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Court Orders Ex-Minister to Account for N729bn Payments to Poor Nigerians
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered Ms Sadia Umar-Farouk, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development, to provide detailed information on the N729 billion paid to 24.3 million poor Nigerians over a six-month … Continue Reading
Bandits Abduct Two Journalists and Their Families in kaduna
In a daring attack on Saturday night, bandits stormed Dahjonu community in the Millennium City of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting two journalists, their wives, and children. Abdulgafar Alabelewe, the current chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel … Continue Reading
CAC Sets new deadline for pOS agents registration
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a 60-day extension of the deadline for Point of Sales agents, super agents, and sole agents to register with the commission. The initial deadline of July 7th, 2024, has been pushed back … Continue Reading
Nigeria Plunged into Total Darkness as Power System Collapses
A system-wide power collapse has thrown Nigeria into chaos, leaving the entire country without electricity. The Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have issued apologies to their customers, citing the collapse as the reason for the widespread blackout.
According to reports, the … Continue Reading
Nigeria to Develop Indigenous Blockchain, “Nigerium”, to Ensure Data Sovereignty
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans to develop a homegrown blockchain, dubbed “Nigerium”, to safeguard the country’s data and ensure national security. This move comes as a response to concerns that existing blockchain technologies, such as … Continue Reading
Akwa ibom state presents N79m to aviation college students
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, has presented a sum of N79 million to students of the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, who gained admission into the institution. The students, who emerged as winners in … Continue Reading
June 7: Police warns public Of possible secret cult initiations in schools nationwide
The Rivers State Police Command has issued a warning to the public about potential cult-related activities planned across the country, particularly in institutions of higher learning. According to intelligence reports, the Neo-Black Movement (NBM), also known as Aiye or … Continue Reading
Obi Cubana endorses new reality show, ‘Next Naija Couple’
Nigerian businessman and socialite, Obi Cubana, has thrown his weight behind a new reality TV show, ‘Next Naija Couple‘, which aims to redefine modern relationships by promoting authentic love and commitment rooted in African society. The show, … Continue Reading
59 dead persons and 369 ghost workers on Anambra payroll – Commission
In a shocking revelation, the Anambra State Local Government Service Commission has discovered that over 427 workers are receiving salaries from the state government without being actual staff members. The commission’s chairman, Vin Ezeaka, made the announcement during a press … Continue Reading
Fresh Oil Spill Hits ogoni Community, Residents Cry Out for Help
A recent oil spill has ravaged farmlands and rivers in the Bodo community in Rivers State, leaving residents reeling in shock. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 4th, when a pipeline operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company ruptured, spewing oil … Continue Reading