Many Nigerians have complained about the blockage of their MTN lines even before the July 31st deadline. Offices of telecommunications company, MTN have been besieged on Monday, July 29, 2024 by aggrieved customers to protest over sim blockage. Reports say that the company blocked some mobile lines ahead of the June 31st deadline set by…
The saga between billionaire Dangote and the NNPC has led to the revelation of this reports. Indications have emerged that Nigeria imported fuel worth $2.25bn from Malta in nine years, a few days after the CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote alleged that some officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) have blended plants…
The deceased was said to have stolen the doors out of resentment for a previous issue that occurred between them. A 28-year-old man identified as Kingsley Okoye has been beaten to death by a group of hired thugs, for allegedly stealing and selling his brother’s foreign doors from a construction site. This tragic event occured…
Some civil society organizations have warned that the protest could be hijacked, similar to the EndSARS protests in 2020 which resulted in loss of life and property. Nigerians have been advised by some civil society organizations to reject the planned nationwide protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration on August 1. Economic hardship has been…
The food vendor, who said this during a Sunday Service, said laced the banker’s meal with ‘juju’, which enabled him to leave his wife and three children for her. A church congregation was thrown into awe when a food vendor publicly confessed to using spiritual charms (juju) to lure away a married banker, who patronized…
This development comes following an agreement between the federal government and UAE. The Federal Government has annouced that the nearly two-year-long visa ban on Nigerian passport holders by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been lifted. According to Pulse News, Nigerians can now obtain visas to travel to UAE starting from July 15, 2024. This…
In a statement appreciating the Nobel Laureate, he commended him for the active role he played in the fight against injustice during the reign of military dictators in Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renamed the National Theatre at Iganmu, Lagos in honour of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. In a statement released on Friday,…
The NYSC warned media outlets to be factual about their reports and to stop perpetrating false reports. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has debunked claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu annouced a new allowance package for serving corps members. Spokesman for the NYSC Eddy Megwa said this on Monday, while reiterating NYSC’s commitment to…
A worrying alarm was raised by the teacher of the victim after she complained of pain in her private part area. The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has sentenced a 72-year-old man, identified as David Jackson to life imprisonment for defiling a 7-year-old girl. Justice Abiola Soladoye passed the sentence…
Agbakoba John Mmadu and Agbakoba Ijeoma Chinwe, a Nigerian couple reportedly heading a Lagos-based high-profile cocaine syndicate have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The couple was arrested alongside one of their associates, identified as Okoye Ifeoma Maryjane, during a raid where large consignments of the class A drug meant for…
NANS reiterated its full support for the EFCC in its efforts to fight economic crimes and corruption. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NAN) has declared that it is not involved in any protests organized against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). There have been reports of organized nationwide protests against the recent activities…
The governor said the ‘bonus’ was to make corps member stay in the state a comfortable one. Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago has annouced a gift of N200,000 each to all 2024 Batch B stream I Corps member posted to the state. He also announced that the state government will commit a sum of N5…
Flash floods have been reported across several areas of the state. The Lagos State Government has called for calm after the torrential rainfall experienced throughout the state on Wednesday caused flash floods in several areas. This plea was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab in a statement…
Oguta said that the was an opportunity to create value for airport terminals. Airport users at the Muritala Muhammed Airport Terminal II (MMA2) were left in awe as a couple, Olamide Alli and Abiodun Agboola, took their wedding vows at the terminal. According to reports, the terminal, which is operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd….
The reason behind his act is still unknown. Former Chief Executive Officer of one of Nigeria’s biggest e-commerce site Konga, Nick Imudia has reportedly committed suicide. Imudia, who was said to be hale and healthy before he committed the act, jumped from the balcony of his apartment in Lekki area of Lagos State on Tuesday,…
Nnadi was recognized for his impressive contributions to the province on Manitoba in Canada. Excitement and jubilation filled the air as Nigerian-Canadian architect, Emeka Nnadi, had a park named after him in Winnipeg, the capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba in Canada. Nnadi, who is a Nigerian, is an accomplished architect who…
Gladys Kemboi, a Kenyan woman, expressed deep sadness after being denied a visa despite her brother selling his land to fund her application. Her struggle for a better life included working multiple low-paying jobs in Eldoret. Despite enduring exploitation and hardship, her hopes were crushed as the visa was denied and funds were not refunded.
Thousands of young Kenyans protested in Nairobi against new tax proposals from President Ruto’s administration, arguing they would burden citizens. Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. Despite some tax amendments, demonstrators want the entire bill rejected, accusing Ruto of breaking promises to lower costs of living.
The Hindujas, Britain’s richest family, were sentenced by a Swiss court for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion. Prakash and Kamal Hinduja each received four years and six months, while their son Ajay and his wife Namrata got four years. Despite denying allegations, the prosecution pursued due to the gravity of charges.
The woman, according to her husband, was due for delivery and was kidnapped on her way to the hospital. A pregnant woman, identified as Ogunbunmi, has reportedly been kidnapped by some armed men in Ogun State. Ogunbunmi, who according to reports was due for delivery, was on her way to the Ogun State General Hospital…
