Category: Breaking News
The Facts on ECOWAS Resolutions on Niger Coupists
08 Aug 2023
The Facts on ECOWAS Resolutions on Niger Coupists Following the coup plot which ousted the democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held an emergency meeting whose outcome condemned the situation and announced measures to be taken by the regional bloc to restore democracy in the country. […]
Continue ReadingTwitter removes verification badges of Buhari, Tinubu, Peter obi and others
21 Apr 2023
Twitter has removed verification badges of prominent Nigerians including President Muhammadu Buhari, Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, among others. Checks on Thursday showed that the verification badges on their account have been removed. This comes on the heels of rebranding by Twitter Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk, who had announced the final date for the free […]
Continue ReadingFG approves the sum of N1.5 trillion for the construction of 11 roads totalling 737,000
20 Apr 2023
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the sum of N1.535 trillion for the construction and rehabilitation of eleven roads across the country. The construction would be enabled under the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) tax credit scheme. Speaking on Wednesday after the council meeting, Babatunde Fashola, the minister of works and housing, said […]
Continue ReadingFG to begin payment of 40% increase in civil servant’s pay
19 Apr 2023
Barring any last-minute change of plans, the Federal Government will begin payment of the planned increase in civil servants’ pay by the end of this month (April) The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, retd, is expected to give his final assent for disbursement any moment from now. If the proposal sails through, it means the […]
Continue ReadingTinubu has been named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people for 2023
14 Apr 2023
Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in 2023. Tinubu, Joe Biden, and 18 other names appear on the annual list of influential individuals, which typically includes the names of artists, icons, pioneers, leaders, titans, and innovators. In a short profile published on Thursday, April 13, 2023, […]
Continue ReadingSeven-story building collapses in Banana Island, Lagos
13 Apr 2023
A seven-story building has collapsed in Lagos state’s Banana Island area, trapping many workers beneath the rubble. According to reports, the building collapsed on Wednesday evening, April 12. It was also revealed that some workers are currently trapped under the rubble. In a brief statement, the Lagos State National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the […]
Continue ReadingShocking: Uberfacts releases new court document about Tinubu
12 Apr 2023
In a new court document released by Uber Facts, the $460k Bola Tinubu forfeited was a penalty for trafficking narcotics and not tax fine as some APC spokespersons have been saying. On the docket, it’s boldly written; Nature of the suit: Box 625 was ticked (Drug related seizure) Tinubu committed six federal crimes in the […]
Continue ReadingBoy set ablaze for stealing an Android phone
10 Apr 2023
A boy, 22, was on Sunday evening set ablaze by an angry mob for allegedly stealing an Android mobile phone at Atimbo area of Calabar Municipality Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River. An eye witness who narrated the incident, said the boy identified as Eyo, has been known for petty stealing around the area […]
Continue ReadingDebate: LP dares Soyinka
09 Apr 2023
Following Professor Wole Soyinka’s proposal to have a debate with the vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, over his “fascist” comments on television, the Obi-Datti Movement, yesterday, took up the challenge, saying Datti Baba-Ahmed and Obidients would square off with the Nobel Laureate if he dares to come out. It will be recalled that […]
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