Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala celebrates 3-year-old girl who dressed like her to school

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has celebrated a 3-year-old girl who dressed like her to school.

“Somebody save us” – Yhemolee cries out as one dollar hits N1500

Popular singer, Yhemolee cries out for assistance as the naira continues to decline in value relative to the dollar, reaching N1500 today.

Most Governors in minimum wage committee are not paying minimum wage — NLC president

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, says most governors of the 37-Member Tripartite Committee On Minimum Wage are guilty of not complying with the proposed pay structure.

320 stranded Europe-bound Nigerians rescued from Libya

At least 320 Nigerians stranded in Libya have been rescued with the International Organisation for Migration coordinating moves to help them return to Nigeria.

“I’d love to collaborate with Beyonce, Rihanna, others” – Ayra Starr says

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has expressed a wish to collaborate with worldwide music superstars.

Troops Engage Bandits, Rescue Three Abducted Victims In Taraba

Three abducted victims have been rescued by troops of 114 Battalion (Rear) of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in Taraba State.

Lilian Afegbai tenders apologies to her aunties in their 30s she mocked in the past

Media personality and actress, Lilian Afegbai having realized that age is just a number, has sent her apologies to all her aunties she previously judged in their 30s.

Naira Now Exchanging at N1,500/$ in Parallel Market

At the parallel market, the Nigerian naira is currently exchanging N1506/$. This is after it had previously sold at N1,410/$. 

CBN clears all airlines’ foreign exchange debts

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the complete settlement of foreign exchange (FX) owed to all foreign airlines operating in the country.

Insecurity: Makinde calls for State Police creation immediately

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called for the urgent establishment of state police to battle security challenges facing different parts of the country.

Open Heaven 31 January 2024 Wednesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC: Becoming A Son Of God (1) [Wednesday, 31 January 2024]

  MEMORISE: “And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” – Mathew 3:17 (KJV) 

Atiku Abubakar tackles President Tinubu for going on private visit while insecurity persists

Former PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has berated President Tinubu for travelling on a private visit to France when insecurity is on the increase across the country.

NDLEA Arrests 198 Suspects, Dismantles 21 Illicit Drug Joints In Kano

198 suspected drug dealers have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Kano State Command.

 

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles and Côte d’Ivoire are title Contenders — Sunday Oliseh

Former Nigeria player, captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh has tipped Côte d’Ivoire and Super Eagles as title contenders at this year’s African Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON).

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan bags 10 years imprisonment

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has been sentenced to ten years in prison for leaking state secrets.

Undergraduate stabs girlfriend to death for seizing his phone

A student of a private health technology institution in Ogun State, Adebayo Adeyemi, has been arrested by men of the Ogun state police command for stabbing his girlfriend and schoolmate identified as Mercy, to death after she seized his phone over an alleged relationship with another girl.

Don’t Play With God - Davido Writes As He Celebrates Achievements

Grammy-nominee, Davido has taken to his Instastories to celebrate the latest milestone in his career.

Police uncover kidnappers den in Imo, recovers decomposing bodies of two victims

Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Imo State Police Command Special Tactical Unit led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma in synergy with some local hunters, stormed a suspected kidnapper’s hideout in a forest between Avu and Ihiagwa, on January 29 and arrested five suspected kidnappers namely Muazu Awuta, 30 ‘m’ yrs, Abdullahi Abubakar, ‘m’ 32yrs, Ozeru Sabo ‘m’ 25yrs, Saddam Suleiman, ‘m’ 27yrs, Bashir Yahaya, ‘m’, 28yrs all of Jau LGA of Jigawa State. 

Cubana Chiefpriest laments spending 'N1 million on cab fare' in Paris

Socialite, Cubana Chiefpriest, has taken to his Instastories to lament after claming to have spent N1 million on cab fares in Paris. 

Boko Haram IED Kills 7 Farmers, Injures Others In Borno

Seven farmers boarding a commercial vehicle have been killed by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Boko Haram terrorists on the Pulka/Firgi road in Gwoza Local Government of Borno State.

AFCON: Ivory Coast knocks out defending champions Senegal on penalties to reach quarterfinals

Host nation, Ivory Coast have knocked out the defending champions Senegal to reach the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations.

Open Heaven 30 January 2024 Tuesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC: Servant Or Son? [Tuesday, 30 January 2024]

  MEMORISE: “I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee:” – 1 Chronicles 17:13 (KJV) 

Officers Not Allowed to Conduct Stop And Search On Mufti – Police PRO

The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiiwa Adejobi has issued a warning to officers across the country.

AFCON 2023: I’m giving everything to come home with the trophy — Victor Osimhen

Super Eagles star striker, Victor Osimhen has stated that he is ready to give his all to bring the AFCON trophy to Nigeria.

Lagos govt gives 5 days quit notice to squatters under Ijora bridge

The Lagos State Government, on Sunday, Jan. 28, gave a five days quit notice to different squatters under the Ijora Causeway Bridge and Lagos Blue rail Line over head bridge in Ijora to remove all their shanties for constituting danger to the Lagos Blue Line corridor or risk demolition and removal.

‘No gree for anybody’ slogan is breeding violence and fostering revenge culture - Actor Alex Ekubo

Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo has taken to social media to raise concern over the negative impact of the New Year’s slogan, “No gree for anybody.”

We’re doing everything to stem inflation and boost naira value – FG vows

The federal government has revealed that it is trying its best to stem the rising inflation as well as stabilize the foreign exchange rates.

Tobi Amusan Breaks African 60m Hurdles Indoor Record, Surpasses Glory Alozie

Tobi Amusan has broken the record set by 26-year-old Glory Alozie.

After 10 Years Of Barrenness, Bandits Kill Nursing Mother And Her Mum In FCT

In spite of the efforts of security operatives to address the worsening security crisis in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, incidents of killings and abductions of residents persist.

Mummy Zee bags first ambassadorial deal days after clash with Tacha

Deborah Olaki Adebisi, well known as Mummy Zee, has bagged her first ambassadorial deal with a fintech business, Swift Pay.

Woman arrested for alleged trafficking of 42 children

A 45-year-old Alimot Haruna has been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly smuggling 42 northern children into Lagos without their parents’ consent.

Open Heaven 29 January 2024 Monday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC: What Is God’s Temple? (6) [Monday, 29 January 2024]

  MEMORISE: “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” – Psalm 22:3 (KJV)