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FG praises Nigeria’s D’Tigress after Historic Olympic Win over australia
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made history by defeating Australia 75-62 in a thrilling match at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, France. This is Nigeria’s first win at the Olympics in 20 years, and it marks a … Continue Reading
INEC will punish corrupt and unethical officers – Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has issued a stern warning to electoral officers against engaging in unethical and corrupt practices during elections. He made the statement at the annual lecture of the Electoral Institute (TEI), … Continue Reading
Wike mobilises youths against nationwide hunger protest
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned Abuja youths and other stakeholders against joining the planned nationwide protests scheduled to take place from August 1 to 10, citing concerns over the potential negative impact on … Continue Reading
Nigerian Anglicans Threaten Split from Church of England Over Gay Marriage Approval
The Nigerian Anglican Church has issued a stern warning of a potential split from the Church of England following the latter’s decision to approve gay marriage.
The Church of Nigeria, one of the largest entities within the Anglican Communion, … Continue Reading
Portable tackles Verydarkman as he spearheads nationwide protest
In a bold move, Nigerian activist Verydarkman has taken to the streets to lead a protest against bad governance, ahead of the scheduled nationwide protest on August 1, 2024. The activist, who is known for his outspoken nature, held … Continue Reading
EU’s Deforestation Policy Could Push Nigeria’s Cocoa Farmers into Poverty, Association Warns
The National President of the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria, Comrade Adeola Adegoke, has written an open letter to the European Union Commission, urging a postponement of the implementation date for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The regulation … Continue Reading
SERAP Sues CBN Over Failure to Account for missing N100bn ‘Dirty Notes’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking an explanation for the disappearance of over N100 billion in “dirty and bad notes” … Continue Reading
Couple busted at naming ceremony of baby bought for N2.3m
In a major crackdown on child trafficking, detectives from the Oko-oba Division of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued a two-month-old baby and arrested five individuals involved in the heinous crime.
The operation was launched after a distressed … Continue Reading
Six Nigerian Soldiers Dismissed for Fleeing During Boko Haram Attack in Borno over alleged lack of ammunition
Six Nigerian soldiers have been dismissed from service for allegedly fleeing from the scene of a Boko Haram attack in Damboa, Borno State, according to military sources. The incident occurred during Operation Lafiya Dole, the counterinsurgency operation in the North-East.… Continue Reading
Yam Prices Skyrocket in Kaduna: 100 Tubers Sell for N1m, Residents Stunned
The Bakin Dogo food market in Kaduna State‘s Kaduna North Local Government Area has been thrown into chaos as the price of yams has skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. A shocking 100 tubers of yam now cost a staggering ₦1 … Continue Reading