Legendary singer, actress, journalist, Onyeka Onwenu, Dies at 72
In a major loss to the Nigerian entertainment and media industries, legendary singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu has died at the age of 72. The news broke late on Tuesday…
FG grounds Arik Air over judgment debt
The federal government through the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has grounded aircraft belonging to Arik Air following a supreme court judgement in favour of Atlas Petroleum International ltd. This…
Police deny imposing 4pm curfew ahead of planned protest
The Nigeria Police Force has refuted recent claims that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, mandated a strict 4pm curfew for all protests across the nation. The denial…
Kekere-Ekun to become, CJN, as Ariwoola retires on August 22
The Supreme Court has announced that Olukayode Ariwoola will retire as chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) on August 22. In a notice on Monday, Festus Akande, apex court spokesperson, said…
Tinubu signs ₦70,000 minimum wage bill into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the minimum wage bill into law. The president signed the bill in the council chamber of the State House, in the middle of the federal…
Wike: Abuja youths will protest against ‘hunger protest’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is mobilising Abuja youths and other stakeholders against joining the planned August 1 to 10 nationwide protests over hunger and hardship.…
Gunmen storm Customs base in Kebbi, kill officer, take another hostage
Suspected gunmen have attacked a Nigeria Customs Service patrol base in Koko, Kebbi State, killing one officer and abducting another. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday when…
Exceptional Africans to get LAMPS reward
A former Senator in France, Victor Hugo once said “No force on earth can stop an idea whose time has come". After nurturing the dream for about eight years the…
Airlines reject 800% charge hike | Tariff may cripple sector
The Airline Operators of Nigeria has rejected a proposed increase in levy charges by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, saying such a move will cripple an already struggling industry. The…
Man in church uniform arrested with cocaine hidden in sandals
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a man dressed in church uniform with cocaine hidden in sandals and headed for Europe. The spokesperson of the…
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