Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Super Falcons goalie, Chiamaka Nnadozie wins best goalkeeper award in France

Super Falcons of Nigeria goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has become the first African and Nigerian player to be crowned the best goalkeeper in the French D1 Arkema (women’s league).

Senators Fight Over Seats in Newly Renovated Chamber

There was panic inside the Senate chamber at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday as senators fought over seats at the newly renovated complex.

NERC deregulates meters prices May 1

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Monday released an order on the Deregulation of Meter Prices for meters deployed under the Meter Asset Provider Scheme.

Fuel queues will be cleared by Wednesday -NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel scarcity and queues will be cleared out by Wednesday, May 1st.

Timaya calls out member of his team who used his handle to comment on an online drama that doesn’t concern him

Timaya has blasted a member of his team who used his handle to comment on an online drama that doesn’t concern him.

Man allegedly chops off his wife's hand over N3000 in Jos

A man has reportedly chopped off his wife's hand over N3000 in Jos, Plateau State. 

Accept Tariff Hike or face total blackout - Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, tells Nigerians

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has warned that there would be a total blackout in the country in the next three months if the proposed electricity tariff hike is not implemented.

How Bandits Made Me Abandon My 10,000 Hectares Of Land - Former Governor, Attahiru Bafarawa

Ex-Sokoto state governor, Attahiru Bafarawa, has opened up on how bandits made him abandon his 10,000 hectares of land in Kaduna State which he used for farming.

It feels good to be one of Nigeria’s youngest billionaires – Ilebaye

Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya expressed how excited she is to be one of the youngest multi-billionaires in Nigeria.

16 persons arrested over murder of female police inspector in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested sixteen persons in connection with the murder of a female police inspector, Christiana Erekere.

Governor Obaseki announces N70000 new minimum wage for workers

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants in the state.

Davido celebrates wife, Chioma’s birthday in Jamaica, calls her sweet names

Nigerian singer, Davido turns heads as he celebrates his wife, Chioma‘s birthday in Jamaica, while declaring her his best friend and soldier.

CBN orders MoniePoint, Kuda, Opay others to stop onboarding new Customers

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed fintech companies to stop onboarding new customers until further notice.

MMA star Francis Ngannou tragically loses 18-month-old son

Francis Ngannou has tragically lost his 18-month-old son.

Finidi George Appointed as New Super Eagles Head Coach

Finidi George has been appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation as new head coach of the Super Eagles.

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

TOPIC: He Cares About Your Body [30 Tuesday, April 2024]

  MEMORISE: “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” – 1 Corinthians 6:19 (KJV)

Monday, April 29, 2024

CBN Reduces Custom Exchange Rates To Clear Goods At Ports

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a reduction of customs import duties at the nation’s ports.

Don't disgrace former governors, go and respond to EFCC - Ex Benue governor, Samuel Ortom advises Yahaya Bello

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has asked his Kogi State counterpart, Yahaya Bello, to come out of hiding and answer his case with the Economic and Financial Crime Commission(EFCC).

2024 will be tough tough Year for Afrobeat. Apart from BurnaBoy and Davido, others are in trouble - Paul O

Show promoter, Paul Okoye is of the opinion that 2024 is going to be a tough year for Afrobeat music.

Missing 400-level UniAbuja student found dead

A 400-level female student of the University of Abuja, Murjanatu Zubairu, who was declared missing by her family has been found dead.

“We Don’t Have a Choice”- Indomie Reduces Costs of Its Noodles

Dufil Prima Foods Ltd, the producer of Indomie Instant Noodles, has explained why its product costs have decreased after a sharp surge a few months ago.

Fuel scarcity will last for 2 more weeks — IPMAN

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said that the fuel scarcity being experienced across the country will last for two more weeks.

Hailey Bieber reacts to worrying photos of husband Justin Bieber crying

Hailey Bieber has reacted to worrying photos of her husband Justin Bieber crying. 

I won’t govern on my knees – Gov Fubara

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has vowed not to govern the state from a position of submission, stressing that he won’t rule on his knees.

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

TOPIC: Promise Keeper [29 Monday, April 2024] 

  MEMORISE: “Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.” – Isaiah 46:11 (KJV) 

Friday, April 26, 2024

Three dead, several trapped as building collapses in Kano

Three people have died while several others are trapped under the rubble after a building collapsed in Kuntau, in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State.

Customs intercept over 6,000 explosives in Kebbi

The Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted about 6,24o pieces of cap-sensitive dynamite explosives along the Yauri-Jega Road.

Trendy and Fabulous Asoebi Style Inspiration

Hey my beauties.. thank God its friday..Nothing looks better than a well designed African inspired outfit. 

Photos show aftermath of Niger prison collapse that allowed 119 inmates to escape following rainstorm

Photos have been released to show the aftermath of the prison that collapsed in Niger State after a heavy downpour. 

Nigerian Lady Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Interview

A Nigerian lady, Clara Chizoba Kronborg has broken a world record. She broke the record for the longest interviewing marathon, spanning 55 hours and 24 seconds. 

Lagos state govt threatens to shut down Indian school that admits only Indian nationals

The Lagos State Government has threatened to shut down an Indian Language School operating in the Ilupeju area in the state that only admits Indian nationals.

Speed Darlington Lists The Qualities He Wants In A Wife

Popular Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington has taken to Instagram to highlight the qualities he needs in a wife as he disclosed that he has plans to tie the knot.

Man Shoots His Friend Dead For Taking A Bite Out Of His Girlfriend's Burger

A young man, Daniyal Nazeer, allegedly killed his friend for taking a bite out of his girlfriend's burger in Pakistan, an investigation has concluded.

“My father raised me to be a modern day woman” – DJ Cuppy

DJ Cuppy, the billionaire daughter of businessman, Femi Otedola has praised her father.

How Oyo-Ita and allies allegedly diverted public funds to private companies – Witness speaks during trial

Hamma Adama Bello, the prosecution Witness Eight, (PW8) in the trial of former Head of Service (HoS), Winifred Oyo-Ita, on Thursday, April 25, narrated how the defendant and her subordinates allegedly diverted public funds into their private companies.

Tinubu meets With Netherlands Prime Minister

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is well-positioned to power the clean energy future of Europe and the world with its high-grade lithium deposits. 

 He stated this on Thursday during a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands at his official residence, known as The Catshuis in The Hague.

 President Tinubu said Nigeria offers immense opportunities across a pool of sectors and that his administration is deepening reforms to enhance the investment climate.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the President said Nigeria seeks robust, balanced, and mutually beneficial partnerships that will bring about value-addition in areas like solid minerals. 

 He asserted that Nigerians have tremendous confidence in themselves and that his confidence in the Nigerian people gave him the courage to take difficult decisions on their behalf, given his full awareness of the need to give Nigerians the long-term tools they need to succeed.

 He also met the King and Queen of Netherlands.

Tax defaulting politicians to be barred from contesting

In an Executive bill scheduled to be passed in the national assembly, politicians found guilty of tax evasion will be barred from seeking elective offices.

Naira depreciates to N1,405/$ in parallel market

The Naira depreciated to N1,405 per dollar in the parallel market, from N1,305 per dollar on Wednesday.

Open Heaven 26 April 2024 Friday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC: When You Pray 2 [26 Friday, April 2024] 

  MEMORISE: “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.” – Psalm 95:2 (KJV)

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Spyro Shares Adorable Photos Of His Twin Sister

Nigerian singer, Spyro has taken to Instagram to introduce his beautiful twin sister to his fans.

Residents flee as Army shuts military camp, withdraws troops from Niger state community after killing of four soldiers and two officers

The Nigerian military has closed its camp and withdrawn troops in Allawa community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State following the recent killing of four soldiers and two officers by bandits.

Lagos state government seals Oniru Market over environmental infraction

The Lagos state government has sealed the popular Oniru market over environmental infractions.

Tanzania Shuts Down 5 Hydroelectric Stations To Reduce Excess Electricity

Due to 'excess electricity', Tanzania has shut down five of its hydroelectric stations.

How Davido helped me to stardom – Sabinus

Famous skit maker, Oga Sabinus has revealed how popstar, Davido helped him to stardom.

Just In: 118 prisoners escape as last night rain destroys Niger prison

A downpour last night which destroyed the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, has caused extensive damage to the facility and led to the escape of 118 inmates.

FAAN Diverts Flight Operations As Fire Breaks Out At Lagos Airport

The Federal Airport Authority has said it has diverted all flight operations from the Murtala Muhammed Airport terminal 1 to the D wing of the airport over a fire incident.

Lady pours hot cooking oil on man over N100 in Adamawa

A lady identified as Hajara Yusuf, on Wednesday, April 24, was arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court 2 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State for allegedly dousing hot cooking oil on a man over N100.

Actress Joselyn Dumas on why men don’t date single mothers

Ghanaian actress and TV host, Joselyn Dumas openly discusses the obstacles single mothers face when reentering the dating scene.