Defence HQs releases identities, photos of soldiers murdered in Okuama, Delta State (Full list)

Seventeen soldiers (four officers among them) of the Nigerian Army on a peace-mission were on Thursday tragically killed during a clash between the Okuama and Okoloba communities in Ughelli South Local Government area of Delta State, Nigeria. Days after the gruesome murder, the Defence Headquarters said 17 personnel including the Commanding Officer of 181 Amphibious […]

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Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, has joined his ancestors

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has joined his ancestors. He was 81. Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, confirmed the passing away of the monarch. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Governor Makinde said Oba Balogun died Thursday evening, March 14,  at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. […]

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I’m not new Lagos NURTW chairman ―Olohunwa

Former Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Rafiu Olohunwa, has distanced himself from a publication declaring him as the union’s newly appointed Lagos State Chairman. In a statement signed by him on Thursday in Lagos, Olohunwa described the publication as misleading and an attempt by mischievous elements to […]

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How my baby was almost swapped after birth in Nigerian hospital ―Nigerian woman recounts

Nigerian lady, Kemi, whose baby was almost swapped during delivery has suggested that DNA tests should be done immediately after pregnant women deliver their babies. The lady called-in on phone to a program on Television Continental (TVC) on Tuesday morning while paternity fraud was being discussed. According to Kemi, she and another woman, bearing the […]

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Nigerians, rights group condemn Accountant General, Finance Commissioners for holding workshop in UK

Some civil society and rights groups in Nigeria have condemned Oluwatoyin Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF); Commissioners of Finance for the 36 states of the federation and other government officials for choosing to hold a workshop in the United Kingdom at a time when the economy is experiencing a major downturn. The […]

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Senator Jarigbe’s allegation that some senior Senators got ‘N500m’ each, tears Nigerian Senate apart (Video)

Nigerian Senate was plunged into a rowdy session on Tuesday as the Point of Order raised by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, was hijacked by an escalation by Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe representing Cross River North. Hot debate had ensued in the Senate after Senator Abdul Ningi had, at an interview […]

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Nigerian Senate suspends Senator Ningi over his allegation of budget padding against Senate

Nigerian Senate has suspended the Senator representing Bauchi Central, Senator Abdul Ningi for three months over his allegation that the 2024 federal budget was padded by his colleagues. Ningi was suspended after about three hours of debate over his interview in which he alleged that the National Assembly padded the 2024 N28.7tn budget. A member […]

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Diaspora group arranges protest to demand INEC chair, Akpabio’s resignation

In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Nigeria, the leadership of the United Nigerians in the Diaspora (UND) has said it will embark on massive street protest to some Nigerian embassies in Washington DC, some other US cities, London and other major cities in Europe and Asia nations, asking for immediate resignation of Chairman […]

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UK bans overseas health workers from bringing dependants effective today

United Kingdom (UK) has, with effect from today, banned Health and Care Workers from bringing dependants to the country. This was made known by the UK Home Office via its verified X handle (formerly Twitter) on Monday. “From today, care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas can no longer bring dependants. […]

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Photos and video from the funeral service of Wigwe, wife and son

Funeral service for the late CEO of Access Holdings, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife Chizoba Wigwe and son Chizzy Wigwe, took place on Saturday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Lion of Judah parish in Isiokpo, Rivers State. Present were the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers state, […]

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Wigwe, wife, son laid to rest in Rivers State

Funeral service for the late CEO of Access Bank Holdings, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife Chizoba Wigwe and son Chizzy Wigwe, took place today at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Lion of Judah parish in Isiokpo, Rivers State. Present were the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers state, […]

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Refuse disposable compactor falls off Lagos bridge, kills tricycle rider

A yet-to-be-identified tricycle rider has been crushed to death on Tuesday evening, after the compactor of a refuse disposable truck fell from a bridge in the Surulere area of Lagos State. The truck, owned by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), was said to be plying the Shitta bridge in the community when it developed […]

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Edo Assembly begins impeachment proceeding against deputy gov, Philip Shaibu

Members of the Edo State House of Assembly have commenced impeachment proceeding against the state Deputy Governor, Mr. Philip Shaibu. The petition for the impeachment of the deputy governor was read on Wednesday at a plenary session of the house. Majority Leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, who read the impeachment petition during plenary, said the petition was […]

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Veteran Nigerian actress, Kate Henshaw announces her mother’s death

Veteran Nigerian actress and winner of 2008 Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress, Kate Henshaw has announced her mother’s death. The star actress took to her Instagram page and wrote: “Dear friends and fans, “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear mother on March 1st 2024 “Your prayers mean the world to […]

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37-year-old Nigerian lawyer working as caregiver in UK slumps, dies

37-year-old Nigerian woman and lawyer, Chidimma Susy Ezenyili, who worked as a caregiver in the United Kingdom (UK) slumped on February 22 and died two days later. Chidimma who was a lawyer in Nigeria was tendering to an elderly woman, Ian Hale on Scott Road when she collapsed while on duty. Chidimma and her husband, […]

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Nigeria’s Appeal Court affirms Abure as Labour Party national chair

Nigeria’s Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja, has set aside the decision of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, which restrained Julius Abure and two others from parading themselves as national officers of the party. Ruling on an ex-parte application brought by Martins Esikpali John and others on April 5, 2023, Hamza Muazu, […]

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767 manufacturing businesses shut down in 2023 ―Manufacturers Association of Nigeria

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has said that 767 manufacturers shut down operations while 335 became distressed in 2023. This came against the backdrop of exchange rate volatility, rising inflation and other economic challenges that have worsened the investment atmosphere. The association stated this in a statement in which it condemned the recently introduced Expatriate […]

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