BREAKING: Nigeria in darkness as national grid collapses again
Nigeria has once again been hit by a major power outage following a collapse of the national grid on Wednesday. This marks the second grid failure in 2025, continuing the country’s struggle with an unstable electricity supply. According to data from the Nigerian System Operator’s website, the collapse happened around 11:30 AM. However, the Transmission […]
My administration’s intolerance for criminality flushing out crimes – Mbah to new GOC
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s strong stance against crime, stating that security remains a top priority. He attributed the state’s growing peace and stability to a deliberate zero-tolerance policy on criminal activities. The governor made this known when he welcomed the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the […]
CBN Increases ATM Withdrawal Charges to N100, N450
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the charges for ATM withdrawals, meaning customers will pay more when using ATMs, especially at other banks. According to a circular signed by John Onojah, the acting director of the financial policy and regulation department at CBN, the new charges will begin on March 1. Here’s a […]
Hardship: Why we don’t regulate food prices – Nigerian govt
The Nigerian government has explained why it is not considering fixing food prices despite the rising cost of food in the country. According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government believes in a free market system that encourages entrepreneurship, especially in agriculture. During the first ministerial briefing for 2025 in […]
Why I Sued Facebook Company, Meta – Femi Falana
Senior Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, has explained why he decided to take legal action against Meta, the company that owns Facebook. Falana is suing Meta for $5 million because he claims they wrongly linked his name to false health advertisements. He believes this is misleading and harmful. During an interview with […]
MTN Officially Increases Data Charges By 200% In Nigeria
MTN Nigeria has announced a significant hike in its data charges, raising prices by 200%. This change was confirmed by the company in a statement shared online. The company wrote: “Y’ello! Thanks for stopping by, We apologise for any inconvenience and delayed Response. A price increase has been implemented to enhance our services and serve you […]
Insecurity: British embassy, Kogi police strengthen security collaboration
On Monday, the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, met with a team from the British Embassy, led by Mr. Andrew Marshall. The meeting aimed to discuss ways to improve collaboration between the Kogi State Police and the British Embassy to address security challenges in the region. The meeting focused on sharing ideas […]
Under the Igbo customary law, payment of bride price is what validates paternity and not even DNA – Lawyer Stan Alieke
Nigerian lawyer Stan Alieke has explained that under Igbo customary law, a child’s paternity is confirmed by the payment of the bride price, not by a DNA test. In a post on his Instastories, Alieke stated that if a man has not paid the bride price for the mother of his child, the child is […]
NAFDAC raises alarm over fake and expired drugs in Anambra market
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised concerns about the large-scale production and sale of fake and expired drugs in the popular Head-Bridge Drug Market, Onitsha, Anambra State. NAFDAC’s South-East Zonal Director, Martins Iluyomade, led a team of officials and security operatives in a raid on the market around 4 […]
Nigerian Government Discovers Over 6000 Niger Republic Nationals With NIN
In a recent update, the Nigerian government revealed that over 6,000 people from Niger Republic illegally obtained Nigerian National Identity Numbers (NINs). This discovery was shared by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a Federal Executive Council briefing on February 4, 2025. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has since removed the fraudulent NINs […]