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  • More Woes As Nigeria's Inflation Rate Climbs To 33.95% in May 2024, Says NBS

    . More Woes As Nigeria's Inflation Rate Climbs To 33.95% in May 2024, Says NBS

     The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a rise in Nigeria’s inflation rate to 33.95% in May 2024, up from 33.69% in the previous month. This development was highlighted in the NBS consumer price index (CPI) report released on Saturday.The report revealed that the food inflation rate for May 2024 reached 40.66% year-on-year, a signif
  • Nollywood Actress, Ruby Ojiakor Denies Relationship Rumors With Late Actor, Junior Pope

    .. Nollywood Actress, Ruby Ojiakor Denies Relationship Rumors With Late Actor, Junior Pope

     Nollywood actress Ruby Ojiakor has addressed the swirling rumors regarding her alleged extramarital relationship with the late actor Junior Pope, who tragically died in a boat accident while on set.Speculations about a romantic involvement between Ruby and Junior Pope began circulating after Ruby fervently used her social media platform to call fo
  • Pastor Sentenced To 35 Years Imprisonment For Massive Church Property Theft

    .. Pastor Sentenced To 35 Years Imprisonment For Massive Church Property Theft

     A Dallas pastor, Whitney Foster, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for a scheme involving the theft of property from three churches through fraudulent deeds. The 56-year-old was convicted of stealing property valued at over $800,000, according to a statement by Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John Creuzot.A jury found Foster guilty
  • Medical Expert Warns Nigerians Against Consuming Rotten Tomatoes & Peppers

    . Medical Expert Warns Nigerians Against Consuming Rotten Tomatoes & Peppers

     Nigerians have been cautioned to avoid consuming rotten tomatoes and peppers, commonly referred to as ‘eesa’ or ‘baaje’ tomatoes, due to severe health risks. This warning comes from a medical doctor known simply as Wales, whose video on the subject has gone viral on social media.In the video, Dr. Wales highlights the dangers associated wit
  • Another Int. Firm, BlackRock Inc. Exits Nigeria Amid Liquidity And Repatriation Challenges

    . Another Int. Firm, BlackRock Inc. Exits Nigeria Amid Liquidity And Repatriation Challenges

     Nigeria's financial landscape faces a new challenge as BlackRock Inc., a leading American fund management firm, has announced its decision to sell off its equity investments in the country. The firm cited persistent liquidity issues and difficulties in repatriating funds in dollars as key reasons for its exit.In a notice to investors, BlackRo
  • Nigerian Correctional Service Releases Names Of Escaped Suleja Prison Inmates

    . Nigerian Correctional Service Releases Names Of Escaped Suleja Prison Inmates

     In a concerted effort to expedite the recapture of escaped prisoners, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has released the database of inmates who fled from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre.The escape, which occurred on April 24, 2024, has heightened security concerns and prompted immediate action from the NCoS. The incident was tr
  • Nigerian Couple Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Terms In South Africa For Human Trafficking & Operating Brothel

    . Nigerian Couple Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Terms In South Africa For Human Trafficking & Operating Brothel

     In a landmark ruling, a couple has been handed lengthy prison sentences after being convicted of human trafficking and running a brothel. The Pretoria High Court sentenced Jude Ikenna Ijegulu, a 34-year-old Nigerian national, and his 29-year-old partner, Elizabeth Botes, from Centurion, Pretoria.Ijegulu received two life terms for two counts of ra
  • Family Demands Justice For Mysterious Death Of Lagos Police Officer, Inspector Sunday Peter

    .. Family Demands Justice For Mysterious Death Of Lagos Police Officer, Inspector Sunday Peter

     The family of Inspector Sunday Peter, a member of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command, is demanding justice after the officer died under mysterious circumstances during a patrol.Inspector Peter, who hailed from Epeagbo Otukpa in the Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, was reportedly found with cuts on his ne
  • NDLEA Kano Intercepts 230,600 Tramadol Tablets, Arrests 106 Suspects Ahead Of Eid-el Kabir

    . NDLEA Kano Intercepts 230,600 Tramadol Tablets, Arrests 106 Suspects Ahead Of Eid-el Kabir

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State has made a significant bust, intercepting 230,600 tablets of Tramadol and arresting 106 suspects. The announcement was made by the state command's Commander, Mr. Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday.According to Idris-Ahmad, the oper
  • Nigerian Customs Intercepts ₦3bn Cannabis Shipment From Canada

    . Nigerian Customs Intercepts ₦3bn Cannabis Shipment From Canada

     A major drug bust has been carried out by the Tincan Island Command of the Nigerian Customs Service, intercepting a container of Cannabis Sativa imported from Canada. The haul, valued at over ₦3 billion, highlights the ongoing efforts of the customs service to combat drug trafficking.Comptroller General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, announced the se
  • BREAKING! Finidi George Resigns As Super Eagles Coach

    .. BREAKING! Finidi George Resigns As Super Eagles Coach

     In a surprising turn of events, former Ajax winger Finidi George has resigned from his position as coach of the Super Eagles. The announcement was made by ex-Super Eagles media officer Toyin Ibitoye via a post on [X.com](http://X.com) on Saturday.Finidi George, who took over the coaching reins in 2022, has been an influential figure in Nigerian fo
  • BREAKING! Managing Director Of Fouani Company & Three Lebanese Nationals Kidnapped In Lagos

    . BREAKING! Managing Director Of Fouani Company & Three Lebanese Nationals Kidnapped In Lagos

     In a shocking development, armed men have abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Company, which represents LG and Hisense brands, along with three Lebanese nationals while they were traveling by boat in Lagos.The incident occurred near the Falomo Bridge as the victims were en route from Apapa to Victoria Island. The identities of the victims hav
  • Tragic Highway Collision Claims 19 Lives In Kwara State

    . Tragic Highway Collision Claims 19 Lives In Kwara State

     A devastating road accident along the Olooru-New Jebba Road in Kwara State has resulted in the loss of 19 lives, including 5 children and 14 adults, following a collision between a commercial bus and a truck.The fatal crash, attributed to excessive speed and improper overtaking, was confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), marking a grim
  • REA FRAUD: Another Staff, Henrietta Okojie Arraigned Over ₦1.85 Billion Scam

    . REA FRAUD: Another Staff, Henrietta Okojie Arraigned Over ₦1.85 Billion Scam

     Henrietta Okojie, a staff member of the Account and Finance Department at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), was arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday over her alleged involvement in a ₦1.85 billion fraud case.The arraignment was conducted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Off
  • TikTok Star Caught Trying To Purchase iPhone 13 Pro Max With Fake Alert, Publicly Disgraced (Video)

    .. TikTok Star Caught Trying To Purchase iPhone 13 Pro Max With Fake Alert, Publicly Disgraced (Video)

     A well-known TikTok personality, @call_me_smartfx, faced public disgrace after attempting to buy an iPhone 13 Pro Max valued at N930,000 using a fake bank alert.The incident unfolded when the young man, who gained popularity on TikTok for flaunting his wealth, allegedly tried to scam a phone seller by presenting a counterfeit bank notification for
  • Man Sentenced To Three Months Imprisonment For Goat & Ram Theft In Abeokuta

    . Man Sentenced To Three Months Imprisonment For Goat & Ram Theft In Abeokuta

     In a recent judicial proceeding, a 35-year-old man identified as Kabiru Lawal has been sentenced to three months imprisonment by an Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court for the theft of eight goats and one ram, collectively valued at ₦300,000.Lawal, a resident of Olomore area in Abeokuta, pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and conversion broug
  • Federal High Court Sentences Engineer, Five Others For Internet Fraud In Ilorin

    . Federal High Court Sentences Engineer, Five Others For Internet Fraud In Ilorin

     Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Ilorin has handed down sentences to five individuals convicted of cybercrime and retention of proceeds of crime, following their arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The convicted individuals include Civil Engineer Abeeb Uthman Jasola, Oladimeji Abubakar Oseni, Vict
  • Ghanaian Power Companies Announce 3-Week Power Disruption Due To Gas Supply Issue From Nigeria

    . Ghanaian Power Companies Announce 3-Week Power Disruption Due To Gas Supply Issue From Nigeria

     Ghanaian citizens have been advised to prepare for a three-week period of power disruptions across the country as a result of a gas supply shortage, state-owned electricity companies announced.In a joint statement issued on Thursday, June 13, 2024, the Ghana Grid Company LTD (GRIDCO) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) disclosed that the re
  • Fire Engulfs Twin Duplex In Lagos Suburb, Prompting Swift Response

    . Fire Engulfs Twin Duplex In Lagos Suburb, Prompting Swift Response

     A twin duplex in Magodo Phase II, a suburb of Lagos State, was engulfed by a fierce fire, causing significant damage to the property on Friday morning.According to Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the incident occurred at No. 16, Alhaji Jubril Street, Magodo Phase II. The
  • Customs Command Hands Over N21.1m Worth Of Cannabis To NDLEA In Oyo

    .. Customs Command Hands Over N21.1m Worth Of Cannabis To NDLEA In Oyo

     The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted and handed over 546 wraps and 33 sacks of Cannabis Sativa valued at N21,128,260:00k to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Oyo State.This significant drug seizure marks another milestone in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking by Customs officials
  • NAHCON Officials Apprehend Two Nigerians, Abu Mahmud & Ismaila Yahaya Posing As Pilgrims In Saudi

    . NAHCON Officials Apprehend Two Nigerians, Abu Mahmud & Ismaila Yahaya Posing As Pilgrims In Saudi

     ### Impostors Apprehended at Hajj Camp in Saudi ArabiaTwo Nigerians posing as pilgrims were apprehended by officials from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Friday at the Muna camp, Saudi Arabia.The impostors, identified as Abu Mahmud and Ismaila Yahaya, were discovered among genuine pilgrims who had journeyed from Mecca to the Mu
  • Human Rights Activist, Leftist Omobude Agho Kidnapped In Benin By Gunmen

    . Human Rights Activist, Leftist Omobude Agho Kidnapped In Benin By Gunmen

     Leftist Omobude Agho, a prominent Human Rights activist and Coordinator-General of Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSOs), has been abducted by gunmen wearing camouflage uniforms resembling those of the Department of State Services (DSS).The abduction took place at Agho’s residence located in the Medical Stores area of Benin City, Egor Local
  • Kaduna State Mourns As Female Pilgrim, Hajiya Asma’u Muhammad-Ladan Dies In Makkah

    . Kaduna State Mourns As Female Pilgrim, Hajiya Asma’u Muhammad-Ladan Dies In Makkah

     A somber mood enveloped the Kaduna State pilgrim contingent in Makkah as Hajiya Asma’u Muhammad-Ladan, a female pilgrim, passed away at the King Fahad Hospital after a brief illness on Friday.The sad news was conveyed in a statement released by Malam Yunusa Muhammad-Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfa
  • Akwa Ibom Court Sentences Native Doctor, Sunday George Andrew To Death for Kidnapping

    . Akwa Ibom Court Sentences Native Doctor, Sunday George Andrew To Death for Kidnapping

     The Akwa Ibom State High Court, sitting in Uyo, has sentenced Sunday George Andrew, also known as Sunday Akpan Adede, to death by hanging for his involvement in the kidnapping of two brothers, Chief Israel Efefiong Utit and Pastor Bassey Utit. The judgment was delivered on Friday.Andrew, a native doctor from Ikono Local Government Area, was found
  • Pres. Tinubu Moves to Fight Cybercrimes & Terrorism As He Meets With FBI Director in Abuja

    . Pres. Tinubu Moves to Fight Cybercrimes & Terrorism As He Meets With FBI Director in Abuja

     President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria recently met with the FBI Director to discuss enhancing collaboration between Nigeria and the United States in combating cybercrime and terrorism. The meeting underscores the growing concern over the rising threats posed by cybercriminals and terrorists, and the necessity for international cooperation to address th
  • Spain v Croatia: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Spain v Croatia: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 15th June, 2024 Time : 5:00 pm Stadium Olympiastadion Referee  Michael Oliver (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Spain [/size]There are a number of unknowns in the Spain squad at this moment in time, as head coach De la Fuente has kept his cards close to his chest, while there have been few hints over the XI that will
  • BREAKING; Reps, NAFDAC Lift Ban On Sales Of Sachet Alcohol Drinks

    . BREAKING; Reps, NAFDAC Lift Ban On Sales Of Sachet Alcohol Drinks

    The House of Representatives and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have lifted the ban on the sale and consumption of sachet alcoholic beverages.The Deputy spokesperson for the House, Hon. Philip Agbese who announced this in Abuja on Friday said the sales will remain in effect until the economy recovers from
  • BREAKING; FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays For Eid-el-Kabir Celebration

    . BREAKING; FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays For Eid-el-Kabir Celebration

     The Federal Government, on Friday, declared next Monday and Tuesday public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, who announced the public holidays in a statement.According Mrs Ndayako, said the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated the Muslim faithful at home and abro
  • Court Discharges Tigran Gambaryan & Nadeem From Tax Evasion Case Against Binance

    . Court Discharges Tigran Gambaryan & Nadeem From Tax Evasion Case Against Binance

     An Abuja Federal High Court on Friday discharged Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla of Binance Holdings Limited for tax evasion.The case was filed before the court by the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS.This court gave the ruling on Friday after the FIRS amended its charges in response to Binance appointing a Nigerian representative, Ayod
  • Germany v Scotland: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Germany v Scotland: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Friday 14th June, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Allianz Arena Referee  Clement Turpin (France) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Germany [/size]Julian Nagelsmann has a new roster issue hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s the UEFA Euro 2024 curtain raiser. Ahead of the clash with Scotland, Germany’s head coach has seen one

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