Joseph Wayas

Remains of Late Senate President Joseph Wayas May Travel 7 Hours for Burial

The body of Nigeria’s former Senate President, Dr. Joseph Wayas, who passed away in London in November 2021, will likely be transported by road from Calabar to his hometown of Bassang in Obanliku LGA, Cross River State, a journey lasting over seven hours. Secretary of the central planning committee for the burial, Dr Dorn Cklaimz […]

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Governor Bassey Otu

How Governor Otu’s Impromptu Holiday Declaration Left Akwa Ibom Pupils Stranded

On Thursday morning, thousands of primary and secondary school children and teachers across Cross River State were left stranded due to the unexpected declaration of a two-day public holiday by Governor Bassey Otu. According to a press release by the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Nsa Gill, the public holiday is to allow […]

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Bianca Ojukwu

‘I Stayed in A Hotel for 1 Year in Spain as Nigeria’s Ambassador’ – Bianca Ojukwu (video)

On Wednesday, during her Senate screening, ministerial nominee Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, recounted her challenging experience as Nigeria’s ambassador to Spain, revealing that she lived in a hotel for a year due to the dilapidated state of the Nigerian embassy in Madrid. President Bola Tinubu nominated Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs. Speaking during […]

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Senator Ali Ndume

Ndume Kicks Against Proposed Increase in VAT (video)

The lawmaker representing Borno South senatorial district, Senator Ali Ndume, has protested against the proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT), arguing that the federal government should avoid placing additional tax burdens on poor Nigerians. The National Assembly is alleged to be considering a bill to raise VAT from the current 7.5 percent to 10 […]

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RCCG

Allegations of Sodomy: RCCG Urged Public to Help with Evidence

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has urged the general public who have evidence against its pastors accused of homos*xuality to present them for investigation. On Tuesday, the church suspended some of its pastors over allegations of homos*xuality. Akande emphasized that the church’s doctrine does not tolerate or allow any act of sodomy, citing […]

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Nigeria Set To Implement Unified Driver’s License with Other West African Nations

Nigeria is set to introduce a unified driver’s license and vehicle registration system with other West African nations. The project is aimed at streamlining transportation and enhancing road safety across the region and forms part of a broader effort coordinated through the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Road Safety […]

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Tinubu, Biden

Binance Executive: Joe Biden Calls Tinubu

President of the United States of America Joe Biden called his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, October 29, to discuss issues ranging from law enforcement collaboration to a potential United Nations (UN) Security Council seat for Africa. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who disclosed this said the call took place at […]

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Petrol Pump Price Increases Third Time in 2 Months

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has once again, increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to ₦1,025 per litre in Lagos and ₦1,060 per litre in Abuja. The new review becomes the third price adjustment within two months. The latest price hike comes as Nigeria’s Bonny Light […]

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RCCG Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello

‘I’ve Never Engaged in Sodomy’ – Sacked RCCG Pastor (details)

A Redeemed Christian Church of GOD (RCCG) pastor, Ayorinde AdeBello has denied engaging in gay s*x. He took to an Instagram post to deny allegations of sodomy, mores so with young members of the church. AdeBello’s suspension, along with another pastor, was announced in an RCCG letter dated October 28. The letter, signed by Sunday […]

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EFCC boss

Sanwo-Olu Sues EFCC Over Alleged Threat to Prosecute Him After Office

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged threat to arrest, detain and prosecute him after he leaves office in 2027. The governor through his lawyer, Darlington Ozurumba, filed the fundamental right enforcement suit before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High […]

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