The lawmaker says he does not suspect anyone. Some yet-to-be-identified hoodlums have reportedly burnt down the house of Paschal Agbodike, a lawmaker representing Ihiala Federal Constituency in Anambra State. The hoodlums according to ThePunch invaded the house located in Ubahi-Mbosi in Ihiala Local Government Area at about 1 am on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. They…
England star Lauren James was sent off for stamping on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie during their FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 clash.
Here are 15 reasons explaining why women often lose elections in Nigeria In a nation where women’s political activism thrives and they comprise around 60 percent of campaign and election audiences, one would naturally anticipate a robust representation of women in elected positions. However, the reality in Nigeria presents a stark contrast. We have already…
An Sh5.4 billion masterpiece nears completion, set to become the sole global hub for auctioning rare Tanzanite minerals, streamlining trade for domestic and international buyers. Tanzanian government’s strategic decision to centralize Tanzanite processing and selling in Mererani aims to strengthen the region’s economy, curb mineral smuggling, and establish the area as the singular source of this…
Prof Okonjo-Iweala was accompanied by Dr Ali Pate, one of the president’s ministers-designate. President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Okonjo-Iweala arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 2:50 pm, accompanied by Dr Ali Pate, one of the president’s…
The trio shares a common affiliation with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed the appointment of three distinguished senators from Oyo state to head various significant standing committees. The announcement, made on Monday night, August 07, 2023, signifies a pivotal step towards effective legislative governance in the nation. The…
Nigerian Street Pop sensation Portable is back in the news after being attacked in Lekki. Known for his many troubleshooting antics, Portable has become a household name with his music, fashion, and antics bringing him fame and success. In yet another undesirable event, Portable was on August 8, 2023, attacked in Lekki while on shopping…
Area Comptroller, Makinde noted that the command also seized 2,113 bags of foreign rice of 50kg, 21 units of vehicles (means of conveyance & Tokunbo); and 17,950 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has intercepted 1,416 pieces of used tyres and other goods worth ₦106.7 million…
The lawyer stated that the officers scared away people with guns as they harassed her over a land dispute. Yemisi Adebayo, an Ogun-based lawyer, has claimed that she lost her pregnancy after she was allegedly molested by policemen from the state police headquarters at Eleweran, Abeokuta, the state capital. In an interview in which she…
IMF criticizes African central banks for ineffective disposal of foreign exchange reserves. African central banks’ rigid exchange rate regulations come under scrutiny and hinder stabilization efforts. The IMF urges increased exports as the key to consistent foreign exchange flow in the region. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has criticized African central banks for disposing of their foreign…
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