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  1. Allegations of Misinformation Shames Nigeria: X App Community Note Accuses Government Media of False Maersk Investment Claim"

    Nigeria Allegations of Misinformation Shames Nigeria: X App Community Note Accuses Government Media of False Maersk Investment Claim"

    In response to recent allegations of misinformation regarding Maersk's purported $600 million investment in Nigeria, the Nigerian government's media has shared a video of a meeting they claim took place in February. The government asserts that this video depicts a recent meeting with Maersk...
  2. Nigerians Outraged as Multichoice Proceeds with DSTV, Gotv Subscription Increases Despite Court Order

    Nigeria Nigerians Outraged as Multichoice Proceeds with DSTV, Gotv Subscription Increases Despite Court Order

    Multichoice Nigeria, a prominent Pay TV provider, has proceeded with the upward adjustment of its prices for DStv and GOtv subscribers, despite a recent court ruling prohibiting the company from raising rates. On April 24, the company announced its intention to increase prices for its DStv and...
  3. Nigerians Ridicule Minister of Power as Power Outage Allegedly Hits National Assembly During His Presence

    Nigeria Nigerians Ridicule Minister of Power as Power Outage Allegedly Hits National Assembly During His Presence

    In an unexpected turn of events, power reportedly went off at the National Assembly while the Minister of Power was present in the building. This incident sparked a flurry of reactions on social media platforms, ranging from humor to cynicism. Some users found irony in the situation...
  4. NNPC Struggles to Address Fuel Crisis as Petrol Prices Soar to N2000/Litre Across Nigeria

    Nigeria NNPC Struggles to Address Fuel Crisis as Petrol Prices Soar to N2000/Litre Across Nigeria

    A resurgence of petrol scarcity has engulfed various states in Nigeria, accompanied by long queues at petrol stations, crowded bus stops, and escalated traffic woes. Frustrated residents, facing soaring petrol prices approaching N2000 per liter, are resorting to purchasing fuel in jerrycans...
  5. Outrage as Ribadu Suggests Insecurity Reduced Due to Expensive AK-47s, Priced at N5m

    Nigeria Outrage as Ribadu Suggests Insecurity Reduced Due to Expensive AK-47s, Priced at N5m

    In his address at a counter-terrorism meeting in Abuja, Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, highlighted significant strides in the country's security landscape, attributing them to government actions aimed at curbing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Ribadu...
  6. Fuel Subsidy Still Being Paid: Nigerians React to  Joe Uwakwue, Former President, Society of Petroleum Engineers

    Nigeria Fuel Subsidy Still Being Paid: Nigerians React to Joe Uwakwue, Former President, Society of Petroleum Engineers

    The former President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Joe Uwakwue, revealed that the Tinubu Administration is still paying fuel subsidies, proposing a significant increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N925 per liter. Uwakwue's statement implies that despite the...
  7. World Bank Approves $2.25 Billion Loan Package for Nigeria at 1% Interest Rate

    Nigeria World Bank Approves $2.25 Billion Loan Package for Nigeria at 1% Interest Rate

    During a joint press conference at the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington D.C., Finance Minister Wale Edun revealed that Nigeria has qualified for a $2.25 billion loan from the World Bank, described as "virtually a grant" due to its...
  8. "She Tempted Me": 40-Year-Old Man's Shocking Defense for Raping Minor Sparks Outrage

    Nigeria "She Tempted Me": 40-Year-Old Man's Shocking Defense for Raping Minor Sparks Outrage

    The Anambra State Government has arrested a 40-year-old man named Anietie Tim for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in the Onitsha area. The arrest comes after Tim had evaded operatives of the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Children's Welfare, with the help of some military...
  9. Nigeria in Darkness: National Power Grid Collapses for Fifth Time in 2024

    Nigeria Nigeria in Darkness: National Power Grid Collapses for Fifth Time in 2024

    Nigeria was thrust into darkness once again as the national power grid collapsed for the fifth time in 2024, triggering widespread power outages across the country. Reports indicate that the blackout struck various regions at different times, with some areas experiencing the outage as early as...
  10. Chibok Girls Anniversary: Amnesty International Exposes Nigerian Government's Role in Forced Boko Haram Marriages

    Nigeria Chibok Girls Anniversary: Amnesty International Exposes Nigerian Government's Role in Forced Boko Haram Marriages

    A decade after the infamous abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok secondary school in Nigeria by Boko Haram insurgents, a harrowing Amnesty International report sheds light on alarming allegations. Since that tragic event in April 2014, at least 1,700 children have been abducted in mass...
  11. Nigerians Question Effectiveness of FG's Plan to Engage Hunters and Vigilantes in School Security

    Nigeria Nigerians Question Effectiveness of FG's Plan to Engage Hunters and Vigilantes in School Security

    The National Coordinator of the Financing Safe Schools Initiative, Halima Iliya, has unveiled plans to bolster security measures in schools across Nigeria by actively involving hunters and vigilantes in intelligence gathering. In an interview in Abuja on Sunday, Iliya outlined the initiative's...
  12. Nigerian University Rankings: Covenant University Dominance Challenged in Online Discourse

    Nigeria Nigerian University Rankings: Covenant University Dominance Challenged in Online Discourse

    Students from various Nigerian universities, including UNILAG, U, and FUTA, have voiced diverse reactions to the recent ranking by Times Higher Education, which positioned Covenant University as the top tertiary institution in Nigeria, surpassing longstanding academic giants like the University...
  13. Nigeria's NAFDAC Recalls Johnson & Johnson Children's Cough Syrup Over Toxicity Concerns

    Nigeria Nigeria's NAFDAC Recalls Johnson & Johnson Children's Cough Syrup Over Toxicity Concerns

    Nigeria's health regulatory authority, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has initiated a recall of a batch of Johnson & Johnson's children's cough syrup due to the presence of a dangerously high level of diethylene glycol, a potentially fatal toxic...
  14. Umahi Slams Atiku Over Criticism of Coastal Road Project Costs

    Nigeria Umahi Slams Atiku Over Criticism of Coastal Road Project Costs

    Minister of Works, David Umahi, has vowed to educate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the financial intricacies of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project after Atiku criticized its cost and procurement process. Atiku alleged that the project was awarded without competitive bidding and...
  15. [PHOTOS] Nigerians Witness Partial Solar Eclipse in Oyo and Kano States

    Nigeria [PHOTOS] Nigerians Witness Partial Solar Eclipse in Oyo and Kano States

    On Monday, April 8, Nigerians were treated to a celestial spectacle as a partial solar eclipse graced the skies above Oyo and Kano states. Despite being calculated as total in regions like Mexico’s Pacific, Canada, and certain parts of the US, some netizens in Nigeria reported witnessing the...
  16. Surprising Revelation: RCCG Counts Over 200,000 Pastors in Nigeria, Adeboye Discloses

    Nigeria Surprising Revelation: RCCG Counts Over 200,000 Pastors in Nigeria, Adeboye Discloses

    During the monthly Holy Ghost service themed "Shielded by Fire" at The Redemption City of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), shared a surprising revelation: the church boasts over 200,000 pastors across Nigeria. In his sermon, Adeboye...
  17. Nigerians Speculate on End Times Amid Hardship, Gaza War, New York and Taiwan Earthquakes

    Nigeria Nigerians Speculate on End Times Amid Hardship, Gaza War, New York and Taiwan Earthquakes

    Amidst recent natural phenomena including earthquakes in New Jersey and subsequent tremors felt in New York City, Nigerians have taken to social media to discuss the possibility of the End Times. Concerns over the seismic events, coupled with other global occurrences like the ongoing conflict...
  18. Ajibade's Penalty Powers Nigeria's Super Falcons Past South Africa in Olympic Qualifiers Showdown

    Nigeria Ajibade's Penalty Powers Nigeria's Super Falcons Past South Africa in Olympic Qualifiers Showdown

    In a gripping encounter between Nigeria's Super Falcons and South Africa's Bayana Bayana, the Super Falcons emerged victorious with a 1-0 win in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic qualifiers. The match, characterized by Nigeria's dominance, saw Rasheedat Ajibade leading the charge with a goal...
  19. Nigerians Criticize Minister of Power's Statement Blaming Low Tariffs for Irresponsible Power Usage

    Nigeria Nigerians Criticize Minister of Power's Statement Blaming Low Tariffs for Irresponsible Power Usage

    The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has ignited a firestorm of controversy by suggesting that Nigerians' lack of consciousness regarding electricity consumption stems from the low cost of power. In his remarks, Adelabu lamented the absence of consumption management in the country, citing...
  20. Federal Government Faces Backlash from Former Lawmakers Over Electricity Subsidy Cut

    Nigeria Federal Government Faces Backlash from Former Lawmakers Over Electricity Subsidy Cut

    Former federal lawmakers, Senator Andrew Uchendu and Honourable Dachung Bagos, have criticized the Federal Government's decision to reduce electricity subsidies, deeming the timing inappropriate. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently announced a tariff increase for Band...
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