NEWS
PDP Calls For Review Of Fuel, Electricity Prices
The Peoples Democratic Party's National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, issued a statement in Abuja on Friday calling for a review of all policies that impact the populace. The party urged the government to reduce the cost of fuel, electricity tariffs, and charges on critical services. It also urged President Bola Tinubu to use his remaining two years in office to...
“Power Supply Will Soon Improve” – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the Bola Tinubu administration is already resolving the fundamental structural problems that have plagued the power industry for many years. Adelabu described the ongoing improvement in power supply across the country as a tip of the iceberg when compared with what is to come in the next few years. He stated this on Friday...
35 Nigerians Deported From Ireland
The Republic of Ireland has deported no fewer than 35 Nigerians, including five children, to Nigeria in a chartered flight that departed from Dublin Airport on Wednesday night. According to the Irish Mirror, the returnees, comprising 21 men, nine women, and five children, landed in Nigeria on Thursday. Irish Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, said he was “happy to say” that all of...
Nigerian Woman Loses Job At UK Varsity Following Misplaced Bracelet
Janet Olufunke Damiro, a 71-year-old Nigerian grandmother, was fired from her position as a cleaner at the London School of Economics (LSE) following allegations that she had stolen a bracelet. According to an exclusive report by British tabloid Metro UK on Thursday, Damiro, who has lived in the UK since 1971 and worked at LSE for 13 years, said she...
Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Successfully Undergoes Surgery Following Cancer Diagnosis
Controversial Tobi Adegboyega, a pastor from Nigeria and the founder of the now-defunct SPAC Nation, has disclosed that he is battling cancer. In a pre-recorded sermon that went viral after it aired on Thursday, Adegboyega disclosed details of his diagnosis and recent major surgery to members of his congregation, The Nxtion Family. “I was diagnosed with cancer. Yes, you heard me...
Eid-el-Kabir: President Tinubu Attends Prayers In Lagos [PHOTOS]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday joined Muslim faithful at the Dodan Barracks prayer ground in Lagos State to observe the Eid-el-Kabir prayers. The president was accompanied by several high-ranking government officials and dignitaries, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega...
Ex-CJN Mohammed Uwais Passes Away At Age 89
A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais, has passed away at the age of 89. The news of his death was confirmed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, who stated that the former CJN died in the early hours of Friday. Uwais served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until...
UNIZIK Undergraduate Dies After Jumping From Three-Storey Building
A male student from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka died after jumping from a three-storey building at a private lodge near Royal Kitchen Junction in Ifite-Awka, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, late Thursday. It was gathered that the student (name withheld) jumped from the balcony of the building located near the school after allegedly consuming some unknown substances...
Eid-el-Kabir: Sanusi Announces Cancellation Of Sallah Durbar Activities
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has announced the cancellation of the planned Sallah durbar activities by the Emirate. Sanusi made the announcement while speaking to newsmen at the Kofar Kudu palace. The monarch explained that the cancellation followed his meetings with the Kano State Government, during which he was presented with substantial evidence of nefarious plans to exploit...
NANS Calls On FG To Amend Constitution Regarding Diaspora Voting
The National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-Diaspora) has called on the federal government to fast-track constitutional amendments that would allow Nigerians living abroad to participate in elections. Chris Fayomi, president of NANS-Diaspora, made this appeal during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, emphasizing the importance of enabling diaspora voting starting with...
