April 2024
Man, nurse held over alleged minor’s defilement, abortion in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 46-year-old man identified simply as Fred for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl (name withheld) at Sawmill, in the Ifako-Gbagada area of Lagos State. The suspect was said to have repeatedly defiled the victim for two years. A source privy to the development told us on Sunday that […]
NLC stakeholders convene amid leadership crisis in Labour Party
Stakeholders of the Nigeria Labour Congress are set to convene today to address the ongoing leadership crisis within the Labour Party and the potential reinstatement of Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman. It’s been reported that unionists are proposing the formation of a caretaker committee to assume control of the opposition party. Invitations have […]
Kogi blames transporters for delayed arrival of FG palliatives
The Kogi State government has provided a detailed explanation for the delay in distributing the Federal Government’s palliatives within the state. According to Alhaji Mouktar Atimah, the Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency, the delay is primarily due to the state not receiving the full allocation of palliative items from the Federal […]
Imo hotelier in custody for allegedly torturing man to death
The Imo State Police Command has apprehended Ibe Obasi, the 38-year-old owner of Our Guest Hotel in Obowo Local Government Area, for his alleged involvement in the torture and subsequent death of a youth, Ebuka Udemba. According to a statement released by Henry Okoye, the command’s spokesperson, the incident occurred on Saturday and the suspect […]
Nigeria’s FX reserve dips by $1.02 billion in 18 days on CBN’s naira defence
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) reserve has experienced a sharp decline of about $1.02 billion within 18 days, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues its aggressive defence of the naira. As of April 4, 2024, the FX reserves stood at $33.43 billion, down from $34.45 billion on March 18, 2024, according to the latest […]
FG To Launch New National ID With Payment, Social Capabilities
The Federal Government, through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), will launch an upgraded national identity card with payment functionality for all types of social and financial services. The innovative card made in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS), is to be powered by AfriGO, a […]
JUST-IN: Tinubu Arrives Lagos Ahead Eid-El-Fitr Celebrations
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday evening, arrived Lagos State for the Eid- El-Fitr celebrations. The President was received at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) on arrival by the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in company top officials of the Federal and State governments. Recall that presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, had few […]
Transfer: Napoli reject Chelsea’s offer for Osimhen
Napoli have reportedly rejected an offer from Chelsea for Victor Osimhen. The offer include a player, in the person of Romelu Lukaku, plus cash. II Matino via Napoli Magazine, reports that the Blues tried to persuade Napoli to part ways with their star striker. But the Italian champions rejected the offer and now the Blues […]
FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday. April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, on Sunday, April 7, 2024, the declaration was made by the Minister Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The minister […]
Fresh Tragedy Hits Nigerian Army As Terrorists Kill Lt Colonel, Six Soldiers In Ambush
A Lieutenant Colonel in the Nigerian Army and six soldiers have lost their lives in an ambush by the Boko Haram terrorists along Biu-Buni Yadi road, Borno State. The soldiers died exactly a week after the military personnel who were murdered while on a peace mission in Delta State were laid to rest at National […]