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Protesters Arrested In Uganda At Banned Rally Inspired By Kenya Protests
Scores of demonstrators have been arrested in the Uganda capital, Kampala, for taking part in a banned rally that has drawn inspiration from the youth-led anti-government protests that have roiled neighbouring Kenya for a month […]
Hamster Kombat Daily Combo 3 September 2024
Unlock 5 million coins on Hamster Kombat by solving the Daily Combo for 3 September 2024 You can find the cards in the tab Mine and navigate to the following sections: Meme coins – Markets CX Hub Istanbul […]
Patoranking Builds Mini Football Stadium In Lagos (Video)
Nigerian dancehall sensation, Patrick Okorie, popularly known Patoranking, has built a mini football stadium in Ebute Metta, Lagos, the neighborhood where he grew up. Sharing a video of the stadium on his social media pages […]
Tinubu’s Policies Not Friendly, Causing Nigerians Hardship – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has disclosed that the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration are not friendly and fueling more economic hardship. Primate Ayodele stated that the current […]
Hardship: Kaduna Residents Abandon Yam As 100 Tubers Sell For ₦1M
Yam sellers at Yan Doya, a popular market in Kaduna, have been lamenting low patronage because of high cost of yam which goes for as high as N10,000 per tuber. Traders say 100 yam tubers […]
VeryDarkMan Released From Prison After Being Granted Bail By A Federal High Court
Popular social media influencer and blogger, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman has been released from police custody. The blogger was said to be released after satisfying his bail condition on Monday. However, the details […]
Meta To Reduce Office Space In Lagos
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, will reduce its office space in Lagos after global layoffs in mid-2023 affected its Nigerian team. At least 35 people were affected by those layoffs, three […]
Atiku Abubakar’s Son Spotted During Protest In Lagos
Lagos residents turned out in large numbers to protest what they describe as “bad governance,” with demonstrations taking place at Ojota, Ikeja Underbridge and Lekki despite stern warnings from government officials and a heavy police […]
Argentina Vice-President Defends Enzo Fernandez After Racism Row: I Support You
Argentina vice-president Victoria Villarruel has defended Enzo Fernandez after the racism row following the Copa America win. Fernandez was seen singing a racist song aimed at French players and their African roots. Argentina vice-president Victoria […]
85-Year-Old Ugandan Deputy Prime Minister Shows Dance Moves, To Contest Again (Video)
General Moses Ali, the Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament, has declared his intention to run for the Adjumani West parliamentary seat again in 2026. Despite his extensive political career, […]
Paris Olympics: Nigeria’s Favour Ofili Qualifies For 200m Final
Nigeria’s Favour Ofili ran another season-best time to finish second in heat 1 to qualify for the final of the women’s 200 metres event at the Paris Olympics Ofili finished in 22.05s behind newly crowned […]
Oke Umurhohwo Foundation (OUF) Rebrands For Impact
Oke Umurhowho foundation, a Nigerian based NGO, focused on Education, Health, Income and Community Development has recently undergone a series of organizational and media restructuring based on international operational standards. This new identity reflects the […]
Harvesters Pastor Bolaji Idowu Reportedly in Police Custody Over Alleged Fraud, Money Laundering
The news that Pastor Bolaji Idowu of Harvester’s Church is reportedly in police custody has come as a shock to many The founder of the well-known church in Lagos was said to have been taken […]
Nine Of 29 Directors Survive As CBN Implements Obazee Report
Sixteen of the twenty-nine directors heading different units of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have been disengaged, sources familiar with the operations of the apex bank told PREMIUM TIMES. Only nine departmental directors are […]
Debt To Petrol Suppliers Threatening Fuel Supply – NNPC
NNPC has revealed it is undergoing financial strain due to mounting debt, jeopardising the sustainability of Nigeria’s fuel supply. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has said it is grappling with severe financial challenges as […]
Celebrating Pride In Nigeria Is An Act Of Defiance – BBC
In a country where same-sex relationships or public displays of affection are illegal and many #LGBTQ+ Nigerians use the word ‘queer’, as a safer term to encompass their identities, attending any #Queer event is risky. […]
Breath Of Life: A Review Of AMVCA 2024 Best Overall Movie By Deji Yesufu
“Breath of Life”: A Review by Deji Yesufu I am on holidays and visiting a friend at his putsch condo, somewhere in Ikorodu, Lagos. I have had lots to eat, a lot to drink, and […]
Rivers APC To Tinubu: “We Are At War, Declare State Of Emergency Now”
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has called on the Federal Government to declare state of emergency in the state. Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party in Rivers, Chief Tony […]
Prison Escapee Who Masterminded General’s Murder Nabbed Trying To Flee Nigeria
Prison escapee who Masterminded General’s murder nabbed trying to flee Nigeria Hashiru Baku, alleged mastermind of the murder of late Brigadier General Harold Udokwere (rtd), has been arrested by the police. Daily Trust had reported […]
We Recovered Arms, Ammunition From IPOB Agents In Akwa Ibom – Police
THE Akwa Ibom State Police command on Sunday said it recovered arms and ammunition allegedly from suspected agents of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, during an intensive Patrol operation. This was contained in a statement […]
Tinubu Will Restore Citizens’ Confidence In Government – Lawmaker
Rep. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, has urged Nigerians not to protest against the government of President Bola Tinubu. Agbese added that the president will restore their confidence in his […]
CNG: ₦3,500 Will Take A Car From Abuja To Kaduna – Expert
A 65 litres water capacity cylinder of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), which cost N3,500 to fill, will take a car from Abuja to Kaduna, a distance of about 191km, an expert has said. Mr Mas’ud Yau’, […]
VCs Warn FG: 52 Federal Varsities at Risk of Collapse Due to Electricity Tariff Hike
The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities has warned that about 52 Federal universities may collapse in the country soon over the recent hike in electricity tariff which has increased their overhead costs. These […]
The Progressive Decline Of The Nigerian Economy: Cause For Concern – Peter Obi
When Nigeria returned to democratic governance in 1999, it maintained an average GDP growth of about 6.72% for 16 years from 1999-2014. The impressive growth trajectory, unfortunately, was not sustained by the then-new government and our […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Denied $50 Million Bail Request for the Third Time
A federal judge has yet again,denied Sean “Diddy’s” bail request, citing concerns about alleged history of violence and witness tampering. Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to remain in prison as he awaits trial, with a […]
Shi’te Group Behind Russian Flags At Northern Protests – Security Sources
Security sources have disclosed that recent incidents of protesters wielding Russian flags in parts of Northern Nigeria were orchestrated by the Shi’ite Islamic group. The flags, which have been prominently displayed during various protests in […]
Why We Accepted ₦70,000 Naira Minimum Wage – Labour
The leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) announced that they have accepted the N70,000 minimum wage approved for Nigerian workers by President Bola Tinubu. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special […]
Dangote Refinery Will Sell Petrol To Only NNPC — Distribution Starts Sunday – FG
The federal government says Dangote Petroleum Refinery will commence the distribution of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, on Sunday. Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, spoke […]
20-Year-Old Man Kidnaps Himself, Collects ₦5M Ransom In Bitcoin From His Father (Video)
In a shocking twist, a 20-year-old Nigerian man conspired with accomplices to fake his own kidnapping, aiming to extort ₦50,000,000 in Bitcoin from his father. The young man agreed to be chained and beaten, with […]
Photos from Davido & Chioma Wedding #CHIVIDO24
Photos from Davido & Chioma Wedding Today, We celebrate no other than The Adeleke’s (DAVIDO & CHIOMA). The long anticipated promise ASSURANCE2020, is coming to pass today 25th June 2025. Multi-Award winning Nigerian Afrobeat music […]
Minister Bows To Pressure, Accepts 16 Years As Admission Age For 2024
Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, has waved the 18 years benchmark for admission into tertiary institutions. At an ongoing policy meeting organised by the Joint Admission Matriculations Board (JAMB) in Abuja, Mamman had announced […]
People Planning Protests Are Not Patriotic Nigerians — Umahi
The Federal Government has tasked Nigerian workers and citizens on improve productivity, saying such push would improve living standards of the people across the country. The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, gave the charge […]
Protest: Accept Hardship As Trial From God – Taraba Governor Tells Nigerians
Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa, on Monday, said that the proposed nationwide protest slated for August 1 is not the solution to Nigeria’s current challenges, urging citizens to accept the hardship as trial from God. […]
NLC Accuses Tinubu Of Betrayal Over Fuel Price Hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress has branded President Bola Tinubu a betrayer following the recent significant hike in fuel prices. In a statement signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, and made available to our correspondent in Abuja […]
“My Son Is Dead”: Elon Musk Opens Up About His Transgender Child
The CEO of Tesla and Space X, Elon Musk, has said he was “tricked” into granting permission for his child to undergo puberty blockers. Musk made the disclosure in a live interview with psychologist Jordan […]
Emefiele Printed ‘His Own Naira’, Ignored Design Approved By Buhari – Ex-CBN Director
A former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Director of Currency Operations, Ahmed Umar, has disclosed that the immediate past governor, Godwin Emefiele, printed his own design of the naira. Umar disclosed this while giving evidence at […]
Kaduna Disco Raises Tariff For Band A Customers
The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has increased the tariff payable by customers on Band A feeders. In a statement on Wednesday, the company’s Head of Corporate Communication, Abdulazeez Abdullahi, said the premium customers will now pay […]
Economy: Senate Tours Dangote Refinery And Key Projects In Lagos
Nigerian Senate Leadership Visits Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plant, Truck Assembling Plant and Ports In Lagos “The impending availability of locally refined petroleum products remains the key to unlocking Nigeria’s economic growth”, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, […]
FG Suspends Import Duties, Taxes On Essential Food Items To Address Hunger
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi has announced the Federal Government’s suspension of import duties and taxes on essential food items to make basic necessities more affordable for Nigerians and address the […]
Watch all 400 of Balthazar Ebang Engonga’s room videos (Watch Videos)
Baltasar Engonga, the director general of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency, was detained on suspicion of capturing more than 400 sex tapes of prominent national figures’ spouses. The scandal emerged in the course of […]
