In a tragic accident involving a tanker explosion, a petrol tanker carrying petroleum products exploded along the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. This explosion claimed 15 lives, including women and children, and also burned cars on the same…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of board chairpersons and chief executive officers for 42 federal government agencies and parastatals in a major leadership shake-up aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery across key public institutions. The…
Former Anambra State Governor and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has revealed that after his years in politics and business, he hopes to retire as a secondary school teacher in Onitsha, where he can continue shaping the lives…
Following many complaints from Nigerians over flight delays and cancellations, the Federal Government of Nigeria has planned to implement stricter sanctions on airlines. The Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU) has proposed a review of the draft policy on sanctions…
In other news from the Federal Capital Territory, the Association of Resident Doctors has embarked on a three-day warning strike on Wednesday, due to unpaid allowances and salaries and other welfare demands. Dr. George Ebong, President of ARD FCTA, disclosed…
Unsatisfied Polytechnic workers, especially the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic (SSANIP), have declared a three-day warning strike to begin on Wednesday as their needs have not been met. According to the association, the strike is all about career progression,…
Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, will commission six road projects in Abuja’s six area councils on Monday. Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communication and New Media, disclosed in a statement to the media…
Social media influencer Reno Omokri is currently on the run after the Nigeria Police Force obtained an order from the Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, to remand him in prison for alleged defamation…
Nigeria’s football legend, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, has expressed his disappointment regarding Eric Chelle’s appointment as the Super Eagles head coach. Okocha said the inability of the team to win any major title over the years is because of several…
President Tinubu’s tax reform bill looks to have gotten the green light from the 36 state governors under the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF). They, however, proposed a VAT sharing formula to the National Assembly. The proposed sharing formula stands at…
Trouble is already brewing in the Oyo Kingdom, as Prince Lukman Gbadegesin has vehemently opposed Prince Abimbola Owoade’s ascension to the Alaafin of Oyo throne. Prince Gbadegesin has taken legal steps to stop Owoade’s reign, as he believes he should…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected the proposed 100% tariff increase for calls and data by telecommunication providers. Instead, to make it easier for Nigerians to accept, they will allow a 30–60% increase. This development was announced by Dr…
Nyesom Wike, the current FCT Minister, is being sued for N500 million by members of the pantaker community, beggars, and petty traders for infringing on their fundamental human rights. Abba Hikima, the lawyer who filed the suit (FHC/ABJ/CS/1749/3024) before Justice…
Eric Chelle, the new Super Eagles head coach, was unveiled today at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in grand style. The unveiling took place in the media conference room of the stadium. Chelle has vowed to do his best to ensure…
President Bola Ahmed has banned the Nigerian military from getting involved in acts such as homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other activities that go against the ethics of the Nigerian armed forces. The ban also prohibits the military from having…