Tag: Investigation
Tinubu Promises Thriving Economy, Brighter Future for Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) ‘s new report on the country’s trade balance. According to the report, Nigeria recorded another trade surplus in the second quarter of 2024, hitting N6.95 trillion. The current surplus is 6.60% higher than the N6.52 trillion surplus recorded in the first quarter. Just days…
Comment on Third batch of Nigerians fleeing Russia-Ukraine war arrives Abuja by Obasanjo at 85: Ex-president participates in novelty match – First News NG
Third batch of 180 Nigerians fleeing from the Russia-Ukrainian war arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from Budapest, Hungary, Friday night. With their arrival, no fewer than 775 Nigerians had been flown back to the country. Early Friday morning, the first batch comprising 415 persons had arrived from Romania while the second batch, comprising 180,…
We’ll Implement New Minimum Wage, Abiodun Tells Ogun Workers
Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said that his administration was putting efforts in place to ensure that the new minimum wage is implemented He disclosed this when he met with the leadership of the Organised Labour at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, the state capital. Abiodun, who acknowledged that the…
Food Security: Ogun to Introduce Price Control, Bans Levies in Markets
Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has unveiled plans by his administration to introduce a price control mechanism in the state. He equally said that all forms of market levies have been suspended, noting that only development and environmental levies will be allowed, as they are meant for the development of markets…
Edo Guber: APC, other Partie Sign Peace Accord, PDP Abstains
Political parties participating in the Edo State Governorship election signed a Peace Accord on September 12, 2024, as the race intensifies ahead of the September 21 election. Notably, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, did not sign the accord. The Peace Accord was signed by major parties including the All Progressives…
Tinubu Meets With King Charles At Buckingham Palace
President Bola Tinubu held a private meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London, UK. This was revealed in a statement on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The meeting underscored the longstanding and valued relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. “Both leaders discussed global and…
Aviation Workers Embarks on Nationwide Protest Sept 18 Over Revenue Deductions
Aviation workers’ unions have announced plans to stage a peaceful protest at airports nationwide on September 18, 2024, in opposition to the Federal Government’s 50% revenue deduction policy from the Internally Generated revenues (IGR) of aviation agencies. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the protest was confirmed by Ocheme Aba, General Secretary of the…
Seven Security Personnel Killed Repelling Bandits’ Attack on Zamfara Highway
Three soldiers of the Nigerian Army and four police officers were killed while repelling a bandit attack along a highway in Zamfara State on Thursday. The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara, Mohammed Dalijan, confirmed the incident, explaining that the bandits had planned to target a construction company operating in the area. According to Dalijan, the…
Rescue Operations Intensify in Maiduguri as Hundreds Remain Trapped After Devastating Flood
In the aftermath of a devastating flood in Maiduguri, Borno State, rescue operations have been ramped up by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the military, and other organizations. This comes as many residents remain trapped or missing, two days after the disaster struck. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, Sirajo…
Nigerians Will Reject Tinubu in 2027, Just Like the Military, Salihu Lukman
Salihu Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman, North-West of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that Nigerians will oust President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, much like they did the military over 25 years ago. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday, Lukman criticized the worsening security and economic conditions under Tinubu’s…
One Year Later: Mohbad’s Mysterious Death Still Haunts Nigeria as Fans Demand Justice
Sophia Yakubu Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known by his stage name Mohbad, was a talented Nigerian singer and rapper who rose to fame with a unique blend of streetwise lyrics and melodic Afrobeat rhythms. Born on January 3, 1996, in Lagos, Nigeria, Mohbad came from a humble background. Like many in his generation, he sought to…
Tyla Rejects Afrobeats Label for All African Music
South African singer Tyla has voiced her frustration with the Western tendency to label all African music as Afrobeats. During her acceptance speech for Best Afrobeats Song at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on the 11th of September, 2024, Tyla acknowledged that while Afrobeats has significantly elevated African music globally, it’s misleading to classify…
Nigeria Reaches FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket Semifinals, First Time in 14 Years
Gifted Markson Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress have made history by advancing to the semifinals of the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket Championship for the first time in 14 years. In a thrilling encounter, they defeated two-time champions Egypt, who were also the silver medalists from the last edition, to book their place in the final four of…
Seven Arrested Over Oil Theft in Rivers: Boats, Badge with Illegally Refined Diesel Impounded
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Rivers State have arrested seven individuals suspected of oil theft. The suspects were caught during an operation that also led to the impounding of a badge and three boats loaded with illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel. According to the…
Ghana Set to Play AFCON 2025 Qualifier Home Game in Nigeria Following Fan Unrest
Gifted Markson Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, may play their next AFCON 2025 qualifying home game in Nigeria after a chaotic scene unfolded during their recent match against Angola. During the match at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, tensions escalated when Ghana conceded a heartbreaking 93rd-minute goal, leading to a 1:0 defeat…
Veteran Journalist Pledges N1m Support for Families of Late Journalists in Ogun
Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Veteran journalist and publisher of Tunes Magazine, Comrade Ambassador Olatunde Oladunjoye, has announced his commitment to provide financial support to families of deceased journalists in Ogun State, offering a startup fund of N1,000,000 to help them navigate economic hardship. This gesture comes alongside his plans to establish a drug revolving scheme for…
Police Pull VIP Security, Deploy 35,000 Officers for Edo Election
Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun announced on Wednesday that a total of 35,000 police officers will be deployed across Edo State for the upcoming governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. An additional 8,000 personnel from other security agencies, including the armed forces and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), will support…
Tensions Soar in Zamfara: More Troops Deployed as Turji’s N30m Levy Deadline Passes
Additional soldiers have been deployed to Moriki town in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State following the expiration of a N30 million levy imposed on the community by notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. The levy was demanded after the killing of over 100 of Turji’s cows, allegedly by military personnel three weeks ago. The…
Edo: Appeal Court Sacks Suit to Disqualify Akpata As LP Gov Candidate
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by Kenneth Imansuangbon seeking to disqualify Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for the September 21 election in Edo State. In a lead judgment delivered by Justice Okon Abang, the court ruled that Imansuangbon had failed to use the Labour Party’s internal conflict…
Innoson Unveils First Locally Produced Electric Vehicle
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) has announced the launch of its first electric vehicle, proudly produced in Nigeria. The company’s Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs, Cornel Osigwe, shared the milestone in a Facebook post, underscoring its significance for the Nigerian automotive industry. “I just test-drove the first Innoson vehicle Electric vehicle produced in Nnewi. We…