A recent survey by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that Nigerians paid N721 billion in cash bribes to public officials in 2023. The report, titled “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends,” highlighted that over 95% of these bribes were monetary. The study also noted a decline in Nigerians’ confidence in the government’s anti-corruption […]
Read MoreIn a tragic incident, four migrants have died after their boat capsized while attempting to cross the English Channel. The French coastguard reported that a navy patrol boat was alerted overnight to migrants in distress off the coast of Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France. Four individuals found unconscious could not be saved, while 63 others were […]
Read MoreThe Lagos State Government has initiated the demolition of illegal shanties and structures along the Gbagada-Bariga drainage channel. This decisive action follows the expiration of a 48-hour notice issued by Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources. The removal of these encroachments aims to address the severe flooding that has plagued the […]
Read MoreThe Federal Government announced that imported food items over the next 150 days will be subjected to recommended retail prices to curb the high cost of food in Nigeria. This decision follows the suspension of import duties and taxes on essential items like rice and wheat. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Abubakar Kyari revealed these […]
Read MoreDetectives at the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, have launched an investigation into allegations of fraud and obtaining by false pretense against a popular pastor. The case was initiated following a petition by businessman Omolayo Michael, who accused the pastor of deceiving him into supplying 42,000 liters of diesel worth N50 million and surrendering two […]
Read MoreIn an extraordinary medical and musical feat, Florida guitarist Christian Nolen has captured global attention by playing guitar during brain surgery at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. Nolen’s musical skills were utilized to monitor his motor functions while removing a glioma, a type of brain tumor, located in his right frontal lobe. […]
Read MoreThe Senate has urgently called on the federal government to address the escalating hunger crisis caused by food insecurity, which has reached emergency levels. The Senate urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to implement measures to combat the current food insecurity, emphasizing that patience and tolerance among Nigerians are wearing thin due to increasing hunger and […]
Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The president did not reveal the name of the minister for the new ministry, as the nominee must be submitted to the Senate […]
Read MorePresident Joe Biden sought to revive his beleaguered re-election effort on Sunday, as members of his party debated the future of his candidacy. The president’s halting debate performance last week raised serious questions about his physical and mental capacity to run. A prime time interview with ABC on Friday fuelled further speculation about his campaign’s […]
Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of States and Government held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Nigeria. Accepting his re-election, Tinubu appointed the President of Senegal to assist in mediation efforts with […]
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