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Deadly Prison Break Attempt in Kinshasa: 129 Dead, Hundreds Injured
Chaos and Tragedy Erupt as 129 Die in Attempted Escape from Kinshasa’s Overcrowded Makala Prison
Kinshasa, DRC – A tragic attempt by inmates to escape from Makala Prison, Kinshasa’s largest high-security facility, has left 129 people dead, authorities confirmed. The … Continue Reading
BREAKING: NNPCL Hikes Petrol Prices To N855-N925/Litre
NNPCL Raises Petrol Prices Amidst $6 Billion Debt, Fuel Supply Crisis Intensifies
In a significant development, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reportedly increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, across the … Continue Reading
Dangote refinery will roll out first shipment of petrol to local market today
Dangote refinery Sets to Revolutionize Nigeria’s Energy Sector with First Petrol Shipment
Nigeria’s energy landscape is poised to undergo a significant transformation as Dangote Refinery prepares to roll out its first shipment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as … Continue Reading
Nigerian Army Personnel Yet to Receive August Salaries and Allowances
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that its personnel are still awaiting payment of their August salaries and allowances.
In a memo obtained by SaharaReporters, the army authorities urged soldiers to exercise patience, assuring that efforts are underway to ensure prompt … Continue Reading
End of an Era: Yar’Adua’s Mother Passes Away at 96
Yaradua’s Mother, Hajiya Dada Yaradua Passes Away at 96 In Kastina
Hajiya Dada Yar’adua, the mother of Nigeria’s former President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, has passed away at the age of 96. She died on Monday evening, August 2, 2024, … Continue Reading
Bill Gates to Visit Nigeria, Discuss Solutions to Development Challenges
Bill Gates will meet with Nigerian leaders to discuss ways to address pressing issues such as health
Abuja, Nigeria – Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates is set to arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday, where he will engage with government … Continue Reading
Ex-BBNaija Star Francisca Owumi Passes Away After Brief Illness
Francisca Owumi BBNaija Star and Music Enthusiast Mourned by Fans and Colleagues
Francisca Owumi, the first runner-up of the inaugural season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) in 2006, has sadly passed away. The news of her death was confirmed by … Continue Reading
FG Slaps Treason Charges on #EndBadGovernance Protesters for Demanding Good Governance
The youths, arrested in Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, and Gombe, were charged with treasonable felony for participating in a protest tagged #EndBadGovernance.
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian government has arraigned 10 youths before a Federal High Court in Abuja for … Continue Reading
Nigeria Pensioners’ Plight: Retirees receive N500 monthly pension
Alhassan Musa, described the situation as “pathetic,” highlighting the struggles faced by retirees who had sacrificed their lives and services for the nation.
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has lamented the deplorable conditions of public sector retirees in the … Continue Reading
Activist Akinde Daniel Arrested in Church Service Over Alleged Role In #EndBadGovernance Protests
It is believed that the activist is connected to his alleged involvement in the recent 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests.
Abuja, Nigeria – Comrade Akande Daniel Babatunde, a prominent activist and member of the Solidarity Network for Workers’ Rights, was arrested … Continue Reading