On Monday, January 13, the Ogun State Police arrested two young men, Opeyemi Ibrahim and Dimeji Bakare, for allegedly obtaining goods under false pretenses from Christopher Chukwuma of Ijebu North Local Government Area. The suspects, who are reportedly without legitimate sources of income, were detained while attempting to fraudulently purchase clothes worth N220,000 using fake…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed telecommunications companies (telcos) to disconnect the USSD codes of nine banks due to unpaid debts. In a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, the commission announced that the disconnection will take effect on January 27, 2025, if the banks fail to settle their…
The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Onanuga, has passed away. Onanuga, who represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, following a brief illness. House Spokesman Akin Rotimi confirmed her death in a statement released on Wednesday evening. “It is with profound sorrow that…
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80% in December 2024, up from 34.60% in November, according to the latest Consumer Price Index and inflation data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday, January 15. The increase, a marginal 0.20%, was attributed to heightened demand for goods and services during the festive season. On…
Dr. Tonderai Chiwawa, the District Medical Officer for Bindura, has become the subject of widespread social media attention after reportedly offering two goats as compensation to his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Karen Tandanguni, following their breakup. The controversy has intensified, with Karen, 25, taking the married doctor to a traditional court over the matter. Karen claims…
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Livestock Development has raised concerns over the proposed ₦11.8 billion budget allocation for the newly established Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, deeming it insufficient for the ministry’s effective takeoff. The Federal Government allocated ₦10 billion for capital expenditure and ₦1.8 billion for overhead costs in the ministry’s 2025 budget.…
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Chief Wole Olanipekun, has stated that the institution is yet to fully recover from the impact of mass migration, popularly known as “Japa.” Chief Olanipekun made the remarks during the presentation of first degrees to graduating students from the Faculty of…
The Kano State Police Command has arraigned 19-year-old Shamsiyya Adamu, a female gang leader, along with four of her associates on charges of criminal conspiracy, trespass, and theft. The suspects were arrested on December 21, 2024, following a series of reports about stolen phones in the Unguwa Uku Quarters of Kano. A total of 30…
Jack Smith, the special counsel who led the prosecution against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned and left the country ahead of Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Officials stated in a document submitted to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon that Smith had completed his duties and submitted his final confidential report on January 7. He…
Nigeria’s Power Generation Increased by 30% in 2024 – Minister Adebayo Adelabu Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that the country’s power generation rose by approximately 30% in 2024. Adelabu made the statement during his ministry’s 2025 budget defense before the Senate Committee on Power at the National Assembly on Monday, January 13.…
