Sowore Slams Wike for Paying N70k to FCT Workers While Building N700 Million Homes for Judges
Prominent Nigerian human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has condemned Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for setting a low minimum wage of N70,000 for FCT workers. Sowore described the decision as inadequate, especially given the current economic challenges many Nigerians face. Wike announced the N70,000 wage as part of efforts to […]
D’banj, Yemi Alade, Olamide, Timi Dakolo Set to Perform at the Opening of African Military Games
The much-anticipated 2024 African Military Games (AMGA) are set to begin in Abuja today with an exciting opening ceremony. Nigerian music stars D’banj, Yemi Alade, Olamide, and Timi Dakolo will perform live, bringing their vibrant energy to the event. The ceremony will take place at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, which will also host 19 different […]
South African Couple Convicted of Murdering Ex-Boyfriend for Insurance Money
In a shocking case of greed and deception, a South African couple has been convicted of murdering the wife’s ex-boyfriend to claim a large insurance payout. The Pretoria High Court found Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu guilty of premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and three counts of fraud. The plot began on January 2, 2022, […]
Wike Approves N1.1 Billion Compensation for Property Owners Affected by Kuje-Airport Road Project
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved N1.1 billion in compensation for property owners whose buildings are being affected by the ongoing Kuje Airport Road construction. The road project, which will be a six-lane dual carriageway, aims to improve transportation from Airport Road to Kuje. Wike made this announcement on Tuesday in […]
Troops Capture 73-Year-Old Suspected Bandits’ Informant and Break Up Criminal Hideouts in Taraba
A 73-year-old man, Alhaji Buba Maru, has been arrested by the Nigerian Army in Taraba State. He is suspected of being an informant for bandits, helping them by providing land to carry out illegal activities. The arrest took place in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, during a major operation led by the 6 Brigade of the […]
Man Who Alleged Commissioner Had Affair with His Wife Disputes Sharia Court Ruling
Nasiru Buba, the man who accused Jigawa’s Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, of having an affair with his wife, has rejected the recent ruling from a Sharia Court that cleared the commissioner of any wrongdoing. In a decision by the Kano Upper Shari’a Court, the case against Sankara was dismissed, with the judge, […]
Akande Urges Obasanjo to Acknowledge His Role in Nigeria’s Current Challenges
Laolu Akande, a former presidential aide, recently called on former President Olusegun Obasanjo to acknowledge his role in Nigeria’s current issues and publicly apologize to the country. Akande made this statement during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a popular program on Channels Television. Obasanjo had recently spoken at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX set for test flight of the most powerful launch vehicle ever built
SpaceX is gearing up for the test flight of the most powerful rocket ever built. After making headlines with a successful landing of its massive rocket booster, the company is set to launch its Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster. The test flight will take place at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, with the […]
Ndume Calls for Support to Let Ifeanyi Ubah’s Widow Take His Senate Seat
Senator Ali Ndume from Borno South has made an appeal to the Nigerian Senate, urging his colleagues to allow Ifeanyi Ubah’s widow to replace him as the senator for Anambra South. The appeal was made during a special session on November 19, held to honor the late Senator Ubah, who passed away in July at […]
Governor Alex Otti Reveals the True Sponsors Behind Gunmen Attacks, Denies IPOB Involvement
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has accused opposition politicians of sponsoring the recent wave of violence in the state. He believes that these politicians, with support from external forces, are trying to disrupt his government’s focus on developing Abia State. The violence has been escalating, with deadly attacks on security forces. On November 13, […]