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  • Building Collapse In Minna Traps Residents, Emergency Rescue Underway (Photos)

    .. Building Collapse In Minna Traps Residents, Emergency Rescue Underway (Photos)

     A one-storey building in Minna's Sabon Gari area collapsed on Friday, May 17, 2024, trapping several people inside. Emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene and successfully rescued seven individuals, who are now receiving treatment at Minna General Hospital.Rescue operations are currently focused on manually clearing debris, wit
  • EFCC Declares US-Based Nigerian Man, Somoto Anozodo, One Other Wanted For Fraud

    . EFCC Declares US-Based Nigerian Man, Somoto Anozodo, One Other Wanted For Fraud

     Joshua Chinedu Odoemenam, a resident of Abia State, who is also known as Joshua Marco, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).He was declared wanted for internet-related fraud.The anti-corruption agency also declared a US-based Nigerian, identified as Ugochinyere Somto Anazodo, wanted for obtaining money un
  • Many Trapped As One-Storey Building Which Served As Warehouse Collapses in Minna (Photos)

    . Many Trapped As One-Storey Building Which Served As Warehouse Collapses in Minna (Photos)

     Several people have been trapped as a one-storey building collapsed in Minna, the Niger State capital. The building which is located at in Sabon Gari area of Minna collapsed on Friday, May 17, 2024.Emergency officials who raced to the scene succeeded in rescuing seven persons who are receiving treatment at the Minna General Hospital. At the time o
  • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reacts to Whatsapp Message Claiming She’s Helping Tinubu Woo Investors to Nigeria

    . Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reacts to Whatsapp Message Claiming She’s Helping Tinubu Woo Investors to Nigeria

     Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has debunked a viral WhatsApp message falsely attributed to her. The message claimed she was receiving threats due to her meeting with President Bola Tinubu and praised his policies for attracting investors to Nigeria. Okonjo-Iweala clarified that the statements circu
  • Nigeria is Not a Country That Should be Endorsed by Anyone - British Media Personalities Fault Prince Harry & Megan's Visit to Nigeria (Video)

    . Nigeria is Not a Country That Should be Endorsed by Anyone - British Media Personalities Fault Prince Harry & Megan's Visit to Nigeria (Video)

     British media personalities have had a notably mixed reaction to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent visit to Nigeria. The trip, part of their ongoing global engagements, has sparked criticism and skepticism among some UK commentators.The Express noted that some media figures viewed the visit as an attempt by the couple to reclaim their infl
  • FAAN Introduces E-tags Payment For All Travelers at All Federal Airports in Nigeria

    . FAAN Introduces E-tags Payment For All Travelers at All Federal Airports in Nigeria

     The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the implementation of an e-tags payment system for all travelers at the 24 federal airports across Nigeria, starting on May 17. This new system aims to streamline traffic flow at airport toll gates and improve overall passenger experience. Additionally, FAAN is introducing paid parking
  • NCC Suspends Licences of Virtual Network Operators And Two Others

    . NCC Suspends Licences of Virtual Network Operators And Two Others

     The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the suspension of licenses for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and two other license categories. This decision is part of a broader review and restructuring of the telecommunications regulatory framework to better accommodate new industry trends and technological advancements, suc
  • NELF Confirms Nigeria’s Student Loan Application Portal To Open May 24

    . NELF Confirms Nigeria’s Student Loan Application Portal To Open May 24

     The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELF) has confirmed May 24, 2024 as the official date for “the opening of a portal for student loan applications”.This was disclosed in a statement signed by the media lead of the Fund, Nasir Ayantogo said.Ayantogo noted that the opening of the application portal marks a significant milestone in the commitment
  • Emirates Airlines Set to Resume Flights to Nigeria, Announces Date

    . Emirates Airlines Set to Resume Flights to Nigeria, Announces Date

     Emirates Airlines is set to resume its flights to Nigeria starting October 1, 2024. This decision comes after successful negotiations between Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan aimed at resolving previous diplomatic and financial disputes. Alongside the resumption of flights, the UAE has also lifted
  • BREAKING; President Tinubu Receives Senegal President Diomaye Faye At Aso Rock Villa

    . BREAKING; President Tinubu Receives Senegal President Diomaye Faye At Aso Rock Villa

     President Bola Tinubu has received the Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the State House, Abuja.The 44-year-old president was received at the Villa at 3:09 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024.This is his first visit to Nigeria since he assumed office as the youngest president in Senegalese history in April.Earlier, the Special Assistant to
  • SHOCING NEWS: Billionaire Kidnapper, Evans, Opts For Plea Bargain

    . SHOCING NEWS: Billionaire Kidnapper, Evans, Opts For Plea Bargain

     Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans and his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, charged with murder and attempted kidnapping have opted for the option of a plea bargain.The state lead counsel, Mr Yusuf Sule, informed the court about the plea bargain option on Thursday when the case was called for re-arraignment.The case was called for re-arr
  • FOOD CRISIS: Report Shows Three States In Nigeria With Highest Food Prices

    . FOOD CRISIS: Report Shows Three States In Nigeria With Highest Food Prices

     Kogi, Kwara, and Ondo are the three states in Nigeria with the highest food prices amid worsening hardship.This is according to the latest National Bureau of Statistics April’s Consumer Price Index and Inflation report.The report ranked Kogi State with the highest food inflation rate at 48.62 per cent, followed by Kwara (46.73 per cent) and Ondo
  • President Tinubu Approves N51bn For Abuja Court of Appeal Building & Other Projects

    . President Tinubu Approves N51bn For Abuja Court of Appeal Building & Other Projects

     The Nigerian government has recently approved significant expenditures for some major projects. Court of Appeal (Abuja Division) Building: Amount Approved: N37.2 billion Purpose: This fund is allocated for the construction and development of the Court of Appeal building in the capital city, Abuja. This move likely aims to enhance judicial infra
  • Peru Officially Classifies Transgender, Inters3x, Nonbinary People as 'Mentally Ill'

    . Peru Officially Classifies Transgender, Inters3x, Nonbinary People as 'Mentally Ill'

     The Peruvian government's decision to classify transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people as "mentally ill" has sparked significant controversy and backlash from LGBTQ+ groups. According to the Ministry of Health, this reclassification aims to ensure that public health services can provide comprehensive mental health care to these
  • Labour Rejects N48,000 Minimum Wage Proposed by Tinubu's Government

    . Labour Rejects N48,000 Minimum Wage Proposed by Tinubu's Government

     The ongoing dispute between Nigeria's Federal Government and organized labour over the proposed minimum wage highlights the significant gap between what the government offers and what the unions demand. The government's proposal of N48,000 has been deemed insufficient and insulting by labour leaders, who argue that it doesn't meet t
  • 100 Orphaned Girls Marriage: Niger Imam’s Forum Calls For Immediate Sack of Minister, Uju Kenedy (Video)

    . 100 Orphaned Girls Marriage: Niger Imam’s Forum Calls For Immediate Sack of Minister, Uju Kenedy (Video)

     The recent call for the immediate removal of Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, by a group of imams in Niger State has stirred controversy. The imams' demand follows the minister's actions of petitioning the Inspector General of Police and filing a lawsuit against the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik
  • Nigeria Singer, Portable Regains Freedom After Meeting Bail Condition

    . Nigeria Singer, Portable Regains Freedom After Meeting Bail Condition

     Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has regained his freedom from the custody of the Lagos State Police Command.Portable was forcefully arrested on Tuesday over his alleged refusal to complete payment for his luxury car, the G-Wagon.The ‘Zazzu’ crooner had purchased a Mercedes Benz GLE 350 from Ogunsanwo Temitope (Temmy
  • How Foreign Hospital Removes 16 Bullets From Man's Body Shot In Nigeria

    . How Foreign Hospital Removes 16 Bullets From Man's Body Shot In Nigeria

     A Nigerian popular online tutor, Mr Alex Onyia, has revealed that a foreign hospital removed 16 bullets from his friend, Kene Nnadi, who was shot in Nigeria, adding that he narrowly escaped death.Onyia, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Educare, an online learning platform, said Nnadi was rejected by Nigerian hospitals before he was flown abro
  • Manchester United v Newcastle: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Manchester United v Newcastle: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Wednesday 15th May, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee  Robert James (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]While all of Scott McTominay, Lisandro Martinez, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were back in full training last week, only the former made his comeback in the loss to Arsenal; the
  • Brighton v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Brighton v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Wednesday 15th May, 2024 Time : 7:45 pm Stadium The American Express Stadium Referee  Michael Salisbury (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Brighton [/size]Just 22 minutes after breaking the deadlock at St James' Park, Brighton defender Veltman had to be withdrawn due to a knock; he was able to conduct his post-match media
  • We Will Fish Her Out - Nigeria Police Reacts to Viral Video of a Lady Feeding Her Baby Alcohol

    . We Will Fish Her Out - Nigeria Police Reacts to Viral Video of a Lady Feeding Her Baby Alcohol

     The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that the police will fish out a nursing mum filmed feeding her baby alcohol. The disturbing video showed the woman who spoke in Yoruba, hailing her baby girl as she gulped the alcohol.Reacting to the video, Adejobi wrote ‘’Another assignment for us. This is too ba
  • Multiple Explosions Rock Gas Plant of Shell Petroleum Facility At Gbarain in Bayelsa

    . Multiple Explosions Rock Gas Plant of Shell Petroleum Facility At Gbarain in Bayelsa

     Multiple explosions were on Tuesday reported at the gas processing plant operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) at Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gas plant feeds the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) export terminal in Bonny Island, Rivers.Speak
  • JNR POPE: Anambra Assembly Mandates Compulsory Use of Life Jackets on Waterways

    . JNR POPE: Anambra Assembly Mandates Compulsory Use of Life Jackets on Waterways

     The Anambra State House of Assembly has mandated the compulsory use of life jackets on all waterways within the state. This directive comes as a proactive measure to enhance the safety of passengers traveling by boat, following increasing concerns about waterway accidents. The enforcement aims to minimize the risk of drowning and ensure safer trav
  • 17 BDC Operators Sentenced To 6 months Imprisonment For Operating Without Licence In Kano

    . 17 BDC Operators Sentenced To 6 months Imprisonment For Operating Without Licence In Kano

     Seventeen Bureau de Change operators were on Monday, convicted by Justice Muhammad Nasir Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Kano State.They were charged with conducting business without the necessary license, thereby, contravening Section 57 (5) (b) of the Banks and Financial Institutions Act of 2020.Each offender was sentenced to either six mont
  • BREAKING: Police Arrest Singer, Portable Over Alleged G-Wagon Debt

    . BREAKING: Police Arrest Singer, Portable Over Alleged G-Wagon Debt

     The Lagos State Police Command has arrested popular musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable.Gistmania learnt that the controversial singer was nabbed on Tuesday following his alleged refusal to pay the debt he incurred when he purchased G-Wagon from a car dealer in the state.According to reports, Portable had paid only N13 million af
  • Delta Assembly Suspends Lawmaker, Matthew Omonade Over Alleged Gross Misconduct

    . Delta Assembly Suspends Lawmaker, Matthew Omonade Over Alleged Gross Misconduct

     A lawmaker, Matthew Omonade has been suspended by the Delta State House of Assembly. He is the member representing Ughelli North I Constituency over alleged gross misconduct. The suspension order was pronounced by the Speaker, Dennis Emomotimi Guwor. The motion was preceded by a motion raised on the floor of the house by the Majority Leader, Emeka
  • BREAKING: Pres. Tinubu, VP Shettima To Pay Tollgate Fees At Airports

    . BREAKING: Pres. Tinubu, VP Shettima To Pay Tollgate Fees At Airports

     President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will start paying tollgate fees whenever they use airports in Nigeria.This followed the decision by the Federal Executive Council, FEC, approval that there should be no more exemption granted to users of the airports from paying tollgate fees.The approval was made following a memorandum pres
  • Tiktoker, Aliyu Musa Arrested For Abusing Adamawa Stakeholders On Social Media

    . Tiktoker, Aliyu Musa Arrested For Abusing Adamawa Stakeholders On Social Media

     The arrest of Aliyu Musa, also known as Imam Mahdi, a 33-year-old resident of Kwacham Ward, Mubi South Local Government area in Adamawa State, has brought attention to the issue of social media conduct and its legal implications in Nigeria. Musa was detained by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly using abusive language against state sta
  • EFCC Drags Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, Brother to Court Over Fresh N19bn Fraud

    . EFCC Drags Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, Brother to Court Over Fresh N19bn Fraud

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed charges against the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, his brother Ahmad Sirika, and his company, Enginos Nigeria Limited. They are accused of fraud amounting to over N19.4 billion. The allegations involve contracts awarded by the Ministry of Aviation to Enginos Nigeria Limited,
  • Tottenham v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Tottenham v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Tuesday 14th May, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Referee  Chris Kavanagh (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Tottenham [/size]Tottenham striker Richarlison was a surprise omission from the Brazil squad for the 2024 Copa America, although national team coach Dorival Junior explained that the ex-Everton man

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