Yomi Jones Olayeye, a 40-year-old Nigerian man also known as “Sabbie,” was arrested on August 13, 2024, upon arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Olayeye faces multiple charges related to a scheme in which he…
On Tuesday, the Oyo State Fire Service reported a fire outbreak at No. 51 Debo Plaza, located opposite Lam Adesina Junction in Felele, Ibadan, the state capital. The fire affected two churches—a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God…
On Monday, youths from Ibeno Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State barricaded the gates of ExxonMobil in protest of a new oil spill that has contaminated local water bodies. The protest, which began on Friday, continued with drumming, dancing,…
The Delta State Police Command successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt by a gang in Oghara kingdom, Ethiope West Local Government Area, engaging the suspects in a gun battle. According to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe,…
By Matthew Denis The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has placed her members and affiliates unions on red alert for nationwide industrial action if the Nigeria Police Force arrest her president, Comrade Joe Ajaero. This was disclosed by the National Vice…
On Monday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party condemned the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu for acquiring a new $100 million presidential jet without National Assembly approval. PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary Ibrahim Abdullahi and Deputy…
The Federal Government’s committee, established to oversee the sale of crude oil to local refineries in naira, has reached an agreement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that Nigeria will receive $27 million as part of a larger $536 million humanitarian aid package directed toward Sub-Saharan Africa by the U.S. Government. This aid is part of the United States’…
Organized Labour has called on Nigerians to exercise patience with both Federal and State Governments regarding the delay in implementing the newly approved minimum wage. The workers’ union has clarified that there is no evidence suggesting a deliberate attempt by…
Napoli continues to “work” on either finalizing Victor Osimhen’s departure or retaining him, according to the club’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna. Osimhen, who has scored 76 goals for Napoli since joining from Lille in 2020, has yet to feature in…
