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On Wednesday, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun announced N5 billion intervention plans aimed at alleviating the adverse impacts of the current economic downturn on the state’s residents. Abiodun said that the intervention…
Fourteen suspects reportedly undergoing training as potential internet fraudsters have been apprehended in a three-bedroom apartment purportedly functioning as their training center along Achusa Road, Makurdi, Benue State. Laptops, ATM cards, phones,…
End-users of cement in Benue State have expressed dismay over the abrupt rise in the price of the product from N5,500 to N8,000. They made their feelings known in an interview on…
The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, reports that civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are once more facing the worst effects of localized violence. UNHCR, in a statement on Wednesday, said…
Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar A Namadi, has contributed N2 million to the family of Imrana Musa, a soldier who tragically passed away in a road traffic accident in Dutse. Presenting…
Thirteen suspects accused of involvement in the murder of Kwara State traditional ruler, Oba Olusegun Aremu, as well as the abduction of his wife and another individual, were brought before the court…
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged heads of agencies, parastatals, and government-owned companies throughout the state to adopt innovation and creativity to enhance government revenue and address the increasing…
A significant explosion has shaken the Iju Ishaga area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, causing panic among residents. The explosion occurred on Tuesday night, accompanied by balls of fire and loud bangs heard…
The Kwara Fire Service has identified a power surge as the cause behind the devastating blaze that engulfed the principal structure of the Kwara State High Court complex in Ilorin on Tuesday…
Grammy Award-winning South African DJ, Black Coffee, has made a heartwarming return to social media following a tragic accident that kept him off the scene for months. NotjustOk had previously reported that the…
Following Nigeria’s disappointing loss to Ivory Coast in the AFCON finals, Super Eagles player Alexander Iwobi has faced intense cyberbullying and criticism from fans across various social media platforms. However, amidst the…
South African rapper Cassper Nyovest has sparked controversy on social media by taking shots at Nigerians following Nigeria’s defeat to Ivory Coast in the AFCON Cup final on Sunday, February 11, 2024.…
Nigerian international music star Ayo Balogun, famously known as Wizkid, has not only established himself in the global music scene but also gained recognition for his steadfast support of fellow artists. His…
A Heartwarming Gesture from Popular Street-Pop Artist Small Doctor, Born Adekunle Temitope, Touches Hearts Online The artist came to the aid of a man whose motorcycle, also known as Okada, was stolen…
Nigerian music sensation Paul Okoye, widely recognized as Rudeboy, has urged fellow Nigerians to face the harsh realities of life after AFCON. With the Super Eagles’ defeat in the AFCON finals still…
The 2024 Super Bowl Turned into an All-Star Affair as Top Names from the Entertainment Industry Flocked to the Las Vegas Stadium to Show Their Support The creme de la creme of…
Nigerian Music Star Burna Boy Sparks Social Media Frenzy with Monumental Shade Directed at Davido Amid Fan Critique The incident unfolded when a fan, identified as a member of Davido’s fanbase, known…
Shallipopi had a mind-blowing two-day sold-out show in the United Kingdom on Saturday, February 10, 2024, and Sunday, February 11, 2024. During his performance at Outernet London on Sunday, the Nigerian superstar,…
Following the victory of the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire over the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the AFCON 2023 finals, numerous reactions poured in from fans and celebrities alike. Odumodublvck and Black…
Grammy-Nominated Afrobeats Singer Rema Achieves Another Career Milestone He has hit over 2 billion plays on YouTube on his hit single Calm Down making him the first and only African artist to achieve that.…
Afrobeats singer Davido has conveyed his sincere condolences following the tragic passing of Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe. The previous CEO reportedly died in a helicopter crash near the Nevada border in…
Ahead of the highly anticipated African Cup of Nations finals clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Ivory Coast today, Sunday, February 11, 2024, Afrobeat sensation Yemi Alade has extended her prayers to…
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins responds to actor Yul Edochie’s inaccurate prediction concerning the Super Eagles. Prior to the match, Yul had confidently forecasted a favourable outcome for Nigeria, stating that the game…
Ghanaian artist and rapper, Mohammed Ismail Sherif, also known as Black Sherif, ridicules Nigerian celebrities following the Super Eagles’ loss in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The “Kwaku the Traveller” crooner…
Nigerian rapper, known as Odumodublvck, Tochukwu Ojogwu, condemns the ongoing social media criticism aimed at Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Adeboye came under heavy…
Nigerians Criticize Nollywood Actor turned Clergyman, Yul Edochie, for Second Inaccurate AFCON 2023 Prophecy Just hours before the match, Yul confidently predicted that the game would not go into a penalty shootout…
Nigerian comedian and current box office champion, Ayo Makun, has offered an emotional reflection on the dangers of social media. In a detailed message shared on his Instagram platform, he drew a…
The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Simon Bassey Idio for engaging in currency racketeering in Uyo. The 59-year old ‘Naira Trader’ was arrested on…
During a courtesy visit to his palace, the Shehu of Bama in Borno State, Alhaji Umar Kyari Umar El-Kanemi, was joined by the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 7 Division…
Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has praised the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, for their performance in the recently concluded 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in…
A 13-year-old boy has been remanded in a Borstal Correctional Centre in Lagos for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 6-year-old girl. The boy, a student who lives with his parents at 96, Oshodi…
National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) Urges Public to Prioritize Safety During 2024 Valentine’s Day Celebrations This is contained in a statement issued by Toyin Aderibigbe, Head, of Public Relations…
Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) Applauds Minister Nyesom Wike for Authorizing N30.9 Billion for Rehabilitation of Public Schools in the Federal Capital The acting Chairman of the Board, Dr…
Enugu Table Water Producers’ Association (ETWPA) Raises Price of Sachet Water to N300 Per Bag, Initiates Three-Day Shutdown Due to High Production Costs The Enugu State ATWAP Chapter said the decisions were…
The Kano Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) conducted a raid on Sunday at Dawaunu International Grain Market, Kantin Kwari Textile Market, and Singer Grocery Market. They sealed over 10 warehouses suspected…
Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba, Archbishop, Metropolitan, and Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Calls on Nigerians to Exercise Patience with President Bola Tinubu’s Administration Ndukuba who addressed newsmen on Sunday…
Governor Ademola Adeleke Establishes Committee, Seeks Assistance from Chief Justice of Nigeria and Attorney General of the Federation to Resolve Osun JUSUN Strike While Adeleke has set up a seven-man committee to…
From left to right: Senator Adeola Olamilekan, Leader of the Senate Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Ekiti State Governor Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Chairman of the House…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has expressed shock and sadness at the news of the demise of the co-founder of Access Bank, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, son, and others…
Redeemed Christian Church of God’s General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Asserts that Nigeria’s Economic and Security Challenges Demand Spiritual Solutions Adeboye said this on Sunday when he met the Kaduna State Governor,…
Lagos State Government Vows to Prosecute Individuals Crossing Major Highways Instead of Utilizing Pedestrian Bridges The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on his X handle on Sunday.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Affirms Administration’s Commitment to Revolutionizing Agriculture for Nigeria’s Food Sufficiency and Increased Agricultural Exports Speaking when he received a delegation from the Global Tijaniyya Movement, led by Khalifa…
The five pupils and three teachers from The Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, who were recently freed from kidnappers, have been discharged from the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado…
UK Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, Embarks on Three-Day Visit to Nigeria to Strengthen UK-Nigeria Partnership This was made known in a statement by Senior Press & Public Affairs Officer…
Kano State Police Command Issues Warning Against Hostility Towards Medical Personnel on Duty The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Hussaini Gumel, gave the warning…
On Sunday, the Lagos State Government issued a four-day relocation notice to all squatters residing under the Obalende bridge, along with illegal motor parks operators and buses that have encroached onto the…
Zamfara State Government Implements Ban on Sale of Bread and Petroleum in Jerry Cans to Motorists and Motorcycle Riders for Security Concerns Commissioner of Information and Culture Mannir Muazu Haidara disclosed this…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Apprehend Pregnant Woman and Six Others for Drug Trafficking in Oraifite and Umuni-Evili, Aguleri, Anambra State Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s spokesman, in a statement…
Financial Expert Dr. Samuel Nzekwe Urges Federal Government to Prioritize Economic Diversification and Create Favorable Conditions for Productive Sector Growth to Combat Inflation Trend Nzekwe, who is also a former President, Association…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State Expresses Grief Over Tragic Demise of Herbert Wigwe, Access Holdings Plc CEO, and Chief Abimbola Ogunbanjo, Former NGX Group Chairman, in US Helicopter Crash Abiodun expressed…
Nigerian singer Stanley Omah Didia, commonly known as Omah Lay, suggests that the world would be shaken if the Super Eagles of Nigeria emerge victorious in the 2023 African Cup of Nations…
The Magistrate Court in Oyingbo Ebute-Metta, Lagos, has taken firm steps in response to accusations of land grabbing, implicating Alhaji Sulaimon of Okun-Ajah, Eti-Osa, Lagos State, and several others. Lateef Lawal, the…
Access Holdings Reports It’s Yet to Confirm Involvement of Group CEO Mr. Herbert Wigwe in U.S. Airplane Crash on Saturday Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and three others including Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former group…
Vice President Kashim Shettima Urges Religious Leaders to Advocate for Reason and Foster Tolerance Among Nigerians Shettima made the call at the 38th National Maulud celebration of Sheikh Ibrahim Niass, held at…
Dike, Speaking on Behalf of the Community, Expresses Gratitude to God for Offor’s Life and Prays for His Continued Well-being in the Years Ahead In his appreciation, Offor said he was overwhelmed…
Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi Mourns Access Holdings Plc Group CEO Herbert Wigwe Feared Dead in California Helicopter Crash Near Nevada Border There were no survivors, according to San Bernardino County…
Herbert Wigwe and wife who died along with their son in a helicopter crash in California on Friday 9 Feb. 2024 The late Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Herbert Wigwe, who…
NAN Family, Led by Director of Administration Mr. Abdulkadir Khalil, Attends Funeral Service and Interment of Late Mrs. Rosemary Uzzi on Saturday in Asaba Late Mrs Rosemary Uzzi, a retired Assistant Director…
Ms. Abisola Olusanya, Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, along with Bidemi Kosoko and Sola Kosoko, Visits the Lagos Fresh Food Hub in Idi-Oro, Mushin on Saturday, February 10 Some Nollywood actresses and…
Two Confirmed Dead as Jet with Five Passengers Crashes on Florida Highway, Bursting into Flames The New York Post quoted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as saying the Bombardier Challenger 600 jet smashed onto…
He Describes President Tinubu’s Action as Kind, Compassionate, and Reflective of Good Leadership Principles Dr. Illyasu Kwankwaso also advised the opposition parties to criticize constructively and appreciate the efforts of the Federal…
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Conducts Local Government Delegate Congress in Preparation for the State’s September 2024 Governorship Election Primary The local government delegate congress took place…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano Suffers Major Setback as Several Local Council Chairmen Defect to the Ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) During an elaborate ceremony held at Coronation Hall,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Expresses Deep Sadness Over Death of Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe in California Helicopter Crash Wigwe died in a copter crash in California, United States on Friday night…
Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe, Wife, and Son Die in California Helicopter Crash Below are 12 quick facts about the late Access Bank CEO. 2. He was the CEO of Access Bank…
The Lagos State Ministry of Health Issues Health Advisory to Residents Ahead of Sunday’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Final Between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire Five people died during the match between…
The Nigeria Police Force Reports Successful Elimination of Notorious Kidnappers in Abuja’s Mpape Area and Destruction of Their Camps “The armed bandits engaged the police operatives in a gun battle that lasted…
Bola Tinubu: Nigerian Military Has the Capacity to Put an End to Banditry, Insurgency, and Criminality Ravaging the Country Tinubu who charged the armed forces to continue to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity…
In court on Thursday, 24-year-old Indian Sahil Sharma confessed to fatally stabbing his 19-year-old wife, Mehak Sharma in the neck. He then dialed 999 to alert the police after the incident. According…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five suspected internet fraudsters. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, the arrest was…
Former Lagos Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Otunba Segun Adewale, Attributes Party’s Electoral Failures Since 1999 to Corruption and Internal Disunity Adewale, popularly known as Aeroland, was also the Lagos West Senatorial…
Following food scarcity occasioned by harsh economic realities across the country and the spate of insecurity bedevilling Katsina, the state Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, on Friday, convened a stakeholders meeting to discuss…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared 12 aspirants to participate in its February 17 primary for the September 2024 Edo governorship election. The seven-member National Gubernatorial Aspirants Screening Committee of APC…
The Kano State Government Issues Warning to Local Government Workers and Officials Regarding Absenteeism and Lackadaisical Work Ethic According to the Statement: “The Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy…
A Collective of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Urges Nigerians to Demand Accountability from the Federal Government Regarding the Utilization of $3.4 Billion Special Drawing Rights (SDR) Allocated to the Country by the…
The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has fully closed the Ota-Idiroko Road in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state. This action follows multiple crashes…
A Ghanaian woman is trying to set a world record for the longest time continuously chewing a piece of gum without stopping. Artise Maame is aiming to chew gum non-stop for 7…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Vice President had…
Hollywood Stars Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello Finalize Divorce Six Months After Separation There was a prenup in place for their marriage, making it easy for Joe and Sofia to keep the assets they accumulated…
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie on Verge of Finalizing Divorce as They Approach Last Key Steps in Settlement Pitt and Jolie are serving their final financial disclosures to each other which is…
CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso appearing before the Joint Senate Committee on Finance, Banking, Insurance and Financial Institutions on Friday, February 9 said the measures taken so far by the apex bank to…
FIFA, the global governing body of football, has declined the suggestion to introduce a Blue Card for players who display cynical behavior or demonstrate disrespect towards match officials during football matches. The…
The House of Representatives Takes Decisive Action to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Initiatives and Concession Agreements Nationwide This is sequel to a motion moved by Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi.…
The Lagos State Government Announces Closure of Key Metropolis Roads for Saturday’s Lagos City Marathon The Lagos City Marathon comes up on Saturday, 10 February, 2024 between 5.00am and 2.00pm. A statement issued by…
Jigawa Hisbah Review Committee and management of Kano Hisbah Board on a group photograph during the understudy tour at the headquarters of Kano Hisbah Board The Jigawa State Hisbah Review Committee has…
Police in Abuja Dock 47-Year-Old Cleric Chika Nwofor for Allegedly Threatening Colleague George Ekejiuba, General Superintendent of Indomitable Power of God Church Nwofor who resides in Hajj Camp Gwagwalada was arraigned on…
During the penalty shootout stage of the match between Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday evening, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) collapsed and died. The deceased, identified simply…
Governor Radda Launches Grant Disbursement at Shagumba Primary School in Batagarawa Local Government Area Katsina state Governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, on Thursday, flagged-off the disbursement of N4.054,795, 838 billion Improvement Grants…
Prof. Cyril Ndifon, Former UNICAL Faculty of Law Dean Suspended Amid Allegations of Sexual Harassment A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, granted bail to Prof. Cyril Ndifon, former Dean of Faculty…
The Nigerian army says its troops of the 1 Division have killed four insurgents. It also says they rescued 11 victims of kidnap. This was made known in a statement by the…
A civil servant in Kaduna State, Jamilu Zuntu, demands N7 million from his estranged wife, Hadiza Aliyu, as a condition for granting her divorce request. Zuntu said the N7 million include the…
The 14 passengers abducted while traveling in two buses in Inyenle and Ogugu in the Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State and two missionaries kidnapped at the Parish Rectory of Saint…
Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe, Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS), issues a decisive warning to illegal tax collectors within the state, signaling zero tolerance for their activities. He…
Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara has warned individuals or groups attempting to disrupt projects being executed by his government that they will be treated as saboteurs. He gave the stern warning when…
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully prosecuted and sentenced Abdulazeez Isah to three years in prison for impersonating an employee of the anti-corruption agency.…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State inaugurates a committee to halt the recurring farmers and herders conflicts, which frequently lead to loss of life and food crop scarcity in the region. Speaking…
The World Bank has listed seven Nigerian states that risk having severe food crisis because high levels of insecurity and armed conflicts. The listed states are Borno, Adamawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Yobe, Sokoto,…
The Lagos State Government, via the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has enlisted 200 religious leaders to address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), emphasizing the pivotal role of religious clerics in…
Another tragedy strikes in Isanlu, Kogi State, as a 62-year-old man, affectionately known as Okiribo, passes away after consuming a herbal concoction containing Gegemu roots and other ingredients. A 62-year-old man, fondly…
President Bola Tinubu has mandated the recitation of the National Pledge after the National Anthem at all official and public engagements. This is to ensure absolute respect for the national symbols, strengthen…