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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) demands an immediate reversal of the recent petrol price hike, citing betrayal by the federal government. Prices have surged nationwide, worsening inflation and increasing costs for businesses. Fuel shortages are reported, with residents turning to black market...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of betrayal following a rise in petrol prices and fuel shortages. NLC President Joe Ajaero criticized Tinubu for breaking promises regarding fuel price stabilization and the implementation of a new minimum wage, calling the...
The Nigeria Police Force has named journalists David Hundeyin and Michael Alade as suspects in the case against Bristol Isaac, aka PIDOMNigeria. PIDOMNigeria faces multiple charges including money laundering and cybercrime. The police are investigating Hundeyin and Alade's alleged involvement in...
A viral video of a Kogi LGA chairman paddling on kegs to navigate floodwaters has sparked reactions across Nigeria. The unusual scene, which features him holding a gun, highlights significant infrastructural challenges in the region and prompts discussions about governance and public...
Journalist Isaac Bristol, known as PIDOM, has been arraigned on charges of money laundering and cybercrime in Nigeria. Pleading not guilty to nine counts, he remains in Kuje Prison pending a bail ruling on September 23. His arrest has sparked a social media campaign for his release. Isaac...
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is in critical condition after allegedly being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend in Kenya. Suffering burns on over 75% of her body, this shocking incident raises concerns about the rising violence against female athletes in the region. Ugandan marathon...
Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, condemned the mistreatment of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained finance executive in Nigeria. A viral video showed Gambaryan struggling on crutches to reach court, sparking outrage on social media. Calls for his release and better treatment have gained momentum under the...
A Canada-based Nigerian woman faces a five-year prison term for making threats against her compatriots on TikTok. Her remarks, which included a vow to Poison fellow Nigerians, sparked outrage and highlighted concerns over the impact of inflammatory online statements on public safety and...
Irish teacher Enoch Burke has been jailed for the third time for defying a court order prohibiting him from entering Wilson's Hospital School. His refusal to address a transitioning student by their chosen pronouns, based on his religious beliefs, has sparked controversy surrounding religious...
Nigerian petrol prices are projected to reach N1,300 per litre due to a cash crunch at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). The rising landing costs and supply shortages have prompted concerns, while the Dangote Refinery's new production could help stabilize the market. Petrol prices...
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