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Man Advises Evangelist to Seek Employment

A video circulating on social media has sparked a wave of mixed reactions after a man was seen advising a female evangelist, who was preaching on the streets around 4 a.m., to get a job. He says.   The incident, captured in the early hours, shows the man addressing the preacher …

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NNPC Ltd. Denies Petrol Subsidy Payments

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has categorically denied recent reports that it continues to pay subsidies on petrol. The company’s Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya, made this clarification during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, August 19, asserting that no payments have been made under the …

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Ogun REC, Niyi Ijalaye, Passes Away After Abuja Meeting

Niyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State, tragically passed away on Monday, August 19, after collapsing in his hotel room following a meeting at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja.    The meeting, which was presided over by INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, focused on …

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Nigerian Nurses Face ‘Professional Imprisonment’ as NMCN Allegedly Blocks License Verifications for Overseas Work

Nigerian nurses are reportedly facing severe restrictions on their career mobility as the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) allegedly refuses to verify their licenses—a critical requirement for those seeking to work abroad.    This issue, which has sparked outrage and concern, was highlighted by Dr. Olufunmilayo, a prominent …

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Police hunt for kidnappers of Enugu college students

Authorities have launched an extensive manhunt for the abductors of students from the Enugu State College of Health Technology, following a distressing incident in which five students were kidnapped by armed men suspected to be herdsmen.    The attack, which occurred on Thursday evening at the college in Oji River …

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Singer Portable and boys attacked in Iju Ishaga

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has once again found himself at the center of attention after reportedly being attacked in Iju Ishaga, Lagos State.    The incident occurred following his performance at a local event, where he and some of his crew members were allegedly assaulted …

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Actor John Aprea, Passes Away at 83

John Aprea, one of the famous and talented actors best known for his role as young Salvatore “Sal” Tessio in “The Godfather Part II,” has passed away at the age of 83. Aprea, who died of natural causes on August 5 in Los Angeles, was surrounded by his loved ones …

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NERC Issues Electricity Generation Permits to MTN and Others

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued permits to several key organizations, including Golden Penny Power Limited and MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, for the generation of mini-grid electricity.    The permits, granted in the first quarter of 2024, authorize these entities to generate power primarily for their own consumption, …

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China Sentences Ex-Football Official to 11 Years

China has sentenced Li Yuyi, the former vice president of the Chinese Football Association, to 11 years in prison for corruption, demonstrating the country’s unwavering stance against bribery and abuse of power.    The verdict, delivered by a Chinese court on August 19, found Li guilty of accepting bribes and …

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