House of Representatives to Invite Assaulted Driver by Lawmaker for Investigation
The House of Representatives has vowed to investigate an alleged assault incident involving one of its members, Alex Ikwechegh, and an Abuja taxi driver. Francis Waive, Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, revealed plans to invite the driver to testify before the ethics and privileges committee. “In keeping with our commitment to […]
Federal High Court Orders CBN to Freeze Rivers State Allocations
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an injunction restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing monthly financial allocations to the Rivers State Government. The order stems from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s alleged constitutional breach by presenting the 2024 budget to a four-member Rivers House of Assembly, contrary to […]
Lagos Residents Face Prosecution for Unauthorized Road Parties
The Lagos State Task Force has issued a stern warning to residents who host events on public roads, causing disruptions to traffic flow and inconvenience to other road users. This move comes after five individuals were arrested in Ikoyi for blocking a road to host a birthday party, highlighting the growing trend of road parties […]
US President Joe Biden Thanks Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for Release of Detained Binance Executive
In a 30-minute call, President Joe Biden expressed gratitude to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive who was detained in Nigeria for eight months. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar briefed the press on the call, stating that President Biden appreciated President Tinubu’s partnership and Nigeria’s collaboration in securing […]
Three-Storey Building Collapses in Rivers State, No Casualties Reported
A three-storey building in the Iriebe community of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State collapsed on Tuesday. Obio-Akpor Local Government Area Chairman, Ambassador Chijioke Ihunwo, confirmed the incident and ordered the immediate closure of the area. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Ihunwo expressed sadness over the incident and requested the building’s owner and site […]
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Denies Reports of Lawsuit Against EFCC
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has denied reports claiming he filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged plans to arrest and prosecute him after his tenure. In a statement released by the state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Lawal Pedro, the governor’s office described the reports as baseless. […]
Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello Denies Homosexuality Allegations Amid RCCG Suspension
Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello has denied allegations of homosexuality, which led to his temporary suspension by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). The suspension was announced in a memo dated October 28, 2024. AdeBello addressed the allegations on Instagram, stating: “Recent allegations against me on the Gist Lover blog prompted my response. Initially, I chose […]
Petrol Price Rises for Second Time in Three Weeks, Hits N1,020 in Lagos, N1,050 in Abuja
The pump price of petrol has increased for the second time in three weeks, with Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) outlets in Lagos and Abuja selling the product at N1,020 and N1,050 per litre, respectively. This latest hike follows the previous increase on October 9, 2024, which saw prices rise from N885 to N998 […]
Aregbesola Suspended by Osun APC Over Anti-Party Activities
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, former Minister of Interior, has been suspended by the Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to alleged anti-party activities. The suspension stems from Aregbesola’s alleged creation of a splinter faction, which has undermined party cohesion and unity, particularly during a critical period in Osun politics. This has fueled […]
Nigeria Minister Vows to End Power Outage in North Within 72 Hours
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has made a commitment to restore electricity to Northern Nigeria within the next three days. This pledge comes after a widespread power outage affected several regions, including the North-East, North-West, and parts of North-Central Nigeria. The outage was caused by vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line, which was confirmed […]