The Federal Government, on Friday, insisted on the 240 per cent hike in tariff payable by power consumers in the band ‘A’ category despite calls for its reversal. It also revealed that the subsidised power pricing regime would be for the short term, with a transition plan to achieve a …
Read More »U.S. Approved More Bombs To Israel On Day Of World Central Kitchen Strikes
The Biden administration approved the transfer of thousands more bombs to Israel on the same day Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed seven aid workers for the charity group World Central Kitchen, three U.S. officials told The Washington Post this week after the incident elicited global condemnation. A State Department spokesperson confirmed …
Read More »FG Unveils Plans To Launch A New National Identity Card With Special Features
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) incollaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System(NIBSS), has launched an innovative identity solution with payment functionality for all types of social and financial services to be powered by AfriGO, a National …
Read More »Bobrisky’s Lawyer Identifies Him As A Female (video)
In a recent courtroom drama, the spotlight once again fell on the popular crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, as he faced charges of naira mutilation and money laundering. Despite the anticipation surrounding the case, the outcome took a surprising turn when Okuneye pleaded guilty to the charge of naira mutilation. Adding …
Read More »Restructuring: AfDB boss, Adesina proposes ‘United States of Nigeria’
The President, African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a change of name from the Federal Republic of Nigeria to ‘The United States of Nigeria.’ Adesina said this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Industrialisation, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday.Adesina …
Read More »NLC Vs Abure: I’m Still LP Member, Won’t Be Involved In Anti-party – Peter Obi
The Labour Party, LP, 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed claims of dumping the party. Obi said he’s still a member and will never be involved in an anti-party. He spoke while addressing Nigerians on social media Space hosted by Parallel Facts on Friday. “I am still a member of …
Read More »Reps To Recover Aviation College Helicopters From Individuals
The House of Representatives has vowed that it will recover two Bell helicopters, Bell 206L4 BZB and Bell M2061- L4, belonging to the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State sold to private individuals. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets, Ademorin Kuye, said this at the investigative hearing …
Read More »Senegalese President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye Celebrates Victory With 2 Wives(Video)
The atmosphere was electric as Senegal’s President-Elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, celebrated his recent victory with a heartwarming gesture that captivated the nation. As cheering supporters filled the streets, accompanied by his two wives, he took to the stage in a moment that symbolized both his political success and cultural heritage.
Read More »Lagos Court Sentences Man To Life Imprisonment For Raping A 5-Year-Old Girl
The Lagos State Sexual Offences & Domestic Violence Court Sentenced, Ugochukwu Onuoha to Life Imprisonment for Defiling his Neighbour’s 5 Year Old Daughter. His name will be registered in the Sexual Offenders Register as maintained by Lagos State. Justice Rahman Oshodi, in his judgment, held that the prosecution had established …
Read More »Binance Chief: FG Contacts INTERPOL, Soldiers Held Over Detainee’s Escape
The Federal Government, on Monday, contacted the International Criminal Police Organisation and issued an arrest warrant for the apprehension of one of the detained executives of a global crypto-currency firm, Binance, Nadeem Anjarwalla, who escaped from lawful custody on Friday. It was also gathered from the Office of the National …
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