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Fire Engulfes Ebute Metta plank market in Lagos
Ebute Metta Plank Market in Lagos Engulfed by Fire, Emergency Services Rush to the Scene
A devastating fire outbreak has ravaged the Oko Baba plank market in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State, with officials from the Lagos State … Continue Reading
Sowore released after arrest at Lagos airport
Nigeria’s Presidential Candidate, Omoyele Sowore, Released After Brief Detention at Lagos Airport
Lagos – Omoyele Sowore released after arrest at Lagos airport, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, has been released from detention … Continue Reading
Breaking: Petrol Prices May Plummet to N857
Petrol Price set to drop as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) prepares to start lifting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from Dangote Refinery.
Insiders revealed that the pump price could range between N857 and N865 per litre, a substantial … Continue Reading
Tinubu Lauds Military Success Against Terrorism: A New Dawn for Nigeria’s Security?
In a recent development from Nigeria security, President Bola Tinubu expressed relief and optimism following series of successful military operations against terrorist threats in the northwest region.
The President’s statement, released on Saturday, highlights the commitment of the Nigerian … Continue Reading
Kenya and Germany Sign Landmark Labour Migration Deal
Berlin and Nairobi Strike Migration Deal To Address Job Shortages and Migration Issues
Kenya and Germany have signed a major labour migration deal aimed at addressing critical job market challenges in both countries. While Kenya faces rising unemployment among its … Continue Reading
Nigerian Army Eliminates notorious bandits’ kingpin, Kachalla [PHOTOS]
Defence Chief Confirms Killing of Notorious Bandits’ Leader, Kachalla Halilu, A Day After Appearing In A TikTok Video
Zamfara, Nigeria – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has confirmed the killing of Kachalla Halilu, a notorious bandits… Continue Reading
Senegal’s President Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Re-Election in November
President Faye’s Dissolution of Senegal’s Parliament and Call for Elections Come Amidst Stalled Reforms
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dissolved the opposition-led parliament, triggering snap elections set for November 17. Faye, who came to power six months ago on … Continue Reading
NERC fines Abuja Disco N1.69bn for overbilling customers
Nigeria’s Electricity Regulator (NERC) Slaps Abuja Electricity Distribution Company with N1.69 Billion Fine for Overbilling
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed a significant fine on Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for overbilling customers. The … Continue Reading
Self-defence only option against bandits – Northern Groups
Northern Groups Call for Self-Defence as Insecurity Spirals Out of Control
Concerns over the escalating insecurity in Northern Nigeria have reached a boiling point, with prominent groups urging citizens to take up self-defence against bandits and other forms of criminality. … Continue Reading
Mysterious Explosion Claims Lives of Patoranking’s Sister and Husband in Ebonyi
Mystery Surrounds Fatal Explosion in New Home of Patoranking’s Sister and Husband, Leaving Community in Shock
Abakaliki, Ebonyi State — Tragedy struck on Sunday, August 25th, 2024, when a mysterious explosion claimed the lives of Princess Orabel (Chioma), the younger … Continue Reading