Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee rejects extension of Naira swap, warns of Emefiele’s arrest
The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on redesigning three naira notes has rejected the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 10-day...
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I wonder how the whites successfully convinced Africans that polygamy is a sin but homosexuality is a human right – Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi
Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, wonders how white people were able to persuade Africans that polygamy is a...
Suspected Drug Smuggler from Nigeria Caught with 1000 Grams of Illegal Substances in Philippines
On Saturday, January 28, 2023, at approximately 9 a.m., a Nigerian national named Valentine Ebuka Ezike was arrested during a...
In Nigeria, three people are wealthier than 83 million Nigerians – Oxfam
Oxfam, a global poverty alleviation independent charitable organization, has said three of the richest Nigerian citizens are wealthier than 83...
Nigerian Customs intercepts Military hardware and uniforms at Lagos airport (photos)
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Murtala Muhammed Area Command (MMAC) has intercepted military and police equipment at the cargo section...
Northern House of Reps Members Block Bill For Voluntary NYSC Participation
A bill to amend the National Youth Service Corps Act, among other things, to make mandatory one-year national youth service...
Federal High Court Summons Emefiele Over $53m Paris Club Debt
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has been summoned by a Federal High Court in Abuja...
INEC to introduce a new biometric using body odour For Voter Verification In Future Polls – Yakubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC may use body odor for voter verification in the near future as part of...
The baby is grown up. He is troubling me – Woman Urges Gov. Sanwo-Olu to come and collect his child
Grace Moses, 47, appeared today in Delta State High Court 2 in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the State,...
President Buhari: $1 Billion Spent To Recover Territories Seized By Terrorists
Despite spending over $1 billion since 2015 to reclaim Boko Haram-held territories in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States, Nigeria’s and...
Power generation drops to 916MW
At around 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 15th, power generation had dropped to 916MW, with only two of the approximately...
We get so blinded when we get political power – Former President Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan stated that most politicians become blinded by political power. Speaking at the end of a week-long...
Two Nigerian Fraudsters Arrested For Cyber Crime In India ₦138 Million Bank Fraud
In India, the Cyber Crime Wing of the Greater Chennai Police arrested two Nigerians for virtually robbing a branch of...
17-year-old boy Arrested For Allegedly Impregnating 10 Ladies In Rivers
THE Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of impregnating ten women. Noble Uzuchi, the suspect,...
COVID-19: Nigerian government announces plans to screen passengers arriving from abroad
According to the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), plans have been finalized for all arriving passengers to be screened for...
INEC Disowns Fake Final List Of Candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distanced itself from a rumored final list of candidates for the 2023 general...
Timipre Sylva: Fuel Importation To End By 2024
THE Federal Government forecasted on Monday that by the first quarter of 2024, Nigeria will no longer import petroleum products....
Russia and Ukraine exchange 100 prisoners of war
According to authorities from both countries on Sunday, January 8, warring countries, Russia and Ukraine, have carried out a prisoner...
The destiny of Christians is at stake in 2023 election – Pastor Paul Enenche
Pastor Paul Enenche, General Overseer of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, stated that the 2023 election has moved beyond the...
Fire destroys an NNPC filling station in Dutse
A fire broke out at a NNPC mega filling station in Jigawa State’s Dutse local government on Sunday, Jan. 8....
200-level UNIZIK student shot dead by armed robbers while attempting to collect sim card from his stolen phone
On Sunday, January 8, an armed robbery attack killed a 200-level student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka’s Department of Philosophy....
Governor Ortom’s Aide, Smith Akom Takema aide cautions married men who keep side chicks: “Do not discuss your wife with them”
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Benue State on Rural Development, Smith Akom Takema, has “advice” for married...
One of the biggest problems we have in Nigeria is our image, Wicked People Are Destroying The Image Of Nigerians Abroad – Abike Dabiri
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, stated that Nigerians were not as bad as...
FG: Trial Of Boko Haram Suspects In Detention To Resume March
The Federal Government has finalized plans to begin the second phase of the prosecution of Boko Haram suspects being held...
Dino Melaye: Disregard The Lies, Atiku Is 100% Fit, Super Form Healthwise
Atiku Abubakar, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has denied a media report that he was flown to London...
We Didn’t Deny Labour Party Venue For Rally – Delta Govt
Contrary to online reports, the Delta Government claims it never refused the Labour Party a location for a rally during...
Nigerian Ports Authority Has Office, Guest House In London – Peter Obi
According to Peter Obi, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has an office and a guest house in London. The presidential...
INEC promises to conduct the freest and fairest election in Africa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to hold the “freest and fairest” election in Africa next year in...
Premier League players to wear black armbands and hold a minute’s applause in Pele’s honor this weekend
The Premier League has announced that clubs will pay tribute to Pele during the upcoming round of matches, following the...
Nigerian lawyers must ensure Bolanle Raheem did not die in vain – Femi Falana
Mr Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has stated that Nigerian lawyers must ensure that the death of Mrs Bolanle...
GTBank Suspends International Transaction On Naira Cards
Guaranty Trust Bank has announced that from December 31, 2022, its naira cards will no longer be accepted for international...
LP Replies Atiku: You Can’t Be Stepping Stone For Igbo Presidency
The Labour Party (LP) has slammed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar for remarks he made at a...
Two brothers arrested for kidnapping a mother and son in Ogun for a ritual
On Friday, police in Ogun State arrested two brothers, Ayomide and Gbenga Babatunde, for allegedly luring a woman and her...
Buhari To Sign 2023 Budget on Tuesday – Senate President, Ahmed Lawan
The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, announced on Friday that President Muhammadu Buhari will sign the 2023 appropriation bill on Tuesday,...
Contrary to trending reports, No Salary Increment For Nigerian Workers – FG
The federal government said on Friday that, contrary to popular reports, it is not considering a salary increase for Nigerian...
Over 40 million worth of drugs are seized from a Nigerian man in the Philippines
A 36-year-old Nigerian man suspected of being involved with the West African Drug Syndicate (WADS) has been apprehended in the...
Police Service Commission suspends officer arrested for killing of Bolanle Raheem
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the suspension of Drambi Vandi, an assistant superintendent of police (ASP) who was...
The $400m spent on Ajaokuta steel will generate $1.6bn in annual revenue – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that his administration has spent $400 million to “transform” the Ajaokuta Steel Complex in Kogi...
Take up arms, Rise up, and defend yourselves against bandits – Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed encourages villagers
Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State, has urged residents of villages surrounding the Duguri District of Alkaleri Local...
Peter Obi’s Campaign DG, Akin Osuntokun, Remains ZLP’s Senatorial Candidate – INEC
INEC, Nigeria’s electoral commission, has insisted that Akin Osuntokun, the newly appointed Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign Director-General (DG), remain...