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Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party, Calls It ‘Non-Existent’ Amid Leadership Crisis
Actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo quits Labour Party, citing leadership crisis, internal conflicts, and failure to uphold good governance
Veteran Nollywood actor and former spokesperson of the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign, Kenneth Okonkwo, has resigned from the party, citing internal … Continue Reading
JUST IN: NUC Hikes Private University Application Fee From N5m To N25m
NUC Increases Private University Application Fee to N25m, Imposes One-Year Moratorium on New Approvals to Strengthen Standards
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has significantly increased the application and processing fees for establishing private universities in Nigeria, raising concerns among prospective … Continue Reading
AFCON 2025: Nigeria‘s U20 Team Begins Preparation For Egypt
Nigeria’s U20 football team, known as the Flying Eagles, has commenced training camp in Abuja in preparation for two crucial friendly matches against Egypt. These encounters are scheduled for February 25 and February 27 in Cairo, marking a significant step … Continue Reading
MTN Increases data prices To implement approved 50% Tariff hike
MTN Nigeria Adjusts Data Prices Following NCC’s 50% Tariff Increase Approval
MTN Nigeria has announced new pricing for its data subscriptions, becoming one of the first telecommunications operators in the country to implement the recently approved 50% price hike by … Continue Reading
JUST IN: CBN To Increase ATM Withdrawal Charges From March 1—See New Rates
CBN Increases ATM Withdrawal Charges from March 1—Higher Fees Expected at Malls, Airports, and Other Off-Site Locations
Nigerians will pay more for ATM withdrawals starting March 1, 2025, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new transaction … Continue Reading
TikToker SeaKing released From Police Custody
TikTok Creator SeaKing Released from Police Custody After Controversial Arrest
Olumide Ogunsanwo, widely recognized as SeaKing on TikTok, has been released from police custody following his recent arrest tied to allegations of cyberbullying against Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer … Continue Reading
Namibia’s Founding Father Sam Nujoma Dies At 95: A Legacy Of Freedom And Leadership
Namibia Mourns Sam Nujoma: Independence Hero, Revolutionary Leader, and First President Passes Away at 95 After Decades of Service
Windhoek, Namibia – Namibia’s first president and independence hero, Sam Nujoma, has died at the age of 95, the presidency … Continue Reading
FG sets Deadline For Civil servants’ Identity verification
Federal Civil Servants Face Deadline for Identity Verification by February 17, 2025
In a move aimed at eliminating ghost workers within the federal civil service, officials have set a deadline of February 17, 2025, for identity verification. This directive … Continue Reading
Tinubu Orders NIN Database Cleanup As FG Uncovers 6,000 Illegal NIN Registrations
FG Cracks Down on Illegal NIN Registrations, Deletes 6,000 Fraudulent Entries Linked to Nigerien Nationals
The Federal Government has uncovered over 6,000 illegal National Identification Numbers (NIN) registered by Nigerien nationals in Nigeria’s database.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered an … Continue Reading
JUST IN: IPOB Takes Legal Battle Against Terrorist Tag To Supreme Court
IPOB Challenges Terrorist Proscription at Supreme Court, Cites Fair Hearing Violations, Discrimination, and National Security Misinterpretation
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has approached the Supreme Court to challenge its designation as a terrorist group by the Federal Government, following … Continue Reading