BREAKING: Donald Trump Wins Nevada Primary Without Being on Ballot
In Tuesday’s Nevada Republican primary, Donald Trump emerged victorious despite not being listed on the ballot. Instead, voters chose the ‘none of these candidates’ option over Trump’s primary opponent, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley. Haley refrained from campaigning in the state, citing allegations of election manipulation in favor of Trump. The contest concluded at 9:01…
Our Husbands Don’t Touch us At Night Due To Heat – Rivers Women Protest Blackout
A mild drama unfolded in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, on Tuesday as a group of women staged a protest at the office of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) over prolonged power outages. Hailing from the Mile 2 and Mile 3 areas of Diobu, Port Harcourt, these women took to the…
AFCON: Osimhen Gets Medical Clearance, Set to Reunite With Teammates in Bouake
The Super Eagles’ forward, Victor Osimhen, has received clearance from the team’s medical staff ahead of the upcoming clash against South Africa. Recall that Osimhen was unable to join the Super Eagles’ journey to Bouake, where they were set to face South Africa in the semi-final, due to abdominal discomfort. It was announced that the…
Amotekun Intercepts Truckload of Northerners, Guns, Cutlasses in Ondo Today
The Amotekun security outfit in Ondo has reported intercepting trucks carrying 149 men from the north, armed with guns, cutlasses, and bags of Indian hemp. The interception occurred on Tuesday at a notorious location known for various cases of kidnapping, banditry, and armed robbery in the state, according to the local security outfit. Commander Adetunji…
Naira Depreciates in Parallel Market, Gains Strength in Official Window
The Nigerian naira gained strength at the official forex window on Monday, following reassurances from Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, about the institution’s efforts to address currency volatility. According to data from the FMDQ, the local currency appreciated by 1.09 percent, closing at 1,419.86 naira per dollar at the official…
BREAKING: Plateau Gov Dismisses Varsity VC, Others
Professor Bernard Matau, the Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, has been dismissed from his position. Matau assumed the role of Vice Chancellor while serving as the Commissioner for Higher Education during the previous administration under former Governor Simon Lalong. Reports indicate that Matau, despite having time left in his tenure, was ousted from his…
NAFDAC Shuts Down Sokoto Bakery for Repackaging, Inadequate Sanitation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken action against a bakery in Sokoto for repackaging products and maintaining poor sanitation standards. Garba Adamu, the NAFDAC coordinator in Sokoto, announced on Tuesday that the unregistered bakery was closed with the assistance of security personnel. Adamu stated that the bakery owner…
Leader of Kenyan Cult Faces Trial for Allegedly Killing 200 Followers
A Kenyan court levied charges on Tuesday against the leader of a cult implicated in starvation deaths, along with dozens of suspected associates, for the deaths of nearly 200 individuals in a forest near the Indian Ocean. Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor already facing charges of terrorism, manslaughter, child torture, and cruelty, stands accused of…
Reps Urge FG to Distribute Food from Grain Reserve to Nigerians
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives pressed the Federal Government to promptly unlock the grain reserves and provide grains to disadvantaged Nigerians, aiming to address the widespread hunger in the nation. The representatives underscored the urgency of the matter, emphasizing the need to alleviate food scarcity across the country. This decision stemmed from the approval…
BREAKING: CBN Gov Cardoso, Edun Arrive House of Reps for Debate on Economy
The ongoing sectoral debate on the economy at the House of Representatives currently features notable figures, including Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance. Also present are Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister of…