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Central Lagos Market Closed After Fire Guts Buildings
The Lagos State Government has suspended commercial activities in the Central part of the state.
This followed a fire incident which engulfed a section of the Idumota Market in the area.
The fire, which started in the early hours…
Presidency Replies Atiku Over Claims On Lagos-Calabar Highway
The Presidency on Monday faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s comments on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, describing them as a “misrepresentation of facts.”
“The Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway and Lagos-Calabar Coastal rail…
NNPC Struggles with $3 Billion Backlog in Payments to Fuel Importers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited owes around $3 billion to fuel traders for imported petrol.
According to Reuters on Monday, three sources confirmed the development.
The debt is coming amid the removal of petrol…
Nigerians Get Bonus Day Off: Thursday Declared Additional Public Holiday for Eid al-Fitr
Nigerians celebrating Eid-el-Fitr received positive news on Tuesday as the Federal Government declared an additional public holiday to mark the occasion.
Thursday, April 11th, 2024, will now be a day off for federal government…
Good News for Travelers: Emirates Set to Return to Nigeria by June
Emirates Airlines is set to resume flights to Nigeria before the end of June 2024, the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo disclosed.
The minister, who spoke when he appeared on Arise News Channel on Monday morning, confirmed…
EFCC Warns: Charging for Services in Dollars Illegal, Carries Jail Time
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned against the use of Dollar or any foreign currency for services in the country.
The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede’s strong warning is contained in the latest…
SHAIBU: Ousted Edo Deputy Governor Calls Impeachment Illegal, Threat to Democracy
Philip Shaibu has said that his impeachment as the Edo State deputy governor is illegal and a threat to the nation’s democracy.
In a reaction via a video shared on his X account, Shaibu denounced the impeachment.
He said in part,…
Shaibu Replaced, Omobayo Sworn In As Edo Deputy Governor
Omobayo Godwins has been inaugurated as the Edo Deputy Governor, hours after Philip Shaibu was impeached by the state house of assembly.
The 37-year-old who was beaming with a smile, was sworn in around 1:40 pm on Monday by the Chief…
Nigerian Actress Adejumoke Aderounmu, Known for “Jenifa’s Diary,” Passes Away at…
Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu, popularly known for her role as “Esther” in Funke Akindele’s popular TV series Jenifa’s Diary, is dead.
Aderounmu’s death was confirmed by her brother, Adeola Aderounmu, in a cryptic post on…
Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele Remanded in EFCC Custody on Abuse Charges
A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday remanded a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following his…
Binance Exec Faces Prison Time After Nigerian Court Ruling
A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded a Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, in Kuje Correctional Centre, pending the determination of his bail application.
The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, gave the order after Gambaryan…
Falana Vows Legal Challenge to Latest Electricity Tariff Hike
Lagos lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has condemned the recent increase in electricity tariffs, calling it "unlawful" and promising legal action. In a statement, Falana said he would begin "raising serious objections" on Monday, citing…
Atiku Raises Concerns Over Lagos Project Tied to Tinubu’s Business Ventures
In a critical statement on Sunday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the pilot phase of a project that seemingly revolves around Lagos, particularly within the sphere of Bola Tinubu's business ventures. Atiku…
Peter Obi Calls for Targeted Electricity Price Hike, Increased Power Generation
Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, on Sunday, sparked debate with comments regarding the recent electricity tariff hike in the country.
Obi said this in Bauchi on Sunday when he commissioned a water project he…
Tuesday & Wednesday Declared Public Holidays for Eid al-Fitr Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by the…