Three of the activists charged by the Nigerian government for their involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests from August 1 to 10 have regained their freedom. The activists, Michael Tobiloba Adaramoye, known as “Lenin,” Mosiu Sadiq, and Comrade Opaluwa Eleojo Simeon, were released from Kuje Prison after fulfilling their bail conditions. The release of the three…
The Bauchi state politician also advised Nigerians to prefer solutions rather than complaining about the challenges of the country. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara has said that President Bola Tinubu is not responsible for subsidy removal on petroleum products. Dogara discussed this while speaking on Channels TV on Friday, dismissing claims…
The increase comes five years after the N33,000 increment in 2019. The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved an increment in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps members. Corps members will now be paid the sum of N77,000, effective from July 2024. This was revealed in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes…
.He pleaded not guilty to the charges leveled against him Ojo Adumati, a 38-year-old commercial driver appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday for allegedly stealing a she-goat. Ojo was slammed with a two-count charge of stealing and breach of peace. According to the prosecutor, Insp Olubu Apata, the defendant was apprehended at…
The suspects have revealed in a statement that they were sent by leaders of the opposition party PDP. Henry Okojie, who is the husband of popularly Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has survived an assassination attempt by armed men suspected to be political thugs. The federal lawmaker, who is representing the Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency…
While the prosecutor has been asked to provide a witness at the next sitting, the accused has been granted bail on a certain condition. A young man, identified as Auwal Abubakar, on Thursday, appeared before a Shar’ia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for allegedly stealing a motorcycle. According to reports, the 24-year-old was…
.These estimated prices will be across NNPC retail stations nationwide based on September 2024 pricing. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has revealed the prices it will sell the petrol lifted from Dangote Refinery across the country. Northern States like Borno will purchase the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol at a price…
Atiku expressed his deepest condolences over the death of the monarch. Another prominent monarch of the Yoruba Tribe, the Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, has passed away at the age of 86. His death was annouced in a statement signed by the Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, which was made available to…
Ongoing investigations have revealed “concrete indications of mental illness” underlying the case. Kristina Joksimovic, a former Miss Switzerland finalist, has allegedly been killed and dismembered by her 41-year-old husband. According to reports, the 39-year-old was said to have been strangled, first, to death by her husband, then dismembered using jigsaw and garden shears. After she…
The president also assures the Borno government that the FG is willing to collaborate to address the issue. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his concerns over the flood that has affected many parts of Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno. The president, through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, extended his…
Reports are saying that the suspect took advantage of the victim’s disabilities to carry out the act. A middle-aged man has reportedly slaughtered his grandfather and uncle in Ibadan for an alleged money ritual, according to the Punch. The man, identified as Alfa Ahmed, resides in the same place as the victims, and the incident…
The NNPCL has also debunked rumors that the changes in PMS prices had an impact on Dangote Refinery. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reaffirmed that it has no intention of becoming the sole off-taker of Dangote Refinery Limited (DRL) or any entity in the free market environment. This comes following rumors alleging…
Concerned Nigerians have requested further prosecution of the suspect in the case. The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of one Adeleye Ayomide, who allegedly kidnapped and killed Idowu Christiana, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Ogun State. The deceased was abducted on Monday, August 19, 2024, by suspected kidnappers…
Sonnberger was taken into custody on September 1 and has been charged to court. A Canadian-Nigerian woman, identified as Amaka Sonnberger has been arrested by the Toronto Police for allegedly making hate-motivated threats against specific members of the Nigerian community. Sonnberger, 46, was arrested on Sunday following an investigation into online content she posted on…
Stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to attend to the union’s demands decisively to avoid escalation. The Federal Government has postponed its meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), initially scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, to a later date. This was disclosed earlier today by the Minister of Education, which has now…
LASTMA has urged motorists to exercise caution as they ply the area. At least 10 people have been injured as a fully-loaded BRT bus overturned on its side within the dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway in Iyana-Ipaja. According to reports, the accident occurred around 7:45 am on Friday, resulting in…
The students were on their way to a convention in Enugu. More than 20 medical and dental students have been kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State. The students were ambushed on their way to the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) in Enugu at around 5:30pm in Otukpo area….
The anti-graft agency’s other social media platforms remain operational. The official X account of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has suddenly vanished, leaving many Nigerians puzzled. The account which boasted over two million followers, now returns the message: “The term you entered did not bring up any results. Please try again later.” Nigerians…
The president spoke with Nigerians again after his first speech received a lot of backlash. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pleaded with Nigerians to exercise patience with his administration, assuring Nigerians that the country is about to witness a new dawn. The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria said this in an official video…
FG confirmed that the travel advisory remains under review as the situation evolves. The Federal Government of Nigeria has advised Nigerians looking to visit the United Kingdom to exercise extreme caution when visiting the United Kingdom. The alert follows the recent riots that has erupted in the european country due to the tragic killing of…
