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Peter Obi Launches Official TikTok page To Connect With Nigerian Youths
Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai Take to TikTok to Engage Nigerian Youth
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party during the 2023 general election, has officially launched his TikTok account. He announced the creation of the … Continue Reading
Wike Promises University Of Port Harcourt Land in Abuja
Wike Pledges Land for University of Port Harcourt’s Leadership Centre in Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has committed to granting land in the FCT for the establishment of a Centre for Leadership and … Continue Reading
EFCC arrests TikToker Murja Kunya for alleged Naira abuse
TikTok Influencer Murja Kunya Arrested by EFCC for Alleged Naira Abuse
Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), under the Kano State Zonal Directorate, have apprehended popular TikTok influencer Murja Kunya on charges of naira abuse. The arrest … Continue Reading
Nigeria imported weapons Worth N520 billion in 2024 – Report
Nigeria’s Arms Import Bill Exceeds N520bn in 2024, Reports Reveal
Nigeria’s expenditure on imported arms and ammunition surged to over N520 billion in 2024, according to the recent Q4 2024 trade statistics report released by the National Bureau of Statistics … Continue Reading
Kogi’s Ahmed Ododo wins ‘Governor of the Year’ award
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo Honored as Governor of the Year for Agriculture 2024
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has been recognized as the Governor of the Year for Agriculture 2024 by Independent Newspapers Limited, the … Continue Reading
Know Before You Go: Restricted Foods for Nigerians Flying to the UK
Nigerian Travelers to the UK: Understanding Food Import Restrictions
As Nigerian culture places significant value on food, many travelers looking to visit the UK often wish to bring along their cherished local delicacies. However, due to strict import regulations, not … Continue Reading
Niger Republic Seeks Fuel Supply from Nigeria Amid Diplomatic Tensions
The fuel crisis in Niger Republic reached critical levels last week, with reports indicating that petrol prices skyrocketed in various regions. In some remote areas, a liter of petrol was reportedly sold for as much as N8,000.
Abuja, Nigeria – … Continue Reading
Oluremi Tinubu wins ‘Woman of The Year’ award
Oluremi Tinubu Honored as Best Woman of the Year at Independent Awards 2024
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has been honored with the Best Woman of the Year award at the Independent Awards 2024, dedicating the … Continue Reading
Anambra State Government Bans Students From Using Phone
Anambra State Government Imposes Ban on Mobile Phones in Secondary Schools
The Anambra State Government has declared a ban on the usage of mobile phones by secondary school students throughout the state. This announcement was made by the Chairman of … Continue Reading
Nekede poly lecturer Suspended for assaulting student in Viral Video
Federal Polytechnic Nekede Suspends Facilitator After Viral Assault Video
The Federal Polytechnic Nekede in Owerri, Imo State, has suspended a facilitator, Mr. Okoroafor Ifeanyichukwu, following the emergence of a viral video that captured him assaulting a male student. The suspension, … Continue Reading