2024 – Page 80 – Breaking News

APC pulls out of Edo election peace accord

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has withdrawn from the Edo election peace accord, just hours before the scheduled signing ceremony. This move comes ahead of the September 21 governorship election,…

Jane Chinecherem September 13, 2024

Metro

Tinubu goes missing in transit again

President Bola Tinubu's recent overseas travels have sparked concern and speculation about his whereabouts. After visiting China, he was expected to make a brief stopover in Dubai but instead appeared…

Jane Chinecherem September 13, 2024

Metro

Tinubu welcomes Nigeria’s trade report, vows to tackle economic challenges

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the latest trade report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which shows Nigeria recording a trade surplus of N6.95 trillion in the second quarter…

Jane Chinecherem September 12, 2024

Metro

Rivers: Police arrest fake inspector who leads armed robbery operations

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old man, Fred Monday, who posed as a police inspector to lead armed robbery operations in the state. Monday was arrested alongside…

Jane Chinecherem September 12, 2024

Politics

We’re ready for Edo election – INEC assures

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured stakeholders in Edo State of its readiness for the September 21 governorship election. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, made this assurance in…

Jane Chinecherem September 12, 2024

Celebrities

Patoranking’s sister, husband die in explosion

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Patoranking's sister, Chioma, and her husband, George, have tragically died in a gas explosion at their home. The incident occurred shortly after their housewarming and child's birthday…

Jane Chinecherem September 12, 2024

Politics

US election: Peter Obi is Nigerian version of Trump – Presidency

The Nigerian Presidency has likened Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, to former US President Donald Trump. According to Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu…

Jane Chinecherem September 12, 2024

Celebrities

VMAs 2024: Burna Boy, Ayra Starr lose out [Full list of winners]

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) took place on Wednesday night, with Taylor Swift dominating the ceremony by winning seven categories, including Video of the Year. Nigerian artists Burna…

Jane Chinecherem September 12, 2024

Metro

21 travellers die in Kaduna highway crash

A tragic road accident occurred on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of 21 travellers. The incident involved a trailer truck and a passenger Hummer bus heading…

Jane Chinecherem September 12, 2024

Metro

NNPC requests permanent presence at Dangote Refinery as part of crude deal

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has requested a permanent presence at the Dangote Refinery as part of their crude supply deal. This was revealed by Devakumar V.G. Edwin, Vice…

Jane Chinecherem September 12, 2024