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Police Charge Whistleblower Isaac Bristol ‘PIDOMNigeria’ For Inciting #EndBadGovernance Protests, Leaking ‘Classified Document’

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago013 mins

The authorities have levied a nine-count charge against Mr. Bristol, alleging that he illegally mobilised support from Nigerian citizens to participate in the recent nationwide hunger protests. The Nigeria Police Force has initiated formal legal proceedings against Isaac Bristol, whom the police have identified as PIDOMNigeria, a prominent whistleblower who has garnered significant attention on…

FG Spends N250million On Decorations For ‘First Lady’ Event, Others

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

The payments summed to a total of N250million within those five days. All the payments were made to one organisation, Rock of Ages total events No fewer than five payments within days were made for the decoration of state banquet halls, Sheraton hotel and for decorations for the “First Lady” programmes by the President Bola…

Why US Delisted Nigeria from Category One IATA Status – NCAA

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has explained that the United States Federal Aviation Administration delisted Nigeria from Category One Status of the International Aviation Safety Assessment programme over the lack of Nigerian airlines to ply the United States direct routes for two years. This means that Nigerian carriers will not be able to operate directly…

Protests Rock Abuja Over Fuel Scarcity

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Demonstrators on Monday, stormed parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to protest the lingering fuel crisis in the country. The protest follows the recent admission by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited NNPC Limited that it is indebted to suppliers, a development it acknowledged is hindering regular fuel supply. The protesters chanted solidarity songs and…

Sea Pirates Abduct 10 Travelers Along Bonny-Port Harcourt Waterway

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

A terrifying incident has occurred along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway, as sea pirates have abducted at least 10 travelers. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday morning, with the victims believed to be traveling between Bonny and Port Harcourt. Israel Pepple, the district Chairman of the MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria Rivers State…

Galatasaray In Talks To Sign Victor Osimhen On Loan From Napoli

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Turkish giants Galatasaray have confirmed that they are in negotiations with Napoli to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen on a loan deal. The 25-year-old, who has been a target for several top clubs including Chelsea and Al-Ahli, is expected to move to Istanbul after failing to secure a permanent transfer away from Napoli. Osimhen has…

Super Eagles Camp Opens in Uyo Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

The Super Eagles have commenced preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with eleven players already in camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Ola Aina are among the early arrivals. Caretaker head coach Augustine Eguavoen and his assistant Fidelis Ilechukwu are also in Uyo, ready to…

Nnewi Man Returns from UK to Celebrate New Yam Festival, Tasks Ndị Igbo to Be Proud of Their Culture

Izunna Okafor2 years ago2 years ago09 mins

New yam festival, in Igbo land, is one of the oldest traditional and cultural festivities that portrays and promotes the Igbo identity in grand styles. As one of the biggest Igbo cultural festivities marked annually, the festival often comes in stages, beginning with its celebration at community level by traditional rulers of various towns, after…

Yar’adua’s Mother Dies At 102

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago01 mins

The matriarch of the Yar’adua family, Hajia Dada, has passed away at the remarkable age of 102. She was the mother of former Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, as well as late Shehu Musa Yar’adua and Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, the current Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army. Hajia Dada’s passing occurred on Monday…

Arrested Canada-Based Nigerian Woman Threatening Yoruba Tribe Risks Two-Year Jail Term

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago04 mins

The Canada-based Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger, who was arrested on Monday risks a potential two-year prison sentence in the country or deportation if found guilty of calling for violence against Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent The suspect appeared in court on monday following her arrest by Toronto Police on September 1, 2024, for allegedly…