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Controversial Social Media Personality, Verydarkman Released from Jail
After five days of detention, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known by his moniker Verydarkman, has been released from jail.
The Nigerian controversial social media personality and influencer was reportedly arrested for cyberbullying Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh.
The news of … Continue Reading
Kaduna State Governor Reveals Inherited Debt Burden Amid Struggle to Pay Salaries
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has disclosed a staggering debt burden inherited from the previous administration, totalling $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities.
This revelation … Continue Reading
Kaduna State Government Partners with Federal Housing Authority to Address Housing Deficit
In a bid to tackle the housing deficit in Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, held a crucial meeting with the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, … Continue Reading
Umahi Urges Accelerated Rehabilitation of Third Mainland Bridge to Avert N6 Trillion Reconstruction Cost
During a recent inspection tour of key infrastructure projects in Lagos, David Umahi, the Minister of Works, highlighted critical delays in the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge.
Joined by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Works, Umahi emphasized … Continue Reading
Nigeria Police Arrest 8 Suspects in Connection with Delta State Killings
In a recent breakthrough, the Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of eight suspects believed to be linked to the tragic ambush attacks in Ughelli, Delta State, which occurred on February 23rd and 26th, 2023.
According to a statement … Continue Reading
Federal Government Orders Linking of Port Harcourt-Aba Rail Line to onne Ports for Freight Operations
The Federal Government has ordered the linking of the Port Harcourt-Aba rail line to the Port Harcourt and Onne Ports in Rivers State for freight operations to commence.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali, … Continue Reading
Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) Increases Commercial Banks’ Capital Base to N500 Billion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new minimum capital requirements for banks.
The minimum capital base for commercial banks with international authorization has been set at N500 billion, while those with national authorization must have a minimum … Continue Reading
Federal Government Accelerates Oil and Gas Investments for Economic Stability, Says Heineken Lokpobiri
In a recent address at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Oloibiri Lecture Series & Energy Forum (OLEF) held in Abuja, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State Petroleum Resources, highlighted the Federal Government’s intensified efforts to boost investments … Continue Reading
NANS Issues Ultimatum to Osun Governor Adeleke Over School Fees Hike
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stern ultimatum to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State following a sharp 100% increase in school fees across state-owned institutions.
In a press briefing held at the Federal Polytechnic Ede, … Continue Reading
Northern Groups Call on Businesses to Reflect Naira’s Improvement in Prices
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has urged businesses across Nigeria to adjust their prices to reflect the recent improvement in the naira’s value against the dollar. In a statement issued by the National Coordinator of CNG, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu … Continue Reading