Beyond the Headlines
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads and hair treatment cream containers heading to the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Cyprus at three courier companies in Lagos. In a statement on Sunday by the agency’s Spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, he saidin one of […]
At least 45 people were burnt beyond recognition in an accident along Agaie-Bida road in Niger State. The accident involved a petrol laden tanker, a truck with cattle and a passenger vehicle. It was gathered that the incident happened near Man-Woro village on Agaie-Bida road around 1am on Sunday. The victims in the trailer with […]
Claim An X user, @WaleBolatito, claimed that the ex-governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, apologized on behalf of Amala, a Canadian woman who threatened to poison the Yoruba and Benin people in August. Verdict This claim is FALSE. In two separate posts on X on August 30 and September 4th, while reacting to this, the 2023 […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to use his “leadership position and good offices to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to immediately reverse the apparently illegal and unconstitutional increase in the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, across its retail outlets.” SERAP […]
Universities in Canada have raised alarm over a significant drop in international student enrolment following the cap on student visa. Gabriel Miller, president of Universities Canada, told Global News that initial projections suggest a dramatic 45% drop in international student enrolments once universities complete their tallies in October. “There’s every possibility that it’s going to […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians to the activities of a faith-based organisation, Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, using the agency’s name to deceive the unsuspecting public. NAFDAC, in a statement on Sunday signed by its Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, noted that […]
…calls For Immediate Upward Review Amidst increasing security lapses in Anambra State, where there have been resurgence of kidnapping and unwholesome criminal activities of Unknown Gun Men (UGM) of late, a group under the aegis of Anambra Security Network (ASN) has decried the poor treatment of operatives of the Anambra Vigilant Group (AVG). In a […]
Sunday 08 September 2024 NNPC conditions: Dangote refinery may dump local market, export petrol Decomposing bodies still litter our community after terrorist attack – Survivors of Yobe massacre 61 foreigners deported over irregular migration, says NIS Anti-party: PDP panel gets report on Wike, Ortom, Makinde Money laundering: US seeks access to ailing Binance executive LP […]
Financial technology companies have started charging levies on electronic transfers into personal and business accounts in compliance with the Federal Inland Revenue Service regulations. In a notice to its customers on Saturday, OPay, one of the fintechs, stated, “Dear valued customers, please be informed that starting September 9, 2024, a one-time fee of N50 will […]
Ten maritime travellers who were abducted along the Bonny – Port Harcourt waterway earlier this week have regained their freedom. The victims of them were abducted on Monday, September 2. The police authorities had pledged to investigate the incident and rescue the victims. But a source confirmed the victims’ release to Channels Television on Saturday. […]
