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Apapa Faction Makes U-Turn, Backs Abure As LP Chair
A year after the leadership of the opposition Labour Party was separated with the incumbent National Chairman, Julius Abure and the Deputy National Chairman of the party (South), Lamidi Apapa laying claim to the mantle […]

Nollywood Actor, Sule Suebebe Is Dead (Photos)
Veteran Nollywood actor, Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known as Sule Suebebe, is dead. The Yoruba actor died on Wednesday morning at an undisclosed hospital in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The news of his death was […]

20 States Owe Electricity Bills – Discos
Electricity distribution companies in Nigeria have lamented that no fewer than 20 of the 36 state governments in the country have refused to pay their electricity bills. The Discos said some states owe electricity bills consumed by […]

Shelve Proposed Nationwide Protest, IG Tells Organisers
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, yesterday warned groups planning and mobilising for a nationwide protest against economic hardship in the country scheduled to begin August 1, 2024, to have a re-think and jettison the […]

Meta Lifts Restrictions On Donald Trump’s Facebook, Instagram Accounts
Meta said Friday it’s removing any previously imposed penalties and restrictions on former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, as the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election nears. The company first took action against Trump’s […]

‘Stolen’ $6.2m: What Emefiele Told Us In Kuje Prison – Investigators
One of the investigators handling the case of $6,230,000 allegedly stolen from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on February 8, 2023, has revealed what Godwin Emefiele, immediate past governor of the apex bank, told […]

Nigerian Teen Girls Used As Sèx Slaves In Ghana! (Video)
Some Nigerian girls who are currently being trapped and exploited s3xually have been discovered by a humanitarian worker. These girls have been exploited by smugglers, madams and priests, and have been forced into prostitution. These […]

How FG Recovered ₦12.7 Billion Metering Funds From Local Supplier After 21 Years
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed how his ministry recovered the sum of N12.7 billion from a local supplier 21 years after payment by the federal government. Adelabu made this disclosure in a […]

Tinubu Caged Inside Presidential Villa, Says Ndume
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South), has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is unaware of the current situation outside the Presidential Villa. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday at the National […]

Couple Jailed 11 Years For Sexual Assault Of 15-Year-Old Girl In Lagos
The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, on Monday, arraigned and sentenced on an amended charge, a couple, Ezimora Okechukwu, a 49-year-old, to seven years and three years consecutively for indecent handling and sexual […]

FG To Commission 30,000 CNG-Powered Vehicles In 90 Days
The Nigerian government said the era of buying Premium Motor Spirit, known as fuel between N750 to N1000 per liter, is over as it will commission 30,000 Compressed Natural Gas powered vehicles in the next […]

Presidential Jet: Nigeria To Buy An Aircraft Seized From Arab Prince By German Bank
The Nigerian News Outlet PREMIUM TIMES report that barring any change in plans, the Nigerian government will purchase an Airbus A330 aircraft seized from an unnamed Arab prince and businessman who could not pay hundreds […]

Police Make U-Turn, Say Officer IGP Claimed Was Killed Survived Miraculously
The police on Saturday reversed its earlier claim that one of its officers was murdered during commencement of the nationwide hunger protest, on Thursday. It was reported that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, […]

EFCC Arrests 117 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos
Operatives Of The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission have arrested no fewer than 117 internet fraudsters in Lagos State. The Commission stated that the suspects were arrested in a sting operation at a Regional hotel […]

Top Five Hottest Afrobeats Songs of 2024 So Far
Like the rest of the world, streaming technology has completely changed how we experience entertainment in Nigeria. It has become easier than ever to access a wide range of content. Whether it’s live sports, live casinos, […]

Why Fuel Queues Persist, Spread – Marketers
The long queues for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, which first hit the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) last weekend, and has now spread to various parts of the country, is as a […]

Meet The 103-Year-Old African Virgin Who Is Waiting For Her White Boyfriend (Photos)
A 103-year-old Tanzanian woman identified as Mariam Hussein has narrated the lifelong story of love and patience detailing her deep affection for a white boyfriend named John, whom she failed to meet again after he left. Hussein, […]

LEARN: Differences Between “i.e.” And “e.g.”
Among all word pairs with confusing meanings and uses, i.e. and e.g. occupy a peculiar position. They are identical especially because they are two-letter abbreviations. They are, however, not to be used interchangeably because their […]

Hamster Kombat Daily Cipher 31 August 2024
Hamster Kombat Daily Cipher Morse Code 31 August 2024 ▬ Long Tap ● Short Tap Today morse code is Code: ROCKSTAR R: ● ▬ ● O: ▬ ▬ ▬ C: ▬ ● ▬ ● K: ▬ […]

LG Autonomy: 13 States Rush To Hold Council Polls
After last Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling banning the use of caretaker committees to administer federal funds, at least 13 states have now set specific dates for Local Government elections. The states that have started getting […]

“No Place For Violence’, Says Biden On Shooting At Trump’s Rally
President Joe Biden has condemned the violence which broke out at a rally held for his major opponent in the November election, Donald Trump, in Pennsylvania. NaijaChoice News earlier reported how a yet to be identified […]

James Brown Visits Bobrisky In Kirikiri Prison (Photos)
Popular Nigerian cross dresser Jame Brown, has gone to pay a visit to her colleague, Bobrisky (Idris Okunola) who was arrested earlier this for Naira Abuse. As seen on Instagram James Brown wrote. James Brown […]

Minister Bosun Tijani’s NIN Slip Purchased Online For N100
Gbenga Sesan, the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, has revealed that his organisation bought Minister Bosun Tijani’s National Identification Number (NIN) slip for just N100. Sesan said this on Monday while explaining a data breach […]

Davido Takes Portable Out For Dinner In US, Gifts Him Dior Shoes (Pictures)
Portable, the controversial Nigerian singer, has been spotted hanging out with Davido, the Afrobeats star, in Atlanta.The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker, who is in the United States for his seven-day tour, linked up with the DMW […]

APPLY NOW: Oyo Govt Opens Portal For Recruitment Of Primary School Teachers
Oyo state government has opened a portal for the recruitment of primary school teachers into public primary schools in the state. On Tuesday, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education […]

22-Year-Old Bride And Only Child Killed In Anambra ‘Sit-At-Home’ Attack
A 22-year-old newlywed bride was among the casualties of the attacks by gunmen in Anambra communities. On Monday, gunmen invaded Nnewichi community in Nnewi north LGA and Nnobi community in Idemili south LGA of the […]

FG To Support Youth-Based Businesses With N110 Billion – Minister
“It is also to enhance their financial stability and ability to contribute to the economy,” she said. The federal government says the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) has been restructured with a capital base of N110 […]

Cost Of Living Protests Fizzle Out In More States, Abuja
Normalcy returned to more states yesterday as the protests against the rising cost of living dissipated. With protesters in Akwa Ibom, Osun and Edo states backing down, virtually all 17 states in the South, except […]

Court Threatens Bench Warrant On Lawyer, Victor Giwa In Criminal Matter
The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama on Tuesday threatened to issue a bench warrant against an Abuja based lawyer, Victor Giwa, in an alleged charge of unlawful eviction and criminal intimidation and […]

ICYMI: Donald Trump Shot At Pennsylvania Rally (Photos)
Donald Trump has been rushed off the stage after gunshots were heard as he addressed a crowd at a rally in Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents dashed up to the former president and quickly removed him […]

Damola Ilesanmi: UK-Based Nigerian Man Dies Few Days To Resumption Of A New Job
Damola Ilesanmi, a married father of two, has died shortly after he proudly announced on LinkedIn that he will be resuming a new job with the NHS. He recently graduated from the University of Bradford, […]

Actress Sharon Okpamen Dies After Childbirth (Photos)
Nollywood actress and media personality, Sharon Okpamen, has tragically passed away following childbirth. Movie producer Stanley Ontop announced the heartbreaking news on his official Instagram page on Saturday, 24th August, 2024. More details soon

Accountant General Dares Tinubu, Redeploys New Accountant General To PSI
The crisis rocking the office of the Accountant General of the Federal has deepened as the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein has dared the Presidency on the issue of her replacement. Tinubu […]

Dammy Krane Unleashes New Album “King of Afrobeats”
Nigerian singer and composer, Dammy Krane delivers a brand new album work named “King Of Afrobeats.” Dammy Krane continues his musical steak this year with the release of his new sophomore album work which showcases his artistic […]

Ex-Konga CEO, Imudia Did Not Commit Suicide — Family
The family of the late former Chief Executive of e-commerce giant, Konga, Nick Imudia has debunked reports that the Group CEO of D.light International committed suicide. It said that investigations were still ongoing on the cause […]

LP Lawmaker, Hon. Onwusibe, Empowers Abia Constituents With 10 Cassava Stems (Pix)
Labour Party Federal Lawmaker, Onwusibe, Empowers Abia Constituents With Cassava Stems, Yams, Maize, Cucumber To Celebrate One Year In Office The Member representing Isialangwa North and South federal constituency of Abia State in the House […]

Southern Governors Forum Meets In Abeokuta (Photos, Full Gist)
Ten governors have arrived in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, for the Southern Governors’ Forum meeting. The governors are meeting at the presidential Lodge, Ibara housing, Abeokuta, the state capital. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos […]

TG Omori Receives Kidney Donation from Brother
Renowned Nigerian music director and cinematographer, ThankGod Omori Smith, fondly called TG Omori or Boy Director, has disclosed that his only brother recently donated a kidney to him. TG Omori shared this on the 27th […]

Enugu Governor To Commission The Largest Asphalt Plant In The South East (Pictures)
Enugu Governor To Commission The Largest Asphalt Plant In The South East Governor Peter Mbah set to commission the newly installed Enugu State Asphalt Plant, tomorrow, the largest in the region. @PNMbah’s road construction, rehabilitation […]

Flood Sacks Schools, Homes In White Sand Estate, Lagos (Photos)
Schools in White Sand Estate, Isheri-Osun in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, have closed their doors, advising students to stay at home as heavy rains and subsequent flooding have disrupted activities. White […]