The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has announced the release of Emmanuel Ihejirika, a Nigerian previously sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia. After several years in prison, his freedom was secured thanks to the pro bono legal efforts of Washington D.C.-based Nigerian lawyer, Emmanuel Isha Ogebe. During a […]
Palpable Tension Grips NUJ FCT Council Ahead of Saturday’s Congress
The unending tales of maladministration and financial impropriety trailing the tenure of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, ex-FCT Council Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche has caused pulsating tension in the council as members gear up for the next Congress expected to hold on Saturday, 14th September, 2024. Investigations reveal that in a bid to cover up […]
Borno Flood: Dangote Donates N1bn to Victims
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and the National Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation, has donated one billion Naira to support victims of the Maiduguri floods in Borno State. The Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation (PCFRR), which Dangote also leads, contributed an additional one billion Naira to aid those […]
High Profile IPOB Commander Arrested by DSS
A high-profile commander of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been arrested. The IPOB leader, whose identity was not revealed, was reportedly captured on Monday by operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) along with Nigerian Army soldiers. According to a credible security source, the arrested IPOB commander has been leading the […]
Breaking: Military Eliminate Notorious Bandit, Halilu Sububu, Dozen Others, in Zamfara
The Nigerian military has eliminated Halilu Sububu, a notorious terrorist in the North West. Sububu had been perpetuating his violent activities in Zamfara state, where he met his waterloo yesterday. A reliable defence intelligence source on Friday morning confirmed the daredevil criminal’s killing by troops. “In an aggressive clearance operation yesterday, military troops eliminated the […]
Breaking: Super Falcons Coach Resigns
Super Falcons Coach, Randy Waldrum has resigned. In a letter dated September 12th, Waldrum cited health issues with his wife as the reason why he’s resigning from the job. He said: “It’s been a very difficult few weeks following the Olympics, with my wife’s health issues, and the worries that obviously come with that. After […]
PDP Suspends Dino Melaye for Anti-Party Activities, Misconduct
The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Dino Melaye, a former senator and a prominent supporter of the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The suspension was announced by the executive committee of Ayetoro Gbede Ward 1 after Melaye failed to respond to a summons. The Ward executives cited Melaye’s involvement […]
FG Unveils Plans to Inject $100m Towards Revitalizing Creative Industry
The Federal Government has launched an ambitious $100 billion plan aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s creative economy, targeting the creation of over two million jobs each year. The comprehensive strategy was revealed by Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, during an investor roundtable in Lagos. Musawa introduced the government’s eight-point plan, […]
Peter Obi Not Ruling out Future Political Alliances or Running Again as VP
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has said he is desperate to see Nigeria work.Speaking on News Central TV, Obi did not rule out the possibility of running as Vice president in the future.He said: “Quite frankly, for me, I’m not desperate to be Nigerian president. […]
NBET Seeks License Renewal Amid NERC Ban on New Electricity Contracts
The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) has initiated efforts to renew its license with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to maintain its role as the country’s bulk electricity trader. This move follows NERC’s recent directive barring NBET from entering into new electricity contracts. In July, NERC instructed NBET to halt new agreements for […]
