Former Gov. Okorocha’s 5-storey Building Collapses In Abuja A five-storey building belonging to former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, in Abuja, has collapsed. The building located along Ahmadu Bello Way, Abuja, collapsed around 8.30:pm on Monday, sending panic to the entire neighbourhood. In a swift reaction personnel of the […]
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Borno Bombing: Nigeria In A State Of War – Defence Headquarters
Borno Bombing: Nigeria In A State Of War – Defence Headquarters The Defence Headquarters, DHQ has described Nigeria as a nation in a state of war. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, stated this on Tuesday, while reacting to the recent bombings that claimed several lives in […]
Analysts worry over Nigeria’s rising debts, servicing costs
Nigerian states have seen a dramatic 123% increase in external debt servicing in the first four months of 2024, rising to N96.52 billion from N43.31 billion in the same period last year. This surge, caused by heightened borrowing costs and currency depreciation, is significantly impacting state budgets. According to an […]
Anambra State Police Responds To Allegations of Likely Connection Between A Monarch and Unknown Gunmen
The Anambra State Police Command has responded to allegations of a connection between a prominent monarch and the militant group known as ‘Unknown Gunmen.’ In a a viral video that surfaced on the Internet , Mrs. Ujunwa Agueze, a beer parlour operator, confessed that her husband collaborates with these gunmen […]
Nigerian govt overhauls Withholding Tax, grants exemptions to farmers, SMEs
The Nigerian government has introduced a new, business-friendly withholding tax regime. Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the presidential fiscal policy and tax reforms committee, announced these changes in his X handle. He said that key updates include exempting SMEs from withholding tax compliance and reducing rates for businesses with low […]
Unprofessional Conduct Among Officers Threatens Effective Policing In NIgeria
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has stated that the Nigeria Police Force is not properly structured to tackle security challenges effectively. Speaking at the 2024 Distinguished Personality Lecture Series at the University of Ilorin, Bamidele emphasized the need for fundamental changes in the police structure to achieve effective policing. He […]
Tapswap Postpones Its Token Allocation To Users
In tech news, the popular tap-to-earn app Tapswap, powered by TON Blockchain, has announced a postponement of its token allocation to users. Initially scheduled for July 1st, the allocation event will now take place in the third quarter of the year. The app, which has gained significant traction among Nigerians […]
Trump sentencing in hush-money case delayed until September
On Foreign News In a significant legal development, a New York judge has delayed the sentencing of former President Donald Trump in his hush-money case until September. The sentencing, initially scheduled for July 11th, has been postponed as Trump’s legal team seeks to challenge his conviction following a Supreme Court […]
Unizik Lecturers Protest Over Welfare and Salary Arrears
On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, lecturers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, held a peaceful protest against the Federal Government, highlighting their dissatisfaction with neglected welfare, withheld salary arrears, and the lack of implementation of the Nimi Briggs Committee Report on the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement. Led by ASUU-NAU chairperson Prof. Kingsley […]
Anambra Police On Found 3-month Old Baby
Anambra Police On Found 3-month Old Baby Anambra State Police Command is informing the general public, particularly residents of Anambra State, of a 3-month-old baby, found in front of Oraukwu Boys Technical College. A statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO SP Tochukwu Ikenga, and made available […]