Reactions Trail Supreme Court’s Suspension of February 10 Deadline for Use of Old Naira Notes

Supreme Court’s temporary suspension of the February 10 deadline for the use of old Naira notes has been greeted with social media reactions. A seven-member panel led by Justice John Okoro on Wednesday stopped FG’s ban on old naira notes after it was challenged by three northern states of Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara. The three […]

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NPCL Speaks as Petrol Scarcity Spreads Across the Country

JUST IN ! Petrol Scarcity: ‘Suspend All Operations’ – IPMAN

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has directed members to suspend all operations across the country in spite of petrol scarcity. The directive is contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by Mohammed Kuluwu, Chairman, IPMAN. The marketers were also ordered to suspend payment of ordering products from source until further notice. The […]

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Petrol Tanker Explodes Causing Fatalities

A tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol, exploded while in Ondo State today (Monday), causing panic among residents. The tanker was discharging fuel at Optimal Petrol station within the state when the incident occurred. An eyewitness, Emmanuel Solomon, who spoke with PUNCH said the tanker exploded due to pressure and fire […]

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JUST IN ! Explosive Device Detonates in a Popular Market

JUST IN ! Nigerian Air Force Jet Crash-Lands in Lagos

Reports just received say that a Nigerian Air Force jet has crashed-landed in Lagos According to Sahara Reporters, passengers onboard the jet panicked on Monday as the aircraft crash-landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Runway 18R. SaharaReporters learnt there were six people on board and that there were no casualties. “Airforce jet crash-lands […]

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Economic Hardship: HAPPENING NOW ! Students Stage Massive Protest at UI Gate

Students have begun a protest at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State gate to express their frustration over the ongoing petrol scarcity, inability to withdraw the new naira notes and economic hardship in general. Members of the community blocked the institution’s gate preventing human and vehicular movement and other activities. A student, who spoke in […]

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HAPPENING NOW ! Fire Guts Storey Buildings in Balogun Market (video)

HAPPENING NOW ! Fire Guts Storey Buildings in Balogun Market (video)

Within less that 1 week, another fire has engulfed 2 storey buildings in the popular Balogun Market. The cause of the fire is still not known but as at the time of this report, firefighters are yet to arrive the scene. Horrified traders watch in despair, unable to retrieve their goods. It is also not […]

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Heavily Armed Security Men Stop APC Niger Rally

BREAKING ! Heavily Armed Security Men Stop APC Niger Rally

A planned political rally by supporters of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, was today, stopped from holding in Niger state. Reports say the event was stopped by fierce-looking security operatives who on Tuesday, barricaded the entrance to the New Bussa Township Stadium in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger […]

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JUST IN ! 'Banks Will Continue to Accept Old Notes After Deadline'- Emefiele (video)

JUST IN ! ‘Banks Will Continue to Accept Old Notes After Deadline’- Emefiele (video)

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has made a new announcement about the old naira notes. He says banks will continue to accept old naira notes after the stipulated deadline. Emefiele spoke on Tuesday when he appeared at an interactive session with the house of representatives ad hoc committee on the […]

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JUST IN ! Another 40ft Container Falls on Lagos Highway (video)

JUST IN ! Another 40ft Container Falls on Lagos Highway (video)

A video has emerged online showing the moment another 40ft container fell on a Lagos highway day after a similar incident. Sunday’s tragedy crushed the occupants of a commercial bus in Lagos after flattening the fully loaded vehicle on Ojuelegba Bridge. A tweep, who shared the video said that his sister recorded the scene on […]

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HAPPENING NOW ! Petrol Scarcity Triggers Protests in Edo State (video)

HAPPENING NOW ! Petrol Scarcity Triggers Protests in Edo State (video)

Videos trending online currently show hundreds of Edo youths out on the streets as they protest the lingering petrol scarcity and hike in the price of the commodity. The angry youths blocked roads in Benin City, the Edo State Capital, Midwest Nigeria on Monday, calling for an end to the protracted scarcity. Bonfires are set […]

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