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Train-7 Protests Escalate in Bonny as Workers Allege Over-Taxation, Intimidation and Threat of Mass Sacks (VIDEO/PHOTOS)
Welders and fitters say IDs were deactivated after peaceful protests; demand auditable payslips, non-retaliation, and clarity on tax remittances
BONNY, Rivers State — September 24, 2025: Protests at the NLNG Train-7 construction site in Bonny intensified this week as welders, … Continue Reading
FCT police arrest 12 over Gishiri apartment robbery that killed ARISE News staffer, guard
ABUJA, Oct. 9, 2025 — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the September 29 attack at Unique Apartment in Gishiri, Katampe, where ARISE News journalist Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and … Continue Reading
World Bank urges Nigeria to turn reform gains into real relief for citizens
ABUJA, Oct. 8 — The World Bank has urged Nigeria to ensure that recent macroeconomic reforms deliver tangible improvements in people’s lives, as new estimates put the number of Nigerians living in poverty at about 139 million.
Speaking at the … Continue Reading
All You Need to Know About The New Meta Monetization on Whatsapp
Meta has announced new monetization features for its mobile messaging platform, WhatsApp, within its Updates tab.
These features include paid channel subscriptions, promoted channels, and Status. These three features are aimed at helping creators, organizations, and businesses grow their presence … Continue Reading
Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kill Over 100 Villagers in Yelewata Community, Benue state
More than 100 villagers have been killed in Yelewata, a village in Benue state, North-Central of Nigeria, on Friday by armed attackers suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, locals have told REPORTAFRIQUE.
The attackers were armed with AK-47 rifles … Continue Reading
Burna Boy says his next songs Will Be For Exclusive Listeners Only
Burna Boy says his anticipated album “No sign of weakness” would be released to only exclusive fans who purchase tickets to his concerts.
He made this known In a post on the Instagram page of his album channel. The … Continue Reading
Jason Utitofon Jackson: How a Nigerian Child Preacher Became First Black Mayor of the Borough of Islington, UK
As Nigerians celebrate the new mayor of the Borough of Islington in the UK, Jason Utitofon Jackson, who is a Nigerian-born native of Ika Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, for making history as the first Nigerian-born politician to … Continue Reading
E-Money Warns Against Spraying Cash at Parties Amid EFCC Crackdown
E-Money Urges Nigerians to Respect Currency and Avoid Illegal Cash Spraying at Parties
Businessman and socialite Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E-Money, has publicly urged Nigerians to refrain from spraying or throwing the Naira and other currencies at parties, … Continue Reading
FG begins verification Of stranded scholars Abroad May 3
Federal Government to Conduct Verification of Stranded Scholars Under Bilateral Education Agreement Scheme Amid Concerns Over Travel Costs and Payment Delays
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence the verification process for scholars under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) … Continue Reading
GTBank announces 50% Increase in SMS alert fee
GTBank Announces 50% Hike in SMS Transaction Alert Fees Amid Rising Telecom Costs in Nigeria
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) announced a significant adjustment to its SMS transaction alert fees, citing increased costs from telecommunications service providers. Effective Thursday, May 1, … Continue Reading