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Police Clarify Stance on Bobrisky and Crossdressers in Nigeria
The Nigeria Police Force has provided clarification regarding the arrest of individuals engaged in crossdressing, stating that current Nigerian laws do not prohibit crossdressing itself.
The Police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi emphasized that crossdressers like Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky… Continue Reading
JAMB Uncovers 1,665 Fake A’level Results in 2023 Direct Entry Registration Exercise
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that it uncovered a staggering 1,665 fake A’level results during the 2023 Direct Entry registration exercise. The board described the A’level results verification regime as being characterized by corruption associated with … Continue Reading
Japan to Welcome 820,000 Foreign Workers Amidst Shortage Crisis
In a move aimed at addressing Japan’s pressing labor shortage, the Japanese government has expanded its foreign skilled worker visa program, welcoming professionals from additional industries.
The cabinet’s decision, marking the first expansion since the program’s inception in 2019, … Continue Reading
Geometrix Power Plant : Aba Residents Remain in Darkness One Month After Launch (Investigation)
Residents of Aba, the commercial city of Abia state have remained in darkness despite the launch of the $800m Geometrix Power Plant in the city in February, 2024.
The 188 Megawatt thermal plant was commissioned by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu … Continue Reading
Telecom union Indefinite Strike Starting April 4
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has issued a stern warning of an indefinite strike set to commence on April 4. The announcement came through a statement signed by the union’s General Secretary, Mr. Okonu … Continue Reading
ABCON Commends CBN’s Decision to Resume Dollar Sales to Bureaux De Change
The Association of Bureaux de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has lauded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its recent decision to resume dollar sales to Bureaux De Change (BDCs). This move has been hailed as a significant … Continue Reading
New Gas Prices Unveiled by Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority(NMDPRA)
In a recent announcement, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has introduced new price adjustments for natural gas, particularly for power generation companies.
The Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, revealed that these changes come in … Continue Reading
Air Peace CEO Alleges Internal and External Conspiracies Against Nigerian Airlines
In an interview with Arise Television’s Morning Show programme on Monday, Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace Airlines, revealed the challenges his airline faced due to what he described as both internal and external conspiracies.
Onyema highlighted the denial of … Continue Reading
President Tinubu Jets off to senegal to Attend Bassirou Faye’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to embark on a diplomatic trip to Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Faye.
The announcement was made by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and … Continue Reading
Court of Appeal Upholds Conviction of Keystone Bank Officials in N855m Fraud Case
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the judgment of a Lagos State High Court, which sentenced two officials of Keystone Bank, Anayo Nwosu and Olajide Oshodi, to five years imprisonment over an N855 million fraud case. … Continue Reading