The Nigerian Government has established centres across the country where citizens can purchase a 50kg bag of rice for N40,000. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, aims to ease living conditions for citizens. Idris revealed that the Federal Government has distributed 740 trucks of grains to states and…
A lawyer and Rights Activist Deji Adeyanju has given at least one reason why Nigerians should join the nationwide protest on August 1. In a chat with newsmen Adeyanju said the naira is almost worthless because of bad policies.” According to him “N100,000 is the new N10,000 and you say people should not protest. Nigerians…
A counter-rally to the planned nationwide protest on August 1 has begun in Lagos and Bayelsa states, with protesters carrying placards that read “Say No to Protest”. This comes as many Nigerians call for protests across the country to demand an end to bad governance. In Lagos, youths gathered on Lagos Island to express support…
President Bola Tinubu’s directive to sell crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in naira is expected to significantly reduce fuel prices and boost the economy. The move, approved by the Federal Executive Council, aims to stabilize the pump price of refined fuel and the dollar-naira exchange rate. Industry experts and oil marketers have commended…
The Nigerian Government has established centres across the country where citizens can purchase a 50kg bag of rice for N40,000. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, aims to ease living conditions for citizens. Idris revealed that the Federal Government has distributed 740 trucks of grains to states and…
Eucharia Okpalannadi, a 58-year-old mother, has appealed to authorities for assistance in seeking justice for her 3-year-old daughter, who was allegedly defiled by her father, Magnus Okpalannadi. The mother also claims to have received threats to her life from her husband for exposing the suspected abuse. The incident occurred in Onitsha, Anambra State, and the…
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has called on filmmakers to submit their feature films for consideration in the International Feature Film category of the 97th annual Academy Awards. The submission portal will be open from August 1 to August 30, 2024. The committee, led by actress…
A group of angry MTN subscribers on Monday vandalized the company’s office in FESTAC Town, Lagos, protesting the deactivation of their SIM cards due to a mismatch in their National Identification Number and SIM registration. In a viral video, the mob was seen destroying the office’s barricade fence. However, the Lagos State Police Public Relations…
A valedictory court session will be held on August 22, 2024, to mark the retirement of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola (GCON). The ceremony will take place at the Supreme Court, signaling the end of Ariwoola’s tenure as CJN. Ariwoola was sworn in as CJN on October 12, 2022, after being appointed as…
D’Tigress Upset Australia, Win First Game In 20 Years Nigeria’s D’Tigress have started their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign on an impressive note, stunning world number three Australia in the women’s basketball event of the Games. The Nigerian girls won the Monday basketball encounter 75-62 in the French city of Lille. The D’Tigress had an 11-0…
