Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 34.8% Amid Festive Season Demand
Nigeria's headline inflation rate has risen to 34.80% in December 2024, up from 34.60% in November 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The increase is attributed to…
4.7m People Have Received First Dose of COVID Vaccine – NPHCDA
Faisal Shuaib, executive director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has disclosed as of September 26, a total of 4.7 million people have received the first dose…
Transcorp Power Approved as Preferred Bidder for Abuja Electricity DisCo
Transcorp Power has been approved as the preferred bidder for the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The approval was given by the National Council on Privatisation (NCP). It was revealed…
PDP Secretariat Attacked In Benin City Amid Election Controversy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Benin City, Edo State, was attacked by unknown hoodlums. The unrest is linked to the aftermath of the September 2024 governorship election in…
Governor Abiodun Signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill Into law in Ogun
Governor Dapo Abiodun has singed the signed the Bill to Regulate Animal Grazing and Establishment of Cattle Ranching in Ogun State into law. Governor Abiodun signed the bill shortly after…
Benue Assembly Refuses Assent to Ortom’s Bogus Pension Billl Over Unpaid Salaries
Members of the Benue State House of Assembly have suspended sitting over the non-payment of their six-month salary arrears and allowances. Following the suspension its sitting, the lawmakers refused assent…
138 Airlines Deemed Unsafe To Fly In UK
The UK Air Safety List has banned 138 airlines from operating in the UK due to poor safety performance. The banned airlines include carriers from countries such as Afghanistan, Angola,…
‘They Are Armed to The Teeth,’ Lawyer Narrates Encounter With IPOB Members
A lawyer, Fabian Onwughalu, has narrated his encounter with armed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Onwughalu, who is a former chairman of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Lagos state branch explained…
BREAKING: Hilda Baci Extends World’s Longest Cooking Time Record
Hilda Baci Extends World's Longest Cooking Time Record Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has extended her longest cooking time record to 100 hours. The culinary sensation on Monday surpassed the 96-hour…
“It’s No Longer Funny; Even Retail Outlet Owners Are Affected” – PETROAN Laments Petrol Price Hike
The recent hike in petrol prices has led to the resurgence of fuel queues at filling stations across Nigeria. The prices range from N1,050 to N1,150/litre. Oil marketers have stated…