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Dog Eats Flesh Off Girl’s Head, Attacks Owner Trying To Protect Victim In Apete Ibadan
Pandemonium broke out in the Adagbada Arola area of Apete, Ibadan, Oyo State, recently after a five year old girl identified as Moridiyat Rauf was att@cked by the dog of an elderly woman she had […]

Profile Of Bashir Bayo Ojulari, NNPC New CEO
This is the profile of Bashir Bayo Ojulari the new Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the new NNPC Limited Group CEO, hails from Kwara State. Educational […]

Nine Of 29 Directors Survive As CBN Implements Obazee Report
Sixteen of the twenty-nine directors heading different units of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have been disengaged, sources familiar with the operations of the apex bank told PREMIUM TIMES. Only nine departmental directors are […]

Tinubu Never Built Lagos, His Govt Not Getting Things Right – Lamido
A former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido said President Bola Tinubu did not build the modern Lagos State. Lamido stated this in an interview Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday. He President Tinubu government does […]

“We Spent Almost ₦500,000 At Mortuary”: Man Whose Wife Died During Labour
The Nigerian man who lost his wife during labour has released more details concerning what happened The man who alleged that a hospital demanded N500,000 from him said his wife died while he was rushing […]

“How Ooni’s Companies Executed Biggest Fraud In Nigeria’s Real Estate History” – FIJ
After his companies allocated apartments and land that existed only on paper to hundreds of investors, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi became the Ooni of Ife, making him highly connected culturally and politically and somewhat above the […]

Thailand Legalises Same Sèx Marriage
Thailand will become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after the kingdom’s Senate approved a marriage equality bill on Tuesday, with supporters calling it a “monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights.” […]

Kaduna Disco Raises Tariff For Band A Customers
The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has increased the tariff payable by customers on Band A feeders. In a statement on Wednesday, the company’s Head of Corporate Communication, Abdulazeez Abdullahi, said the premium customers will now pay […]

Fake News: Kano Police Debunks Reports Of Killing Of Igbo Travelers
The Kano State Police Command says “viral news circulating on social media” regarding an attack on an 18-seater bus carrying Igbo passengers in Kano is “false and misleading”. This was contained in a statement issued […]

Fuel Scarcity: Fewer Vehicles On Nigerian Roads, Falana Laments
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has expressed concerns that the rising cost of living and arbitrary hike in the pump price of petrol amid scarcity has contributed to the number of fewer vehicles plying the […]

Nigerian Woman, Sharday Bakare, Arrested For Murder Of Her 2-Year-Old Son In US (Pix)
U.S. Marshals in Texas have captured a Nigerian woman accused in the murder of her 2-year-old son. Sharday Bakare was captured by Marshals on Monday, June 17, on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child neglect, […]

EFCC Arrests Groom-To-Be, Friends During Bachelor’s Eve In Ondo
EFCC Conducts Midnight Raid In Ondo, Arrests Groom-To-Be, Friends During Bachelor’s Eve, Injures Soldiers On Saturday morning, officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted raids on lounges and event centers in the […]

Protest: Different Groups With Their Agenda – TonyeBarcanista
To prevent hijack of protest, nallow any individual or group to become the face of the protest. Generally, there are different people/groups with their different agenda hiding under the genuine concern of the general population […]

Pictures From The Burial Of Comic Actor, Mr Ibu.
The remains of comic actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu has been laid to rest toady in his hometown of Amuri, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. The burial arrangements include […]

DSTV Complains That Subscribers Have Dropped Massively In Nigeria.
Multichoice Blames Nigeria’s Economy For Decline In DStv Subscribers African Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Group, has blamed Nigeria’s economy as DStv active subscribers in the country declined by 18 per cent. The company stated this on Wednesday […]

Saudi Stops Stoning Ritual For Five Hours Over Heatwave (Photos)
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stopped pilgrims from proceeding to the Jamarat Bridge for the ritual of throwing stones from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to extreme heat The Saudi Ministry of […]

Withdrawal Of MNJTF Troops From Mali, Niger Threat To Nigeria – NAF Chief Says
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has said that the withdrawal of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission Force and the 2000 Chadian troops from Mali as well as troops of […]

Anambra: Labour Party Governorship Primaries Postponed Indefinitely
The Labour Party has suspended its Anambra 2025 governorship primary election scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, April 5, 2025, indefinitely. The Guardian gathered that the suspension was consequent upon Friday’s afternoon long-awaited verdict of the Supreme […]

Nigerian Student Who Joined Russian Army In Ukraine Pleads For Citizenship
A Nigerian national, Adam Mohammad Bakur Mohammad Ibrahim, 24, has been seeking Russian citizenship since May 2024. He joined the Skif Cossack battalion in November 2023, where he was given the call sign ‘Vanka’ and […]

Celebrating Pride In Nigeria Is An Act Of Defiance – BBC
In a country where same-sex relationships or public displays of affection are illegal and many #LGBTQ+ Nigerians use the word ‘queer’, as a safer term to encompass their identities, attending any #Queer event is risky. […]

Woman Climbs Flyover And Jumps To Her Death In Delta
A yet-to-be-identified woman climbed the Ekpan-Refinery flyover at Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State and took a plunge backwards to her death on Saturday, June 29. In a one-minute that has gone viral, passersby […]

Disquiet In DSS As Directors Retired Since 2020 Remain In Office, Collect Salary
There are concerns among workers and officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) following discoveries that a number of directors in the secret police have refused to vacate their offices despite retiring from the service. […]

Shehu Sani: Insecurity Worse Under Buhari Than Tinubu
Shehu Sani, a former Senator, has claimed that security challenges in northern Nigeria were worse under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari than under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Senator Sani made this statement during the 40th anniversary and […]

After Sourcing From US And Brazil, Dangote Refinery To Seek Crude From Libya And Angola Amid Supply Hurdles In Nigeria
Dangote refinery is in talks with Libya to secure crude for the 650,000 barrels per day plant and will also seek Angolan oil, a Senior Executive, Devakumar Edwin, said at the weekend, as it seeks […]

Minimum Wage: FG Offers ₦62,000 After Hours Of Meeting
The Federal Government has increased its offer of a new national minimum wage to N62,000, while organized labour has reduced its demand from N494,000 to N250,000. Already the Tripartite Committee on New National Minimum […]

Onitsha Trader Sues NAFDAC, Demands ₦15 Million Over Shop Invasion
A female clothing dealer at Ogbo-Ogwu Bridgehead Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, Sophie Okoye, has filed a legal suit against the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and its Director-General, at the […]

Nigerians Still Divided Over August 1 Protest Against Economic Hardship As Tensions Rise
With just three days to the August 1 countrywide protest against hardship and hunger, allegedly, brought on the country by some of the policies of the current administration of President Bola Tinubu, Nigerians are still […]

Hardship: We Can No Longer Plan Our Meals – FCT Residents Cry Out
A cross-section of residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says they can no longer fend for their families due to the rising cost of foodstuff. The residents, who spoke in separate interviews with the […]

Putin Gets Lavish Welcome Party In Mongolia, As He Arrives In Style (Photos)
Russian President Vladimir Putin received a red carpet welcome on Tuesday on a state visit to 🇲🇳 Mongolia. As he stepped out of his limousine in the capital Ulaanbaatar, Putin was greeted by his Mongolian […]

30% Poultry Farms Shut Down In Six Months – PAN
The Poultry Association of Nigeria has said over 30 per cent of poultry farms nationwide shut down in the last six months due to the challenges in the sector. The National Publicity Secretary, PAN, Mr Godwin Egbebe, […]

Peter Obi, A Loquacious And Disruptive Backseat Driver – Felix Morka
APC takes on Peter Obi, exposes his lies Text of a press statement released on Tuesday by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka PETER OBI, A LOQUACIOUS AND DISRUPTIVE BACKSEAT DRIVER* The presidential candidate of the […]

Tinubu Orders Cultivation Of Military Land Nationwide To Address Food Shortage
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the military to convert their vast lands into agricultural hubs to address food shortage and insecurity. According to the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson, Mr […]

Violence Erupts At APC Governorship Primary In Anambra
Reports coming out of Anambra State have it that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary has descended into chaos, with Police allegedly colluding with thugs to scuttle the process. The all-important election, taking place […]

Senate Will Approve Presidential Jet If Tinubu Makes Request – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has indicated that the Senate would consider approving the purchase of a new presidential jet if a request is made by President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio clarified his stance during Thursday’s plenary […]

FCCPC Warns Coca-Cola For ‘Misleading’ Products Labelling, ‘Unfair’ Marketing Tactics
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited (Coca-Cola) and the Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) over the use of misleading trade descriptions. FCCPC, in a statement on Thursday, said the […]

NNPC Launches New Crude Oil Grade, Exports First Shipment To Spain
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has introduced the Utapate crude oil blend, a new crude oil grade, into the international market. According to a statement on Monday by Femi Soneye, NNPC’s spokesperson, the […]

Governor Sanwo-Olu Pays Condolence Visit To Onyeka Onwenu’s Family (Photos)
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of late Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, who passed away on July 30, 2024, at 72. The legendary singer had finished […]

Forces That Cancelled My Father’s Election Now After Tinubu – Jamiu Abiola
Jamiu Abiola, son of late Nigerian business mogul, Chief MKO Abiola, has said the forces that annulled the June 12 1993 election and denied his father the opportunity to become Nigeria’s president have descended on […]

Man Commits Suicide After Demolition Of His Hotel In Anambra
A hotelier in Anambra State, Malachy Chukwu, has reportedly committed suicide over demolition of his property. Chukwu took his life after discovering that his hotel had been demolished by suspected youths of Ifite-Nteje community in Oyi […]

Hunger: Come Out And Protest Peacefully – IYC Tells Niger Delta Youths
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has asked youths of Niger Delta extraction to file out and take part in the planned peaceful protest against bad governance slated to commence on August 1. President of the IYC […]