Eniola Badmus, Nollywood star, appointed Special Assistant for Social Events and Public Hearings to the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, Tajudeen Abbas. The viral clips of her swearing-in and receiving her appointment letter garnered attention
Nollywood sensation Eniola...
Nigerian Federal Government responds decisively to Binance CEO's bribery allegations, denouncing them as blackmail. Amidst accusations of money laundering and terrorism financing, the government asserts the need for a transparent investigation and judicial due process.
The Federal Government...
Reports indicate Microsoft's potential closure of its Lagos Development Center, jeopardizing 200 jobs. The move spells uncertainty for Nigeria's tech landscape and innovation prospects. While the company remains tight-lipped, economic challenges are speculated to drive the decision. The shutdown...
Allegations surface as Binance CEO reveals Nigerian officials demanded cryptocurrency bribes to release detained executives. Shocking revelation sparks scrutiny amid rising tensions. Explore implications for Binance's operations and Nigeria's regulatory climate
In a development that has sent...
Amid Nigeria's economic struggles, the government is considering reintroducing telecom taxes to secure a $750m World Bank loan. The move sparks frustration among citizens already burdened by financial hardship. As negotiations unfold, concerns arise over the potential impact on the economy and...
In a close call, both President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima nearly left Nigeria simultaneously, raising alarms amid Tinubu's mysterious absence after the World Economic Forum. Criticism mounts over government transparency and constitutional issues, with even Atiku Abubakar questioning the...
Nigeria mandates 1.9 million Point of Sale (PoS) agents to register with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to curb rising fraud incidents, which accounted for 26.37% of cases in 2023. This directive aims to enhance transparency in financial transactions and improve regulatory oversight in...
Nigerians question government integrity as Education Minister announces crackdown on fake certificates. Amid rising concerns over academic fraud, the Minister pledges to root out perpetrators.
In a bid to uphold educational integrity, Education Minister Tahir Mamman unveiled a comprehensive...
Amidst World Press Freedom Day, Nigeria's Information Minister defends Tinubu's administration, claiming no journalist faced incarceration. Recent incidents, like the detention of Segun Olatunji and Daniel Ojukwu's abduction, challenge this stance. SERAP and NGE call for press freedom...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has recently addressed Nigeria's economic challenges, attributing them to the policies of the previous administration under President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at the 2nd Chronicle Roundtable in Abuja, Shettima emphasized that the economic crisis inherited by...
In a heart-wrenching viral video circulating online, an elderly man is seen in tears after purchasing fuel at an exorbitant price, reflecting the ongoing fuel crisis in Nigeria. The video has sparked a wave of emotions across social media platforms, with Nigerians expressing sympathy and...
In response to recent allegations of misinformation regarding Maersk's purported $600 million investment in Nigeria, the Nigerian government's media has shared a video of a meeting they claim took place in February. The government asserts that this video depicts a recent meeting with Maersk...
Multichoice Nigeria, a prominent Pay TV provider, has proceeded with the upward adjustment of its prices for DStv and GOtv subscribers, despite a recent court ruling prohibiting the company from raising rates.
On April 24, the company announced its intention to increase prices for its DStv and...
In an unexpected turn of events, power reportedly went off at the National Assembly while the Minister of Power was present in the building. This incident sparked a flurry of reactions on social media platforms, ranging from humor to cynicism.
Some users found irony in the situation...
A resurgence of petrol scarcity has engulfed various states in Nigeria, accompanied by long queues at petrol stations, crowded bus stops, and escalated traffic woes. Frustrated residents, facing soaring petrol prices approaching N2000 per liter, are resorting to purchasing fuel in jerrycans...
In his address at a counter-terrorism meeting in Abuja, Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, highlighted significant strides in the country's security landscape, attributing them to government actions aimed at curbing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.
Ribadu...
The former President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Joe Uwakwue, revealed that the Tinubu Administration is still paying fuel subsidies, proposing a significant increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N925 per liter.
Uwakwue's statement implies that despite the...
During a joint press conference at the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington D.C., Finance Minister Wale Edun revealed that Nigeria has qualified for a $2.25 billion loan from the World Bank, described as "virtually a grant" due to its...
The Anambra State Government has arrested a 40-year-old man named Anietie Tim for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in the Onitsha area. The arrest comes after Tim had evaded operatives of the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Children's Welfare, with the help of some military...
Nigeria was thrust into darkness once again as the national power grid collapsed for the fifth time in 2024, triggering widespread power outages across the country. Reports indicate that the blackout struck various regions at different times, with some areas experiencing the outage as early as...
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