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Beware of Crispy Danger: Lagos Warns Residents of “Poisonous” Plantain Chips
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has cautioned consumers of fried plantains popularly called “plantain chips” to be wary of any unwholesome practices in the processing of the plantains for sale.
This is in response to a…
Naira Redesign Aimed At Economic Goals, Not Punishment, Says Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has denied the claim that his administration “deliberately” used the naira redesign policy to punish Nigerians.
He stated that rather, the policy helped to ease the 2023 general elections, thereby…
Soyinka Alleges Plans To Annul 2023 Elections
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, on Wednesday, said there was a conspiracy to annul the 2023 presidential election.
While referring to the 1993 election cancelled by former military dictator Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), Soyinka said,…
Major Fires Ravage Markets In Abuja’s Wuse, Gwarinpa, And Karmo Neighborhoods
The Head of Operations of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Fire Service, Amiola Adebayo, has confirmed three separate fire incidences that occurred in the FTC between 7:30 pm on Tuesday evening and 4am on Wednesday morning.…
Ibadan Explosion Damages Over 20 Houses, Search and Rescue Ongoing
The National Emergency Management Agency has disclosed that over 20 houses were affected in the Tuesday night explosion that rocked the Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
In a statement on Wednesday, NEMA said there was no…
So You Linked Your NIN To Your SIM? Telcos Say: “Hold My Line, We’re Cutting…
Turns out, those pesky phone lines are playing hide-and-seek with Nigerian subscribers, thanks to a little game called "NIN or No Network." Apparently, linking your National Identification Number to your SIM card is like whispering your…
Ibadan — Beneath the Rubble: A Tale of Explosives, Illegal Mining, and a City Shaken
Ibadan, the ancient city pulsating with the heart of Oyo State, wound down Tuesday with a tremor of shock and the acrid tang of fear. A thunderous explosion had ripped through the Bodija district, leaving behind a scene of devastation and…
Jersey Court Orders Repatriation of $8.9m Allegedly Misappropriated by Nigerian Officials
In a landmark decision, a Royal Court in Jersey has ordered the repatriation of $8.9 million (approximately £6.9 million) to Nigeria. The funds, allegedly misappropriated by Nigerian government officials in 2014, were disguised as…
Osimhen: Life After Fractures – Mask a Necessity for Striker’s Career
Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles striker, says it is “really dangerous” for him to play football without his protective face mask.
In a chat with Brila FM on Tuesday, the 2023 African footballer of the year said he would have to wear the…
Ibadan Reels from Explosion, Buildings Collapse, Casualties Unknown
Panic gripped Ibadan, Nigeria's ancient city, on Tuesday evening, as a powerful explosion rocked the capital, causing buildings to collapse and sparking fears of widespread casualties. The terrifying vibration reverberated across the…
In Show of Respect, Tinubu Praises Buhari for Hands-Off Approach to Cabinet Formation
In a gesture of rare political camaraderie, President Bola Tinubu publicly thanked his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, for respecting his independence in forming his 48-person cabinet last August.
Speaking at the launch of "Working…
Buhari Urges Public Understanding for Tinubu’s Govt as Hard Decisions Loom
Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged Nigerians to be patient with the Federal Government, saying some hard decisions will be made.
Buhari made this call during the presentation of a book titled, ‘Working with Buhari,’…
NNPCL Busts Major Oil Theft Operation, 83 Illegal Refineries Shut Down In Just One Week
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) said it has in the past week uncovered no fewer than 83 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta.
The NNPCL disclosed this on its X handle on Tuesday, adding that 15 illegal…
Number of Kidnapped Soars! Amnesty Pleads with Tinubu: “Take Action Now!”
Amnesty International, an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) focused on human rights, has asked President Bola Tinubu to treat the recent unchecked kidnapping incidents across the country as an emergency.
In recent…
Atiku Takes Aim at NNPC: “Why Rehabilitate, Then Privatize?”
Atiku Abubakar, former Nigerian vice-president, ignited a fresh debate on state-owned refineries this week by questioning the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's (NNPC) decision to rehabilitate the Port Harcourt refinery…