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The Federal Government says it has uncovered 32 routes through which food items are smuggled out of Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing a conference on Public Wealth Management held in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He said ...

The Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Hans Essaadi, has said that the economic situation in Nigeria has deteriorated to the extent citizens can no longer afford to buy beer. Essaadi said this at the company’s investor call following the release ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented a car to his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un, state media said Tuesday, in another sign of warming ties between the two countries that have raised concerns in the United States The Russian-made ...

An Ogun State High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, on Monday sentenced a 23-year-old man, Azeez Akinpelu to death by hanging for killing an eleven-year-old girl, Rokibat Odeyale, in Owode Egba, in Obafemi/Owode local government area of the ...

The House of Representatives passed a bill to provide for the establishment of state police in the country for second reading The bill, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu and 14 others, seeks to alter the ...

Usher shot down internet chatter over his tight hug with Alicia Keys during their duet at the Super Bowl 2024 Halftime Show Some viewers were irked by the way Usher grabbed the “Fallin’” singer while they performed their 2004 hit song, “My Boo.” The “Caught ...

The Indigenous People of Biafra has banned protests against hunger in any South-East territory, adding that any Nigerian agent who dares to organise any protest in Biafraland will regret it. The pro-Biafran group stated this in a press statement issued ...

A constant cycle of corruption! BBN’s Vee slams today’s government over hardship A former Big Brother Naija housemate, Vee has slammed today’s Government, describing it has ”a constant cycle of corruption”. Vee made the statement, while slamming Nigerians about their electoral practice. According to ...

Wizkid’s babymama and his main girl, Jada P has tweeted how money can’t buy love, just hours after Davido announced a N300m donation to orphanages across Nigeria. Wizkid’s Babymama, Jada P tweets money can’t buy love, hours after Davido announced a N300m donation to orphanages ...

The about two-day suspension of operations with respect to the lifting of petroleum products by the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners has been called off by the oil transporters NARTO confirmed this in Abuja on Tuesday evening after the ...

The Senate on Tuesday resolved to probe how the N30tn Ways and Means loans of the Central Bank of Nigeria was obtained and spent by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari Ways and Means is a loan facility through ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested six persons in Lagos over alleged involvement in currency racketeering and the sale of new naira notes for commercial purposes Its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale said this in a statement on Tuesday ...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is working to distribute some seized food items nationwide as the biting food crisis continues in the country According to the National Public Relations, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, the food items will be distributed ...

Veteran singer, Eedris Abdulkareem has said, Nigeria is still jaga jaga 21 years after he sang his famous song ”Nigeria Jaga Jaga” He said this when he appeared in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani ...

The Ondo State Government has declared Thursday, Feb. 22 and Friday, Feb. 23 as public holidays in honour of the late former Governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to ...

Nollywood actress, Bukunmi Oluwasina is also lamenting over the situation of the country In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, she revealed that as much as she wants to mind her business this year, it’s hard for her because the situation ...

Gospel singer, Moses Bliss has expressed gratitude to God on his 29th birthday He extended thanks to God for the gift of life and grace, stating that his heart overflows with gratitude.   He wrote via his Instagram account yesterday: “Happy birthday to me. ...

President Bola Tinubu has directed immediate payment of outstanding electricity bill utilised by the State House to Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) A statement yesterday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President’s directive followed ...

Singer, Daddy Showkey has reopened the 2004 feud between his colleague, Eedris Abdulkareem, and American rapper, 50 Cent’s crew, saying that the ‘Jaga Jaga’ singer never came close to 50 Cent   Daddy Showkey in an Instagram live session with media personality Daddy Freeze claimed ...

Food prices have started dropping at major grain markets in Kano, Taraba and Niger states There had been protests in Lagos, Kano and Niger states against the hardship in the land. The latest demonstration against the high cost of living ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja zone, has disclosed the death of some of its members due to economic hardship alongside poor remuneration of academics and unfavourable working conditions The 1st zonal coordinator, ASUU, Abuja zone, Salahu Muhammed ...

Adult film actress and exotic dancer Kagney Linn Karter, 36, has died by suicide The porn star reportedly took her own life in her home, according to a GoFundMe page set up by her friends on behalf of Kagney’s mother to raise funds for ...

Nollywood actor, Seun Sean Jimoh has appealed to Nigerians with rich friends and loved ones in the diaspora to take it easy on them this period   Taking to his Instagram page, he appealed to them because it is not easy anywhere.   Making ...

Nollywood actress, Tana Adelana has declared herself the best actress in Nigeria   Boasting about her acting prowess, the 39-year-old posted via her Instagram Story a scene featuring her and others from the Skinny Girl in Transit series.   She wrote: “I am the best ...

Veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, has claimed that 2baba’s achievement and success in the industry is because of his former bandmate, Blackface     He said Blackface was the leader of the defunct Plantashun Boiz that brought 2Baba to the spotlight.   The veteran ...