Unconfirmed reports say there is another explosion at an oil facility in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the Rivers State. A source in the area alleged that the explosion happened on a Manifold Connecting federal a line in Okwawriwa area in ONELGA, Tuesday morning. The source, who did not want his name mentioned, claimed that…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has asked the Federal Government to revoke the airstrip licence given to the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, founded by Bishop David Oyedepo. The council’s call is contained in a communique issued at the end of the 10th meeting of the Expanded General Purpose…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that he has no regrets about removing the fuel subsidy, emphasising that the decision was necessary to secure Nigeria’s financial future. Speaking on Monday during a live presidential media chat broadcast nationwide, Tinubu explained that the subsidy was draining the country’s resources and jeopardizing future investments. He said, “We are…
On March 8th, 2025, Harvesters Africa Empowerment Foundation in partnership with NLP successfully organized a Free Medical Checkup event in Epe Local Government, Lagos. This impactful initiative attracted over 800 community members, providing them with essential health services and promoting overall wellness. A Dedication To Community Health The event took place in a welcoming atmosphere…
Olufemi Oluyede, who was appointed acting Chief of Army Staff by President Bola Tinubu last week, has been decorated with the new rank of lieutenant-general, an indication he is set to be made substantive army chief. Mr Oluyede, formerly a major-general, was decorated with the new rank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, sources at…
At least five worshippers were shot dead when bandits attacked a mosque during early morning prayers in Yandoto village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack, which happened on Friday morning, sent a shock wave across the community. Witnesses said the assailants stormed the mosque and opened fire indiscriminately, killing five people on…
The Police Special Fraud Unit has arraigned students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, and Resign Regal Academy, Timothy Oluwabukola and Anthony Odemerho, for allegedly hacking MTN Nigeria Communication Plc’s computers and stealing airtime and data valued at N1.9bn. Oluwabukola and Odemerho who were arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday are facing…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to immediately release Abubakar Salim Musa, describing his arrest as part of a growing crackdown on dissent in Nigeria. Atiku made the call in a statement issued on Monday, following a report by Amnesty International Nigeria on the arrest of the young Nigerian…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Tuesday confirmed the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train, stating that due to injuries sustained by many passengers, the Corporation has mobilised nearby hospitals amid tight security provisions. In a statement by NRC, it stated that efforts are on the ground to move all passengers on the train back to…
Nigerian Fuji legend King Wasiu Ayinde, widely known as Kwam1 or K1 de Ultimate, has been thrown into mourning following the death of one of his wives, Alhaja Hafsat Anifowoshe. Reports confirm that Alhaja Hafsat passed away in the early hours of today after battling an undisclosed illness. She was 65 years old. In accordance…
