A Nigerian businessman identified as Morris Monye, has revealed that a driver allegedly absconded with his company’s vehicle while transporting rice. Morris shared the story on Twitter and disclosed that Benue state police recently arrested the worker even though the incident of theft happened a while back. He said …
Read More »NLC suspends nationwide protest, extends ultimatum to FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its nationwide protests, which were held in different states of the federation earlier on Tuesday. The Labour, in a communiqué at the end of its National Executive Council meeting, said the objectives of the protest were achieved on the first day of …
Read More »UK is not racist country – Rishi Sunak
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has declared he is “living proof” that Britain is not a racist country as he sought to douse the Islamophobia row, The Times reports. He warned that all politicians had an obligation to be “careful” and not “unnecessarily inflame” tensions after the former deputy Tory …
Read More »CBN increases interest rate to 22.75%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by four hundred basis points to 22.75 percent from 18.75 percent. Governor of the CBN Yemi Cardoso announced this after the first MPC meeting for the year in Abuja on Tuesday. “All …
Read More »Super Falcons beat Cameroon 1-0, advance to fourth round
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have successfully advanced to the final round of qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. In a decisive match at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Monday evening, the Falcons secured a 1-0 victory against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. This triumph allowed …
Read More »Supreme Court swears in 11 Justices
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who conducted the ceremony charged the judges not to allow their ambition to cloud their sense of judgement. Speaking further at the swearing-in held at the main courtroom of the Supreme Court, the CJN told the new justices to be …
Read More »“I bought the ticket” – UK lady who danced with Omah Lay explains her side of the story
Jessani, a lady who gained attention on social media for leaving her boyfriend to dance with Nigerian singer Omah Lay at his concert, has tendered a public apology. This is revealed in a recent video she uploaded on her TikTok page. Lady apologizes for leaving boyfriend to dance with …
Read More »Protesters hit Lagos streets
Lagos State residents on Monday hit the streets to protest against the high level of hardship in the country. The ongoing protest was facilitated by a human rights group identified as the ‘Take It Back Movement’. The protesters were seen carrying placards with various inscriptions which expressed their grievances, …
Read More »Protest will hold as planned – Nigeria Labour Congress
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that it will go ahead with its plan to protest the “mounting hunger and insecurity” in the country on Tuesday and Wednesday. Its President, Joe Ajaero, who said this in a statement on Sunday, accused the Federal Government of allegedly trying to …
Read More »Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Enyeama loses father
Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has confirmed the death of his father, Phillip. Enyeama, on Sunday, posted the video tribute on social media, which showed him playing tennis with his late dad. “To God be the glory for a life well spent. You were the reason a lot of …
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