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NAFDAC Clarifies Saccharine Use In Bread Production
… Refutes claims in video circulating online The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday refuted claims made in a recent video circulating online suggesting that Nigerians should avoid bread due […]

Uncertainty Looms Over Rivers As Wike-Fubara Peace Deal Stalls
The political crisis rocking Rivers State shows no sign of ending as efforts to reconcile Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, have stalled, two weeks after a peace committee was proposed […]

Top 10 Highest Earning Athletes In The World 2025
Sports is an entertaining contest but more than that, it is also considered a lucrative enterprise for athletes, especially the most famous, talented and consistent with impressive performances. The most renowned of them – celebrity […]

Uromi Massacre: I’ll Pay Full Compensation To Families Of Victims – Edo Governor
The Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured the families of the 16 hunters killed in Uromi that he will provide full compensation for their loss. Governor Okpebholo, accompanied by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir […]

Man Falls From 26-Storey Cocoa House In Oyo
A yet-to-be-identified man has reportedly fallen from one of the upper floors of the 26-storey Cocoa House building in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Monday. […]

Lagos Property Developer & Oak Homes Face Trial Over Alleged ₦152 Million Fraud
Olukayode Olusanya, Oak Homes Face Trial Over Alleged ₦152 Million Fraud The Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos State, has fixed February 10, 2025 for the continuation of trial of one Olukayode Olusanya and his company, Oak […]

I Witnessed First Hand How The System Tries To Silence Peter Obi – Maaziezeoke
Every time His Excellency Mr. @PeterObi speaks about how the system tries to silence him, I listen. But I never imagined I would witness it firsthand—until Saturday, 31st May 2025. Let me walk you through […]

Dangote Refinery Should Be Fully Supported – Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said the Dangote Refinery should be fully supported and not vilified adding the success of Dangote is linked to the success of Nigeria and Africa […]

I Didn’t Discuss Nnamdi Kanu’s Release With South East Governors – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he did not discuss the issue of releasing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) during his discussion with the South-East Governors, on Tuesday. Our correspondent […]

Hardship: Coalition Kicks Against Protest
A coalition of civil society organisations led by Rising Up for a United Nigeria (RUN) and Coalition of Civil Society Groups for National Stability and Cohesion, have urged Nigerians to distance themselves from the planned […]

FG Clears $850 Million Debt To European Airlines
The Federal Government has paid up the backlog of debts to European airlines to the tune of $850m. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and the ECOWAS, Samuela Isopi, revealed this at the 9th edition […]

180 Reps Members Adopt Hon. Aguocha’s Motion Seeking Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
No fewer than 180 members of the House of Representatives have adopted a motion moved by the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency of Abia State, Hon. Obi Aguocha calling for the immediate release of the […]

Minimum Wage: Benue, Osun Will Pay ₦70,000 – Governors Alia, Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has assured workers in the state of paying the new minimum wage of N70,000. Adeleke assured workers that he won’t default in the payment of the minimum wage because […]

I Do Not Own A Blending Plant In Malta – NNPCL CEO Clarifies Dangote’s Statement
Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, alleged some personnel of the NNPCL, oil traders and terminals had opened a blending plant in Malta I am inundated by enquiries from family members, friends and associates […]

Democrats Urge Biden To Withdraw From Presidential Race After Shocking Performance
Democrats Urge Biden To Withdraw From Presidential Race After ‘Shocking’ Performance At Trump Debate After Thursday’s debate, where President Joe Biden faced challenges in his encounter with former President Donald Trump, his Republican opponent, some […]

PSC Promotes FCT, Lagos CPs, 682 Senior Officers
The Police Service Commission on Friday promoted no fewer than 684 senior police officers to their next ranks Among those promoted are eight Commissioners of Police, who were elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspectors […]

Governor Dapo Abiodun Initiates Reconstruction Of Toyin-Hercules-Giwa Road
Engineers have been deployed to Toyin-Hercules-Giwa Road in Ifo Constituency 2 to commence the comprehensive reconstruction of the thoroughfare. This development marks a significant step towards fulfilling Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment, made during his recent […]

Phillip Shaibu’s Full Security Details Have Been Reinstated
The security details of the impeached deputy governor of Edo State, Phillip Shaibu, have been reinstated, paving the way for his official return to duty. This development comes on the heels of a judgment delivered […]

Ex-Oyo Governor, Victor Omololu Olunloyo Dies At 89
VICTOR OLUNLOYO GOES HOME. With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer and renowned technocrat, […]

Police Nabs Newly Married Man For Impregnating Sister-In-Law In Anambra
A 41-year-old man, identified as Nwalobi Fredrick, has been arrested for allegedly impregnating his 16-year-old sister-in-law in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. Nwalobi, an artisan from Ebonyi State, was taken into custody […]

Russian Drones Enter Germany’s Nuclear Power Plant, NATO On Alert (Photos)
Russia is suspected of flying several drones, including military UAVs, over a key nuclear power plant in Germany, state security officers said. Germany is one of the most vocal critics of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, […]

Farotimi Faces Two Cases, Over N1bn Damages Claim Despite Afe Babalola’s Pardon
Barely a week after a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Chief Afe Babalola, withdrew his cases against lawyer and rights activist, Mr Dele Farotimi, there is unease among Nigerians over the status of other pending […]

Attempt At Reputation Damage – Ex-Kaduna Commissioners Condemn El-Rufai’s Probe
Former cabinet members in the administration of Nasir el-Rufai, the ex-governor of Kaduna, have reacted to the probe of their principal by the state house of assembly. In a statement on Tuesday, eight former commissioners under […]

Ndume Gives Condition To Remain In APC
The Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, says he would continue to be a member of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) as long as Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, remains in the […]

Lagos-Calabar Highway: FG Reroutes Mega Project, Slashes Lanes To Six
The Federal Government says it has rerouted the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway path to avoid any possible damage to subsea cables belonging to telecommunication companies. The government also said it had reduced the project’s size from 10 […]

‘I Hate Taylor Swift’ – Trump Posts After She Endorsed Harris
Former President Trump expressed his dislike on Sunday of pop superstar Taylor Swift on Truth Social. “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” the former president said in his post. Swift endorsed Vice President Harris earlier this week […]

Nigerians To Start Using 3-In-One ID Card In August – Official
In two months, Nigerians will begin utilising the services of the proposed three-in-one identity card, the National Identity Management Commission has confirmed. It said the single multipurpose card combining multiple functions of identity, financial and social […]

Defections: Hurricane Tinubu Sweeps 12 More Senators, Reps
Ten National Assembly members from Akwa Ibom State elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Young Peoples Party have resolved to join Governor Umo Eno in the All Progressives Congress. They […]

Meta Removes 63,000 Instagram Accounts In Nigeria Over ‘Sextortion’ Scams
Meta said on Wednesday it had removed about 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria that attempted to engage in financial sexual extortion scams mostly aimed at adult men in the United States. Nigerian online fraudsters, known as […]

NCC Blames Malwares, Background Apps For Data Depletion
The Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has identified seven factors causing data depletion for mobile subscribers in Nigeria. This comes amidst an increase in complaints from subscribers about how their data […]

Buhari Resisted IMF, World Bank To Protect Poor — Wabba, Ex-NLC President
Reacting to the news of Buhari’s passing in a statement on Sunday, Wabba said the former President’s death , came as a shock to many Nigerians, especially workers who benefitted directly from his empathy and […]

Southern Governors Forum Meets In Abeokuta (Photos, Full Gist)
Ten governors have arrived in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, for the Southern Governors’ Forum meeting. The governors are meeting at the presidential Lodge, Ibara housing, Abeokuta, the state capital. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos […]

NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drugs Hidden In Incense Candles, Ladies’ Wears
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered illicit substances in Lagos. The items – consignments of Cocaine and Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis – were concealed in incense candles, game […]

Hausa Hunters Used To Bring Game For My Father, They’re Not Fulani – Reno Omokri
Hausas Have Traditionally Been Hunters For Centuries I lived in Sokoto and Kebbi. The claim circulating on social media that Hausas and other Northerners do not hunt is false. It is borne out of ignorance. Fulbe […]

U.S. Learned Of Iranian Plot To Kill Trump Weeks Before Shooting
The Secret Service informed the Trump campaign in passing of a general uptick in threats against Trump, but the campaign was not made aware of any specific threats from an Iranian individual or group, a […]

FG Warns Android Users in Nigeria of Malware Stealing Banking Data
The Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) under the Office of the National Security Adviser has warned Nigerians who use Android devices about a malware called Anatsa banking trojan. The malware is specifically designed to […]

No Sign Things Will Change Under Tinubu – Archbishop Nwaobia
Archbishop of the Aba Ecclesiastical Province and leader, Southern Nigeria Bishops Conference, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Dr Isaac Nwaobia, has regretted that the country was on a downward slide and charged the Bola Tinubu […]

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Declares Prayers For South-East Amid Rising Insecurity
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, has declared September 29, 2024, as a day of prayer, reflection, and remembrance for the Igbo nation. The declaration comes amid growing concerns over the […]

Jim Okolo, Obi Cubana, Others Storm Reception Dinner Of Newly Promoted DIG
Jim Okolo, Obi Cubana, Others Storm Reception Dinner of Newly Promoted DIG Benjamin Okolo High profile personalities graced the recently held reception dinner in honour of one of newly promoted Deputy Inspectors General of Police […]

Peter Obi Condemns Woman’s Call For Poisoning Of Yoruba, Benin People
A former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the controversial threat to poison people of Southwest and Edo state by a Nigerian woman based in Canada, Amaka Patience Sunnberger. Obi, a former Governor […]