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The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in naira, signaling a pivotal shift in the country’s energy market and economic policies. The announcement was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on October 6, …

The Enugu State Government has intensified its efforts to combat crime by demolishing a mansion in Amaebo Owelli Autonomous Community, Awgu Local Government Area, linked to kidnapping operations. According to Hon. Uche Anya, Executive Chairman of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, the building had been used as a hideout …

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has stirred conversation on social media by challenging Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s claim of being politically superior to Peter Obi in all areas of the profession. Kwankwaso, in a recent interview in Kano, suggested that his political standing was greater than that of Obi. However, Ahmad …

The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has instructed the leadership of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries to thoroughly review testimonies shared by its members during services. This directive follows widespread backlash over a viral testimony that was deemed misleading by the Christian body.   The …

Suspected militants from the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) attacked Geidam town in Yobe State early Saturday morning, October 5, 2024, leaving one person dead and two vehicles destroyed, which have caused them pain.  The attack, which occurred at around 3:30 a.m., saw insurgents unleashing explosives, burning vehicles …

Singer Spyro has advised his fellow celebrities to remain grounded, reminding them that fame is a privilege, not a birthright. In a recent Instagram post, the gospel artist emphasized that being a celebrity is solely by the grace of God and should not make them feel entitled to be “worshipped,” …

A man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, 30, has been arrested by the Lagos State police for allegedly st@bbing his 25-year-old wife, Olajumoke, to death during an altercation at their residence in Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe, Ikorodu, on Friday, October 4.  According to the police, after the brutal act, Olaniyi locked her body …

A horrifying attack by gang members in the western Haitian town of Pont-Sonde has left at least 70 people dead and displaced over 6,000 residents. The massacre, carried out in the early hours of Thursday, October 3, was claimed by Gran Grif gang leader Luckson Elan as a retaliatory strike, …

After the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Eno, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as the Acting First Lady. This move ensures continuity of the office and the projects initiated by his late wife.  The governor expressed confidence in his daughter’s ability …

An explosion, suspected to be from dynamite, hit the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat on Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in the early hours of October 5, destroying parts of the building, including windows, gates, and the security house. Thankfully, no lives were lost in the incident. APC faction …

The Lagos State Security Taskforce seized the number plates of 28 vehicles parked illegally in front of Cubana Nightclub during a late-night enforcement operation on Friday, October 4, 2024, which was a befitting step.   The state’s Commissioner for Water and Environment, Tokunboh Wahab, disclosed the details on X, formerly known …

Police officers in Lagos, attached to the Area C command, have returned over N1 million that was reportedly extorted from National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in an uncalled-for manner.   The development was initially reported by Oluyemi Fasipe, an X formerly Twitter user who brought the incident to public attention …

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 …

Filmmaker and evangelist Mike Bamiloye has come to the defense of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), after recent backlash over Adeboye’s apology concerning tithing. Adeboye had apologized for his previous statement that those who don’t pay tithes may not make heaven, admitting …