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#Fuel price; Pensioners lament over high cost of living

Nigerian pensioners, represented by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), have expressed their outrage over the recent fuel price increase, which they say is causing unbearable pain and hardship for…

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International

Did Kamala Harris use Audio Earrings for Debate

Far-right media personality Laura Loomer sparked controversy by suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris wore audio earrings during a recent debate. Loomer posted a side-by-side comparison on X, formerly known…

admin September 12, 2024

Metro

Retired Judge Faces Court for Alleged Assault on Visually Impaired Woman

A retired Upper Sharia Court judge, Mahmud Shehu, appeared in a Zaria Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, facing charges of trespass and assault against a visually impaired housewife. Prosecutor Insp. Adamu…

admin September 12, 2024

Politics

Tinubu’s draconian policies will throw Nigeria into extreme authoritarian state – Igbo group

The AlaIgbo Development Foundation (ADF), an Igbo think-tank group, has warned President Bola Tinubu against plunging Nigeria into authoritarianism and totalitarianism. The group condemned the harassment and intimidation of civil…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Business

Economic hardship: Niger govt takes delivery of palliatives from BOI for vulnerable persons

The Niger State Government has received a shipment of palliatives from the Bank of Industry (BOI) aimed at alleviating the suffering of vulnerable persons in the state amidst economic hardship.…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Celebrities

Fame sometimes feel like prison – Beyonce Knowles

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, the renowned American singer, has opened up about the downsides of fame, likening it to a prison at times. In a recent GQ interview, the 43-year-old music icon…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Politics

Edo election: Gov Obaseki cries out, makes fresh allegations against police, APC

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has accused the police of colluding with the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to intimidate and arrest members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Metro

Nigerian court sentences American businessman to 74 years in prison over fraud

An American businessman, Marco Ramirez, has been sentenced to 74 years in prison by the Lagos State Special Offences Court for a $1.6 million fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Metro

Woman slumps, dies while giving testimony in church

Tragedy struck at a church service when a 55-year-old woman, identified as Ifeoma, suddenly slumped and died while sharing a testimony. The incident occurred during a gathering where members were…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024

Celebrities

Asake, Rema, Omah Lay others to headline Promise Land Festival

Top Nigerian music stars, Rema, Asake, and Omah Lay, are set to headline the 2024 Promise Land Festival in Australia, alongside international singers. The festival will take place from October…

Jane Chinecherem September 11, 2024