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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has denied endorsing former President Donald Trump, countering a false statement Trump made on social media. The denial came after Trump inaccurately claimed via his Truth Social account that Dimon had endorsed him for the 2024 presidential election. However, a spokesperson for JPMorgan Chase, Joe …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has upgraded the national honor of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas from Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) to the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) following a protest by members of the House of Representatives. Initially, Abbas and the Deputy Senate President were conferred …

The Borno State Government has declared a cholera outbreak in the wake of devastating floods, which have so far led to 451 recorded cases. The flooding, caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam, has severely impacted Maiduguri and surrounding areas, displacing over 2 million people, destroying health infrastructure, and …

The Lagos territorial office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the return of 180 Nigerians who were repatriated from Libya.   The returnees, which included 67 adult females, 55 adult males, 42 children, and 16 infants, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos at 7:30 pm …

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has stated that the recent missile strike on Israel was the “least punishment” and vowed to launch more attacks if necessary because they won’t let the death of the dead go in vain.  In his speech delivered on Friday in Tehran, Khamenei defended the …

On Nigeria’s Independence Day, October 1, 2024, the country celebrated not only its 64 years of freedom but also a significant diplomatic breakthrough—Dubai travel is now easier for Nigerians. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted restrictions, streamlining the visa process for Nigerians and enabling seamless travel between Lagos and …

The Federal Government has announced the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on essential energy products such as diesel and cooking gas, a move aimed at alleviating the current economic hardship faced by Nigerians. According to a statement from Mohammed Manga, Director of Information at the Ministry of Finance, the VAT …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) has announced a major achievement, recovering N13 billion in diverted public funds in September 2024. ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu, shared the news during the launch of the ICPC’s Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028, describing it as a testament to the …

Reno Omokri has sparked controversy after sharing photos of himself with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Independence Day. The post captioned “Spending Independence Day with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. May God bless Nigeria,” triggered mixed reactions from Nigerians, many of whom recalled Omokri’s past …

An unidentified crossdresser in Abuja was attacked and forcibly stopped by a group of people after being confronted over his appearance, which is not accepted by them and just doesn’t seem right.   The incident, captured in a viral video, shows the crossdresser being questioned before the group took matters into …

A 45-year-old man, Ayobami Oshoko, tragically took his own life in Abeokuta, Ogun State, due to the severe economic hardship he was reportedly facing in his home and could no longer handle the frustration coming from it.   The incident occurred in the early hours of September 30, 2024, at his …

At least 10 people, including three children, tragically lost their lives in a fatal accident early this morning, on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The accident occurred when a Toyota Sienna bus carrying passengers from the eastern part of Nigeria collided with a stationary Shacman truck loaded with granite. The incident, attributed …

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has reported the successful rescue of 150 people following a boat mishap involving approximately 300 passengers who were all in the boat.   The tragic incident occurred on the night of October 1st, 2024, in the Gabjibo community, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger.  …

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a 12.6% year-on-year decline in petrol distribution in Nigeria, with the volume dropping from 23.24 billion liters in 2022 to 20.29 billion liters in 2023. This decrease, accompanied by a 16.9% drop in petrol truck outs, may give some Nigerians hope that …

Former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku and ex-Permanent Secretary Bello Yero have been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of embezzlement and criminal breach of trust of the community.  The duo faced a 15-count charge before Justice Sylvanus Oriji at the Federal Capital Territory High …