Police Disperse Protest Over Soaring Food Prices In Minna
In Minna, the capital of Niger State, police took action to disperse a protest against the rising cost of living, particularly the escalating prices of food items. The demonstration commenced early on Monday morning along the Minna-Bida Road at the Kpakungu roundabout. The protest, initially led by women, gained momentum as men joined in, effectively […]
EFCC Arrests General Overseer For Alleged N1.3 Billion Ford Foundation Grant Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi for reportedly swindling church members and others of N1,319,040,274.31 through fake grants from the Ford Foundation. The EFCC confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday, revealing that the General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International allegedly defrauded his victims […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Foresees End To Hard Times
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, during a meeting with governors’ wives at the presidential villa in Abuja on Monday, offered reassurance to Nigerians, expressing optimism that the current challenges will soon end. She emphasized that the year 2024 holds promise for peace, progress, prosperity, and significant accomplishments for all Nigerians. In her own words, “Times like […]
Atmospheric River: ‘Life-threatening’ Storm Lashes California With Rain, Wind And Snow
Nearly 500,000 California residents have lost power as forecasters warn of “one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory”. Heavy rain and high winds are now lashing an area from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, and could bring “life-threatening” flooding through Tuesday. It is the result of an “atmospheric river” effect, which is […]
Yang Hengjun: Australian Writer Given Suspended Death Sentence In China
Australian writer Yang Hengjun has been given a suspended death sentence by a Chinese court, five years after he was arrested and accused of spying. The sentence may be commuted to life imprisonment after two years, according to Australian officials. Dr Yang – a scholar and novelist who blogged about Chinese state affairs – denies […]
FG Uncertain About NYSC Allowance Increase
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, addressed concerns about the possibility of increasing the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. Appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Bio-Ibrahim acknowledged the challenges posed by food inflation and the general rise in the cost of living across the nation. She […]
NNPC Reveals 36 Oil Blocks Under Concession In Nigeria
Recent data released by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited indicates that a total of 36 oil blocks are currently under concession to both international oil companies and indigenous counterparts in Nigeria. According to NNPC’s Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the Period Ended December 31, 2022, the distribution of these blocks is diverse: […]
NYSC Members No Longer Posted To Insecure States – FG
In response to escalating security challenges, the Federal Government has announced that members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are no longer deployed to states deemed unsafe. The revelation was made by Minister of Youth, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. Recall that there have been several calls for the […]
Imran Khan: Pakistan Ex-PM And Wife Bushra Bibi Jailed For Illegal Marriage
A Pakistani court has jailed Imran Khan and his wife for seven years after voiding their marriage, in the latest sentence against the ex-prime minister. The court ruled that Khan’s 2018 marriage with Bushra Bibi, a faith healer, was un-Islamic and illegal. He is already in jail for corruption. Last Wednesday, a week before a […]
Hage Geingob: Namibia’s President Dies Aged 82
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has died at the age of 82 while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. A veteran of the country’s independence struggle, Mr Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed the details to the public last month. He died early on Sunday with his wife and children […]
