The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested seven persons for allegedly providing illegal security services in Anambra State. Deputy Commandant, Francis Nnadi, Head, Private Guards Company, PGC, Department who led other operatives in the operation revealed that the arrest of the guards were in two categories. Nnadi said intelligence also indicated impersonators…
Nigeria’s economic state and challenges have been a driving force, pushing many Nigerians towards entrepreneurship and self-employment. There has been an outcry in different corners for President Bola Tinubu to increase the minimum wage of workers following the rise in the price of commodities in the country. The leadership of the Organised Labour, Nigeria Labour…
A fresh political crisis seems to be brewing in Rivers State following the heavy insults rained on Governor Siminalayi Fubara by the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state, Samuel Nwanosike. In a viral video posted on his official X handle, the council chairman, who was addressing his supporters at Omerelu Community, accused…
Six Guinean supporters have lost their lives while celebrating their country’s first victory at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Guinean Football Federation said the incident took place during a celebratory event on the streets of Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Fans celebrated by driving cars and riding motorcycles. Guinea emerged…
Nigerian music superstar Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy has been added to the lineup of performers for the 2024 Grammys Awards. The Recording Academy announced on Monday that the ‘African Giant’ will take the stage at the ceremony on February 4 in Los Angeles. He joins previously revealed performers Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo,…
Justice James of the Federal High Court Abuja has nullified the N800 billion budget passed by the Edison Ehie-led group of the Rivers State House of Assembly and signed into law by the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The court also upheld the suit filed by the Assembly and Speaker Martin Amaewhule, against Fubara, which…
Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has identified security hotspots in Abuja, urging the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to take immediate action. He highlighted areas such as Wuse, Maitama, Asokoro, Garki, and the Central Business District as areas that pose security risks, particularly during the night. He posted via his X handle on…
Arch Bishop, Owerri Metropolitan See, Lucius Ugorji The leader of the Movement For The Actualisation of a Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) Chief Ralph Uwazuruike has accused the Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Archbishop Lucious Iwejuru Ugorji, of using the instrument of state to forcibly take over his property at No 26, Housing Area G, New…
Rotimi Amaechi Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that he usually discourages Nigerians from relocating abroad. According to him, the only job opportunities in foreign countries for Nigerians are usually nine-to-five jobs whereas, in Nigeria, someone can just wake up and become a minister, a Senator, or a Governor.” The Minister stated this…
Alternative means of transportation for Kaduna residents In response to the economic challenges exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, residents of Katsina State in Northwest Nigeria have reportedly turned to ancient methods of transporting goods and services to reduce costs. The removal of fuel subsidy by Tinubu’s government has inflicted…
