The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has announced that seized petrol in Adamawa State will be auctioned at ₦630 per litre. This decision was disclosed during a press conference on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State. Represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Aliyu Alajogun, Adeniyi … Read more
A human rights organization, Amnesty International, has called on governments at all levels to prioritise the rescue and reintegration of girls who had suffered insurgency, into the society. Programme Manager, Amnesty International, Ms Barbara Magaji, made the call at a programme organised by Amnesty International to illuminate the challenges faced by girls on Friday in … Read more
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has commended Super Eagles players Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Moses Simon for their outstanding performances in Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Libya in Friday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. In a post on his X account, Enoh also congratulated Austin Eguavoen and the entire team for securing the … Read more
Mr. Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), revealed the agreement reached between organized labour and President Bola Tinubu before accepting the N70,000 minimum wage during the national wage discussions held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Ajaero explained that while negotiating for a new … Read more
Leaders of the western countries have called on the Israeli government to stop harming United Nations, UN, peacekeepers in Lebanon after explosions wounded two of them near the country’s border. The Israeli military said its forces on Friday fired at a threat near a UN peacekeeping mission position. A spokesperson for the United Nations Interim … Read more
Liverpool defender Joel Matip has announced his plans to retire from professional football after leaving the club as a free agent next summer, according to a post by Fabrizio Romano on Friday. Matip, 33, suffered a severe injury late in 2023 that sidelined him for much of the season, preventing him from playing any part … Read more
Virgil van Dijk was sent off as the Netherlands secured a Nations League point in a 1-1 draw against Hungary. Hungary took the lead in the first half with Roland Sallai’s well-struck volley, putting the hosts in control. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has … Read more
The Presidency has given clarification on why President Bola Tinubu left the United Kingdom for France. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, addressed fresh criticisms trailing his principal’s trip to France. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M Bail ‘PDP Is dead, APC Has Finished … Read more
The Board of Trustees, BoT, of the People’s Democratic Party has urged the two factions within the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, to sheath their swords and revert to status quo. The board made the call in a statement issued by its Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, on Friday in Abuja, as part of its moves … Read more
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa unveiled the Geri-Care Health Scheme at JBS Gerontology Centre, the first and only private gerontology healthcare center in Nigeria on Friday in Lagos. JBS Gerontology Centre is a specialized medical healthcare organization focused on providing quality healthcare services specifically to the aged and … Read more
Substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru netted the decisive goal as the Super Eagles secured a 1-0 victory over Libya in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday in Uyo. Nigeria started the match with confidence, dominating possession but struggling to create clear scoring opportunities. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
The death has been announced of Engr. Olanrewaju Afolabi Philips. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Engr. Philips passed away on October 3, 2024, at the age of 76. According to the family, the deceased’s final journey will begin on October 30, 2024, with a Service of Songs at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. A funeral … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has suspended several key figures, including the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and its 2019 governorship candidate, David Lyon, over allegations of anti-party activities. Others suspended include the Commissioner for Power, Kharim Kumoko; Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Peres Biewari; former state … Read more
Borno State Police Command has re-arrested Kyari Kur, a convict, who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri. The 28-year-old Kur, also known as Henry, escaped from the custodial centre after part of the perimeter fence collapsed in September due to a major flood incident. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba … Read more
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has lost his 25-year-old daughter, Fatima, who passed away on Friday, October 11, in Abuja. Her funeral prayers, held at the Annur Mosque in Abuja, were attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, along with friends and associates of the Kyari … Read more
The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians by intervening in the escalating costs of food and energy. He raised concerns about “fifth columnists” collaborating with saboteurs who are working to undermine the legacy the Tinubu administration aims to build for the nation. In … Read more
As Nigerians face the challenge of widespread hunger, the Federal Government has outlined the necessary documents required to access a subsidised 50kg bag of milled rice, priced at N40,000. To qualify, citizens must present their National Identification Number (NIN), a valid ID card, and an ATM card for both registration and payment. Once these steps … Read more
Nottingham Forest has been fined £750,000 by the Football Association for bringing the game into disrepute after the club questioned the integrity of a match official following their defeat to Everton last season. The FA ruled that Forest’s comments on social media, posted shortly after their 2-0 loss at Goodison Park on April 21, crossed … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has opted for a 4-3-3 formation for tonight’s crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. Stanley Nwabali from Chippa United is set to start between the posts as expected. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned a former militant leader, Asari Dokubo to mind his utterances or be prepared to come to the battlefield and have a first-hand experience of how effective the Nigerian military is. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, while fielding questions from Journalists in Abuja on the … Read more