18-year-old apprentice impregnates 10 girls in five months
An 18-year-old apprentice has allegedly impregnated 10 girls in just five months, including his master’s daughter and a salesgirl in Anambra State.Reports say he was first sent to learn a…
Anambra residents protest electricity bills higher than minimum wage
By Vincent UjumaduAwka – Residents of Iyiowa Odekpe in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested against exorbitant electricity bills from the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), claiming…
FEC Approves ‘Nigeria First’ Policy To Support Local Industry
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a Nigeria First economic policy targeted at prioritising the use of locally manufactured goods and services in all government procurements. Nigeria’s Minister of…
Fresh attack, As 12 got killed in Plateau, Benue
Six persons were killed in renewed attacks in Marit and Gashish communities of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday by gunmen. The gunmen stormed the communities…
EFCC finally breaks silence on arrest of VeryDarkMan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified its position over the ongoing investigation of Martins Innocent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan following widespread public interest and speculation.The Nation…
UK to restrict visa applications from Nigeria, Pakistan, others
United Kingdom may restrict visa applications from nationalities whose citizens are most likely to overstay approved stays.First reported by Times, the Home Office listed them as Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri…
FG approves National integrated electricity policy to transform power sector.
The Federal Government has officially ratified and adopted a comprehensive roadmap for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) through the approval of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP). Bolaji Tunji,…
Dangote Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Back New NNPC leadership
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assembling a strong and competent leadership team to drive reforms at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited…
ONITSHA NORTH MAYOR LAUNCHES IMMUNIZATION TASK FORCE, KICKS OFF NIPDS CAMPAIGN
By Chika Obi/Chioma Nwankwo/Claribel Udah/Patricia Osegbue To bolster routine immunization at the grassroots, Hon. Tony Nweze Nwora, Mayor of Onitsha inaugurated a dedicated Immunization Task Force and officially flagged off…
Tinubu Presidency Rejects AfDB President Adesina’s ‘Nigerians Better Off In 1960s’ Claim, Says He Sounded Like Peter Obi
In a widely circulated statement, Adesina asserted that Nigeria’s GDP per capita had dropped from $1,847 in 1960 to $824 in 2024, painting a grim picture of rising poverty and…