US Airman Sets Self on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy
A US Air Force active member burned himself alive outside the Israeli embassy in Washington on Sunday, officials say. Media reports suggested the man was demonstrating against the conflict in Gaza. Based on the message posted on X, the previous Twitter platform, by the fire service of the capital, emergency personnel were summoned to the…
Confusion as PDP Snubs Shaibu, Set to Present Certificate of Return to Ighodalo Tuesday
The Peoples Democratic Party is set to award its Edo State gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Asuerinme Ighodalo, with the Certificate of Return on Tuesday. This was disclosed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement titled “PDP Grants Certificate of Return to Edo State Governorship Election Candidate, Dr. Asuerinme Ighodalo,” released on Monday….
Rice Buyers’ Deaths at Lagos office Not Caused by Customs – Spokesperson
The Nigeria Customs Service has lamented the tragic stampede that occurred at its office in Yaba, Lagos, resulting in the loss of seven lives during the sale of 25kg of rice to Lagos residents. According to reports, the stampede occurred as a large crowd gathered at the venue for the sale of confiscated rice at…
Insecurity: Wike Doesn’t Care if People Live in FCT, We’re in Trouble—Sen Kingibe
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the National Assembly, strongly criticized Minister Nyesom Wike for his indifferent attitude towards the well-being of FCT residents. Ireti said that Wike shows no regard for the populace residing in the nation’s capital. Speaking at an event in Abuja organized by activist Moses Paul to…
Economic Hardship: Corpers Demand Increase in NYSC Allowance
Several active members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are calling on Bola Tinubu to consider increasing the allowances for corps members serving across the 36 states of Nigeria. They express their dismay over the inflated cost of living, which has compelled them to seek additional employment opportunities to meet their basic needs. In…
Economic Hardship: Woman Brings 5-Year-Old Boy to Market for Sale in Rivers
Yesterday, chaos erupted in the market located on Bishop Okoye Street in Mile 3, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, when an unidentified woman attempted to sell a five-year-old boy whom she claimed was her child. The commotion unfolded around 3:40 p.m., drawing the attention of both customers and traders who gathered around the woman in…
Qatar Rejects Tinubu’s Visitation Request for Business Parley
The Qatari government has declined Chief Bola Tinubu’s request to visit the nation and organize a business and investment forum. In a letter addressed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, Qatari authorities stated their inability to accommodate Mr. Tinubu and host the suggested forum on March 2 and 3. This decision was attributed…
Economic Hardship Protest: TUC Tackles NLC, Says Action May Bring Anarchy
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has issued a cautionary statement regarding the upcoming protest scheduled for February 27th and 28th, spearheaded by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), expressing concerns about the potential for anarchy. The union emphasized that the nation is currently in a volatile and tense state due to widespread hunger. Dr. Tommy Etim,…
TCN Announces 7-Hour Power Outage in Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Saturday announced that certain areas of the Capital City, FCT, will undergo a seven-hour power outage. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, verified this information through a statement. The interruption is necessary to facilitate planned preventive maintenance on the 132/33kV 2X100MVA Power Transformers located in the…
Palliative: Customs Begins Food Distribution, Sells 25kg of Rice for N10,000
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated the sale of confiscated bags of rice to the public at the rate of N10,000 per 25kg. Speaking to reporters in Lagos, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller General of the NCS, revealed that the sale process for these food items has been streamlined. Applicants are required to submit…