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  • Linda Ikeji Clears The Air On Issue About Her Son's Surname

    . Linda Ikeji Clears The Air On Issue About Her Son's Surname

     Famous Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji breaks silence on her son taking up her surname instead of that of his father. It would be recalled that news had made the rounds when it was opined by netizens that she changed her son’s surname to that of hers, shortly after she made a post referring to the young chap as Jayce Ikeji. “Jayce Ikeji and Rya
  • President Tinubu Re-names Abuja Highway After Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka

    . President Tinubu Re-names Abuja Highway After Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka

     President Bola Tinubu has recently renamed a prominent highway in Abuja after the esteemed Nigerian playwright and Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka. This act serves as an homage to Soyinka's extensive contributions to literature, human rights, and his influential role in Nigeria's cultural and political landscape. The renaming of the highway
  • BREAKING: FG To Begin Immediate Payment Of N75k Cash To Nigerians To Reduce Hardship

    . BREAKING: FG To Begin Immediate Payment Of N75k Cash To Nigerians To Reduce Hardship

     The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an initiative to begin the immediate payment of ₦75,000 in cash to Nigerians. This measure aims to alleviate the economic hardships faced by many citizens and provide much-needed financial assistance.The initiative reflects the government's response to the ongoing economic challenges and its c
  • BREAKING: NLC, TUC Suspend Nationwide Strike

    . BREAKING: NLC, TUC Suspend Nationwide Strike

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended the ongoing nationwide strike over a consensus reached on a new minimum wage and the hike in electricity tariff with the Federal Government.Announcing the development on Tuesday morning, the President of the TUC, Festus Osifo said organised labour resolved to calle
  • BREAKING: Visa Ban Imposed On Nigeria By UAE Resolved Says Minister Of Aviation, Festus Keyamo

    . BREAKING: Visa Ban Imposed On Nigeria By UAE Resolved Says Minister Of Aviation, Festus Keyamo

     Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said the United Arab Emirates, UAE, authorities have concluded plans to lift the travel barriers between it and Nigeria.Speaking to newsmen at the welcome dinner for delegates attending the International Air Transport Association, IATA, 80 Annual General Meeting and World Air Tr
  • NIGERIA: Resolutions from the Meeting Between the Federal Government and Organised Labour

    . NIGERIA: Resolutions from the Meeting Between the Federal Government and Organised Labour

     In response to the withdrawal of Labour from the negotiations by the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage (NMW), the Leadership of the National Assembly intervened on June 2, 2024. This led to the Organised Labour declaring a nationwide strike on Monday, June 3, 2024, to press their demands.In the interest of the nation, the Federal Gover
  • UEFA Champion's King, Real Madrid Confirms Signing Of Kylian Mbappe On Five-Year Deal

    .. UEFA Champion's King, Real Madrid Confirms Signing Of Kylian Mbappe On Five-Year Deal

     Spanish giants, Real Madrid has confirmed the signing of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.The France international penned a five-year contract with Real Madrid after several years of speculation suggesting a move was imminent during the previous two summers.Mbappe ultimately committed his future to PSG following the depart
  • JUST IN: No Going Back, NLC, TUC Insist On Indefinite Strike Despite Meeting With NASS, SGF

    . JUST IN: No Going Back, NLC, TUC Insist On Indefinite Strike Despite Meeting With NASS, SGF

     The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, have resolved to proceed with their indefinite strike.This is despite the call from the National Assembly leadership to resume negotiations.More to come…
  • Blockbuster:Anthony Joshua Sets Up Wembley Showdown With Daniel Dubois In IBF Heavyweight Title

    . Blockbuster:Anthony Joshua Sets Up Wembley Showdown With Daniel Dubois In IBF Heavyweight Title

     Anthony Joshua is poised to trade blows with British rival Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September, according to talkSPORT's Spencer Oliver.Dubois proved he has the intangibles to hang with the upper echelons of the heavyweight division with a spirited display against Filip Hrgovic on Saturday night.Boxing fans had branded Dubois "a quitte
  • JUST IN! Federal Govt & Labour Unions Hold Crucial Talks Ahead Of Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage (Video)

    . JUST IN! Federal Govt & Labour Unions Hold Crucial Talks Ahead Of Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage (Video)

     In a last-ditch effort to avert an impending nationwide strike, representatives of the federal government and the National Assembly are meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja. The meeting, which commenced at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the National Assembly complex, was convened by the
  • Four Killed In Renewed Cult Clashes In Edo State

    . Four Killed In Renewed Cult Clashes In Edo State

     A wave of violent cult clashes in Edo State has left at least four people dead, with incidents reported in Benin City and Auchi. The deadly confrontations appear to be part of an ongoing supremacy battle among various cult groups in the state. Among the victims is a student from Auchi Polytechnic, who was attacked at the Campus One Gate. Other vic
  • Nigerian Army & Police Rescue Eight Kidnapped CUSTECH Students In Joint Operation (Photos)

    .. Nigerian Army & Police Rescue Eight Kidnapped CUSTECH Students In Joint Operation (Photos)

     In a coordinated effort, troops of the Nigerian Army, alongside operatives from the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, successfully rescued eight students from the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State. The students had been held hostage by terrorists in a dense forest near Oro Ago Village in K
  • Edo State Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Kidnapping Four-Year-Old Pupil & Demanding 300K Ransom

    . Edo State Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Kidnapping Four-Year-Old Pupil & Demanding 300K Ransom

     In a significant breakthrough, the Edo State Police Command has arrested 19-year-old Godstime Abhulime on charges of kidnapping a four-year-old girl and demanding a ransom of ₦300,000. The arrest was confirmed by the State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye.According to reports from the Daily Post, the incident occurred in Emaudo, Ekpoma, l
  • 40-yr-old Lagos Businessman, Chinedu Okafor Arraigned For Manufacturing Fake Alcoholic Products

    . 40-yr-old Lagos Businessman, Chinedu Okafor Arraigned For Manufacturing Fake Alcoholic Products

     A 40-year-old Lagos-based businessman, Chinedu Okafor, found himself in legal trouble after being arraigned in court for allegedly manufacturing counterfeit alcoholic beverages by the National Agency for Food Drug and Administrative Control (NAFDAC).Okafor, who is also the proprietor of Sky Blue Company, appeared before a Federal High Court in Lag
  • NAFDAC Bans Dichlorvos, Warns Against Hazardous Food Preservation Methods

    . NAFDAC Bans Dichlorvos, Warns Against Hazardous Food Preservation Methods

     In a bid to protect public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken a decisive step by banning the use of dichlorvos, a chemical often employed by traders to preserve food items. This move comes amidst growing concerns over the perilous practice of using such chemicals to extend the shelf life of
  • Four Arrested For Burglary In Lafia, Nasarawa State

    . Four Arrested For Burglary In Lafia, Nasarawa State

     Nasarawa State Police Command operatives have apprehended four individuals suspected of burglarizing an electronic store in the Rimi Uku area of Lafia, the state capital, and looting valuable items.DSP Ramhan Nansel, the command's spokesperson, revealed this development in a statement issued on Sunday. The arrests came in response to a compla
  • Nigerian Navy Petty Officer, M Nasiru Dismissed For Theft

    . Nigerian Navy Petty Officer, M Nasiru Dismissed For Theft

     A Petty Officer (PO) in the Nigerian Navy, identified as M Nasiru, has faced dismissal from service following allegations of theft.As reported by a military signal obtained by *SaharaReporters*, the dismissed officer stands accused of stealing various items from a retired Naval rating who generously provided accommodation for him and his family in
  • Police Officers Fighting Boko Haram Terrorists Decry Six-Month Delay In Allowance Payments

    . Police Officers Fighting Boko Haram Terrorists Decry Six-Month Delay In Allowance Payments

     Police officers engaged in counter-insurgency operations in North-East Nigeria have expressed frustration over the non-payment of their allowances for the past six months.The officers, drawn from various states, were deployed to the region to collaborate with other security forces in combating Boko Haram insurgents and other criminal activities. T
  • Truck Driver, Sunday Folorunsho Lands In Prison After Stealing 2,137 Litres Of Diesel From Employer

    . Truck Driver, Sunday Folorunsho Lands In Prison After Stealing 2,137 Litres Of Diesel From Employer

     A truck driver employed by ALACC MAC Group, located on Almadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, has been arrested and charged for allegedly stealing 2,137 litres of diesel valued at N3,419,200. The accused, 39-year-old Sunday Folorunsho, was taken into custody by the Police at the Bar Beach division, Victoria Island, Lagos.The arrest followed an investi
  • NDLEA Seizes Codeine Syrup & Cannabis Worth Over N2 Billion At Port Harcourt & Lagos Airports

    . NDLEA Seizes Codeine Syrup & Cannabis Worth Over N2 Billion At Port Harcourt & Lagos Airports

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the interception of substantial consignments of codeine-based syrup and Loud, a potent synthetic cannabis strain, with an estimated street value exceeding N2.185 billion. The seizures took place at the Port Harcourt seaports in Onne and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)
  • Four Dead As Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc At Bauchi Trade Fair

    .. Four Dead As Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc At Bauchi Trade Fair

     At least four traders have lost their lives due to a severe rainstorm accompanied by strong winds that struck the IBB Square in Bauchi State, the venue of the recently concluded North East Trade Fair.The storm, which began late last night, claimed two lives on the spot and caused extensive damage to the Gombe and Yobe States pavilions, as well as
  • Woman, Omolara Oluwakemi Kills Her Husband With A Pestle For Having A Girlfriend In Ondo State

    .. Woman, Omolara Oluwakemi Kills Her Husband With A Pestle For Having A Girlfriend In Ondo State

     A woman, Omolara Oluwakemi, has been arrested for the alleged murder of her husband, Seidu Jamiu, in a tragic incident that occurred on the night of Saturday, June 1, 2024.According to sources who spoke to Instablog9ja, the incident unfolded when Omolara discovered that her husband had been unfaithful. In a fit of rage, she allegedly struck him on
  • "Tinubu Has Never Influenced Electoral Process" - Vice President Kashim Shettima

    . "Tinubu Has Never Influenced Electoral Process" - Vice President Kashim Shettima

     Vice-President Kashim Shettima declared on Saturday that President Bola Tinubu's administration has maintained an unwavering stance on non-interference in the electoral process. Speaking at the 30th anniversary of Prof. Yusuf Ali’s Ghalib Chambers in Ilorin, Shettima emphasized that Tinubu values political freedom, fair play, and justice, h
  • President Tinubu Reacts to Killing of 5 Soldiers in Aba, Releases Official Statement

    . President Tinubu Reacts to Killing of 5 Soldiers in Aba, Releases Official Statement

     President Bola Tinubu has condemned the sit-at-home actions in the South East of Nigeria, labeling them as treasonable acts. In a statement he personally signed, Tinubu responded to the recent killings of soldiers in the region by emphasizing that the exercise of restraint by security forces in response to such violent attacks should not be interp
  • Abia State Gov. Alex Otti Pays Condolence Visit to Wives of 5 Soldiers Killed in Aba (Photos)

    . Abia State Gov. Alex Otti Pays Condolence Visit to Wives of 5 Soldiers Killed in Aba (Photos)

     Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the wives of five soldiers who were tragically killed in Obikabia, Obingwa Local Government Area, on Thursday, May 30, 2024, by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.During his visit, Governor Otti met with the young widows of the fallen soldiers, who had been serving in active
  • One Dead, Nine Arrested As Vigilantes, Protesters Clash In Rivers

    . One Dead, Nine Arrested As Vigilantes, Protesters Clash In Rivers

     The Rivers State Police have confirmed the arrest of nine individuals, including members of a local vigilante group, in connection with the shooting and killing of Oregi in Egbeda community, Emuoha Local Government Area.The incident occurred on Friday, during a protest by members of the Omuipo clan, including Oregi, against the selection of a Comm
  • Lagos Police Commissioner Sounds Alarm On Rising Drug Abuse & Cultism Among Youths

    . Lagos Police Commissioner Sounds Alarm On Rising Drug Abuse & Cultism Among Youths

     The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Adegoke Fayoade, has issued a grave warning about the escalating rates of drug abuse and cultism among youths, calling for urgent and comprehensive action to address the issue. Speaking at an event on Saturday in Ikeja, organized by the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) and the
  • B. Dortmund (0) v (2) Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . B. Dortmund (0) v (2) Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 1st June, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Wembley Referee  Slavko Vincic (Slovenia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Borussia Dortmund [/size]Edin Terzic will be without the services of Ramy Bensebaini and Julien Duranville. Apart from the duo, Sebastien Haller is the only concern for Borussia Dortmund as the striker has just res
  • Enugu Police Recover Firearms, Arrest Suspects In Robbery And Theft Cases

    . Enugu Police Recover Firearms, Arrest Suspects In Robbery And Theft Cases

     Enugu State Police Command has successfully recovered a firearm and ammunition from armed robbery suspects who fled the scene, as well as arrested three individuals involved in the theft of iron rails in the metropolis.In a statement released on Saturday, the command's spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, detailed the incident which occurred on M
  • NSCDC Arrests Suspected Pipeline Vandal's Wife, Seizes Firearms In Rivers State

    . NSCDC Arrests Suspected Pipeline Vandal's Wife, Seizes Firearms In Rivers State

     The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended the wife of a suspected pipeline vandal and seized two fabricated guns in Rivers State. This was confirmed in a statement released by NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, on Saturday in Abuja.According to Afolabi, the arrest followed an intelligence tip-off about pip

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