The Nigerian women’s football team, the Super Falcons, saw their Olympic journey come to an abrupt end following a 3-1 defeat to Japan in their final group stage match. This loss marked the end of Nigeria’s campaign in the tournament, leaving the team and its supporters in profound disappointment. Japan’s commanding performance showcased their clinical…
In a tragic incident, the daughter of retired Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia has been found dead at her apartment in Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos. The lifeless body of the deceased, a medical doctor who recently got married, was discovered early Wednesday morning. According to sources, the corpse was found outside the gate of her residence, suggesting…
Favour Ofili has harshly criticized the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) for their incompetence and lack of transparency, resulting in her disqualification from the women’s 100 meters at the Paris Olympics due to their failure to register her for the event. The 22-year-old sprinter and Louisiana State University (LSU)…
On Wednesday morning, Nigerian nationals residing in the United Kingdom stormed the Nigerian High Commission in London to protest the prolonged delays in receiving their international passports. In a video shared on X, the frustrated protesters voiced their grievances, highlighting that they have been waiting for over six months since applying for their passports. “Two…
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has revealed that the state cannot afford the recently approved N70,000 minimum wage due to limited financial resources. Speaking on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ meeting regarding the planned nationwide #Endbadgovernance protest, held at the banquet hall of Gombe Government House, Yahaya expressed his concerns. “With the lean allocation to…
Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has pledged to address the delays in passport issuance for Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom. On Wednesday, frustrated Nigerians stormed the High Commission in the UK, demanding their long-overdue passports. In response, Tunji-Ojo took to his X handle to address the situation and assure affected citizens of swift action….
Cletus Gandu, a 40-year-old unemployed man, confessed during his trial on Wednesday that hunger drove him to steal two tubers of yam. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) charged Gandu with criminal trespass and theft. Appearing before the Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Gandu admitted to the crime, pleading, “Hunger pushed me…
Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II, the revered monarch of Oyotunji African Village, tragically lost his life after being allegedly stabbed by his sister during a heated argument in South Carolina, USA. The 47-year-old king was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect, 53-year-old Akiba Kasale Meredith, fled the scene on…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has set an ambitious goal to boost crude oil production to two million barrels per day by year-end. According to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, the country’s daily production already increased from 1.27 million barrels in June to 1.6 million in July. During a meeting with maritime…
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili expressed her frustration on Tuesday after learning she will not compete in the 100-meter race at the ongoing Paris Olympics due to administrative failures by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC). Ofili, an LSU Track and Field alumna, called for accountability and questioned the trustworthiness…
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram Messenger, has shared a remarkable story about how he became the biological father to over 100 children worldwide despite being unmarried. The 39-year-old entrepreneur revealed this surprising news on his popular channel on Monday evening. Durov recounted that 15 years ago, a close friend asked him to…
Legendary Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly passed away at the age of 72. The celebrated icon was said to have collapsed on Tuesday night at the birthday celebration of Mrs. Stella Okoli, held at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos. According to TheNiche, an eyewitness at the event confirmed the tragic news. “It…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has made headlines by purchasing the French professional football club, Caen. At just 25 years old, Mbappe, currently the highest earner at Real Madrid, has struck a deal to become the majority owner of Caen. According to Le Parisien, the French captain will invest just under €20 million to acquire…
Chelsea are reportedly exploring a player-plus-cash deal with Napoli for Victor Osimhen this summer, as the Italian club looks to resolve the Nigerian striker’s future. Despite recent splurges, including the signings of Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Renato Veiga, and emerging talents like Omari Kellyman and Estevao, Chelsea are still seeking attacking reinforcements. Osimhen, a long-time…
A tragic building collapse at Arowojobe Estate in Lagos has led to the deaths of five construction workers and prompted urgent new regulations. The two-storey structure, located on Wilson Mba Street, fell early Tuesday morning, trapping workers who had been sleeping on-site. The building was owned by an unidentified woman and was under construction with…
The men’s triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been postponed by 24 hours due to unexpected water pollution in the River Seine. Just hours before the race was set to start on Tuesday, last-minute water quality tests revealed unsafe levels of pollution, prompting organizers to delay the event. Paris 2024 and World Triathlon officials…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested nine individuals in Abuja for internet fraud. The arrests took place on Monday, July 29, 2024, in the Wuye area, following a targeted intelligence operation by the EFCC’s Abuja Zonal Directorate. The EFCC reported on Tuesday via X that the suspects were apprehended based on credible…
On July 29, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) dramatically reversed its recent policy on dormant accounts, just ahead of a nationwide protest. Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced that next-of-kin will now be allowed to claim funds from these accounts, overturning the earlier directive that would have transferred the funds to the CBN. The original…
In an effort to combat the pervasive problem of hunger in the country and make basic commodities more accessible for Nigerians, the Federal Government has suspended import tariffs and taxes on vital food items, according to Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi. Adeniyi addressed the pervasive economic difficulties in a Monday night…
The police have admitted that internal corruption is a mirror of the larger dishonesty that permeates Nigerian society. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the national police spokesperson, made this claim in response to a question on social media. @peter_eli7, an X user, enquired, “Nigeria police are so corrupt.” Why not, gentleman? Adejobi answered with brevity, “Because our society…
Australia’s Opals lost to Nigeria’s D’Tigress in the opening round of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The Nigerian squad, led by Rena Wakama, put on a fierce display to win 75–62 at Pierre Mauroy Stadium on Monday. The team’s first Olympic triumph since the 2004 Games in Athens comes from this victory.
Early Monday, a large group of disgruntled MTN subscribers vandalized the telecommunications company’s office in FESTAC Town, Lagos. The unrest was triggered by the network’s blocking of SIM cards due to mismatches between subscribers’ National Identification Numbers (NIN) and SIM registrations. A viral video on social media showed the crowd tearing down a barricade fence…
On Monday, numerous filling stations across Abuja, Niger, and Nasarawa states were closed, exacerbating the already long queues for petrol. Depots continued to ration petrol supplies, leading to widespread shortages and frustration among motorists. In Abuja, filling stations on the Kubwa-Zuba expressway, including NNPC and Conoil, saw long lines, while other stations like Salbas and…
The massive telecom company MTN has closed all of its service centers and retail locations in Nigeria. Following the network provider’s Sunday line-barring action, which infuriated several of its customers nationwide, this occurred. A barricade fence outside the MTN office is being destroyed by a mob in a video that went popular on social media…
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu signed the new National Minimum Wage Act into law, raising the minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000. This significant increase followed nearly two weeks of negotiations between the federal government and labor unions, who initially sought ₦250,000. The signing ceremony at Aso Rock Presidential Villa was attended by Senate President…
The Federal Government said on Monday that it has started supplying each state with an extra ten trucks full of 50 kg bags of rice, which will be sold for N40,000 at certain locations. As the majority of the demands made by the organizers are being met, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) insisted that the…
Ndinne pair of the Big Brother Naija Season Nine show has emerged winner of the first custodian challenge. The duo won the challenge held on Sunday night when 14 pairs of 28 housemates got into the house. With this, the pair are automatically exempted from possible eviction in the first week of the “No Loose…
Trevoh Chalobah, a defender for Chelsea, has drawn interest from Manchester United since it appears that the 25-year-old will be leaving Stamford Bridge this summer. The announcement coincides with rumors that Chalobah is “disappointed” that Chelsea did not include him on their preseason tour of the United States. Trevoh Chalobah can be careful about his…
According to clarification from the Central Bank of Nigeria, accounts can only be designated as dormant and used for investment purposes if they have not been used for more than ten years. Additionally, it said that unclaimed funds and dormant accounts will be managed by a special office. This was made public by the apex…
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic square off in an Olympic Games blockbuster on Monday, their first meeting in over two years, while Iga Swiatek stepped up her quest for gold by powering into the third round. The latest chapter of a generation-defining rivalry, and perhaps the final act, will bring Nadal and Djokovic full circle…
