Four Die As Boat Sinks in Bukkuyum, Zamfara
A devastating boat accident in Zamfara State has claimed four lives, marking the second tragic incident in the state within a week. The accident occurred on…
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BREAKING: Yahaya Bello Not in Our Custody – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is in its custody. According to EFCC spokesperson Dele…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Invents Device To Cure Blindness
Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, has secured the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) prestigious “breakthrough device” designation for its groundbreaking implant, Blindsight. This innovative device…
Politics
Pensioners Laud Ogun Governor for N5.3 Billion Payment, Seek Pension Increase
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ogun State Chapter, has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for releasing N5.3 billion in gratuities owed to pensioners by previous administrations.…
Business
CBN To Maintain Controversial Cybercrime Levy Despite Economic Hardship
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that it will continue to enforce the cybercrime levy of 0.005% on all electronic transactions in the 2024-2025…
Politics
Obaseki announces N1 billion grant to market women few days to Edo election
Ahead of the Edo governorship election set for next Saturday, Governor Godwin Obaseki has announced plans to distribute one billion naira as grants to traders in…
Politics
BREAKING: Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello surrenders to EFCC
Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has honoured an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) amidst allegations of money laundering and corrupt…
Gov Soludo Sacks Anambra Commissioner of Information, Paul Nwosu
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has sacked Commissioner for Information, Mr. Paul Nwosu, citing incompetence as the primary reason. Nwosu, who held the position since…
Business
“Nigeria Can’t Depend on Dangote Refinery Alone” – Petrol Marketers
Nigeria’s petroleum marketers have expressed concerns that the country cannot rely solely on Dangote Refinery to meet its daily Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) consumption. According to…
BREAKING: Fubara suspends Rivers LGA caretaker committee chairman
The Rivers state governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has suspended the local government committee chairman of the Akuku-Toru local government area, Otonye Briggs. Fubara in a statement signed…