The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economies of the world. Ghana is not left out of these economic challenges. Some Ghanaians have lost their jobs while others now receive half of their salaries prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sunday (March 16, 2020), President Akufo-Addo directed schools in the country to shut down until further […]
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Ondo Police Smash 10-Man Kidnap Gang, Recover ₦5m Fresh Ransom After High-Stakes Forest Raid
Ondo Police Smash 10-Man Kidnap Gang, Recover ₦5m Fresh Ransom After High-Stakes Forest Raid The Ondo State Police Command has sent a clear message to bandits: the “State of Harmony” is not for sale. In a major tactical victory on Tuesday, February 24, police operatives successfully dismantled a notorious 10-man kidnapping syndicate that had turned […]
Former NUT Boss turned Governor Reintroduces House and Car Loans to Make Kebbi Teachers “Big Boys” Again
Former NUT Boss turned Governor Reintroduces House and Car Loans to Make Kebbi Teachers “Big Boys” Again In a move that has sent ripples of excitement through staff rooms across the state, Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has officially brought back the “glory days” for educators. On Tuesday, the state government announced the reintroduction of a […]
Anambra Begs Transporters to End Monday Boycott as Schools and Banks Reopen, But Drivers Demand ‘Bulletproof’ Security First
Anambra Begs Transporters to End Monday Boycott as Schools and Banks Reopen, But Drivers Demand ‘Bulletproof’ Security First Anambra State is officially open for business on Mondays, but there’s just one problem: there aren’t enough buses to get people there. In a passionate plea on Tuesday, the State Government urged commercial drivers and transport companies […]
FG and EU Seal Historic Tech Pact After 20-Year Wait, Opening €100bn Funding Doors for Nigerian Varsities
FG and EU Seal Historic Tech Pact After 20-Year Wait, Opening €100bn Funding Doors for Nigerian Varsities Nigeria’s academic and tech sectors are on the verge of a “knowledge gold rush.” After two decades of informal collaboration, the Federal Government and the European Union have officially signed a Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, transforming Nigeria […]
Egbetokun Quits as IGP, Citing ‘Personal Issues’ as Tinubu Installs Tunji Disu to Fix Rising Insecurity
Egbetokun Quits as IGP, Citing ‘Personal Issues’ as Tinubu Installs Tunji Disu to Fix Rising Insecurity The “State of Harmony” within the upper echelons of the Nigeria Police Force has been fundamentally reset. On Tuesday, the Presidency confirmed the sudden resignation of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, a move that officially terminates a tenure marked […]
President Sheinbaum Dismisses World Cup Fears After ‘El Mencho’ Killing Sparks Bloody Cartel Retaliation
President Sheinbaum Dismisses World Cup Fears After ‘El Mencho’ Killing Sparks Bloody Cartel Retaliation Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a defiant “guarantee of safety” to the world, insisting that the violent tremors shaking the country following the death of its most-wanted drug lord will not derail this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Speaking from the […]
Wike Praises Gov Okpebholo, Says Edo’s Performance Has Already Secured Tinubu’s Re-election Foundation
Wike Praises Gov Okpebholo, Says Edo’s Performance Has Already Secured Tinubu’s Re-election Foundation The political alliance between Abuja and Benin City has reached a new fever pitch. On Monday, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declared that the “State of Harmony” returning to Edo under Governor Monday Okpebholo is the ultimate “foundation stone” for President Bola Tinubu’s […]
BA, Lufthansa, and Emirates Divert Flights as Massive Fire Guts Lagos Airport Terminal; 12 Traffic Controllers Rescued by Crane
BA, Lufthansa, and Emirates Divert Flights as Massive Fire Guts Lagos Airport Terminal; 12 Traffic Controllers Rescued by Crane A terrifying Monday afternoon at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) saw international travel ground to a halt as a fierce fire tore through the heart of Terminal 1, forcing global airlines to abandon their approach […]
APC Sweeps FCT Council Polls as PDP Cries Foul Over ‘Forced’ Candidate Withdrawals and Wike’s Shadow
APC Sweeps FCT Council Polls as PDP Cries Foul Over ‘Forced’ Candidate Withdrawals and Wike’s Shadow The dust has settled on the 2026 FCT Area Council elections, and the political map of the nation’s capital has turned almost entirely broom-blue. In a sweeping victory on Saturday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) captured five of the […]
NAHCON Slashes Quota to 40,000, Warns ‘Group of 45’ Rule and Health Screenings are Now Mandatory for 2026
NAHCON Slashes Quota to 40,000, Warns ‘Group of 45’ Rule and Health Screenings are Now Mandatory for 2026 Intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj are facing a drastically different landscape as the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) officially rolled out its “survival and reform” blueprint on Monday. Addressing stakeholders in Abuja, the new NAHCON […]
Lagos Police Nab Fake Army Officer in Ikorodu After ₦2.4m Contract Scam, Bust Job-Hunting Syndicate
Lagos Police Nab Fake Army Officer in Ikorodu After ₦2.4m Contract Scam, Bust Job-Hunting Syndicate The “Center of Excellence” just became a lot less hospitable for impersonators. In a decisive move to maintain the “State of Harmony” in Lagos, police operatives have arrested 28-year-old Sunday Adeyemi, a man who successfully posed as a high-ranking military […]
Senator Dickson Laments Toxic Public Sector, Says Honesty in Nigeria is Met With Blackmail and Propaganda
Senator Dickson Laments Toxic Public Sector, Says Honesty in Nigeria is Met With Blackmail and Propaganda Senator Seriake Dickson has pulled back the curtain on the “mental toll” of serving in Nigeria’s government, declaring on Monday that maintaining honesty in the nation’s public sector is an uphill battle against a “polluted” system. Speaking in Abuja […]
Sanwo-Olu Approves 13% BRT Fare Hike Starting March 2 to Save Lagos Transport from Economic Collapse
Sanwo-Olu Approves 13% BRT Fare Hike Starting March 2 to Save Lagos Transport from Economic Collapse Lagos commuters have exactly one week to prepare their Cowry cards for a higher charge. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially greenlit a 13% fare increase across all Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard bus routes, with the new rates […]
London Teen Who Fled to Nigeria After Brutal ‘Bike Dispute’ Murder Handed Life Sentence
London Teen Who Fled to Nigeria After Brutal ‘Bike Dispute’ Murder Handed Life Sentence A 19-year-old fugitive who thought a flight to Lagos could wash away the blood of a “vicious” London stabbing has learned the hard way that justice has a very long reach. Jackson Uwagboe was sentenced to life imprisonment on Wednesday at […]
Osun APC Demands EFCC Probe as Audit Firm Uncovers Alleged ₦13bn ‘Ghost Worker’ Goldmine Under Adeleke
Osun APC Demands EFCC Probe as Audit Firm Uncovers Alleged ₦13bn ‘Ghost Worker’ Goldmine Under Adeleke The “State of Harmony” has been replaced by a state of high-stakes finger-pointing in Osun, as a forensic audit report alleging a massive ₦13.7 billion annual payroll fraud has triggered a political earthquake. On Friday, the All Progressives Congress […]
Gov Abiodun Sacks OGWAMA Boss After Vendors’ Angry Protests, Appoints Farook Akintunde to Restore Sanity
Gov Abiodun Sacks OGWAMA Boss After Vendors’ Angry Protests, Appoints Farook Akintunde to Restore Sanity The era of “hardship and high-handedness” at the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) has come to an abrupt end. On Friday evening, Governor Dapo Abiodun swung the executive axe, relieving Mr. Abayomi Hunye of his duties as the agency’s […]
AEDC Bows to Pressure, Cancels Election Day Blackout After Residents Fumed Over ‘Suspicious’ Maintenance
AEDC Bows to Pressure, Cancels Election Day Blackout After Residents Fumed Over ‘Suspicious’ Maintenance In a major win for voter convenience, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has beat a hasty retreat, announcing on Friday night that it has suspended all planned maintenance work scheduled for the FCT Area Council election day. The reversal comes […]
FG Finally Starts Paying 2024 Contractors, Sets March 31 Deadline to Clear All Old Debts and Start 2026 on a Clean Slate
FG Finally Starts Paying 2024 Contractors, Sets March 31 Deadline to Clear All Old Debts and Start 2026 on a Clean Slate The Federal Government has officially opened the “payment taps” for stalled infrastructure projects across the country. In a move designed to restore a “State of Harmony” to Nigeria’s chaotic fiscal calendar, the Ministry […]
President Tinubu Demands Zero Violence as Abuja, Rivers, and Kano Head to High-Stakes Saturday Polls
President Tinubu Demands Zero Violence as Abuja, Rivers, and Kano Head to High-Stakes Saturday Polls President Bola Tinubu has sent a strong message to voters and political actors ahead of Saturday’s critical elections: “Peace is not negotiable.” In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President […]
Fubara Hosts Grand Banquet for Retired Appeal Court Judge Daniel-Kalio Amid Peace Breakthrough in Rivers
Fubara Hosts Grand Banquet for Retired Appeal Court Judge Daniel-Kalio Amid Peace Breakthrough in Rivers It was a night of legal and political stars in Port Harcourt on Thursday as Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara led a chorus of tributes for the retiring Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal (Asaba Division), Hon. Justice Obietonbara […]