A 23-year-old philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ayomide Adeleye, has confessed to the shocking murder of 18-year-old Christiana Idowu, a fellow church member, amid personal financial woes. Currently in police custody at the Lagos State Police Command, Adeleye revealed that he lured Idowu to his home under the guise of repairing her phone. During […]
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Enyimba Advances to Group Stage as Rangers Exit Continental Football
In a challenging turn for Nigerian clubs in African competitions, only Enyimba Football Club will represent the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in the group stage of the CAF inter-club tournaments this season. Enyimba, a nine-time Nigerian champion, secured their place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage with a dramatic 3-2 victory in a […]
Aiyedatiwa Congratulates Okpebholo as INEC Declares Him Edo Governor-elect
ndo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has expressed his support for Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, following his confirmation as the winner of the Edo State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, Aiyedatiwa congratulated Okpebholo and his running mate, […]
Fintiri Condemns Ganduje’s Private Jet Use on Edo Election Day, Calls Voting Process ‘Shameful’
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has criticized Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for flying into Edo State on election day via a private jet, allegedly defying movement restrictions imposed by the Nigerian police during the governorship poll. Fintiri’s comments follow the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of […]
HURIWA Criticizes President Tinubu’s ‘No Free Beer Parlour’ Comment, Cites Government Spending Hypocrisy
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu over his recent comments urging Nigerians to remain patient during the nation’s economic crisis. The president remarked that there is “no free beer parlour” anymore, emphasizing the need for hard work and resilience to address the country’s challenges. Tinubu made these […]
NiMet Issues 3-Day Thunderstorm Forecast Across Nigeria Starting Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms across multiple regions of the country from Monday to Wednesday. In a weather outlook released on Sunday, NiMet provided detailed forecasts for the upcoming days. On Monday, thunderstorms are expected in the morning over Sokoto, Kebbi, and Borno, with afternoon storms anticipated in Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Taraba, […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate: Black Market Rates for 22nd September 2024
The exchange rate for the dollar to naira in Nigeria’s black market, also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx), remains highly competitive. According to information gathered from Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, the rates on Sunday, 22nd September 2024 are as follows: For those using the official Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rates, the […]
DHQ Refutes Allegations of Naval Rating’s Six-Year Detention
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied allegations that Seaman Abbas Haruna was detained for six years, as claimed by his wife, Hussaina Iliya. Hussaina had accused Brig. Gen. A.S. Adamu of ordering her husband’s detention since 2018. The accusation gained widespread attention, prompting Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Musa and Minister of State for […]
Mpox in Nigeria: Symptoms, Spread, and Prevention Measures
Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, has become a growing health concern in Nigeria. Caused by the Mpox virus, which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus (the same family as smallpox), this infectious disease presents symptoms such as a painful rash, swollen lymph nodes, fever, and muscle aches. While the illness is typically mild and most people […]
Govt Interventions Could Lower Dangote Petrol Price Below N600/litre – Refiners
With appropriate government interventions, the price of petrol produced by Dangote Petroleum Refinery could fall below N600 per litre, according to the Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN). Speaking to Sunday PUNCH, CORAN’s Publicity Secretary, Eche Idoko, emphasized that the current high prices, driven by the exchange rate, could drop significantly if local crude […]