December 18, 2024
BREAKING: Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics Website Hacked
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has raised an alarm that its official website has been hacked by unknown fraudsters. The Bureau, which made this known in a short statement issued on its X social media handle at 8.32pm on Wednesday, warned the general public to disregard any message or report posted on its behalf […]
How children funfair turned tragic in Ibadan
Scores of people, predominantly children, lost their lives, while many others sustained varying degrees of injuries during a children’s funfair party on Wednesday at the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan. The event, organized by Queen Naomi Silekunola, an ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, was promoted by an Ibadan-based radio station, Agidigbo FM. It was […]
Tinubu’s speech at 2025 budget presentation to National Assembly (Full Text)
My Fellow Nigerians, In fulfilment of one of my constitutional duties and with an unyielding commitment to rebuilding Nigeria towards ensuring that we remain steadfast on the journey to a prosperous future, I hereby present the 2025 Budget to the Joint Session of the 10th National Assembly. On this day, before this hallowed chamber, I […]
Three men to die by hanging for abducting, killing Delta monarch
The Delta High Court has sentenced three men to death by hanging for the murder of the late King of Ubulu-uku Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Obi Edward Akaelue Ofulue 111. The men sentenced to death are Suleiman Musa, Umar Mohammed and Garba Abubakar Haruna aka Dogo. They reportedly committed the offence on the 6th of […]
Dutch authorities fine Netflix 4.75 mn euros over personal data use
Dutch authorities fined video streaming giant Netflix 4.75 million euros ($4.98 million) Wednesday over its handling of subscribers’ personal data, which it said was unclear or incomplete in several respects. Netflix said it had appealed against the fine, noting it had cooperated with the data protection authorities and already changed its policies. “Between 2018 and […]
Eno declares state of emergency on power in Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency in the power sector and highlighted plans to ensure better power supply in the state. Speaking on the second day of the ongoing EXCO Ministerial briefing/end of year review taking place at the Banquet Hall, Government House Uyo, the governor noted that […]
Ondo governor dissolves OSRC board, management
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the dissolution of the Kunle Adebayo-led board and management of the Ondo State Radiovision Corporation (OSRC). Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 18. Adeniyan said the governor has also approved the appointment of Mr. Keneth […]
He’s old enough to be your grandfather – Peter Obi tells retired archbishop’s abductors
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has appealed for the release of the abducted retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi, Most Rev. Godwin Okpala. He made the appeal in an X post on Wednesday, December 18. The retired cleric and his driver were said to have gone missing on Friday, December 6, […]
Buhari made great sacrifices for Nigeria, says Lalong
Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong has sent warm felicitations to former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 82nd birthday. Senator Lalong described Buhari as a statesman and patriotic leader who has done so much for the unity, peace and development of Nigeria. He recalled “the great […]
Police arrest man for allegedly raping five-yr-old girl in Gombe
The Nigeria Police, Gombe State Command, says it has arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in Pindiga community in Akko Local Government of the state. ASP Buhari Abdullahi, the police’s spokesperson in the state said this on Tuesday in Gombe while parading the suspect and others. Abdullahi said that the suspect […]