How Undercover Reporter Managed To Breach Our System — NYSC
In the light of recent developments, the National Youth Service Corps Scheme (NYSC), has provided clarifications as to how the undercover reporter who had earlier been mobilised for the compulsory one-year programme in 2019 was able to be mobilised for the same programme in 2023. Speaking on a Television programme on Thursday, the Director of […]
How Russia Used North Korean Missiles In Ukraine, US Claims
The United States has openly claimed that it had evidence of that Russia is using ballistic missiles from North Korea even as it was seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran. White House National Security Council spokesman, John Kirby while speaking on Friday stated that recently declassified intelligence found that North Korea had provided Moscow with […]
104.16m Nigerians Now Have Identification Numbers – NIMC
According to the recent information released by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), no fewer than 104.16 million Nigerians have received National Identification Numbers (NIN) as of December 31, 2023. While providing a breakdown of the figure, the commission revealed that that Lagos State maintained the top spot by recording the highest number of enrolments […]
CBN Bans Crypto Bank Account Holders From Cash Withdrawal
Against the backdrop of the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) to remove restrictions on banks facilitating accounts for virtual assets like cryptocurrencies, the apex bank has issued new directive has been issued stipulating that no cash withdrawals will be permitted on accounts associated with virtual assets. The apex bank published guidelines indicating […]
Commuters Push For An Extension Of The 50% discount On Fares
Commuters at the Oshodi Transport Interchange and accredited parks in Lagos State have asked President Bola Tinubu to extend the 50% fare reduction on inter-state road transport services until the conclusion of January. Many Nigerians, as per their account, traveled to their hometowns for the festive season, and a significant proportion among them is yet […]
Ijaw Not Responsible For Your Political Errors, IYC To Wike
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, has implored Chief Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, not to attribute his political miscalculations to the Ijaw community, emphasizing that the Ijaw people played a pivotal role in shaping his political trajectory. Maobuye Nangi-Obu, the Secretary of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, asserts that Wike’s decisions […]
FG Teams Up With Chinese Firm To Revive Steel Industry
The wheels are in motion as the Federal Government engages in talks with Luan Steel Holding Group, a Chinese entity, with the aim of establishing a modern steel facility and commencing the production of military hardware at the Ajaokuta Steel Plant. As a crucial element of the Federal Government’s drive to industrialize Nigeria, this initiative […]
Nadia Mohamed: First Somali Woman Elected US Mayor
Nadia Mohamed has secured victory in the mayoral race for St. Louis Park, Minnesota, making her the city’s first female Black mayor in 170 years. Mohamed’s victory not only designates her as the first Somali American mayor in Minnesota but also secures her place as the second identified Somali mayor in the history of the […]
Federal Government Reevaluates Conditions For NHP House Sales
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has initiated an in-depth examination of the terms and protocols governing the sale of homes within the framework of the National Housing Programme. This action transpires two months after the ministry annulled provisional letters of allocation extended to participants of the National Housing Programme, showcasing a substantial policy […]
Chinese Leader, Xi Expresses Shock At Twin Iran Blasts
The President of China, Xi Jinping on Thursday offered his condolences over twin bomb blasts in close ally Iran, telling his counterpart Ebrahim Raisi that he was “shocked” by the incidents that left no fewer than 84 people dead. Africa Today News, New York reports that the two explosions which occurred yesterday which has been […]
2 Confirmed Dead In Sokoto Deputy Governor’s Convoy Accident
At least two persons have so far been confirmed dead following an accident that involved the convoy of Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Muhammad Idris Gobir on Thursday. Africa Today News, New York reports that the victims – a policeman and a photographer – were returning to the state capital on Wednesday after the deputy governor’s […]
Fake Degree: I’m Worried Over My Safety – Undercover Journalist
Following his recent investigative report which uncovered a fake results syndicate in Togo and Benin Republic, Nigerian investigative journalist, Umar Audu has revealed that he is worried about his safety. It will be recalled that the investigative journalist with Daily Nigeria newspaper, reported recently that he bagged a degree within six weeks of being admitted […]