Lagos Government Introduces Taaoma as Lead Youth Climate Influencer
The Lagos state government has announced Maryam Apaokogi, widely recognized as Taaoma, as the primary influencer for its youth climate campaign. In her role, Taaoma will spearhead efforts to educate the youth in Lagos about the causes and consequences of climate change, utilizing storytelling and social media to engage and inspire other young individuals. […]
Lassa Fever Kills Four People at Army Hospital in Kaduna State
Four people have been confirmed dead at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna state from the outbreak of acute viral Heamophatric Fever popularly called Lassa Fever. Reports say the Lassa fever resulted in the death of three medical staff serving in the hospital and a patient, with some others in critical condition. The Army […]
3 Story Building Collapses in Lagos after Heavy Rain Downpour
A 3-storey building, under construction in Lagos Island Local Government of Lagos state has collapsed in the early hours of Thursday during the heavy rain downpour. According to eyewitness, the building under construction, collapsed at about 10:15am during the early morning downpour. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GoldMyne (@goldmynetv) […]
Federal Government Bans Exports of Cooking Gas in Effort to Reduce Price
The Federal Government has banned the exportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly called cooking gas, in a bid to increase its domestic supply, and force a crash in the price. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, said on Thursday that LPG producers in Nigeria and key stakeholders in the industry had […]
Federal Government Finally Blocks Website of Binance and other Crypto Platforms
Major cryptocurrency trade platform, Binance, has confirmed the blocking of its website to Nigerian users. The cryptocurrency trading platform disclosed this in a statement on Thursday as Nigerians lament inability to access the platform’s website. “We are aware that some users are experiencing issues accessing binance.com, along with other platforms in the industry. “Only users attempting […]
Economic Hardship: Governor Sanwo-Olu says Civil Servants to Work for 3 Days a Week
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his administration would be reducing the number of working days for civil servants as part of plans to cushion the cost of living crisis in the country. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a media chat with newsmen, said lower-cadre civil servants will work for 3 days a week, while the higher level […]
Barcelona Legend Dani Alves Sentenced to 4 and Half Years in Jail for Sexual Assault
FC Barcelona icon Dani Alves has been handed a four-and-a-half-year prison sentence for sexual assault by a court in Spain. Alongside the sentence, Dani Alves is required to pay $163,000 (€150,000) in compensation to the victim and faces a nine-and-a-half-year restraining order. Following his release, Alves must fulfill five years of probation. The charges stem […]
Edo Deputy Governor Shaibu Wins ‘Parallel’ PDP Primaries
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Phillip Shaibu, has emerged as the winner in a factional primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2024 Edo governorship election. Shaibu won the parallel primaries with over three hundred and one votes. Meanwhile, the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led faction of the party is yet to commence its own […]
CBN Planning to Shut Down Cryptocurrency Websites and Apps – Report
A new report published today has revealed that the Central Bank of Nigeria is plotting to shut down all cryptocurrency websites in the country. Although the CBN is yet to confirm the development, a source close to the matter told TechPoint Africa that the apex bank could use telecommunication companies to block access to cryptocurrency websites […]
‘Give Tinubu Time To Get Things Done’ – Yakubu Gowon tells Nigerians
Former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has urged Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu and give him time to resolve various issues in the country. Yakubu Gowon while speaking with State House Correspondents after meeting with President Tinubu, said it is too early for the President to achieve absolute result after eight […]