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Reps drop Bill Seeking Jail Term For Those Refusing To Recite New National Anthem
“The public is hereby notified of the withdrawal of the Counter Subversion Bill and other related ones introduced on July 23, 2024” – Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Mother of Former INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, Passes Away at 95
Mother of Ex-INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega Dies
Hajiya Hauwa Kulu Muhammadu Jega, mother of former INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, has passed away. She died on Friday night, August 16, 2024, in Abuja after a brief illness.
A funeral … Continue Reading
Elon Musk To build Starlink Ground Stations in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Ogun State to boost connectivity
Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, is set to revolutionize the internet landscape in Nigeria with a strategic move to establish ground stations across the country.
The company has acquired approximately 29,000 acres of land in three states to build … Continue Reading
NANS Demands Swift Action In Rescue of 20 Abducted Medical Students
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed deep concern over the abduction of over 20 medical and dental students, along with a House Officer, who were kidnapped while traveling to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students
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Monster Caught! See the Face of the Alakuko Child Rapist!
Lagos Police Arrest Child Rapist Accused of Raping a 14 year old in Alakuko
The Lagos State Police Command on Friday arrested a suspect accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Alakuko, Lagos. The Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed … Continue Reading
Chinese Firm Releases one of the three Seized Nigerian Presidential Jet Amid Talks
In a surprising turn of events, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, a Chinese company, has released one of the three Nigerian presidential jets seized in France.
The decision comes as the company is engaged in a legal dispute with … Continue Reading
Porn video Disrupts Nigeria’s investors Zoom call on dollar Investments
In a shocking and embarrassing incident, a pornography video clip unexpectedly interrupted a Zoom conference organized by Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) on Thursday to secure dollar investments.
The unusual event occurred during a hybrid roadshow for the federal government’s … Continue Reading
FG to Launch New Satellite, NigComSat-2, to Boost Economy
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch a new satellite, NigComSat-2, which is expected to have a significant impact on the country’s economy.
The satellite will be used for a wide range of applications, including broadband internet, telemedicine, … Continue Reading
Nigeria Seeks to Vacate Paris Court Order Seizing Presidential Jets
Abuja, Nigeria — The Presidency and Ogun State Government have initiated efforts to vacate court orders issued by the Judicial Court of Paris, which led to the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets.
The court orders, dated March 7, … Continue Reading
Massacre in Ayati: Fulani Terrorists Slaughter 50 in Benue State Village
Fulani Terrorists Slaughter 50 in Ayati
Benue State, Nigeria — On Thursday, August 8, 2024, while the world was captivated by the Paris Olympics, a horrific tragedy unfolded in the quiet village of Ayati, Benue State, Nigeria. The once-tranquil … Continue Reading