Bariga LCDA renames Charly Boy Bus Stop after Olamide 
Transfer: Isak offered £600,000-a-week to leave Newcastle 
Stop relying on certificates, learn future-driven skills – Gov Otu to Nigerian youths 
Tinubu seeks more time on payment, verification of N4trn debt owed GenCos 
Woman arrested for allegedly mixing chemicals with spoiled yam flour in Lagos 
From fun to obsession: Hidden dangers of gambling addiction
It was betting (gambling) that made me realise I could play games using my ceiling. I would look up at the ceiling and begin to... Read More
One million-man march flops, hunger protest quietly ends
The one million-man march planned by leaders of the #EndBadGovernance protest flopped on Saturday across the country due to low turnout. In different parts of... Read More
27 states, FCT yet to set up minimum wage panels
Twenty-seven states and the Federal Capital Territory have yet to set up committees to implement the recently approved N70,000 minimum wage. The states are Plateau,... Read More
Crude supply: Atiku warns as Dangote refinery, NUPRC trade words
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for caution as the Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission exchange words over the supply... Read More
Nigeria facing silent energy crisis, says minister
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, said only one in 10 per cent households in the country use clean energy sources and technologies for cooking.... Read More
Iconic women at the forefront of activism
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In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed a surge in activism and protests, with citizens demanding change and holding their leaders accountable for their actions. With... Read More
137 illegal refineries destroyed in one year – Investigation
In a concerted effort to tackle the menace of illegal oil refining and crude oil theft, Nigerian military forces have destroyed no fewer than 137... Read More
Oil theft hindering Nigeria from meeting OPEC quota– Elumelu
Nigerian businessman, Tony Elumelu, has said the government and security agents in Nigeria should be able to tell Nigerians who steal the country’s crude oil,... Read More
Shelter with tears: Tough barriers landlords mount before potential tenants
In Nigeria, discriminatory practices by landlords based on tribe, religion, or marital status are exacerbating the nation’s severe housing deficit, highlighting a troubling breach of... Read More
NELFUND: Varsity students celebrate, stock foodstuffs with N20,000 loan
Some university students who recently benefitted from the N20,000 stipend paid by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund have begun celebrating the receipt of the money.... Read More
Poland counters DSS, says detained nationals ‘merely taking protest photos’
Poland has denied that its nationals who were arrested by security operatives in Kano, Nigeria, waved the Russian flag. The detained Poles were arrested on... Read More
USA beat France 98-87 for men’s basketball Olympics gold
The United States won their fifth straight Olympic men’s basketball crown on Saturday, holding off a battling France 98-87 to take their tally of Olympic... Read More
Chidinma Adetsina gets Miss Universe Nigeria invitation amid Miss S’Africa controversy
The Miss Universe Nigeria organisation has formally invited Chidimma Adetshina to compete in the forthcoming Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. This was disclosed in an... Read More
VIDEO: Command arrests tricyclists association boss for assaulting policeman
The chairman of the Ikeja Tricycle Riders Association, Oladimeji Ahmed, 48, is currently in police custody following a violent altercation with a police officer. The... Read More
Celine Dion jabs Trump for playing ‘Titanic’ song at rally
Celine Dion took a jab at Donald Trump on Saturday for using at an election rally the song she wrote and sang for the disaster... Read More
APC lambasts Gov Oborevwori over Delta debt claims
Controversy is trailing the recent claim by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration that the state’s debt burden has been drastically reduced by over 40 per cent... Read More
Turkey unblocks Instagram after nine days
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Turkey began unblocking Instagram Saturday evening after depriving access to millions of users for nine days. “Following our negotiations with representatives of Instagram, we will... Read More
Olympics: Benjamin anchors US to men’s 4x400m relay gold
Rai Benjamin anchored the United States to victory in the Olympic men’s 4x400m relay in Paris on Saturday. Benjamin, who won the 400m hurdles gold,... Read More
N’Assembly commits to creating conducive environment for youths
The 10th National Assembly has reiterated its commitment to enacting relevant laws that would make the country conducive for the youth to remain and contribute... Read More
Adeleke urges unity among Osun monarchs
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged traditional rulers in the state to strengthen unity among themselves. Adeleke made the call during the coronation of... Read More
Ogun says EFCC’s invitation not linked to ex-LG chair’s petition
The Ogun State government, on Saturday, stated that the invitation of its officials to the Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission... Read More
Community Shield: Guardiola hails one City player after win over Man Utd
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on new boy Savinho following his debut for the club. Savinho came on as a second-half substitute... Read More
Edo, BEDC to meter 500,000 homes
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The Edo State Government, in partnership with Benin Electricity Distribution Company, is set to meter approximately 500,000 homes in the state. The Commissioner for Mining,... Read More
Paucity of funds inhibiting control of Tuberculosis in Anambra – Agency
The manager of Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Burili Ulcer Control, Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, has said paucity of funds is slowing down the response to... Read More
Lagos announces 25% discount on Blue Line rail fare
The Lagos State Government has announced that the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line will from Monday, August 12, 2024, increase its number of trips... Read More
