Popular TV presenter, Lara Olubo, passes away
The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of Lara Olubo, a talented television presenter, actress, fashion designer, and musician, who has passed away. The news was announced on July 27, 2024, by blogger Temilola Sobola. Lara Olubo was a household name, renowned for her energetic and engaging on-screen presence, as well as her exceptional presenting […]
Femi Otedola and Aliko Dangote Unite After Voicing Concerns Over Nigeria’s Economy
In a recent display of solidarity, Nigerian billionaires Femi Otedola and Aliko Dangote were spotted together in a photo posted by Otedola on his social media pages. This comes after both businessmen expressed their grievances with the Nigerian government regarding the country’s economic policies. Dangote, Africa’s richest person, had previously spoken out about the challenges […]
Bobrisky Set to Regain Freedom After Serving Six-Month Jail Term for Naira Abuse
Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, is set to be released from prison on Monday after serving a six-month sentence for mutilating naira notes. In March 2024, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos handed down the sentence, stating it would serve as a deterrent to others who abuse the currency. […]
Miss Chidinma contesting for South Africa’s beauty pageant under fire for having Nigerian roots
The heritage of an entrant for Miss South Africa 2024 contest has sparked a huge row within the South African public. Detractors are questioning the South African identity of Chidinma Vanessa Adetshina whose father is a Nigerian while her mother has a mix of South African and Mozambican parentage. They are questioning the eligibility of […]
Nigeria is okay, you’re the one not hustling – Singer Portable on planned protest
Nigerian singer Portable has shared his views on the planned nationwide protest Recall reports are rife about how various groups are organising a protest between August 1 and 10 to voice their discontent with the country’s economic hardship, particularly the rising cost of living. In a post on his Instagram story, Portable argued that there […]
Anambra senator, Ifeanyi Ubah passes away in London
Nigerian Senator from Anambra South, and an All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead. SaharaReporters learnt that Ubah died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom. He had left for London two days ago. His death was also confirmed on a group chat of senators who had started to pour in […]
Report claims Dangote Refinery Resells Imported, Nigerian Crude Oil
Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is reselling crude oil cargoes from both the United States and Nigeria. Reuters sources indicate that this move, unusual for refineries, stems from technical challenges at the refinery. A Dangote executive, asked about the offers and talk in the market that the refinery is having operational issues affecting the crude distillation unit, […]
LASBCA bans sleeping at construction sites, after building collapse kills 5
In response to the tragic collapse of a two-storey building in Maryland, Lagos State, which resulted in the loss of five construction workers’ lives, LASBCA has implemented new measures to prevent such incidents. General Manager Gbolahan Oki has announced the following directives: – No sleeping at construction sites: Laborers are prohibited from sleeping at construction […]
Nationwide Protest: FCT deploys 4,200 police officers
Ahead of the proposed nationwide protest, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed 4,200 policemen across the nooks and crannies of the nation’s capital. The command also announced the deployment of explosive ordnance device experts at various strategic locations. In a statement on Friday by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the command said the deployment […]
Submit Your Names, Contact Details To Police – IGP Urges, Lists Conditions For Planned Protest
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun has issued guidelines for the Aug. 1 planned nationwide protest by some Nigerians. Egbetokun issued the guidelines while addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. He said that protesters must provide details of their proposed route, assembling point; duration of the protest; and names and contacts of protest leaders […]