The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been named the best road safety agency in Africa, receiving the prestigious Kofi Annan Road Safety Award at the 3rd edition of the ceremony held in Ezulwini, Kingdom of Eswatini, South Africa. This was disclosed in a statement released Thursday in Abuja by the Corps Public Education Officer […]
Lt. Col. Onyinyechi Anele Becomes First Female Army Spokesperson in Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Onyinyechi Anele as the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to hold the position. Anele, a member of Direct Regular Course 15 and a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, will officially assume […]
“Don’t Cry, More Ponzi Are Coming”-Nigerians Lament as CBEX Allegedly Vanishes with N1.3 Trillion
Thousands of Nigerians have been plunged into financial chaos following the alleged collapse of CBEX, a digital investment platform accused of swindling over N1.3 trillion from investors in what many now describe as yet another massive Ponzi scheme. Reports began surfacing on Tuesday via YouDonHear Online, showing emotional scenes of distraught victims—many of them women—breaking […]
Buhari Urges APC Governors to Prioritize Citizens, Praises Tinubu for Kaduna Home Renovation
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has called on governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt a people-focused approach to governance. Speaking during a meeting with the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) at his Kaduna residence, Buhari emphasized that leadership is both a challenge and an opportunity, and that true progress comes from putting citizens’ welfare […]
Nigeria Records $6.83 Billion Balance of Payments Surplus in 2024, Signaling Economic Turnaround
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, he inherited an economy under significant strain. Less than two years later, signs of recovery are emerging, according to a recent statement from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a report titled “Nigeria Posts $6.83 Billion Balance of Payments Surplus in 2024, Signaling […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Naira-for-Crude Deal with Dangote, Local Refineries
Despite recent disruptions, the Nigerian government has restated its commitment to the naira-for-crude deal with Dangote Refinery and other domestic refineries, asserting that the policy remains firmly in place and is not a temporary intervention. This assurance came from the Technical Sub-Committee on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira Initiative following a stakeholder […]
Okpebholo Suspends Safety Team Over Toddler’s Death, Says “Justice Will Be Served”
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has indefinitely suspended the Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) following the tragic death of a two-year-old child caused by the reckless actions of its members. The suspension, announced in a statement on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, came after mounting complaints of extortion, harassment, […]
Durosinlorun, Tifase, Bamkole, and Others Triumph at Lagos Country Club’s 2nd Geophase Squash Tournament
Lagos, Nigeria – The Squash Section of the prestigious Lagos Country Club successfully hosted the 2nd edition of the Geophase Annual Closed & Club Pro Tournament, an event dedicated to celebrating both current and former professional squash players. The competition, which ran from Monday, February 24, to Friday, February 28, 2025, saw intense participation from […]
“You Can’t Silence Me!” – Sowore Defies Court Order, Slams APC Chieftains
Activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to remain vocal against injustice despite a court order requiring him to surrender his international passport as part of his bail conditions in a cybercrime case. Speaking on Friday, Sowore dismissed any attempts to intimidate him, emphasizing that no one […]
Nursing Mother Allegedly Kills Maid for Watching TV with Her Children in Owerri, Imo State
The Nigerian police have arrested a nursing mother in Owerri, Imo State, for allegedly causing the death of her underage maid. According to reports by journalist Nonsonkwa Ochi War, neighbors raised an alarm after discovering the tragic incident. A video shared online captures a tense confrontation as a crowd accuses the woman of punishing the […]
