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Month: August 2024

Beans, tomatoes prices drop as new yams fall from ₦7k to ₦4k in Abia, Imo

The price of a paint bucket of beans came down from ₦10,000 to ₦8,000 and ₦7,500, depending on the type. The prices of some staple foods, such as beans, tomatoes, onions and new yams, have recorded significant drops in major markets in Abia and Imo, largely attributable to the harvest season. A survey by the…

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CISLAC warns against silencing Ajaero, calls for transparent investigation

The organisation stated that it is important for the police to prove that it was not being used as a tool to undermine the legitimate struggles of the citizenry. The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International Nigeria have advised against any attempt to silence the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). Their reaction…

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Kwankwaso’s nephew, top officials arrested in ₦347m drug scam

Preliminary investigations revealed that each of the 38 LGAs paid ₦9.150 million to Novomed for the drugs, but the deliveries were never made. The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has apprehended five individuals, including key government officials, in connection with an alleged ₦347 million drug supply scam. Alhaji Mohammed Kabara, the Permanent Secretary…

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Widower seeks justice after claiming illegal police arrest and sentencing

The man said he went to buy food for his three children when a police officer accosted him. One Adewale Oseni has cried out for justice after accusing a police officer of illegally arresting him. The officer is said to be attached to Makinde Police Station in the Oshodi area of Lagos State . Oseni,…

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BBNaija’s Kassia gives husband cold shoulder after argument in the house

Recall that the remaining housemates are unaware that they are married outside the house. Secretly married BBNaija housemates, Kassia and Kelly have encountered trouble in paradise following an argument, after which she gave him the cold shoulder. It all began on August 20, 2024, when Kelly walked up to Kassia in one of the rooms…

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Governor Fubara praises Kumuyi for promoting positive change in Nigeria

The governor added that when men take action, they inspire others and create a ripple effect of positive change globally. Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has commended the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Dr William Kumuyi, for his vision of driving positive change and social impact in Nigeria. Fubara gave the commendation…

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FG slam popular bank ₦555.8m fine for data breach

The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has given Fidelity Bank 14 days to pay the fine. The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined Fidelity Bank a record N555.8 million for violating customer data protection laws. The fine, announced by the National Commissioner, Vincent Olatunji, at a workshop in Abuja, marks the largest penalty ever…

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8 Nigerians in US prisons for stealing COVID-19 relief funds

Here’s the list of Nigerians who have been prosecuted in the US for stealing COVID-19 relief funds. Nigerians continue to join the growing list of individuals arrested and prosecuted for stealing COVID-19 funds in the United States. The pandemic relief program was a government initiative designed to assist struggling Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, but…

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D’Banj releases visuals for ‘Koko’ off ‘The Entertainer – D’Sequel’ album

Nigerian global music sensation D’Banj has released his highly-anticipated fifth studio album ‘The Entertainer – D’Sequel’. The album is a creative blend of Afrobeats and Afropop, with eleven songs and two bonus tracks. Its global feature list includes Grammy award winner, Wyclef Jean, Congolese icon, Late Fela Kuti’s Egypt ’80 Band, Awilo Logomba, Youssou N’Dour,…

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It was too early into ‘BBNaija’ season 9 for a double eviction

Let’s just say that a lot was said in this episode that you don’t want to miss. In the latest episode of Pulse Hot Takes, the hosts and the guests discuss the highly anticipated, ongoing Big Brother Naija: No Loose Guard season. Pulse Hot Takes is a weekly YouTube talk show hosted by Elvis Christian…

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