Nollywood’s Cynthia Okereke Dies At 63
The Nigerian film industry is again facing a tough period, as it mourns the loss of another talented actress, Cynthia Okereke, who passed away at the age of 63, adding to the recent string of tragic events. After enduring a terrifying kidnapping incident during their film shoot in Enugu last year, actress Cynthia Okereke sadly […]
Ortom Reveals Why Atiku Is Upset With Him, G-5 Members
Samuel Ortom, the ex-governor of Benue state, claims that his affiliation with the G-5 Integrity Group, his support for a southern president, and the implementation of the grazing law in Benue state has irked former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election. Addressing […]
Senate Vows To Maintain Strong Nigeria-turkey Ties
Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, reiterated Nigeria’s dedication to upholding the bilateral agreement with Turkey during his discussions with the Turkish Government on Wednesday. He pinpointed the agreements between Nigeria and Turkey prioritize joint efforts in education, health, and military cooperation as part of the larger strategy to combat terrorism and ensure security. […]
Osun: Man Falls Prey To Girl’s Ruse, Loses ₦1.5m – Police
A 17-year-old girl has been arrested by the Osun Police Command for reportedly using social media to lure her victim from Lagos to Osun where he was robbed. This information was related by SP Yemisi Opalola, the Command’s spokesperson, in Osogbo on Tuesday. Opalola revealed that the victim was enticed to Ikire in Irewole Local […]
Nigeria-Swiss Relations: Reps Working To Bolster Ties
Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has declared openly the Nigerian Parliament’s preparedness to reinforce the prevailing relations between Nigeria and Switzerland. The intention is to bolster bilateral relationships and cultivate a more robust partnership between the two nations. Abbas expressed his satisfaction with Nigeria’s role as the leading petroleum supplier […]
NIMASA To Face Reps Probe For Alleged Corruption
In response to mounting concerns, the House of Representatives has opted to investigate the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) regarding alleged misconduct surrounding contract allocations, illicit forex transactions, biased Director placements, and a host of other unethical and corrupt behaviors within the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Rep. Kingsley Chinda, the […]
Fraud: Woodberry Gets 8-Year Prison Term In US
Jacob Olalekan Ponle, widely recognized as Woodberry, has been sentenced to eight years and three months in prison by a federal judge in the United States, After being found guilty of his involvement in a multimillion-dollar fraud. Woodberry’s sentencing was delivered on Tuesday by Judge Robert Gettleman of the US District Court for the Northern […]
Kano Govt Allocates ₦1.5bn For NECO Registration
₦1.5 billion has been disbursed by the Kano State Government to facilitate the payment of National Examination Council (NECO) registration fees for 57,000 secondary school students in the state. The disclosure was made in Kano through a statement issued by Alhaji Ibrahim Shuaibu, the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Gwarzo. Governor Abba […]
Panel Invades Ortom’s Automobile Workshop, Impounds Vehicles
The asset recovery committee set up by Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia yesterday raided the automobile workshop owned by former governor Samuel Ortom with towing vehicles and removed a number of vehicles. Alia, through his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, had a fortnight ago alleged that government vehicles, numbering 29, were allegedly looted by the […]
Our VAT Performance Lowest In West Africa, FG Laments
The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised serious concern over the performance of the Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country as the lowest in the West African region. The government while describing the development as worrisome, stressed the need for a change in policies, adding that the country’s VAT rate was less than one […]
How Buhari Abandoned Niger For 8 Years Over IBB – Vatsa
A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and former commissioner for information, culture and tourism in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has come down heavily on former President, Muhammadu Buhari, accusing him of allegedly neglecting Niger State for eight years because of a grouse he had with former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida. Africa Today […]
Nigeria Risks 700,000 Unwanted Pregnancies In 2023 – UNDP
The United Nations Population Fund has disclosed that the challenge of funding family planning in Nigeria may lead to increasing unwanted pregnancies and abortions this year. It made this known at an event to mark the 2023 World Population Day organised by the National Population Commission in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking during a panel discussion […]