Buhari Expresses Concern Over Removed Nigerien President’s Safety

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over the whereabouts of expelled Niger Republic President Mohamed Bazoum.

Labour leaders fume, as aide represents FG at failed meeting on subsidy

The continuation of the Federal Government and Organised Labour’s meeting over the removal of subsidy on petrol, and its attendant consequences, failed to hold Friday evening.

NFF waiting for FIFA grant to pay Super Falcons’ outstanding allowances

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has disclosed that it would pay all Super Falcons’ outstanding allowances once it gets the grants FIFA promised all the national teams participating in the ongoing Women’s World Cup holding in Australia and New Zealand.

Man Divorces Wife For Allowing Male Doctor Attend To Her While Giving Birth

A man in Katsina State has reportedly divorced his 14-year old house wife for allowing a male medical practitioner attend to her while giving birth to his baby.

Late Hollywood Actor Michael K Williams’ drug dealer sentenced to 30 months in prison after nearly 2 years after his death

A 72-year-old man linked to those involved in the overdose death of actor Michael K Williams has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. 

Veteran musician Monday Igbinidu Slams N200m Copyright Infringement Lawsuit on Singer Shallipopi

Veteran Nigerian musician Monday Edosomwan Igbinidu, best known as Monday Edo Igbinidu, has sued rising star Crown Uzama, aka Shallipopi, for copyright infringement. 

Nigeria moves to re-open borders with Benin Republic, signs 12-point communique

In line with the Federal Government’s drive to facilitate trade and improve Nigeria’s economy to become globally competitive, a delegation of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), led by the Ag. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has paid a working visit to the Republic of Benin and signed a 12-point communique which aims to fully re-open the border between both countries, a statement signed on Tuesday by National Spokesman of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada revealed.

Federal Universities remain Tuition-free - Presidency

The Federal government has refuted reports claiming it has increased tuition fees in federal universities in the country. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, the reports are inaccurate and not correct. 

Atiku Insists That The Declaration Of Tinubu As President Illegal

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, in the February 25 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has insisted that the declaration of Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s president is unlawful and unconstitutional.

Sinéad O’Connor, Irish Singer of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U,’ Dies at 56

 

Sinéad O’Connor, the Irish singer of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died, The Irish Times reports. She was 56.

LeBron James' Son Bronny Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Practise

Bronny, son of the Lakers superstar of the National Basketball Association, LeBron James was rushed to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during a workout at the University of Southern California on Monday, July 24. 

Police Insist on Withdrawing Mobile Police Personnel from VIPs

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that it will be withdrawing mobile police personnel from VIPs in the country.

The European Union has announced new travel document requirements through its European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

Beginning in 2024, the European Union will require visitors to get pre-approval via the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, and that goes for summer jet-setters from the US.

Police recover two children stolen in Bayelsa and taken to Abia and Enugu states

Police Operatives of the Gender Unit, State Criminal Investigation Department, Bayelsa State Police Command have busted a child trafficking syndicate and rescued two stolen children in Enugu and Abia State. The Children namely Success 'f' four years and Prince 'm' two years were stolen by one Sunday Aniele 'm' 22 years and Chioma Obi 'f' 24 years, on 19th June 2023, at Igbogene,  Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

INEC has powers to decide how to transmit election results — Appeal Court

The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has ruled that the Electoral Act gave the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ‘very wide discretionary powers’ to determine how it wants to transmit or transfer election results.

SERAP Asks Court To Stop CBN Over Customers’ Social Media Handles

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to compel the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to withdraw its directive to banks and other financial institutions, seeking to obtain information from customers’ social media handles for identification.

Nigeria Police Confirm Death Of Over 15 Alleged Fuel Scoopers In Ondo Explosion as reported on TFMNG TV

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the burning to death of about 20 persons allegedly scooping premium motor spirit otherwise known as petrol in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Subsidy Removal: No Plans To Increase Telecom Tariff – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated that there is no plans to increase telecom tariff due to subsidy removal.

Elon Musk says Twitter to change logo, bids farewell to ‘all the birds’

Elon Musk has revealed that Twitter is looking to change its bird logo.

APC NEC to ratify Ganduje, Basiru as chairman, secretary

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is expected to ratify the choice of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje as national chairman and Senator Ajibola Basiru as national secretary at its next meeting, it was learnt yesterday.

Teen Mom Arrested For Attempting To Hire A Hitman To Kill Her Son

A teenage mom Jazmin Paez has been arrested and charged in court for trying to hire a hitman to kill her 3-year-old son. 

US Death Row Murderer Dies 13 Minutes After Lethal Injections And Utters Chilling Final Words

Jermaine Cannon was placed on death row after he murdered 20-year-old mother-of-two Sharonda Clark in 1995.

₦‎8000 Cash Transfer Is A Scam - Gov Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state, has described the proposed cash transfer policy of the Federal Government as a scam.

Two house-helps arrested for allegedly stealing $1 million, €300,000, and millions of cedis from a politician’s home in Ghana

Two house helps of the Minister of Sanitation , Cecilia Abena Dapaah and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffour, are before an Accra Circuit Court, for allegedly stealing monies and items running into millions of Ghana Cedis, CNR is reporting.

Troops Intercept Anambra-Bound Ammunition Laden Truck

Troops of 192 Battalion, Ikorodu, Lagos have uncovered an international ammunition smuggling syndicate whose latest consignment loaded in a truck heading to Anambra State was intercepted.