All posts tagged "Nigeria news"
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NEWS November 8, 2024IGP Denounces N10m Extortion by Officers, Orders Strict Punishment
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the alleged extortion of N10 million by some officers within the Force, specifically those from the Zone...
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NEWS November 8, 2024Power Minister Orders Immediate Action on Grid Collapse Solutions
In response to the frequent grid collapses affecting the country, Nigeria’s Minister for Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has directed the immediate implementation of the recommendations from...
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POLITICS NEWS November 8, 2024Ondo Governorship Election: 18 Political Parties Pledge Peaceful Polls
Eighteen political parties in Ondo State, Nigeria, have signed a Peace Accord, committing to a peaceful gubernatorial election and pledging to respect the results, provided the...
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NEWS November 8, 2024Biafra Government to Support UN Human Rights Treaties in Upcoming Declaration
The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has announced its intention to fully support all United Nations human rights treaties during the upcoming Biafra Declaration Convention....
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NEWS November 8, 2024Onion Farmers in Nigeria Declare State of Emergency Over Rising Challenges
The National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has declared a state of emergency in the country’s onion sector due to escalating challenges...
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS November 8, 2024Paul Okoye Calls Out Producer Over Alleged Song Theft
Paul Okoye, one-half of the famous music duo P-Square, has publicly criticized a producer for allegedly stealing his song, “Winning.” The artist claims he wrote and...
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NEWS November 8, 2024Nigeria’s Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill Gains Momentum in Lagos Stakeholder Meeting
On Thursday, the Federal Government engaged with key stakeholders in Lagos to discuss the proposed Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill, a critical step towards establishing a...
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NEWS November 8, 2024ECOWAS Court Clears Path for Trial of Nigerian Inmate’s Death Row Case
The ECOWAS Court has rejected Nigeria’s objection to its jurisdiction, setting the stage for a trial that could have major implications for human rights violations...
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NEWS November 8, 2024Tinubu Urges Media Managers to Prioritize Facts and Integrity
President Bola Tinubu has called on media managers across the country to prioritize factual reporting and uphold integrity in their work. Speaking at the All Nigerian...
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NEWS November 8, 2024NASS Backs Power Sector Reforms, Urges Action to End Grid Failures
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has pledged the National Assembly’s unwavering support for ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s power sector, stressing the...
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NEWS November 8, 2024Governor Abba Yusuf Denies Rift with Kwankwaso
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has firmly rejected rumors of a rift with his political mentor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement. Speaking to...
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NEWS November 8, 2024Bolt Driver Apologizes After Assault Incident with Abia Lawmaker
Stephen Abuwatseya, the e-hailing driver involved in a confrontation with House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh, has publicly apologized. The incident, which occurred on October 28,...
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NEWS November 7, 2024Abducted Edo Catholic Priest Freed After 11 Days in Captivity
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, who was abducted on October 27, 2024. According to a statement by the...
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS November 7, 2024How a Gifted Pair of Shoes Monitored Me – Seyi Law Shares Shocking Experience
Nigerian stand-up comedian Seyi Law has opened up about an unsettling experience in which a gift, a pair of shoes, was being used to monitor him...
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NEWS November 7, 2024New Terrorist Group Emerges in Sokoto: DHQ Confirms ‘Lukarawas’ Threat in Northwest Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist group, ‘Lukarawas,’ in Sokoto and surrounding regions in northwestern Nigeria. The Director of Defence...
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POLITICS NEWS November 7, 2024Ondo Election: Sensitive Materials to Arrive Tuesday, Confirms INEC
Sensitive materials for the Ondo governorship election scheduled for November 16 will arrive in Akure by Tuesday, November 12, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission...
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NEWS November 7, 2024DisCos Raise Meter Prices Across Nigeria, Effective November 5, 2024
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have increased the prices of meters, effective November 5, 2024, following a similar price hike earlier this year. The new...
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EDUCATION NEWS November 7, 2024Support Private Tertiary Institutions Amid Economic Strain, VC Urges Federal Government
The Vice-Chancellor of Precious Cornerstone University, Prof. Timothy Adejumo, has urged the Federal Government to provide support to private tertiary institutions as they face mounting economic...
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NEWS November 7, 2024Two Bodies Believed to Be Fleeing Bandits Found in Kaduna
Hunters in Kaduna State have stumbled upon two bodies thought to be those of bandits who fled following a military assault in the Kurmin-Kare forest, located...
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NEWS November 7, 2024Governor Bala Mohammed Calls on Tinubu to Reevaluate Tax Reforms and Avoid Regional Polarization
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider proposed tax reforms that could deepen regional divisions in Nigeria. Speaking at...
