JUST IN: Again, Protest Erupts in Suleja Near FCT Over High Cost of Living
A new wave of demonstrations erupted in Suleja, the bustling economic hub of Niger State, situated just a few kilometers from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. On Wednesday, enraged Nigerians took to the streets, as captured in photographs obtained by SaharaReporters, demanding that the government, led by Bola Tinubu, address the hardships and unmanageable inflation…
AFCON: Super Eagles To Face South Africa in Semi-final 6pm Today
The Nigerian Super Eagles are poised to take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a highly anticipated semi-final showdown at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Scheduled for 6 p.m. Nigerian time on Wednesday, February 7, the match will unfold at Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Cote d’Ivoire. This semi-final clash promises to…
UNICAL Professor Ndifon Demanded ‘Blow Job’ in Exchange for Admission – Witness Tells Court
The star witness, identified as TKJ (pseudonym), presented by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), testified on Tuesday that Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), pressured her to trade her virginity for admission into the institution. TKJ, the ICPC’s second…
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…