The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man named Tahiru Hamidu for allegedly engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse with a mentally unstable married woman (name withheld) in the Owode community, located in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of ...
Read More »CWAY Foods unveils three new products
CWAY Foods and Beverages has launched three new drinks—Café Coffee Milk, Fuji Probiotic, and Assam Milk Tea, aimed at addressing the changing consumer preferences for innovative and health-conscious options. The launch ceremony was held recently in Lagos. The General ...
Read More »FG, states, LGs shared N1.2tn in August – FAAC
The Federal Accounts Allocation Committee has said it disbursed N1.2 trillion earned as revenue in August 2024 to the Federal Government, states, and Local Government councils in Nigeria. The revenue distribution was announced at the September 2024 FAAC meeting ...
Read More »Jumia expands e-commerce to rural areas
Jumia, Africa’s e-commerce platform, has stated it has recently deployed a city expansion strategy in line with its effort towards addressing the challenges of e-commerce in Nigeria. A statement by Jumia disclosed that the expansion was designed to bring ...
Read More »Nestlé Nigeria Celebrates First Graduation at Flowergate, empowering 20 Young Graduates
Nestlé Nigeria reinforced its commitment to youth empowerment and skill development with the graduation of 20 young men and women from its Technical Training Centre (TTC) in Flowergate. This ceremony, marking the first-ever graduation at the Flowergate facility, is ...
Read More »International Ozone Day: Sterling One Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to Climate Action
Ozone preservation plays a pivotal role in safeguarding ecosystems and human health by reducing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation that contributes to environmental degradation and health risks. As part of its core focus on climate action, Sterling One Foundation continues ...
Read More »Adron Homes Felicitates with Muslim Faithful on the Occasion of Eid Maulud Nabiyy
Adron Homes and Properties Limited extends its warmest greetings and heartfelt felicitations to all our esteemed Muslim customers as they celebrate the auspicious occasion of Eid Maulud Nabiyy, the commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace ...
Read More »Okonjo-Iweala to seek 2nd term as WTO DG
The first woman and first African to head the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will be seeking a second four-year term when her mandate expires next August. Her spokesman disclosed this today. “We can confirm that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has ...
Read More »Tinubu didn’t sign Peace Accord — Kukah
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has stated that President Bola Tinubu did not sign a peace accord when he was a presidential candidate in 2023. Kukah, one of the conveners of the National Peace Committee headed ...
Read More »NSCDC arrests operator of Abia baby factory
The Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has arrested a 64-year-old man, Mr. Nnanna Michael, a native of Obinkita Arochukwu, in connection with the operation of illegal baby factories and child trafficking in Aba, ...
Read More »NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from TODAY
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rainy weather conditions from Tuesday to Thursday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja forecast thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa and Kaduna ...
Read More »NNPC announces increase in pump price of petrol
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on Monday, released the estimated price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) sourced from the Dangote Refinery, with the petrol pump price expected to be sold for N950.22 in Lagos and N1,019.22 in Borno ...
Read More »Trump criticizes Taylor Swift after her endorsement of Kamala Harris
Donald Trump has publicly expressed his disapproval of Taylor Swift on his TRUTH social media platform, stating “I H4TE Taylor Swift.”. This statement comes after Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris following the presidential debate, which took place on ...
Read More »Elon Musk deletes post questioning the Trump assass!nation attempt
Elon Musk deleted a post Monday morning that questioned why former President Donald Trump has faced two apparent assassination attempts in recent months while President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have not encountered any. Musk later claimed the post ...
Read More »President Tinubu visits Maiduguri to access flood damage
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, to offer condolences and support to the state government and residents affected by the recent devastating floods. The President, who returned from London on Sunday, will evaluate the impact of ...
Read More »Two ARRESTED for issuing fake Osun tax receipts
The Chairman of Osun State Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Adesola Adewumi, on Sunday, announced the arrest of two suspects who were caught allegedly faking government tax receipts and clearance. Adewunmi said the suspects had been handed over to the ...
Read More »It’s abomination for politicians who rigged election to seek God’s help -Ex-AGF
A former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Kanu Agabi, says those who nurse suspicion against elections in Nigeria have justifiable grounds to seek redress in court. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who was AGF under the administration of ex-President ...
Read More »15 children d!e in Kaduna car accident
No fewer than 15 people have perished in a road accident that occurred in Saminaka Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The accident which occurred around 1pm on Sunday involved mostly children who were travelling to cerebrate Eld ...
Read More »World’s ‘oldest cat’ d!es at 33 or 152 in human years
A much-loved cat believed to be the oldest cat in the world has d!ed – aged 33-years-old. Rosie, a fluffy tortoise-shell, passed away in the hallway of her home in Norwich, Norfolk this week with proud owner Lila Brissett, 73, by ...
Read More »We bought petrol from Dangote Refinery at N898 per litre – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Sunday said it bought petrol from Dangote refinery at N898 per litre. Olufemi Soneye, the chief corporate communications officer of the company, disclosed this to Premium Times in an interview ...
Read More »EFCC arrests five Chinese for alleged illegal mining
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained five Chinese nationals over alleged illegal mining in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. Mr Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He ...
Read More »FBI investigating apparent assass!nation attempt on Trump
The FBI said it “is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination” of Donald Trump at his Florida golf club. Trump was not harmed in the incident. The Secret Service had spotted a rifle barrel sticking out of a ...
Read More »Telcos begin disconnection of phone lines not linked to NIN
Telecommunications operators are expected to start disconnecting mobile telephone lines that are not linked to National Identification Numbers, following the expiration of the September 14 deadline set by the Nigerian Communications Commission. The NCC said in a statement in ...
Read More »Transformer vandal ELECTROCUTED
A suspected vandal has been found d3ad inside a transformer substation located at Commissioners’ Quarters, in Damaturu the Yobe State capital. The suspect’s body was evacuated by the Damaturu police patrol team “Operation Haba Maza” and taken to the ...
Read More »Zamfara: 41 feared de.ad as boat capsizes
No fewer than 41 people have been feared d3ad following a boat accident in Gummi town, Zamfara State. The boat, carrying 53 farmers heading to their fields on Saturday morning, capsized near the town. An eyewitness, Abubakar Muhammad, a ...
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