Nigerians may soon pay more for electricity as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission reviews tariffs amid rising generation and transmission costs. As the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission reviews power prices across consumer bands, Nigerians may soon face another electricity tariff…
Dr. Jide Idris, the Director-General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention, stated on Friday that the organization has stepped up disease surveillance throughout the nation in response to indications of an international Hantavirus cluster connected to cruise…
On Wednesday, protestors and activists invaded MTN Nigeria’s Abuja headquarters due to the exorbitant cost of service. Protesters, led by Omoyele Sowore, chanted “MTN Ole!” as they marched. They also demanded immediate action over what they described as exploitative pricing…
Tragedy in Seoul: High Court Judge Found Dead Following High-Profile Verdict The legal community in South Korea is in a state of profound shock following the sudden passing of a prominent jurist. A senior judge, known for his recent role…
Following a cluster of serious respiratory infections reported on Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) has verified an epidemic of hantavirus infection aboard a cruise ship containing 147 passengers and crew. Authorities have reported seven cases so far, including three…
As part of new initiatives to address growing insecurity throughout the nation, Inspector General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has formed a dedicated Violent Crime Response Unit, or VCRU, in each of the federation’s states and the Federal Capital Territory.…
No fewer than three police officers have been murdered with others severely injured following an attack by suspected terrorists on a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Residents of the rural…
Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has revealed how he spent six months looking into Jerry Eze, the convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers (NSPPD) and the head pastor of Streams of Joy…
Brent crude has surged to $115 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate has climbed to $103 per barrel on Wednesday. Brent and WTI crude prices increased by more than 3 percent daily, according to source’s checks on worldwide oil prices.…
Gunmen attacked a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, on Tuesday night, killing a pastor and abducting an unspecified number of worshippers. Authorities are however yet to confirm the exact number of…
Terrorists have stormed Daarul Kitab, an Islamic school and orphanage in Kogi State, abducting 24 pupils and two relatives of the school’s proprietor. Following the incident, the Kogi police spokesperson Saliu Afusat said terrorists broke into a school along NNPC…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has issued an urgent safety warning to Nigerians in South Africa, asking them to shut their businesses and avoid confrontations over rising xenophobic attacks. The warning comes as anti-foreigner protests escalate in South Africa,…
The Cross River government says it has recorded a new case of COVID-19 in the state. Henry Ayuk, the state’s commissioner for health, revealed this in Calabar while informing reporters of a return of the deadly Covid-19 SARS strain in…
On Monday morning, a military base in the Kemanji town of Kaiama LGA in Kwara state was attacked by suspected terrorists, resulting in the deaths of three Nigerian Army personnel. In a tweet uploaded on his page on Monday night,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has listed 10 primary changes to the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system, as part of its efforts to curb fraud and strengthen digital banking. The CBN also noted that the new BVN guidelines will…
