Day: August 23, 2024

Nigerian woman arrested in India for allegedly trafficking illicit substances
A Nigerian woman, Faith Racheal, has been arrested by Indian authorities in Delhi for allegedly smuggling and supplying a substantial quantity of psychotropic substances. According…

Woman sets self ablaze, burns beyond recognition after husband divorced her
A 40-year-old woman, (name withheld) has set herself on fire after her husband divorced her in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa. DSP Lawan Shiisu,…

US election: Kamala Harris promises to be president for all
Vice President Kamala Harris has assured that she would be president for every American if given the mandate. Harris gave this assurance on Thursday in…

Wine consumption drops in Nigeria amid Inflation
Wine consumption in Nigeria declined by 9 percent to 31.5 million liters in 2023 from 34.7 million in 2022 amid inflation. This is according to…

Dangote Refinery commences Petrol Production test-run – Report
There are indications that the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced a production test-run of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) before it is…

We need over N16trn to complete inherited road projects – Umahi
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has claimed that the Federal Government needs over N16 trillion to enable the ministry complete inherited road projects across the…

ASUU: Nigerian govt moves to avert fresh strike
The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and the Federal Government will be meeting on Monday to address the demands of the…

N150bn presidential jet, N5bn yacht, other lavish spendings by Tinubu govt
Public outrage continues to trail the purchase of a new presidential jet by the Bola Tinubu administration. The government’s decision to allocate over N150 billion…