In a twist, Chris Ngige says the FG is not reviewing salaries but some peculiar allowances

Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has stated that the Federal government was not reviewing salaries but some allowances. 

Donald Trump's tax returns reveal he had bank accounts in China, UK and Ireland while he was president

Former US president, Donald Trump had foreign bank accounts in China, the UK, Ireland and St Maarten during his presidency, and in his first year in the White House, paid more foreign tax than US tax, his tax returns have shown.

Prayers in Germany, Rome for frail ex-pope Benedict XVI

Ex-pope Benedict XVI’s condition remains stable, the Vatican said Friday, as Catholics prayed for the 95-year old former pontiff whose health has seriously deteriorated.

Benjamin Netanyahu sworn in as Israel's prime minister after a year in opposition

Benjamin Netanyahu was on Thursday, December 29, sworn in as Israel's prime minister, after over a year in opposition. 

Police Service Commission suspends officer arrested for killing of Bolanle Raheem

The suspension of Drambi Vandi, an assistant superintendent of police (ASP) who was arrested for killing Lagos-based lawyer Bolanle Raheem, has been approved by the Police Service Commission (PSC). 

Anxiety as explosion kills three in Kogi State ahead of Buhari’s visit

An explosion in the Okene area of Kogi State has killed three persons.

'We love you infinitely' - Pele's daughter shares heartbreaking picture of family's final moments before the football icon's death

Kely Nascimento, the daughter of Pele, has confirmed her father's tragic passing at the age of 82 on Thursday, December 29. 

 

2023: Contrary to speculations, G-5 Governors are in London to see embattled Senator Ekwerenmadu

Contrary to speculations about the reason behind the trip embarked upon by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and his four aggrieved colleagues, the team is in London principally to meet with the former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekwerenmadu.

US Doctor found dead under Ice of frozen pond 5 days after going missing

A US doctor has been found dead under the ice of a frozen pond, five days after going missing from his nearby home in Michigan.

Use of old naira notes: Nigerian Senate seeks extension of CBN deadline to June 30th, 2023

The Senate has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend its deadline for the phasing out of the old N1,000, N500 and N200 notes from January 31st to June 30th, 2023.

NASS passes N21.82trn Budget for 2023, pass Finance bill, 2022 designed to provide support for the funding of 2023

The National Assembly Wednesday passed the 2023 Appropriation Bill to the tune of N21, 827,188,747, 391 as the national budget as the aggregate expenditure for the fiscal year.

OmobolanleRaheem: IGP recommends suspension of errant policeman who killed pregnant Lagos Lawyer

Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of the police officer who shot a female lawyer dead, on Christmas day, in the Ajah area of Lagos.

More successes as NAF jets neutralize scores of Boko Haram terrorists in Northeast

Multiple airstrikes by two Nigerian Air Force Super Tukano jets have reportedly killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

ALAS!!! Priest who resigned to propagate polygamy apologizes, returns to Anglican Church

A priest, Rev Barr Ogbuchukwu Makuo Lotanna, who resigned from the Anglican Church to open a ministry to propagate polygamy has apologized.

ALAS!!! Ghana Police reiterate ban on alarmist new year prophecies

The Ghana Police Service has reiterated the ban on alarmist new year prophecies. 

Good News as the FG is set to announce salary increment for civil servants according to Dr Ngige

The Federal Government says it will soon make a pronouncement on salary increase for civil servants to meet up with the economic realities in the country occasioned by inflation.

Bob Marley's grandson and musician, Joseph Marley, dies at 31 after being found unresponsive in his vehicle

Joseph Marley, also known as Jo Mersa, has reportedly died at the age of 31. 

Lagos Govt. seals Wonderland after fun seeker’s electrocution on a Dark Boxing Day

The Lagos State Government on Monday ordered the closure and suspension of activities at the children’s section of the state Wonderland after a yet-to-be-identified guest was electrocuted.

So Despicable!!! Bandits gang rape pregnant woman to death

A pregnant woman (name withheld) has been confirmed dead in Dnakundna village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State after she was gangraped by bandits.

2023: Peter Obi supporters kick as ‘Atiku/Obi’ campaign posters emerge in Bauchi

A coalition of supporters of the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi and his running mate, Yusuf Ahmed Datti has dissociated itself from a campaign poster in circulation with the pictures of the presidential candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and their candidate Peter Obi as presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2023 general election.

3 killed as military helicopter crashes in Niger Republic

Three people have been confirmed dead after a Nigerien military helicopter crashed on return from a routine training flight. 

Two Military officers arrested in Gambia after coup attempt

Two Gambian military officers have been nabbed for allegedly plotting to remove President Adama Barrow from office.

ALAS!!! Buhari to Nigerians: After May 29, I’ll be far away from Abuja to avoid your problems

President Muhammadu Buhari on Christmas Day said he will retire to his Daura hometown, Katsina State to rest from the rigours of office and to avoid problems, when he exits from office on May 29, 2023.

Stadium collapse in Cairo, Egypt, injures 27

The Egyptian basketball federation suspended the match between Alexandria’s Al Ittihad and Cairo’s Al Ahly as first responders rushed to the Hassan Mostafa Sports Hall in the October 6 suburb.

President Buhari reveals he lost two children to sickle cell anemia

President Buhari has revealed that he lost two of his children from his late first wife, Safinatu Buhari, to sickle cell anemia.

REVEALED!!! Buhari govt knows Nnamdi Kanu needs surgery – IPOB lawyer, Ejimakor

Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says his client needs surgery.

Ejimakor said the Nigerian government knew that Kanu needed surgery since August but ignored it.

'Monstrous lie' - Donald Trump releases video rant firing at Jan 6 Committee saying insurrection never happened

 

Former US President, Donald Trump responded publicly Friday night, December 23 to the final report released by the House Jan. 6 committee, attacking the committee and refuting its findings that he was ultimately responsible for the insurrection at the Capitol.

 

Primate Ayodele to Nigerians ahead of 2023 Elections: Pick wrong president fuel, dollar will rise to N1500

With less than 90 days to the 2023 elections, the leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Nigerians against picking the wrong president.

"The suffering of the Ukrainian people will continue longer than it could have" - Russian government reacts to new US patriot missiles systems being sent to Ukraine

The Russian Federation has reacted to the United States' decision to send the billion dollar Patriot missile systems to Ukraine.

Twitter to roll out feature for impression count – Elon Musk

Twitter CEO, Elon Musk has said the social media giant will roll out feature to allow users to see impressions their tweets make.

In bowing to pressure, CBN makes U-turn, reviews cash withdrawal limits to N500,000

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday, reviewed cash withdrawal limits to N500, 000 and N5 million for individuals and corporate accounts respectively.

"War in Ukraine was inevitable, it's better today than tomorrow " - President Putin claims

Russian President, Vladimir Putin has said that it “became obvious” that war in Ukraine was unavoidable, claiming it's "better today than tomorrow" that it happened.

US sanctions Iranian officials over executions of protesters

The United States has announced another round of sanctions against Iranian government officials, following the Iranian regime's recent executions of prosecutors.

See how much Donald Trump paid or didn't pay in taxes each year as lawmakers release his tax returns

The amount of income, deductions and taxes paid by former US President Donald Trump as disclosed in his annual federal tax returns while serving in the White House has been released in a new report.

 

London Court denies Senator Ekweremadu bail again following the EFCC letter

The Central Criminal Court, London, otherwise known as the Old Bailey, has once again denied former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, bail, on the grounds that he is a flight risk.

North Korea bans fun, alcohol and birthdays for a week to mark 11th anniversary of the death of former leader Kim Jong Il

North Korea has announced a seven-day period of mourning to mark the 11th anniversary of the death of former leader Kim Jong Il, and no singing, drinking or celebrating will be allowed, according to reports. 

FG bans cash withdrawals from public accounts

The Federal Government is to activate the stoppage of cash withdrawal from all public accounts with immediate effect.

Germany returns 22 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Federal government today December 20, received 22 repatriated Benin Bronze from the German government.

Russia-Ukraine war: Any unilateral call for ceasefire by Russia would be completely meaningless - UK PM Rishi Sunak

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that any unilateral call for a ceasefire by Russia would be “completely meaningless in the current context.”

Aftermath of Qatar 2022: Lionel Messi's post celebrating World Cup win becomes most liked Instagram post by a sportsperson

 

Football legend, Lionel Messi's post celebrating his World Cup win has now become Instagram's most-liked post by a sportsperson with 51 million likes, and counting.

Twitter to ban users from promoting rival social platforms

Twitter announced Sunday it would no longer allow users to promote their accounts on a host of social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram — the latest policy change by the company under its controversial new owner Elon Musk.

See VIDEOS and PHOTOS as Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after 4-2 penalty shootout, granting Lionel Messi football immortality

A Lionel Messi inspired Argentina beat a Kylian Mbappe energized France following a dramatic 3-3 draw in full time that climaxed with a penalty win for Argentina.

Pope Francis reveals he signed his resignation letter in 2013 in case of bad health

Pope Francis revealed in a new interview published on Sunday December 18, that after he was elected in 2013 he signed a letter of resignation to be used if severe and permanent health problems made it impossible to carry out his official duties.

Four high-ranking Boko Haram commanders reportedly surrender in Borno

File photo of surrendered terrorists in the past

Four high-ranking Boko Haram commanders have reportedly surrendered to Nigerian troops in Borno state.

Gunmen set courts ablaze in Imo, destroy valuables including files

The unknown gunmen causing havoc in the Southeastern part of the country have again, destroyed another government facility in Imo State.

Army Council promotes 122 Brigadier-Generals, Major Generals

The Army Council on Thursday approved the promotion of 122 officers to the ranks of Brigadier Generals and Major Generals.  

The council after its sitting in Abuja, ratified the promotion of 70 Colonels to the ranks of Brigadier General and  52 Brigadier Generals to the ranks of Major Generals.

So So Despicable!!! Bandits kill 120-year-old woman, 5 others in Sokoto

Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Raka village of Tangaza Local Government Area in Sokoto State and burnt down many houses and food items before they made away with an undisclosed number of domestic animals.

See VIDEO as Nigerian man is shot after he stormed Guyanese President’s official residence, stabbed guard five times and shot at others

A Nigerian National was shot after he unleashed a violent attack on policemen guarding the State House - official residence of the President of Guyana, Dr Irfaan Ali. 

''They are 100% being prepared" - Zelensky and his top commanders warns of new Russian military offensive in the new year

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky and his top commanders say they expect a new offensive by Russia early in the new year.

 

Stop begging West for loan - Ghanaian president, Nana Akufo-Addo tells Buhari, other African leaders

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has asked other African leaders to desist from begging for loans from Western countries so that the continent can earn global respect.

FG opens Second Niger Bridge

The Second Niger Bridge has been officially opened at 12:01am on Thursday, December 15, 2022 to January 15, 2023, as confirmed by the Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola.