FG To Receive $2.25bn World Bank Loan June 13
The Federal Government is poised to receive fresh loan funding from the World Bank, with approval expected for loans totalling $2.25bn on June 13, 2024. The funding will be received … Read More
Wike To Fubara: Midnight Injunction Cannot Sack Rivers Lawmakers
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, stormed Rivers State yesterday with a warning to his political opponents that their illegal acts stand no chance of success in the ongoing … Read More
Students Strip Varsity Lecturer Accused Of Sexual Harassment
A senior lecturer at the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, was, on Friday, stripped following accusations of making sexual advances towards a female student, The Nation reports. The lecturer, whose … Read More
Nigeria’s Neighbours Reject Naira, Opt For CFA, Dollars
There are many challenges in transborder trade at Seme Border, Badagry, especially the constraints of exchanging the Naira for the CFAs, coupled with the over 100 road blocks manned by … Read More
VIDEO: Gunman Subdued While Trying To Shoot Pastor During US Church Service
A man made an attempt to shoot a pastor in a US church during service in Pennsylvania. He was held down by brave members of the church till the arrival … Read More
PHOTOS: BBNaija’s Neo, Venita win Best Dressed Male, Female at AMVCA Cultural Day
Big Brother Naija reality stars and cousins, Neo and Venita Akpofure shone bright at the 10th African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards’ cultural day held in Lagos on Friday night. Neo … Read More
I was unconscious for seven hours, neglected by Jos hospital over N80,000 deposit – Ex-minister Dalung
A former sports minister, Solomon Dalung, said he was abandoned for about four hours due to “nonpayment of admission deposits” at the Rayfield Medical Services, in Jos, the Plateau State capital. … Read More
Makinde’s Transparency Agenda, A Recipe for Sustainable Development
By Omoniyi Afeez (Oxygen) member GSM Advocates Governor Seyi Makinde has signed the Oyo State Project Monitoring Agency Bill of 2024 into law, which heralds a new era of transparency … Read More
EFCC bans US Dollar transactions in Nigeria, orders embassies to transact in Naira
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a strong warning to foreign missions operating in Nigeria, prohibiting them from conducting transactions in foreign currencies and requiring them to … Read More
Yahaya Bello: ‘A Coward Thinks He Can Run, Hide’ — EFCC Makes Cryptic Post
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday posted a cryptic message on social media which appears to be directed at Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi. The EFCC … Read More
Residents Laud Agboworin As Asphalt Laying Begins On 1.6km Kajola-Irede-Odinjo-Alake-Sodun Junction Road Project
In a significant development, asphalt laying has commenced on the 1.6km Kajola-Irede-Odinjo-Alake-Sodun road construction project facilitated by the House of Representatives member representing the people of Ibadan North East/South East … Read More
Nigerian Who ‘Made £2 Million’ From Sextortion Of Boys To Appear In Court
A suspected sextortion blackmailer, Olamide Shanu, is believed to have made up to £2 million by threatening to release embarrassing photos and videos of boys. Shanu, a 33-year-old Nigerian, will … Read More
Land Agent Dies In Detention At Correctional Facility
A 63-Year-Old Land Agent detained at the Oke Kura Correctional Facility, Ilorin, Kwara State capital, for over four months reportedly died on Friday morning. The land agent, identified as Alhaji … Read More
Nigeria’s FX Reserves Reach Three-Week High, Gain $262 Million
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest figures showed an upward movement of the country’s foreign reserves. Specifically, Nigeria’s reserves rose to $32.369 billion as of May 6, 2024, an improvement … Read More
Don’t Leave Host Community In Ruins – Tinubu Warns Lithium Investors
President Bola Tinubu has advised lithium investors to prioritise environmental protection and community engagement, warning them not to leave the host community in ruins in their exploration activities. Receiving a … Read More
‘Regulate Crypto Trading Platforms’, IMF Urges Nigeria
The International Monetary Fund has advised the Nigerian government to ask global crypto trading platforms to register or obtain licences before operating in the country. This recommendation was made in … Read More
BREAKING: Fubara Relocates Rivers Assembly Sitting To Government House
MOUTHPIECE NGR reports that the Rivers state governor, Sim Fubara has ordered the immediate relocation of the house of assembly sitting to Rivers government house. According to an executive order … Read More
BREAKING: Rivers Assembly surrounded by 30 policemen
Reports reaching MOUTHPIECE NGR news room indicated that over 30 armed policemen have taken over all the entrances to the House of Assembly quarters located along the Aba Road, Port … Read More
Makinde Pledges Investment in Sports as Governor’s Cup Kicks Off
As the 2024 Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Oyo State Governor’s Cup is set to kick off in Ibadan on Monday, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue … Read More
Court Blames Yahaya Bello, Restates Order For His Arrest
Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, has come under fire from the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court accused Bello of trying to end the criminal … Read More