Toddler, 2 Others Die, As Boat Capsizes In Rivers
A tragic accident has claimed the lives of 3 people in Rivers state. A boat conveying passengers was said to have capsized in the state. The boat was said to…
Ijaws Who Made Ijaw Nation Proud in 2024
The Ijaw nation is no doubt blessed with multi-talented sons and daughters across differing fields of endeavor. Not only are they hardworking in their chosen career paths, but many amongst…
BREAKING: NCC Approves 50% Tariff Hike for Telecom Operators
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff adjustment for telecom operators. The approved adjustment is significantly lower than the over 100% increase requested by some network providers.…
BREAKING: Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US President
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. The inauguration ceremony took place in Washington, D.C., and was attended by Trump and the First…
“Intelligence Sector Grossly Underfunded” – Reps Committee
The National Centre for Counter-Terrorism has not received any capital release since 2023. The committee's chairman, Ahmed Satomi, expressed concern that the total allocation of N595 billion to the sub-sector…
“I’m an Unrepentant Ikwerre Man” – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he is not an Igbo man, but an Ikwerre man. Wike made the clarification in reaction to the emergence…
Dangote Refinery Increases Ex-Depot Price, Partners to Sell Petrol at ₦970 per Litre
Dangote Refinery has increased its ex-depot price of fuel from ₦899.50 to ₦950 per litre. Despite the price increase, Dangote Refinery's partners, including Ardova, Heyden, and MRS Holdings, will sell…
“Lassa Fever: NCDC Confirms 54 Cases, 10 Deaths
New cases of the dreaded virus, Lassa Fever has been confirmed in Nigeria. The NCDC recorded an high fatality rate of 18.5%. 78% of the total confirmed cases were gotten…
NLC Condemns Petrol Price Hike as Insensitive to Masses
NLC has criticized the recent hike in petrol prices, describing it as insensitive to the masses. The Dangote refinery attributed the price increase to the rise in global crude oil…
Tinubu, Buhari, Others Mourn as Niger Tanker Explosion Death Toll Hits 86
A petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Niger State has claimed 86 lives and injured 55 others. President Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and other prominent Nigerians have…
