Abandoned baby found crying at riverside in Kogi
A baby girl was found crying near the Niger Bridge in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. She had been left alone by the riverside with some baby clothes, a wrapper, and other items. According to Omera Ugbede Opaluwa, who shared a video of the baby on Friday, April 4, 2025, a community leader heard the baby crying […]
Sterling Bank leads protest for removal of bank transfer charges
Sterling Bank has surprised everyone in Nigeria by stopping all charges for local online money transfers. This big move puts customers first and shows a new way banks can treat people better. When Sterling made the announcement on April 1st, many thought it was an April Fools’ joke. But the bank quickly made it clear—this […]
Naira records highest depreciation against dollar amid Trump’s tariff war
This week, the Nigerian naira experienced its biggest drop against the US dollar at the official exchange market. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported that the naira fell to N1,552.53 per dollar on Thursday, down from N1,531.25 on Wednesday. This represents a N21.28 drop in just one day, the largest single-day decline since March […]
Nigeria, UNIDO sign $174.6m industrial development partnership
The Nigerian government has signed a $174.6 million partnership deal with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to help grow its industries over the next four years (2024–2028). This agreement, called the Programme for Country Partnership (PCP), is aimed at making Nigeria’s industries stronger, creating jobs, and supporting economic growth. It will also focus […]
David Umahi arrives in Lagos for urgent intervention on Independence Bridge rehabilitation
David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has arrived in Lagos to look into the ongoing repair work on the Independence Bridge. The bridge was temporarily closed after it was found to be structurally unsafe, but its closure has caused severe traffic congestion, prompting an urgent response. Umahi had ordered repairs on the bridge, but the […]
Amotekun rescues 28 Ghanaians in Ondo
In a major rescue operation, Amotekun, Ondo State’s security force, saved 28 Ghanaians who were held hostage by kidnappers in the Oda area of Akure, the state capital. The victims had been tricked by a 28-man gang that promised them U.S. visas for a fee of $1,500 to $2,000. Once the victims arrived in Nigeria, […]
NAFDAC reopens Onitsha drug market, issues fresh conditions to traders
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reopened the popular Onitsha Head Bridge drug market, known as ‘Ogbo Ogwu.’ This comes after the market was shut down for a month due to concerns over fake and expired drugs. To ensure such problems do not happen again, NAFDAC has set new […]
BREAKING: Protest erupts in Otukpo over incessant killings, kidnappings
Residents of Otukpo in Benue State have taken to the streets to protest against the increasing cases of killings and kidnappings in the area. The demonstrators, chanting “We no go gree!”, blocked major roads, demanding urgent action from the government and security agencies to address the growing insecurity. One of the protesters, Daniel Oche, shared […]
Activist, Detoun, apologises to woman who she queried for coming out at 4.30am to do her sweeping job with her 11 year old daughter in Ikoyi
Activist Detoun has apologized to a woman she earlier criticized for bringing her 11-year-old daughter to work at 4:30 am in Ikoyi. A few days ago, Detoun shared a video where she confronted the woman, a street sweeper, for allowing her young daughter to help her so early in the morning. She argued that this […]
Moment Activist, Adetoun confronted mother whose 11 year old daughter joined her to sweep an estate as early as 4:30am daily
Activist Adetoun recently shared a video where she confronted a mother for allowing her 11-year-old daughter to help sweep an estate early in the morning. The mother was employed by the estate management to clean, and since it was a public holiday, she brought her daughter along to assist her. Adetoun, who lives in the […]