire situation faced by […]

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