FG Praises Super Eagles Despite Morocco Defeat
Federal government has praised the Super Eagles for their performance at the Nations Cup, describing the team as a source of national inspiration despite their semi-final exit. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, commended the players for their character and resilience throughout the tournament. The […]
Artisan Stages Own Kidnap, Demands N12M Ransom In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Police Command has arrested a Vulcanizer, Idris Isiaka, who allegedly staged his own kidnapping and demanded N12 million as ransom. The incident happened at Balogun Street, Emaudo, Ekpoma, in Esan West Local Government Area of the state. Recall that an 18-year-old Edo girl, Obehi Odine, had equally done same […]
Rabiu to Honour $500,000 Super Eagles Bonus Despite Morocco Defeat
Nigeria’s billionaire businessman, Abdul Samad Rabiu has said he will still pay the $500,000 bonus he promised the Super Eagles, even after the team lost to Morocco on penalties in the Nations Cup semi-final. The chairman of BUA Group had earlier announced that he would reward the Nigerian players with $500,000 if they won the […]
Auchi Abducted Doctor Regains Freedom, As Residents Hail Hunters, Vigilantes On Rescue Mission
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Dr. Abu Ibrahim Momoh Tahir, a medical doctor from Auchi, has been rescued. According to a viral video, the rescue of Dr. Abu Ibrahim Momoh Tahir was credited to the efforts of Auchi hunters and local vigilantes. Recall that the doctor was kidnapped along with his brother, Abu Tahir, on January 2, […]
Nigeria to Revise Inflation Reporting Method for First Time in 15 years
Nigeria’s statistics agency has announced plans to revise how it reports inflation, following concerns that December’s year-on-year figure may be artificially high due to changes in how prices are measured. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the expected surge in December inflation does not reflect real price movements in the economy, but is largely […]
Tinubu urges Nigerian Military to Uphold Loyalty to Democracy
President Bola Tinubu has called on the country’s armed forces to remain disciplined, united and loyal to democratic rule, describing the military as a key pillar of national unity and stability. The president reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the armed forces as part of efforts to secure lasting peace and stability across the country. […]
Ex-Edo PDP Publicity Secretary, Nehikhare, Accuses Okpebholo Of Choosing Scapegoats Instead Of Fixing Problems
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Publicity Secretary of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chris Nehikhare has accused the state governor, Monday Okpebholo of scapegoating instead of tackling the root cause of the protest embarked upon by the students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. Truth Live News Media reports that the students […]
Student Loan: 11,685 To Get N20,000 Upkeep Each Soon, Says NELFUND Boss
…Says 1,361,011 Applications Received, 864,798 Benefited Thus Far Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Hope has risen once again for Nigerian students as the Managing Director of Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has given them the assurance that those with outstanding payments of monthly upkeep (N20, 000) will get their payment soonest. He said that […]
US Designates Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon as Terrorist Organisations
The United States has formally designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon as terrorist organisations, tightening sanctions against the Islamist movement across the Middle East. In a statement on Tuesday, US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio said the decision followed a directive from President Donald Trump to dismantle what Washington describes […]
Turkey Seeks Inclusion in Nigeria’s E-visa System to Boost Business Travel
Turkey has asked Nigeria to include Turkish citizens in its electronic visa (e-visa) system in a move aimed at simplifying visa procedures and strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The request was made by Turkey’s ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja on Tuesday. […]