Two Men Drown In Ogun River While Swimming

Two men, Femi Akinola, 32 and Tunde Falade, 35 from Lagos State drowned while swimming in a river at Itori, Ogun State on Monday.

Stop raining curses on electricity workers — Minister of Power Adelabu begs Nigerians

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has appealed to Nigerians to stop cursing electricity workers.

Transportation Minister Visits Abuja Train Station, Says NRC MD May Face Disciplinary Action

The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, said that the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation might face disciplinary action.

Appeal Court sacks Abure, reaffirms Apapa as LP’s national chairman

The Court of Appeal in Imo State has sacked Julius Abure and reaffirmed Lamido Apapa as the national chairman of the Labour Party

Tobi Amusan finishes 6th, loses 100m Hurdles World Title to Jamaica’s Williams

World Champion Tobi Amusan has failed to defend her World title after finishing sixth in the final at the ongoing World Athletics Championship in Budapest on Thursday, August 24.

BRICS ignores Nigeria, invites Egypt, Ethiopia, UAE, Saudi as new members

Leaders of the BRICS group of developing nations ignored Nigeria as they invited Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates to join.

Fixing roads is better than giving palliatives — Kogi Gov. Yahaya tells President Tinubu

Governor Yahaya Bello of of Kogi State says construction of roads and provision of other critical infrastructure by the President Bola Tinubu administration will serve the people better than palliatives.

We will construct roads that won’t need maintenance in 50yrs — Minister of Works Umahi promises Nigerians

The Minister of Works Dave Umahi has promised to construct roads that will last a minimum of 50 years without maintenance. 

India makes history, becomes fourth country to land spacecraft close to the moon

India on Wednesday landed a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole, an uncharted territory that scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water and precious elements, as the country cements its growing prowess in space and technology. 

Planned Satellite Launch Violates UN Security, US Warns North Korea

The United States on Tuesday warned North Korea against a planned satellite launch, saying the move would violate the UN Security Council resolutions, echoing calls from South Korea and Japan, AFP reports.

After 13 Years, NYSC Orientation Camp Resumes In Borno

The National Youth Service Corps resumed orientation camp in Maiduguri after 13 years the exercise was suspended in 2011 due to Boko Haram insurgency in Borno State.

Nigerian Army Brigadier General reportedly falls and dies while running during 2023 Annual Physical Training Test

Brigadier General I. M. Ahmadu, a senior officer in the Nigerian Army, is dead.

UK Police charges former petroleum minister Alison-Madueke with bribery

A former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with bribery offences by the police in the U.K. 

God will build Nigeria through President Tinubu — Pastor Kumuyi

The General Overseer of Deeper Life Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi says Nigerians should be rest assured that God will rebuild the nation through President Bola Tinubu. 

We must meet the expectations of Nigerians — President Tinubu says, as he swears in 45 ministers

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, August 21, administered oath of office  to 45 new ministers who will constitute the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

Five electrocuted, four hospitalized while erecting a church’s billboard in Rivers

At least five young men have been reportedly electrocuted while trying to mount a billboard with a metal frame in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

FBI arraigns Nigerian man, Sakiru Ambali, over attempt to steal $25 million in U.S. benefits; faces 30-year imprisonment

One of two Nigerian citizens residing in Canada, who allegedly defrauded the pandemic unemployment benefit programs in multiple states, made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Tacoma on Friday.

23 LGAs Battling Insecurity In Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi – Survey

Residents of at least 23 Local Government Areas in Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi States are battling to survive as kidnappers, cattle rustlers and bandits make life difficult for them.

Two years after ban, CBN unveils fresh guidelines for FOREX sale by BDCs

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released fresh operational mechanisms for the sale of forex by Bureau De Change (BDCs) operators within the country. 

Mixed Reactions As Gambia Beats Nigeria To Win Best Jollof 2023

Jollof rice fans worldwide have taken to social media to share their thoughts about The Gambia emerging winners of the 2023 Jollof competition at the West Africa Food Festival held in Lagos, Nigeria.

Tobi Amusan cleared of doping violations

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has been cleared of doping violations with the provisional suspension on her lifted.

Days after reports of her marital split surfaced online, popular Lagos socialite almost ends it all at Third Mainland bridge

Socialite and businesswoman, Fareeda Abdulkabir aka House of Phareedah, was prevented from ending it all on Thursday, August 17, by eyewitnesses at Third Mainland bridge in Lagos. 

Relief as NNPCL secures a $3 billion loan to stabilize the Naira

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has secured a $3 billion Emergency Crude Repayment Loan from African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM) Bank.

FG to arraign suspended CBN governor, Emefiele, over N6.9 billion procurement fraud

The suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele and his associates are set to be arraigned by the Federal Government for N6.9 billion procurement fraud.

Fear grips Nigerians as Kenyan cook surpasses Hilda Baci’s record

A Kenyan cook identified as Maliha Mohammed has surpassed Nigeria’s Hilda Baci’s record of the longest cooking marathon.

President Tinubu’s government inherited a terrible economic situation — Sen. Adams Oshiomhole

The senator representing the Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, says the government of President Bola Tinubu inherited a terrible economic situation.

‘No more increase in petroleum product prices’ – Presidency declares

The presidency has officially declared that there will be no increase in petroleum product prices at the present moment.

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Customs Intercept Contrabands, Ammunition Worth N17m

The Nigeria Customs Service said it intercepted 203 bags of imported rice, five vehicles, and 1,245 rounds of live ammunition worth N17m abandoned in a bush path in the Yewa-North Local Government Area of Ogun State.  

Two Arraigned For Alleged Illegal Demolition Of N800m Lagos Property

Two persons, Falilat Oluwayemisi and Adeshina Balogun, have appeared at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court over the alleged illegal demolition of a four-storey building worth N800 million.

“Military is happy and better under democracy,” DHQ tells those calling for coup in Nigeria

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated unequivocally that the military is happy and better under democracy, and that there are no plans for a coup in Nigeria.

Kano revokes licence of all private schools in the state

Kano state government has revoked the certificate of all private schools operating in the state.

Governor Soludo's Taskforce Arrests Woman For Not Putting On Bra In Anambra

A woman has taken to Facebook to narrate how a young lady was held hostage at Upper-Iweka area of Anambra State by some group of men claiming to be Anambra task force for not putting on bra.

Collapsed Overhead Water Tank Crushes Lady To Death In Benin

A collapsed Overhead Water Storage Tank has crushed a 34-year-old lady, Joy Amadi, to her death in Benin, reports the News Agency of Nigeria.

Four feared dead, many injured as mosque collapses on worshippers in Kaduna

At least four people have been confirmed dead after a mosque roof collapsed on worshippers in Zaria, Kaduna State.

On Inflation Rate, Nigeria doing better than other African countries – CBN 🤔

The acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Folashodun Shonubi, says that the nation’s inflation rate is better compared to most African nations.

After severing his stepmother’s hand, police arrest alleged notorious cultist and his accomplices in Niger

Three students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University have been arrested by the police in Niger State over their alleged involvement in cultism. 

Nurse found dead with her womb missing after attending a night club in Oyo

 

A young nurse, identified as Omoniyi Boluwatife, has been found dead with her womb ripped off in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Subsidy removal will reduce carbon dioxide emissions — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima says that with the removal of fuel subsidy, Nigeria is projected to save over 15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in one year.

World Bank suspends new loans to Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law

The World Bank has halted approval for new public finance projects in Uganda over the country’s adoption of a widely criticised bill criminalising same-sex conduct.

Singer Ciara expecting third baby with husband, Russell Wilson

American singer Ciara and husband Russell Wilson are expecting their third child

Soldier arrested for allegedly killing her senior colleague at a checkpoint in Adamawa

A female soldier, Lance Corporal Nkiru Okokwo, has been arrested for allegedly killing her senior colleague, Captain Bitrus Sini, in Yola, Adamawa State. 

FG paid just N36bn for electricity subsidy in three months — NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) has said the Federal Government paid the sum of N36billion to subsidise electricity consumption in the first quarter of 2023.

Optometrists demand justice for colleague allegedly killed by her husband in Abuja

The Nigerian Optometric Association is seeking justice for one of its members, Dr. Ogechi Ezeagu, who was allegedly strangulated by her husband following domestic violence, on Monday, July 10, 2023.

WAEC withholds results of over 260,000 candidates from states owing them millions of Naira, others

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has withheld results of students from eight states of the federation that sat for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, over the indebtedness of the states to the Council.

Gunmen Suspected To Be Terrorists Invade Palace Of Nigerian Monarch, Kidnap Emir Of Gurku, Wife In Nasawara

The kidnap notification was stated in a press statement released by the police spokesman in the state, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who said the criminals invaded the palace of the Emir, located 10 km away from the main town of Gurku in the Karu local government area of the state.

Senate confirms 45 Ministerial nominees as El-Rufai and two others await clearance

The Senate has concluded the screening of 45 of the 48 ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu. During it plenary today August 7, the Senate confirmed 45 of the nominees as cabinet members.

WAEC releases 2023 SSCE results

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released results for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Fuel price hike, low patronage forced me into robbery — 29-year-old driver confesses

A 29-year-old Bolt driver, Jeremiah Adeniran, who was arrested by the Police operatives in Lagos State for robbing some of his passengers has blamed the act on the recent increase in the fuel pump price.

Why I facilitated the removal of Maryam Shetty from Tinubu’s minister list — Ganduje

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has explained how he ensured the removal of a nominee, Maryam Shettima, aka Maryam Shetty, from President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nomination.

NDLEA nabs India-bound fake couple who ingested 184 wraps of cocaine for $7,000

The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA), have arrested a fake couple, Mr Ilonzeh Kingsley Onyebuchi and Mrs Ilonzeh Roseline Nonyelum who were disguised as going for medical treatment in India, for ingesting 184 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.322 kilograms with 100grams of the drug also concealed in the woman’s private part.