Nigerian House of Representatives member, Bello El-Rufai, has been caught in a lie after denying receiving a luxury vehicle from the National Assembly. Despite initially claiming to have declined the vehicle, evidence has revealed that he did, in fact, receive a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. This contradicts his earlier statement and raises questions about his…
Ajax secured a spot in the Europa League qualifying play-off round after defeating Panathinaikos in an epic penalty shootout that lasted 25 minutes and featured 34 spot-kicks. The Dutch side won the shootout 13-12, despite missing several penalties, showcasing their resilience and determination. Ajax goalkeeper Remko Pasveer was the hero of the night, saving five…
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly burying a 20-year-old man alive in Zaria. The suspects, who are siblings, were identified after a viral video showed the victim buried with only his head exposed. According to ASP Mansir Hassan, the police spokesperson, the suspects and victim worked together at a construction…
According to the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation Data for July, Benue, Delta, and Borno states have been identified as the least expensive states to live in Nigeria. These states recorded the slowest rise in Headline Inflation on a year-on-year basis, with Benue at 27.28%, Delta at 28.06%, and…
The Nigerian government has commenced diplomatic and legal efforts to recover three presidential aircraft seized in France due to a debt incurred by the Ogun State Government. The Office of the National Security Adviser and the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation are exploring both diplomatic and legal channels to resolve the issue….
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has stated that he will not consider running for president as long as former President Goodluck Jonathan is available to lead the country. Mohammed made this statement while responding to a non-governmental organization’s call for him to consider a presidential run in 2027. The governor expressed his confidence in Jonathan’s…
A private motorcycle rider has died, while one other person sustained varied degrees of injuries, following a fatal crashed that occured in Anambra State. The crash, which occured along the Awka-Nteje-Onitsha Expressway at about 11:30am on Thursday, involved an unidentified driver of a commercial Mercedes Tipper with registration number: XA158ZT and the unidentified driver of…
President Bola Tinubu has implored African leaders to make more strategic and deliberate efforts in addressing the exodus of skills and talent from Africa. Speaking at a dinner held in his honour at the People’s Palace in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday night, President Tinubu said research and development must be encouraged with the provision…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called for the Federal Government’s intervention through the utilization of available ecological funds to reclaim mining ponds that have become life-threatening hazards across communities in the state. Governor Mutfwang made this appeal during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, at his office in…
The Plateau State Government has fully lifted the curfew imposed on Jos-Bukuru Metropolis, following the peaceful conduct of residents and an improvement in the security situation. State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, had imposed a 24-hour curfew on the area after thorough consultations with security agencies, in response to hoodlums attempting to hijack the nationwide protest in…
