Lagos residents spend over N13 trillion monthly on electricity – Govt
Lagos State Government has disclosed that residents collectively spend over N13 trillion monthly on electricity consumption, an amount described as unsustainable amid the persistent challenge of unreliable power supply. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, during a press briefing held Thursday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, […]
Sue me over assassination allegation – Natasha challenges Akpabio
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has challenged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to institute legal actions against her over allegation of death threat she levelled against him. Natasha issued the challenge while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday night. On Tuesday, Natasha had alleged that Akpabio contracted governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo […]
You cannot annex another country – Danish PM to US
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday condemned the United States’ attempt to take over Greenland, calling instead for transnational cooperation. Frederiksen addressed the media aboard an inspection ship, alongside Greenland’s new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and outgoing prime minister, Múte B Egede. The Danish PM told the Trump administration that the situation at hand […]
Suspicious package found near White House day after Trump imposed tariffs
Law enforcement is currently responding to reports of a suspicious package near the White House. The area has been secured, and specialized units are on-site to assess the situation. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the vicinity until further notice. The section between 15th and 17th streets is completely shut down. The bomb squad […]
Yobe Desert Stars players, officials survive road crash
Players of Yobe Desert Stars Football Club were involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Birnin Kebbi for a league match. According to a report from the Desert Stars’ Media Team, the accident which occurred in Sokoto, resulted in minor injuries to three officials and a few players, who were treated at […]
Nigerian Televangelist Timothy Omotoso Acquitted Of Rape Charges In South Africa Faces Deportation
A Nigerian televangelist who was accused of raping young women in his South African church, Timothy Omotoso, has been found not guilty of all charges after spending eight years in jail. However, following Wednesday’s verdict, Omotoso will be deported to Nigeria, South African media outlet News24 has reported. In 2018, one witness told the court […]
NNPCL increases petrol price to N950/litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has raised the price of premium motor spirit, also known as petrol, to N925 per litre at its filling stations in Lagos and N950 per litre in Abuja, a few hours after the organisation witnessed a major administrative shake-up The national oil firm raised the product’s price from […]
BREAKING: INEC rejects petition to recall Natasha
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has rejected the petition for the recall of the lawmaker representing Kogi central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Commission in a statement on Thursday said that the petition did not meet the requirements for recalling a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. DAILY POST reported that the Commission […]
Tornadoes, heavy rains rip across central, southern US
Tornadoes on Wednesday ripped across a wide swath of the central and southern United States, destroying homes and businesses and bringing down power lines and trees. According to the National Weather Service, NWS, there has been no fewer than 15 reports of tornadoes in at least four states by late Wednesday. At the time of […]
Copa del Rey: Barcelona to face Real Madrid in final
Barcelona have qualified for the Copa del Rey final after they beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Wednesday night. The first leg of the semi-final tie ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw. Ferran Torres, who was picked to start the second leg ahead of Robert Lewandowski, scored the only goal of the game. Barca’s 5-4 aggregate […]
