By Egobi Ofuogu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In early June, many Nigerians watched in disbelief as viral videos showed people pleading for money during a TikTok Live session allegedly hosted by suspected bandits. The incident reignited concerns over the growing culture of soliciting virtual gifts and cash on socialContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Eight Nigerian companies are among 19 African firms awarded 1.5 million dollars under the Productive Use Financing Facility (PUFF) to expand solar-powered productive appliances for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The funding was announced by CLASP, a global nonprofit organisation promoting energy-efficient appliances and clean energy solutions, atContinue Reading
Evidence By Edith Nwapi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday played a compact disc containing a voice note allegedly from former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika in an Abuja High Court. The voice note was played while the EFCC’s 12th witness, Mr Christopher Odofin was testifying in theContinue Reading
Killings By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed 30 cases of alleged politically motivated killings ahead of Aug. 15 governorship election in Osun state. The Force Public Relation Officer (FPRO), CSP Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this on Tuesday when he appeared on Channels TV programme, “Morning Brief”. Speaking duringContinue Reading
Evacuation By Fortune Abang The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to evacuating the fourth batch of Nigerians from South Africa, in the bid to ensure their safety and welfare. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this on her verified social media platforms on MondayContinue Reading
Price By Emmanuella Anokam Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has urged petroleum marketers to ensure that the pump prices of petroleum products reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices. Lokpobiri made the call at a stakeholders’ meeting on cost-reflective pricing of petroleum productsContinue Reading
Terrorists By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested 12 suspected collaborators and logistics suppliers linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during an intelligence-led operation in Damasak, Borno. This is contained in a military operational report on Monday in Abuja. The armyContinue Reading
Suspects By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The Police Command in Jigawa has arrested two suspects for allegedly attempting to kidnap a resident in Kiyawa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu, disclosed this in a statement in Dutse, on Saturday. Shiisu said the suspects, agedContinue Reading
Pension By Nana Musa The Federal Government has cleared N39.6 billion in longstanding pension arrears, providing relief to thousands of retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). The development was announced in a statement issued by Efe Ovuakporie, Head, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Finance, on Friday inContinue Reading
Lithium By Olukayode Babalola President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State with a daily processing capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes and an annual capacity of three million metric tonnes. The plant, owned by Diamond New Energy Company Ltd., is located in Endo Community, Nasarawa LocalContinue Reading
