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  • Alleged $30bn Loot Report: First News Apologises To Gbajabiamila As Abducted Editor Resigns

    . Alleged $30bn Loot Report: First News Apologises To Gbajabiamila As Abducted Editor Resigns

     The management of First News online newspaper has tendered an apology to the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, over a news story titled “How Gbajabiamila attempted to corner $30bn, 66 houses traced to Sabiu,” published on its platform.This is coming as the platform’s Managing Editor, Segun Olatunji who wrote the sto
  • Ukraine-Russia War! Missile, Drone Attacks Launched On Ukraine’s Energy Grid

    .. Ukraine-Russia War! Missile, Drone Attacks Launched On Ukraine’s Energy Grid

     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has launched a massive early morning missile and drone attack on energy facilities across Ukraine.Writing on his X handle, Zelensky said more than 50 missiles and 20 drones were used in the attack.It marks the latest in a string of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, which Moscow insists i
  • AstraZeneca Withdraws COVID Vaccine Months After Admitting Strange Side Effects

    . AstraZeneca Withdraws COVID Vaccine Months After Admitting Strange Side Effects

     AstraZeneca has decided to globally pull its COVID-19 vaccine from circulation, following months after acknowledging potential rare yet severe side effects associated withAccording to The Telegraph, AstraZeneca has acknowledged that its vaccine, originally known as Covishield, may lead to uncommon side effects such as blood clots and decreased blo
  • Helicopter Operators Kick Against $300 Landing Fee Levy Newly Imposed by Tinubu's Government

    . Helicopter Operators Kick Against $300 Landing Fee Levy Newly Imposed by Tinubu's Government

     The new $300 landing fee imposed on helicopter operators by the Federal Government through its concessionaire, NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited, may be attracting a low-level of compliance.The Vanguard reported that some helicopter operators expressed dissatisfaction with the new fee, insisting that they want to join the Airline Operators of Nigeria
  • Gov Sim Fubara's Loyalist, Hon Victor Oko Sworn in As New Speaker of Rivers State Assembly

    . Gov Sim Fubara's Loyalist, Hon Victor Oko Sworn in As New Speaker of Rivers State Assembly

     Governor Sim Fubara's influence extends to the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly, as Hon. Victor Oko has been sworn in as the new Speaker. This move suggests a consolidation of power within the state's political structure and may signal alignment between the executive and legislative branches. The appointment of a loyalist
  • EFCC Raid Abuja Forex Market, Arrests BDC Operators as Naira Hits 1,416 Per Dollar

    . EFCC Raid Abuja Forex Market, Arrests BDC Operators as Naira Hits 1,416 Per Dollar

     Tensions are running high between the EFCC and the BDC operators in the Wuse Zone 4 market. The traders' frustration is palpable, as they feel targeted and unfairly treated by the anti-corruption agency. The resistance to the arrests indicates a growing discontent among the traders, who perceive the raids as mere extortion tactics rather than
  • UPDATE: CBN Releases List Of Licensed Deposit Money Banks In Nigeria

    . UPDATE: CBN Releases List Of Licensed Deposit Money Banks In Nigeria

     The Central Bank of Nigeria has released a list of 44 licensed deposit money banks in Nigeria. The apex bank made this public in a post released on its official website on Tuesday. According to CBN, Seven banks, including Zenith Bank, Access Bank, First Bank, First City Monument Bank, United Bank of Africa, Fidelity, and Guaranty Trust Bank, have
  • UPDATE: US Announces Plan To Partner Nigeria To Combat Cybercrime, Fraud Scams, Sextortion

    . UPDATE: US Announces Plan To Partner Nigeria To Combat Cybercrime, Fraud Scams, Sextortion

     The United States has announced plans to deploy a cybercrime advisor in Nigeria. The advisor is poised to facilitate cooperation between the two nations, offering essential training, equipment, and technical assistance to bolster Nigeria’s capacity to address cyber threats, including fraud scams and sextortion.The decision to deploy the advisor,
  • Veteran Nigerian Actress, Ovularia, Reportedly Died At 81 In Port Harcourt

    . Veteran Nigerian Actress, Ovularia, Reportedly Died At 81 In Port Harcourt

     Elizabeth Evoeme, popularly known as Ovularia, a veteran actress from the 80s TV sitcom ‘The New Masquerade’, has passed away at the age of 81. According to a family member, she died on Sunday in Port Harcourt, surrounded by loved ones.Born on December 1, 1942, Ovularia’s family confirmed her passing in a statement, expressing gratitude for
  • Real Madrid v Bayern Munich: UEFA Champions League S/Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

    . Real Madrid v Bayern Munich: UEFA Champions League S/Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

     Date: Wednesday 8th May, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  Estadio Santiago Bernabeu Referee  Szymon Marciniak (Poland) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Real Madrid [/size]The home team will be without the services of David Alaba. Apart from him, everyone else is available for selection here. While Thibaut Courtois is back fit, Andriy Lunin
  • BREAKING! Most Wanted Oyo State Transport Union Leader, Auxilliary Arrested by DSS

    . BREAKING! Most Wanted Oyo State Transport Union Leader, Auxilliary Arrested by DSS

     The Department of State Services, DSS, on Tuesday reportedly arrested the embattled chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System, Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary.A top government official told Leadership that Auxilliary was arrested by operatives of the secret police Tuesday afternoon.The reason for the arrest cannot be ascertaine
  • CBN Extends Suspension of Charges on Cash Deposits

    . CBN Extends Suspension of Charges on Cash Deposits

     The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to stop charging fees on cash deposits until September 30, 2024.The central bank shared this information in a memo dated May 6, 2024, signed by Adetona Adedeji, who is the director of banking supervision at CBN.CBN said, “Please refer to our letter dated December 11, 2023, referenced BSD/DIR/PUB/LAB/016/0
  • Presidency Confirms When President Tinubu Will Return From His 'Unannounced' Trip

    . Presidency Confirms When President Tinubu Will Return From His 'Unannounced' Trip

     President Bola Tinubu's return to Nigeria from Europe is imminent, as confirmed by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The President Bola Tinubu will return to Nigeria from Europe on Wednesday.Tinubu, who had embarked on an official visit to the Netherlands on April 22, is expected back in the country along with his
  • Binance CEO Reveals How Tinubu Govt Demanded $150m Bribe To Make ‘Illegal’ Nigeria Charges Go Away

    . Binance CEO Reveals How Tinubu Govt Demanded $150m Bribe To Make ‘Illegal’ Nigeria Charges Go Away

     Nigerian government officials have been accused of soliciting bribes to the tune of $150 million from global cryptocurrency giant Binance, the firm’s executive said on Tuesday.Richard Teng said the Tinubu administration was keen on extracting the large sum from the company in order to make the recent fraud charges “go away” shortly after a m
  • Pres. Tinubu To Reintroduce Telecom Tax On Nigerians To Meet World Bank Loan Condition

    . Pres. Tinubu To Reintroduce Telecom Tax On Nigerians To Meet World Bank Loan Condition

     President Bola Tinubu’s government is considering lifting the suspended telecom tax and other fiscal policies on Nigerians to secure a new loan of $750 million from the World BankAccording to a document published by the World Bank, the EMT levy on electronic money transfers through the Nigerian banking system, along with other taxes, is also bei
  • Late Buhari Oloto's Wife, Alhaja Alimotu Sadia Oloto a.k.a IYA OYO Is Dead

    . Late Buhari Oloto's Wife, Alhaja Alimotu Sadia Oloto a.k.a IYA OYO Is Dead

     Wife of late Alhaji Buari Oloto, the first Oba of Uguru Land, otherwise known as Aguda and CEO of Abu Oloto Investment who died in LASUTH ikeja, Lagos state has also joined him.Alhaja Alimotu Sadia Oloto a.k.a IYA OYO was reportedly died after 3 years of her husbands' death.She was a popular socialite known for her greatness in her days, howe
  • PSG v Borussia Dortmund: UEFA Champions League S/Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers And Stats

    . PSG v Borussia Dortmund: UEFA Champions League S/Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers And Stats

     Date: Tuesday 7th May, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  Park des Princes Referee  Daniele Orsato (Italy) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] PSG [/size]The first-leg defeat also came at a considerable cost for Luis Enrique, who may not be able to select key defender Lucas Hernandez again until probably 2025. The French international may have
  • BREAKING: Vice President Shettima Cancels Summit Trip To US Over Faulty Aircraft

    . BREAKING: Vice President Shettima Cancels Summit Trip To US Over Faulty Aircraft

     Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has cancelled his trip to the United State of America and returned to Nigeria.Shettima was scheduled to attend the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas.However, in a statement signed by the president’s aide on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, it was confirmed that the Minister of F
  • Nigerian Govt Cuts Electricity Supplies To Benin Republic, Togo, Niger To Boost Domestic Supply

    . Nigerian Govt Cuts Electricity Supplies To Benin Republic, Togo, Niger To Boost Domestic Supply

     The Federal Government has decided to improve the domestic power supply by cutting the sales to cross-border in the Niger Republic, Niger Republic and Togo.The electricity regulator, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) ordered a department within the Transmission Company of Nigeria, the System Operator (SO), to cap power supply to th
  • Chad Holds Presidential Election After 3 Years Of Military Rule

    . Chad Holds Presidential Election After 3 Years Of Military Rule

     Chad will hold presidential election on Monday to stop the three years of military administration and usher in democracy.It was gathered that General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who seized power in 2021, suspended the constitution, and was installed as the president of the Transitional Military Council, is the favourite among the 10 candidates.The
  • Crystal Palace v Manchester Utd: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Crystal Palace v Manchester Utd: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Monday 6th May, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Selhurst Park Referee  Jarred Gillett (Australia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Crystal Palace [/size]Oliver Glasner has greeted positive updates on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Manchester United on Monday, the Crystal Palace manager will be bereft of
  • Nigeria's VP, Shettima Departs Abuja For 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas

    . Nigeria's VP, Shettima Departs Abuja For 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas

     Vice-President Kashim Shettima is expected to depart Abuja for Dallas, United States of America, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit is organised by the Corporate Council on Africa.Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media an
  • Amotekun Arrests Alleged Fraudster, Adegoroye Akinola Defrauding Nine Victims Of N1.5 Million

    . Amotekun Arrests Alleged Fraudster, Adegoroye Akinola Defrauding Nine Victims Of N1.5 Million

     The Osun State Command of the Amotekun Corps has made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of a 51-year-old man, Adegoroye Akinola, over allegations of defrauding nine individuals to the tune of N1.5 million.According to a statement released by the Command's Public Relations Officer, Idowu Yusuff, the suspect, a native of Igbara Odo in
  • NDLEA Intercepts Massive Drug Shipment Concealed In Gas Tanker and Suitcases (Video)

    .. NDLEA Intercepts Massive Drug Shipment Concealed In Gas Tanker and Suitcases (Video)

     In a major operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a substantial quantity of illicit drugs concealed in ingenious ways. Approximately 5,000kg of skunk, a potent form of cannabis, was seized by NDLEA officers.Femi Babafemi, the agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, took to social media to share footage of
  • Edo State Police Recapture Prisoner, Jacob Alonge Who Escaped From Jail During #EndSARS Protest

    . Edo State Police Recapture Prisoner, Jacob Alonge Who Escaped From Jail During #EndSARS Protest

     Jacob Alonge, a 58-year-old fugitive who had fled from the Benin Correctional Centre during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, has been apprehended by the Edo State Police.Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, announced the recapture of Alonge during a briefing with journalists in Benin City.According to CP Adegboye, Alonge had been serving a 21-ye
  • Bandit Attack Claims Three Lives In Benue Farming Community

    . Bandit Attack Claims Three Lives In Benue Farming Community

     Tragedy struck the Ogbaulu community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State as bandits attacked and killed three villagers while they were working on their farms.According to reports from a local source who spoke to journalists on Saturday, May 4, 2024, the victims were engaged in their separate farming activities on Friday afternoon when t
  • Ekiti Police Arrests Man, Babatunde Olaoluwa Who Specializes In Stealing Phones During Church Service

    . Ekiti Police Arrests Man, Babatunde Olaoluwa Who Specializes In Stealing Phones During Church Service

     The Ekiti State Police Command has announced the arrest of Babatunde Olaoluwa, a notorious individual known for stealing phones from worship centers, following an incident at Christ Apostolic Church, Ayegbaju-Ekiti.According to a statement released by DSP Sunday Abutu, the Command's Public Relations Officer, Olaoluwa was apprehended after pil
  • Kidnappers Sleep Off After Abducting Pastor’s Wife In Ondo

    .. Kidnappers Sleep Off After Abducting Pastor’s Wife In Ondo

     In a significant breakthrough, law enforcement authorities have captured five suspected kidnappers accused of abducting a pastor's wife and two other individuals, in an operation facilitated by the victims' identification.The dramatic turn of events unfolded after the victims managed to escape when the kidnappers inadvertently fell into
  • Man, Babalola Dolapo Daniel Kills His Cousin & Friend, Sells Body Parts To Ritualists In Ondo

    .. Man, Babalola Dolapo Daniel Kills His Cousin & Friend, Sells Body Parts To Ritualists In Ondo

     [size=10pt] File Photo [/size] Babalola Dolapo Daniel, a self-confessed murderer, has stunned authorities with chilling details of his crimes, revealing how he killed his childhood friend, Opeyemi Oyelakin, and sold his body parts to ritualists in Ibadan, Oyo State.In a startling confession, Dolapo admitted to not only murdering his friend bu
  • Ondo State Police Arrest Man, Adesina Adetokunbo Posing As Assassin In Extortion Scheme

    . Ondo State Police Arrest Man, Adesina Adetokunbo Posing As Assassin In Extortion Scheme

     File photo Over the weekend, the Ondo State Police Command apprehended a middle-aged man for falsely claiming to be a seasoned assassin with purportedly 500 assassinations under his belt.The suspect, identified as Adesina Adetokunbo, was nabbed following reports of threats made against owners of pure water factories in the state.According

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