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The news of Aduke Gold’s passing was shared on social media by fellow artist Esther Igbekele, who honored her memory with the caption, “A general has fallen. RIP,” alongside a picture of Gold. Having lost her parents at age four and faced with severe vertigo, Aduke Gold triumphed over adversity to become a notable figure…
By Dorcas Adepoju The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing immediate challenges posed by its policies to ensure a brighter future for Nigerian youths, rebuild the nation, and create a just society where every youth has equal opportunities to realize their potential. Gaidam made this…
Since July, when the Supreme Court granted financial autonomy to local governments, many states have announced or conducted local government elections. The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled local government elections for September 21, while Anambra State will hold theirs on September 28. Kwara’s commission is preparing to conduct elections to elect chairmen for…
Poland has denied accusations that its citizens were involved in waving Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano State. Some protesters in northern states were seen displaying the Russian flag during the recent nationwide demonstrations. In response, the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested seven Polish nationals in Kano on suspicion of their involvement…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced the commencement of payments to depositors with balances exceeding N5 million, following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) revocation of Heritage Bank’s license on June 3, 2024. Appointed as the bank’s liquidator, the NDIC has begun disbursing payments, with the remaining balances to be settled as liquidation…
Athletes of Nigerian descent winning medals for other nations showcases how much the West African country can achieve with the right preparations. The Paris Olympics may have ended with Team Nigeria winning no medal in what has been described as one of the country’s worst outings. However many athletes of Nigerian descent competed for other…
By: Mohammed Jinadu Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, the national chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to standardize civil servants’ salaries across the country. He questioned why parents are forced to pay as much as N3,000,000 to secure jobs for their children in certain agencies after investing heavily in their…
By: Mohammed Jinadu As Nigeria joined the world to celebrate International Youth Day, former Chief Security Officer to the late military head of state, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd), has called on Nigerian youths to use their voter cards to unseat bad leaders. Mustapha spoke in Abuja on Monday at the commemoration of…
Six suspects were arrested for their alleged roles in the destruction, arson, and looting of the Kano Printing Press. The Kano State Police Command has transferred 76 suspects, including a foreign national, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for discreet investigation related to sedition. These individuals were reportedly detained for displaying Russian flags during recent…
A viral video showed a female traveler, identified as Favour Igiebor, destroying what is believed to be her husband’s Nigerian Standard Passport at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is investigating the incident and has invited Igiebor for questioning. Initially, the reasoning behind her actions was unclear, but NIS…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (Champion Zonal Headquarters) located along the Federal College of Education (FCE) Road in Kontagora, Niger State, was set ablaze by suspected hoodlums. This is the second time in ten years that the church has been targeted. The previous incident occurred a decade ago when unidentified attackers burned down the…
Many heads of state and dignitaries from African nations attended the inauguration ceremony in Kigali. Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame was sworn in for a fourth term, emphasizing the priority of regional peace in light of the ongoing conflict in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Kagame won the recent elections with an overwhelming 99.18 percent…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and ten overhead tanks, as part of efforts to combat oil theft and sabotage. In a statement from Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, operations along the Imo River near Obuzor and Okoloma revealed several active sites exploiting the challenging terrain for illegal activities. The…
A man involved in promoting the Russian flag in Kano, North West Nigeria, has been arrested. Thousands of Nigerians participating in the #EndBadGovernance protests are now waving foreign flags across the country. This trend began last week in a few locations but surged significantly by Monday. This escalation follows President Bola Tinubu’s warning to protesters…
His Excellency,President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, State House, Aso Presidential VillaAbuja, FCT. Your Excellency, Sir! I have been following the turn of events in our beloved country Nigeria; following the first day of the nationwide protest. If there are established protocols regarding this mode of…
The buses were set on fire at the local government secretariat in Potiskum on Thursday. Seven mass transit buses were burned in Potiskum, the headquarters of Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State on Monday during the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests. The buses were set on fire at the local government secretariat in Potiskum on Thursday….
A coalition of civil society organizations has reaffirmed the fundamental right to peaceful protest, emphasizing it as a cornerstone of democratic governance. This right is protected by international human rights instruments and Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. Protests are vital for expressing dissatisfaction, demanding accountability, and advocating for change, and have historically led to significant policy shifts….
Nigeria’s D’Tigress defeated Australia’s Opals 75-62 in their opening match of the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking Nigeria’s first Olympic victory since Athens 2004. Coached by Rena Wakama, the Nigerian team delivered a strong performance at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium on Monday. Despite being ranked 12th compared to Australia’s third, D’Tigress quickly erased any perceived disadvantage….
President Tinubu signed the minimum wage bill into law on Monday at the State House in Abuja, concluding lengthy negotiations among government officials, labor unions, and the private sector. Passed by the National Assembly just days prior, the law establishes a national minimum wage standard to improve living standards and reduce wage disparities. Further details…
The upcoming protest has gained traction on social media, trending with the hashtag ‘#EndBadGovernance.’ Education Minister Tahir Mamman has advised university students in Nigeria to stay on campus during the nationwide protests to avoid potential risks. A statement from the National Universities Commission (NUC), signed by acting Executive Secretary Chris Maiyaki, was issued to Vice-Chancellors….
