FUEL STRIKE BEGINS TODAY DESPITE FG’S INTERVENTION — NUPENG, MARKETERS HOLD THEIR GROUND
Nigeria is bracing for a major fuel crisis as the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) begins a nationwide strike today, Monday, September 8, 2025, despite urgent efforts by the Federal Government to halt the action. The strike, triggered by Dangote Refinery’s plan to import 4,000 CNG-powered trucks and reportedly block unionisation […]
British Airways ordered to pay ₦53M for lost luggage in Nigeria
British Airways faces a major court ruling in Nigeria over missing luggage and passenger rights In a decisive judgment that could redefine how international airlines handle passengers’ rights in Nigeria, the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered British Airways to pay ₦53 million in compensation to a Nigerian passenger, Mr. Stephen Osho, over the […]
SEC WARNS NIGERIANS AGAINST “TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE” INVESTMENT PLATFORMS
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has issued a strong warning to Nigerians: beware of online platforms offering unrealistic financial returns. Agama emphasized that the true sign of a legitimate investment scheme is registration with the SEC—not just a CAC certificate. “If it sounds too good to be true, […]
CRAN Mourns Former IGP Solomon Arase — A True Ally of the Press
The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) has paid heartfelt tribute to the late former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, describing him as a rare gem in the force and a dependable friend to journalists. CRAN President, Olalekan Olabulo, recalled Arase’s deep connection with crime reporters, dating back to his days at the SCID, Yaba […]
WIKE REGAINS POLITICAL CONTROL IN RIVERS STATE AMID CONTROVERSIAL LG POLLS!
In a dramatic twist in Rivers State politics, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has reclaimed grassroots control after the August 30 local government elections, with his loyalists sweeping 20 of 23 LGAs across both APC and PDP. Governor Fubara, Wike’s estranged political godson, even lost his own LGA (Opobo-Nkoro) to the opposition. The polls, held under […]
GOV OKPEBHOLO INTENSIFIES OVERSIGHT ON ROAD PROJECTS, DEMANDS QUALITY, SPEED FROM CONTRACTORS
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has intensified pressure on contractors handling critical road projects across the State, insisting on the delivery of durable infrastructure that reflects value for taxpayers’ money. On August 31, 2024, the Governor undertook an extensive inspection tour of several road projects on his return from Irrua, in Esan Central Local […]
BRIDGING THE GAPS: FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN RIVERINE & HISTORIC COMMUNITIES
The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, has once again shown that no Nigerian child should be left behind when it comes to quality education! In a recent tour across riverine communities in Lagos State, including Ibeshe, Moba, Ojo, Olorunda, and Badagry LGAs — Garba inspected critical education projects aimed at expanding inclusive and equitable […]
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: TWO NIGERIANS ARRESTED IN LIBYA FOR ALLEGED ROBBERY SPREE
Authorities in Tripoli, Libya, have arrested two Nigerian nationals accused of carrying out a series of robberies targeting convenience and commercial stores in the city. Arrested on August 25, the suspects both undocumented migrants were captured on CCTV footage robbing a convenience store, which led to their swift apprehension by police. According to Migrant Rescue […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU RETURNS HOME AFTER LANDMARK VISITS TO JAPAN & BRAZIL!
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is back in Abuja after a productive two-nation tour to Japan and Brazil, where he championed Nigeria’s interests on the global stage! In Japan, he took center stage at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama (Aug 20–22), where leaders across Africa and Asia came together to […]
2027 GAME CHANGER? GOODLUCK JONATHAN’S COMEBACK RUMORED AS PDP’S PRESIDENTIAL ACE
Nigeria’s political landscape is heating up ahead of the 2027 presidential election, and one name is suddenly back on everyone’s lips — Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.Multiple credible sources have confirmed that the former President of Nigeria is being positioned to take on incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in what could become one of the most dramatic […]
