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Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), condemns the recent petrol price hike, stating it undermines the new ₦70,000 minimum wage. He plans a union meeting to discuss collective actions against the increase, emphasizing the need to address the issue before implementing the...
Abuja faces a growing crisis of street begging, driven by poverty and displacement from conflict zones. Despite government efforts to manage the situation, beggars—ranging from children to the elderly—continue to flood the streets, raising concerns among residents about safety and the...
Mele Kyari, CEO of NNPCL, mourns the loss of his 25-year-old daughter, Fatima, who passed away on Friday. Vice-President Kashim Shettima offered condolences during her funeral at Annur Mosque in Abuja. The community has expressed deep sorrow and support for the grieving family amid this tragic...
Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, urges Nigerians to pray for their leaders, regardless of their performance. Speaking at a lecture in honor of Professor Is’haq Oloyede, he emphasized the power of prayer to inspire positive change in leadership, advocating for a constructive approach to...
Nigerian TikTok influencer Oloba Salo (Olesanmi Feez) was shot in Lekki, Lagos, and is now hospitalized. Eyewitness videos show him being rushed for medical assistance. The incident has sparked concern among fans and raised questions about the safety of public figures in Nigeria. Nigerian...
Ghanaian transgender activist Headucator has made headlines by revealing past relationships with prominent pastors in Ghana. In a candid podcast interview, he discusses the irony of these encounters, highlighting the hypocrisy of spiritual leaders who engage in fervent prayer after secret...
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing in New York after pilot İlçehin Pehlivan died mid-flight. The 59-year-old captain fainted shortly after takeoff from Seattle. Despite attempts to revive him, he succumbed to his medical emergency, leading to the diversion for passenger safety...
A tragic incident in Ondo State, Nigeria, resulted in the death of Kefa Ofando, allegedly stabbed by his friend Monday Chukwu over a 2,000 naira debt. The altercation in Akintola village ended fatally, with police arresting the 34-year-old suspect. In a shocking incident in Ondo State, Nigeria...
The Nigerian military has challenged ex-militant leader Asari Dokubo to a battlefield confrontation after he claimed he could shoot down military helicopters. Major General Edward Buba dismissed Dokubo’s statements as "laughable" and emphasized the military's focus on combating terrorism...
A group of sports journalists traveling to Uyo, Nigeria, for a Super Eagles match were kidnapped in Anambra State. While nine journalists have been rescued, one is feared dead, and four remain captive. The police have launched a joint operation to secure their safe return. In a distressing...
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