The News Blog

November 10, 2022

2023 elections: Hoodlums set Ogun INEC office on fire

In the early hours of Thursday, some suspected criminals torched an office of the Independent National Electoral Commission at Iyana Mortuary lll in Abeokuta, the state capital of Ogun. It was reported that about eight hoodlums stormed the perimeter fence, jumped inside the grounds, and lit the back of the INEC building on fire. According to... Read More

2023 elections, Fire, hoodlums, INEC office

November 8, 2022

Court remands EFCC chairman in prison for contempt

Justice Chizoba Oji of the FCT High Court has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, to be committed to prison for contempt. The judge also instructed Usman Baba, Inspector-General of Police, to ensure the committal order be carried out. Mr. Oji issued the order on October 28, and a certified true... Read More

Abdulrashed Bawa, contempt, court, EFCC, Prison

November 5, 2022

Autopsy confirms that Davido’s son Ifeanyi drowned, Cook and Driver still detained

The Lagos State Police Command stated on Saturday that the autopsy performed on the body of Ifeanyi Adeleke, the son of Davido and his fiancee Chioma Rowland, confirmed that he drowned. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development. Hundeyin said, “Autopsy has been concluded. It confirms the boy (Ifeanyi) drowned.” It... Read More

Autopsy, Davido, drowning, Ifeanyi Davido's son

November 5, 2022

The North will forever be grateful if they vote for me – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 election, has declared that Northerners will be forever grateful if they vote for him. Obi expressed this while interacting with the global OBIdients Support Groups community on Zoom on November 3, 2022. The former governor of Anambra State bemoaned the fact that over fifty percent... Read More

2023 elections, Labour Party (LP), Northern Nigeria, peter obi

November 4, 2022

Twitter sued as Elon Musk begins massive layoffs

Bloomberg reported that Twitter Inc. was sued over Elon Musk’s decision to lay off approximately 3,700 employees at the social media company. According to employees, the business is violating federal and California law by not providing appropriate notice. A federal court in San Francisco received a class-action lawsuit on Thursday. Twitter notified its employees via... Read More

Elon Musk, Lawsuit, Layoffs, Twitter

November 4, 2022

We’re keeping an eye on three governors involved in money laundering – EFCC

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Abdulrasheed Bawa stated on Thursday that three current state governors are being monitored for attempts to launder money through under-the-table payments to employees. Bawa, who did not reveal the identities of these governors, stated that two of them were from the North and the third was from... Read More

EFCC, governors, money laundering

November 3, 2022

Nigerian drug users outnumber the populations of four African countries put together – NDLEA chairman

Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has revealed that his agency has seized over N420 billion in illicit narcotics since 2021. During a budget defense session on November 3, 2022, Marwa stated that the agency has arrested over 19,000 individuals and gained the convictions of 3,111... Read More

buba marwa, Drug users, narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency

November 3, 2022

Buhari requests international aid for victims of Pakistan floods

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the United Nations and other aid organizations to take immediate action to aid those affected by the catastrophic floods in Pakistan, which has been described as the biggest natural disaster in the country’s history. This was said by the Nigerian president in a statement of condolence sent to the Pakistani... Read More

Buhari, floods, Pakistan

November 2, 2022

Don’t be sentimental, vote for Tinubu – Adamu Garba

Former APC Presidential aspirant Adamu Garba, has advised Nigerians to not be sentimental in the upcoming 2023 elections. He urged them to vote for the APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was after he compared Tinubu to a ‘statecraft economist’. He also called the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi a ‘shop economist’. He... Read More

2023 elections, Adamu Garba, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, kwankwanso, peter obi

November 2, 2022

NYSC corpers now required to present fitness certificates from recognised public health facilities at orientation camps

The National Youth Service Corps has announced that prospective corps members would be required to produce fitness certificates from recognized public health facilities during orientation camps nationwide. Eddy Megwa, Director, Press and Public Relations of the NYSC, stated in a statement that the certificate of fitness will become a condition for enrollment at camps beginning... Read More

corpers, Fitness certificates, nysc, Orientation camp

November 2, 2022

Tinubu will lead this country forward to a prosperous future with renewed hope – Sanwo-Olu

The governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, believes Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, has the ability to address the issues confronting the business community. The governor of Lagos stated that Tinubu is familiar with the demands, problems, and interests of the commercial sector. He made the remarks during an interactive session... Read More

Sanwo-Olu, Tinubu

November 1, 2022

Police question Davido’s domestic staff about his son’s death

The Lagos State Police Command announced on Tuesday that eight domestic employees were brought in for interrogation in connection with the death of Davido’s son, Ifeanyi Adeleke. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development and stated that the domestic employees’ statements will aid in determining the circumstances surrounding the death of the... Read More

chioma, Davido, domestic staff, police

November 1, 2022

Passengers left stranded, flights postponed as aviation workers close down Lagos airport

Members of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) blocked the entrance gates of the Murtala Mohammed Airport 2 (MMA2) Terminal in Lagos on Tuesday morning to protest the “unjustified termination” of 34 aviation workers by the airport terminal’s operators, B-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL). The scenario compelled airlines like Ibom Air... Read More

Aviation workers, closure, Lagos airport

October 31, 2022

Buhari visits London for medical checkup, to return second week in November

On Monday, October 31, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retired), will depart Abuja for London, United Kingdom to undergo a normal medical examination. This occurs immediately after he presided over an emergency meeting with security leaders in Abuja’s State House. According to a tweet by Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and... Read More

Buhari, London, Medical checkup

October 31, 2022

Danfo drivers in Lagos commence seven-day strike over excessive extortion by management of parks and garages

The Joint Drivers’ Welfare Association of Nigeria has announced that it will begin a seven-day strike in Lagos State on Monday, after failing to reach an agreement with the state government. The group’s lawyer, Ayo Ademiluyi, said in a statement that the people in charge of state parking lots and garages have been extorting and... Read More

Commercial Bus drivers

October 29, 2022

Julius Berger suspends operations in Abuja in response to recent terrorist alert

The construction company Julius Berger has ceased operations in the capital city. The shutdown was a result of continuing security concerns throughout the Federal Capital Territory and Central Abuja. In a statement released to the press on Saturday, the corporation recommended its employees to avoid public buildings during the weekend, adding that temporary transfer to... Read More

Abuja, Julius Berger, Terrorist alert

October 28, 2022

Elon Musk acquires Twitter and fires executives

Elon Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, has acquired Twitter for $44 billion. Musk confirmed the takeover by tweeting “the bird is free.” Upon taking office, he sacked a number of top officials, including chief executive officer Parag Agrawal, the company’s chief financial officer, and its director of safety, according to reports. The conclusion... Read More

Elon Musk, Twitter

October 27, 2022

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry donate funds to help flood victims in Nigeria

The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Foundation has contributed an undisclosed amount to organisations in Nigeria to “help offer relief following terrible floods” that has devastated portions of the country. After completing a genealogical test a couple of years ago, the 41-year-old Duchess of Sussex disclosed she was 43 percent Nigerian. This was said in... Read More

donations, flood victims, Meghan Markle, nigeria, Prince Harry

October 27, 2022

Insecurity: Jabi Lake mall in Abuja closes down over risk of terrorist attacks

The administration of the well-known Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja, FCT, has ceased operations due to security concerns in the Federal Capital Territory. This was announced Thursday via the mall’s social media account, @jabilakemallnigeria. The administration stated that it was examining the security issue with the relevant authorities and that the facility would shortly reopen.... Read More

Abuja, Insecurity, Jabi lake mall

October 26, 2022

CBN To Redesign N200, N500 And N1,000 Notes; Top priority despite country’s rising inflation

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced on Wednesday that the N200, N500, and N1,000 notes will be redesigned. This was stated by CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele during a special press briefing in Abuja. The new layout and issues will go into effect on December 15, 2022. According to the head of the CBN, the... Read More

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, N1000, N200, N500

October 26, 2022

Buhari govt loses against Nnamdi Kanu in court

The Nigerian government lost its plea on Wednesday to relocate the extraordinary rendition suit of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, from Umuahia to Abuja. The Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State, asserted that it possesses the authority to hear and decide the case. This was revealed by Kanu’s Special... Read More

buhari government, court, Nnamdi Kanu

October 26, 2022

WAEC office gutted by fire with many trapped in the building

In the early hours of Wednesday, the West Africa Examination Council, WAEC headquarters in the Yaba neighborhood of Lagos State was ravaged by a fire. Several individuals remain trapped in the burning structure, according to sources. The fire broke out in the midst of the high-rise structure as trapped residents were heard frantically pleading for... Read More

Fire, WAEC office

October 25, 2022

WhatsApp is currently down, Users experiencing difficulties sending and receiving messages

You are not alone if you tried and failed to send a WhatsApp message this morning. The enormously popular site, which has over 2 billion users globally, has been plagued by significant gremlins, preventing thousands of users from using the platform. When attempting to chat, many people simply see the clock indicator on their messages,... Read More

October 24, 2022

Rishi Sunak emerges new UK Prime Minister

British politician Rishi Sunak has been elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after competitor Penny Mordaunt failed to gain the required 100 nominations from her fellow MPs. Mr. Sunak received overwhelming backing from Tory MPs, allowing him to take over as Prime Minister. Sunak will be the country’s first Prime Minister of Indian origin.... Read More

Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, uk

October 22, 2022

UAE denies visa applications and imposes a visa ban on Nigerians

The United Arab Emirates Immigration authorities have declared a visa ban on Nigerians, stating that all applications will be rejected and costs will be non-refundable. Friday’s statement was reportedly made in a notice sent to its commercial partners in Nigeria, including travel companies. Although no rationale was provided for the restriction, Dubai authorities announced that... Read More

dubai, nigerians, UAE, Visa applications, Visa ban

October 22, 2022

Nigerians who worry about the federal government’s massive debt should stop driving Mercedes-Benz and Lexus vehicles – Tinubu

Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2023 elections, stated in his most recent incoherent public address that Nigerians opposed to the Buhari administration’s borrowings should cease driving Mercedes-Benz and Lexus vehicles. Mr. Tinubu made the assertion during the presentation of his campaign manifesto in Abuja on Friday, without offering... Read More

2023 elections, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lexus, Massive debt, Mercedes Benz

October 21, 2022

#EndSARS: The use of massacre is highly debatable – VP candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed on Lekki Shooting

Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party vice presidential candidate, thinks that the usage of the term “massacre” to describe the Lekki shooting during the #EndSARS rally in October 2020 is debatable. He said these things during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today show on Thursday. Although there were violations of procedural and civil rights, according... Read More

#EndSARS, Datti Baba-Ahmed, Labour Party, Lekki Shooting, massacre, VP candidate

October 20, 2022

Peaceful protesters attacked with teargas amid heavy police presence at the Lekki Toll Gate during #EndSARS memorial

The Lekki Toll Gate has been taken over by the Nigeria Police Force in preparation for the arrival of #EndSARS movement participants. Today is the second anniversary of the Lekki shooting and the disbanding of the Nigerian police’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Yesterday, Nigerian musician Folarin Falana, better known by his stage name Falz, planned... Read More

#EndSARS, EndSARS memorial, Flaz, Lekki toll gate, Mr Macaroni

October 19, 2022

Wike donates N300 million to the wives of Lagos State officials amid disastrous flood in Rivers

Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State, has donated N300 million to COWLSO, the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials. The donation was revealed by Governor Wike during the ongoing 22nd National Women’s Conference (NWC) in Lagos. The donation comes in the aftermath of a recent severe flood that swamped numerous communities in Rivers state,... Read More

2023 general elections, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, flood, Governor Nyesom Wike, Rivers State

October 18, 2022

I will build on Buhari’s legacies – Tinubu

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has pledged to continue President Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy if elected Nigeria’s president in 2023. Tuesday, Tinubu addressed participants at the third Ministerial Performance Review Retreat at the State House in Abuja and made this promise. He reiterated that he will not relent until... Read More

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Buhari, Ministerial retreat

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