Telecoms Tariff Hike: FG Deploys Security Agents As NLC Insists On Protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is gearing up for a protest against a 50% hike in telecom tariffs. The tariff increase, announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has sparked outrage, leading the NLC to announce plans to shut down telecom services across the country on March 1, 2025. This move is in response to […]
NAFDAC Seals 3,000 Shops In Lagos, Seizes 12 Truckloads Of Fake Drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken strong action against the sale of fake and illegal medicines in Lagos. In the first week of enforcement, officials shut down over 3,000 shops in the Idumota Open Drug Market. During the raid, NAFDAC officers found serious violations. Some vaccines were stored […]
Fatal Motor Accident Claims Eight Lives In Imo
A tragic accident on Sunday in Ngor-Okpala, Imo State, led to the deaths of eight people. The crash involved a Toyota Camry (EPE 541 JO) and a Hyundai Santa FE (AAA 212 CD) at Amala, a community in the area. Police officers from Ngor-Okpala Divisional Headquarters quickly arrived at the scene. According to the State […]
GOAT: You’re not the best – Cafu tells Ronaldo, lists greatest players in history
Brazilian football legend Cafu has shared his thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo’s claim of being the best and most complete footballer in history. While acknowledging Ronaldo’s talent, Cafu believes that other players rank higher in football’s greatest-ever debate. Recently, Cristiano Ronaldo stated in an interview that he is the most complete and best football player of […]
I stand as proof that God is not done with me – Nigerian woman marks one year since she lost a leg to cancer
Life is unpredictable, and for Oluwaseunfunmi Akindeko, the past year has been a journey of resilience and faith. Exactly one year ago, she faced one of the toughest challenges of her life—battling cancer, which led to the loss of one of her legs. Despite the pain and difficulties, she chooses to celebrate her survival and […]
Real Madrid’s Bellingham facing 12-match ban after X-rated rant at referee
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham might be suspended for up to 12 matches after receiving a red card during a game against Osasuna. The referee, Jose Luis Munuera Montero, sent him off in the 39th minute for using offensive language. Montero claimed that Bellingham told him, “F*** you.” However, the England star insists he only […]
Ukraine drone attacks injure one, damage 12 houses in Russia
A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Krasnodar region injured one person and damaged at least 12 houses, according to regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev. He described the attack as “massive” but did not share further details. Reports from Russia’s SHOT Telegram news channel indicate that the drones may have targeted the Ilsky oil refinery. The attack […]
Alleged police extorting of N62m: RULAAC petitions PSC
A human rights group, the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), has asked the Police Service Commission (PSC) to launch an independent investigation into serious allegations against officers of the Enugu State Police Command. The case involves a businessman, Olu Agwu, who claimed he was abducted in Abia State, blindfolded, and taken to […]
Gov Yusuf bans manual labour in Kano schools after meeting students digging toilet pipeline
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has banned teachers from making students do manual labour, whether inside or outside school premises. This decision came after the governor made an unexpected visit to the School for Arabic Studies in Kano. There, he saw students digging a toilet pipeline, which left him visibly upset. Governor Yusuf questioned […]
Fear, concerns as Kano hospital turns ‘beehive’ of phone-snatching, other criminal activities
Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital (MMSH) in Kano, one of the biggest state-owned hospitals in Nigeria, is now struggling with serious security issues. Reports say that criminals, including phone snatchers and armed robbers, are increasing in the area, making it unsafe for hospital workers, patients, and visitors. A social media post by a concerned citizen, Ahmed […]