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Army Affirms No Plans to Disrupt Nigeria’s Democracy
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, affirmed on Tuesday that the operatives under his command have embraced the democratic system of governance in Nigeria. Lagbaja emphasized that the Nigerian Army personnel, under his leadership, are staunch supporters of democracy and have no intentions to undermine it. His declaration follows a series of…
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…
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…
Economic Hardship: Be Patient With My Father—Tinubu’s Daughter Begs Nigerians
Alhaja Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja General of Lagos State and daughter of President Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to remain patient amidst the prevailing economic challenges. She emphasized the importance of maintaining hope, highlighting that the economic downturn is not unique to Nigeria but rather a global phenomenon. Tinubu-Ojo conveyed her message to reporters during…
Tinubu Confessed To Me He Had No Blueprints On How To Govern Nigeria — Former APC Campaign Director
Hajiya Naja’atu Muhammad, the former campaign director of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, has revealed that Bola Tinubu confided in her, stating he lacked concrete plans for governing Nigeria before the 2023 General Elections. Mrs. Muhammad made these remarks during a live program on AIT News, as observed by SaharaReporters on X, while…