Nigeria’s Oluwafemiayo breaks Para-Powerlifting record
Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has just broken her World Record in the women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting, becoming the first Para-athlete in history to lift 166kg. It is an improvement from her existing WR of 165kg. She also added a gold medal to the record. It is an incredible performance from Oluwafemiayo who takes Nigeria’s overall tally […]
Poultry farmer in sorrowful state after FCDA destroys his ₦150m investment
A poultry farmer, Bankole Henrich cries out after losing over 5,000 birds and sacking 50 workers after FCDA authorities demolished his structure without prior notice or warning. In a series of posts on his X account on Sunday, September 8, 2024, Bankole identified as @henrich_banks shared videos showing the remains of his poultry due to […]
One Confirmed Dead After Oil Tanker Rams Into 10 Vehicles At Maryland, Lagos
One person has been confirmed dead in an accident that occurred in the early hours of Sunday at Maryland, Lagos State. According to eyewitness reports, the fatal accident involved a fuel tanker that ran over 10 vehicles, leaving one person dead opposite Kresta Laurel Plaza, Maryland. We gathered that the driver of the tanker was […]
FG imposes 50 naira levy on transactions above N10,000 on Opay, Moniepoint, others
The federal government has imposed a deduction of N50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) from every inflow of N10,000 and above received by customers of Fintech companies, including Opay, Moniepoint, and others. In a notice to its customers on Saturday, the online payment platform stated that the charges in line with the Federal Inland Revenue […]
Rabiu Kwankwaso boasts of winning 2027 presidential election, says PDP is ‘dead’
The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence of winning the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso, who was the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, made the outburst on Saturday when he inaugurated the NNPP Secretariat, along IBB Way, Katsina. The former Kano State Governor was in Katsina […]
Over 196 soldiers resigns from the army
Over 196 soldiers stationed in the North-East and other active regions have reportedly requested voluntary retirement from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja. SaharaReporters reports that most of the soldiers resigning had indicated interest to join the military forces of other countries, including the British Army, Ukrainian Army, and other Commonwealth nations. […]
Nigeria Defeats Benin Republic 3-0 in AFCON Qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria started their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo on Saturday. The visitors sat back early on, allowing the Super Eagles to dominate the game. Ademola Lookman missed a chance to put Nigeria ahead in the 17th minute. The Atalanta […]
BREAKING: Ajuri Ngelale resigns as President Tinubu’s spokesperson
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale has stepped down from his role as President Bola Tinubu’s chief spokesman. This is contained in a letter he submitted to the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on Friday. Speaking on his decision, Ajuri said, “on Friday, […]
FG rejects banning under 18 candidates from writing WAEC, NECO exams
The Federal Government has clarified that there are is no age restriction for sitting for the National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations. Contrary to recent reports suggesting a minimum age of 18 years, the government explained that it only restricted the age for sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination […]
Nigerian UK based doctor passes away after complaining of headache
A Nigerian doctor living in the UK has passed away due to a health complication. According to a report shared by @ChidozieNwaigwe, the doctor, identified as Julien, had recently completed her Master’s program. She reportedly suffered from a headache that progressed to a brain complication, resulting in her death. Julien is survived by her husband […]