In a significant breakthrough, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Aniekan James, a resident of Ikot Ndot village in Ukanafun Local Government, for the alleged murder of his own son, 35-year-old Odudu Aniekan James. The arrest was made on June 16, 2023, by operatives of the Ukanafun Police Division.Addressing the media during a […]
In a disturbing incident that unfolded on Friday in the heart of Awka, the capital of Anambra State, two individuals, believed to be affiliated with rival cult groups, were reportedly feared dead following a violent clash.According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation transpired around 11 a.m. at the bustling Ukwuoji Bus Stop, situated along the prominent […]
The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, recently unveiled a revised price list for Point of Sale (PoS) transactions, which includes a new fee structure for cash withdrawals. Customers will now be required to pay N500 for every N10,000 withdrawn from PoS terminals across the state.Stephen Adeoye, the Public Relations […]
In a significant development, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has voiced its strong opposition to the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) proposed by the National Universities Commission (NUC). According to ASUU, this move poses a serious threat to the quality of university education and undermines the authority of university Senates in Nigerian […]
The Rivers State Government has launched an investigation into the collapse of a two-storey building that resulted in injuries to at least four individuals. The incident took place on Thursday on Rumuoke Street, off Okilton Junction, Ada George Road, in the Port Harcourt area. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in a statement issued by his media aide, […]
In a distressing incident that has shaken the Eruwa community in Oyo State, a 16-year-old girl identified as Olayemi Agbeloba has died by suicide after reportedly being sexually assaulted by the husband of her employer. The man, known only as Ajibode, is said to have raped the minor at the couple’s residence, prompting a chain […]
Oil marketers are forecasting an increase in the pump price of petrol to potentially surpass N700 per litre in Northern Nigeria starting from July. According to Mike Osatuyi, the National Controller Operations of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, prices could surge beyond N700 in the northern region once independent marketers commence product imports […]
Residents and commercial transporters in the Magboro community of Ogun State’s Obafemi Owode Local Government Area are facing significant challenges due to the deplorable condition of the road connecting their community to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The inhabitants, particularly those residing in Powerline, Gasline, Makogi, and Igodo areas, have expressed their frustration and hardship when traversing […]
President Bola Tinubu and state governors expressed their unwavering confidence in Nigeria’s future prosperity, assuring the nation’s citizens that the current economic hardships and sacrifices were essential steps toward achieving abundance and a better tomorrow.In separate statements delivered on the occasion of the Sallah celebrations held nationwide, Tinubu and the governors emphasized the necessity of […]
Nigerian singer Davido Adeleke, renowned as Davido, finds himself at the center of a social media storm as fervent discussions unfold following claims made by United States businesswoman Anita Brown, who alleges that the music star impregnated her but has refused to acknowledge the pregnancy.Anita initially came to public attention on Sunday, revealing her purported […]