Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, the former Governor of Ogun State and current representative of Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, emphasized that Nigerians are facing hardship today due to the struggling economy inherited by President Bola Tinubu from former President Muhammadu Buhari. During his ‘thank you tour’ of Ijebu Ode local government area…
Reports suggest that Chelsea is gearing up to activate the €130m (£111m) release clause in Victor Osimhen’s Napoli contract, aiming to secure the striker’s services in the upcoming summer transfer window. According to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, Chelsea is looking to expedite the process to sign Osimhen. Galetti reveals that while Mauricio Pochettino’s side has…
On Monday, February 19, operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a raid on a Bureau de Change located in the Wuse Zone 4 area of Abuja, resulting in the arrest of approximately 50 illegal operators. The raid was part of the EFCC’s efforts to crack down on individuals degrading the Naira…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in the Abuja zone revealed that it has mourned the loss of 46 members due to the prevailing economic challenges in the country, coupled with inadequate remuneration for academics and universities within the zone. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, February 19, 2024, in Abuja, the Abuja…
Gunmen have tragically taken the life of Sylvanus Namang, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State. The incident occurred when gunmen attacked a pub in the Pankshin Local Government Area of the state on Saturday, February 17, 2024, resulting in the death of Namang and another individual. A senior APC…
At the opening of the 2024 First Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), emphasized the challenges of his role, stating it to be the second most demanding globally. As the Chairman of the occasion, Cardoso expressed optimism about the Federal…
Two suspects, Suleiman Habibu and Atiku Mohammed, were apprehended in Bauchi State for their involvement in phone theft. The Bauchi State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, revealed in a statement on Sunday, February 18, that the suspects attempted to bribe the investigating officer with N78,000 after their arrest. According to the statement, the…
Self-proclaimed Prophet Leeroy Simabyu has been apprehended after an audio recording surfaced, capturing him physically attacking a female member of his congregation. Simabyu, who leads the Springs of Living Waters Ministries in Zimbabwe, is known for his aggressive disciplinary methods. The incident occurred when Violet Ndhleleni (54) was allegedly assaulted by Simabyu for spreading false…
The key suspect implicated in the murder of SP Bako Angbashim, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) overseeing the Ahoada Police Division in Ahoada-East local government area of Rivers State, Gift David Opara, has been eliminated. Opara, also known as 2-Baba, who had been on the run since September 2023, was reportedly fatally shot during an…
According to reports, Palace aides allegedly prevented Prince Harry from having a heartfelt conversation with his father, King Charles, over concerns that he would overstay his welcome. After King Charles’s recent cancer diagnosis, Prince Harry had hoped to spend a few days at Sandringham upon his arrival in London. However, he was instructed to visit…
