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Chidinma Withdraws From Miss South Africa Over Citizenship Questions

A Miss South Africa contestant, whose Nigerian heritage sparked a national controversy and led to a government investigation, has withdrawn from the beauty pageant. Chidimma Adetshina announced on Thursday that she would no longer participate in Saturday’s final, following accusations from the Home Affairs ministry that her mother had committed fraud and identity theft. “After […]

Amid Equipment Controversy, Sports Minister Insists Ese Did Not Borrow Track Bike

The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has clarified that the federation managed to secure a bicycle at the last minute for Nigeria’s cyclist, Ese Ukpeseraye, to compete in the keirin and sprint events, countering earlier reports that the Ministry of Sports failed to provide her with the necessary equipment at the ongoing Olympics in […]

Nigeria Labour Congress Condemns Armed Invasion of Abuja Headquarters

In an unprecedented and dramatic incident, heavily armed security operatives stormed the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters in Abuja on the evening of 7 August 2024, at approximately 8:30 PM, long after the official close of business. According to a statement released by the NLC’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Comrade Benson Upah, the […]

Service Chiefs and IGP Pledge to Uphold Democracy Amid #EndBadGovernance Protests

Nigeria’s service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police have pledged to resist any attempts to unlawfully change the government amid the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. Thousands of Nigerians have taken to the streets in protest against the rising cost of living, with some protesters in the northern region seen waving Russian flags, causing concern among […]

CBN Okays Providus Bank’s Acquisition of Unity Bank

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its approval of a significant financial package to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. The apex bank, in a statement by its acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, stated that the move is designed to enhance the stability of the […]

Senator Ndume Apologises to APC for Public Criticism of Tinubu

Former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has apologised to the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for not consulting the party before publicly criticising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Ndume, who represents Borno South in the National Assembly, maintains that his comments were made out of patriotism. “Yesterday, I was invited by […]

National Security Council Vows to Uphold Democracy Amid Protests

The National Security Council has issued a stern warning against any attempts to change the government, describing the use of foreign flags during protests as treasonous. This follows a trending video showing protesters openly inviting the military to take over the government. Speaking after a meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential […]

Travel Alert: Nigeria Warns Against UK Trips Amid Heightened Violence

The Nigerian government has issued a warning to its citizens about the dangers of travelling to the United Kingdom (UK) at this time. This follows the recent killing of three young girls at a concert. In a statement issued yesterday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, Nigerians planning trips […]

Tears of Triumph: Ofili Advances to 200m Final, Reviving Nigeria’s Olympic Dreams

Nigeria’s Favour Ofili was in tears after storming to the final of the 200m race in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ofili secured the second automatic qualification spot in Monday’s race, rekindling Nigeria’s medal hopes at the Games. She achieved a season’s best of 22.05 seconds, finishing behind St Lucia’s Julien Alfred – the 100m champion […]

Obasanjo: Fuel Importers Threaten Dangote Refinery’s Success

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that those benefiting from fuel importation will make every effort to frustrate the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In an interview with the Financial Times, Obasanjo described the refinery as a project that should inspire both Nigerians and non-Nigerians. “Aliko’s investment in a refinery, if it succeeds, should encourage both Nigerians […]

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