Education only eradicates illiteracy, not poverty By || Aderibigbe Victor
Let me tell you a short story… There was a particular guy who was one of my friends in primary school. His father was a bricklayer, and he would often … Read More
Tinubu’s political adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed resigns
Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the political adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has resigned, Daily Trust reliably learnt. Impeccable sources in the presidency confirmed yesterday that the former spokesman of the … Read More
Nigerian Pastor Acquitted Of Rape After Eight Years In South African Jail
After spending eight years in jail, a Nigerian televangelist accused of raping young women from his South African church has been found not guilty of all charges. Timothy Omotoso had … Read More
Amotekun Rescues 28 Ghanaians, Recovers Ransom
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps have rescued 28 Ghanaians kidnapped and held at the Oda area of Akure, the Ondo State capital. The Ghanaians were … Read More
More Heads To Roll In NNPCL, Subsidiaries As Ojulari Assumes Office
There are indications that more heads will roll in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL and its subsidiaries as Engineer Bayo Ojulari yesterday assumed office as the new Group … Read More
I will sign condolence letters for those wishing me death — Wike tackles critics
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister Nyesom Wike on Thursday said he would not hesitate to sign the condolence letter of those who wish him death. This comes as he dismissed … Read More
US Bans Its Staff In China From Romantic Relationships With Chinese Citizens
The U.S. government banned employees and personnel in China from having romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens. According to the Associated Press, four sources said that former U.S. Ambassador … Read More
Rivers Administrator, Ibas Cancels All Pending Procurements And Tender Processes
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd), has announced the cancellation of all pending procurements and tender processes within the state. This move is in response to the ruling … Read More
Nigerian Soldier Arrested For Cutting Off Trader’s Fingers During Payment Dispute
A Nigerian soldier identified as Sudik has been arrested for cutting off the fingers of a shoe seller, Abdulrahman Salisu, following a payment dispute on Sallah day. It was gathered … Read More
Agboworin’s Bill To Alter Ibadan Central LG To Ibadan North East LG Scales Second Reading
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to the alteration of Ibadan Central local government area to reflect the proper name, ‘Ibadan North-East Local Government … Read More
Tears As Pregnant Woman And Unborn Child Die After Hospital Allegedly Demands ₦500,000
A heartbreaking tragedy has sparked outrage online after a Nigerian man shared the devastating story of how he lost his pregnant wife and unborn child due to alleged medical negligence … Read More
Bandit Leader Bello Turji Celebrates Eid, Kills 12 In Sokoto For ‘fun
A notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, hosted an elaborate Eid celebration in Magira, Isa Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State, before moving to Fadamar Lugu in the same LGA, … Read More
Trump Slams 14% Tariff On Nigerian Exports, Others (Full List)
US President Donald Trump has slammed a 14 percent reciprocal tariff on all Nigerian goods entering the US as the much talked about “Liberation Day” tariffs comes into effect. Trump … Read More
Man Who Sold Land And Moved Abroad With ₦18 Million Discovers He Was Scammed
The man spoke in a video posted by the BBC African Eye, noting that part of the money he used to travel belonged to his parents He said he spent … Read More
Nigeria Recognises Cryptocurrencies As Securities In Landmark Legal Shift
Nigeria’s new capital market laws now officially classify cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets as securities for the first time, in what would lead to greater transparency and increased investments. President … Read More
Death Sentence For Three Americans Over DR Congo Coup Attempt Overturned
Three Americans convicted for their role in a failed coup in Democratic Republic of Congo last year have had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, the presidency has said. … Read More
Why Tinubu Sacked Kyari, NNPCL Board – Officials
President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sack Mele Kyari and other board members of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited stems from mounting concern over performance and a failure to meet … Read More
NNPCL Raises Petrol Pump Price To ₦950/Litre
After initial hesitation, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the pump price of petrol to N925 per litre at its retail stations in Lagos and N950 per litre … Read More
JUST IN: Let’s unite to reclaim Rivers, Fubara begs Wike, others
As the political crisis rocking the oil rich Rivers state festers, a founding member and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and coordinator of the Concerned Rivers for Peace … Read More
Funke Ashekun: Olukoya Grabbed Me, Placed His Forehead On Mine, Hypnotised Me
Nigerian social media influencer and YouTuber Mrs Funke Ashekun has alleged that the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Olukoya, grabbed her, placed … Read More