Investigators are trying to figure out why the flight data and cockpit voice recorders on Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 stopped working about four minutes before the plane crashed at Muan airport in…
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Zamfara: Residents are fleeing their villages as bandits demand a levy of N172 million from 25 communities
Notorious bandit leader Dan Isuhu has imposed a hefty levy of N172.7 million on 25 villages in Zamfara State’s Tsafe Local Government Area. The villages affected include Gijinzama, which owes N8.5 million,…
Sixteen EU countries are advocating for a new tobacco tax law that would also cover vapes.
Sixteen European Union (EU) countries have called on the European Commission to introduce a new law to harmonise tobacco taxation across the bloc, including emerging products like electronic cigarettes and vapes. The…
10 documents you must have when building in Lagos
If you are building in Lagos, to have a smooth construction process without any legal issues depends on having the necessary documents. If you are building in Lagos, the building projects must…
New York Mayor Faces Charges of Bribery and Fraud in Shocking Indictment
New York’s scandal-plagued mayor Eric Adams was federally charged Thursday with crimes including wire fraud, soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations and bribery conspiracy, a stunning indictment unsealed amid calls for him to…
Police Launch Manhunt for Alleged IPOB Member in Southeast, Cite Links to Attacks on Security Forces.
The Nigeria Police Force has launched a manhunt for a young man believed to be a member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), suspected of being involved in what authorities…
UPDATE: UK government has announced additional companies approved to sponsor work visas for Nigerians
The United Kingdom has increased the number of organizations licensed to sponsor workers on the worker and temporary worker immigration routes. The updated list, as of August 23, now contains 119,195 approved…
Former employees of the Central Bank of Nigeria are taking legal action against the bank for their unpaid benefits and damages.
A lawsuit has been filed against the apex bank at the National Industrial Court (NIC) by employees who were recently dismissed, seeking compensation and general damages. Reports indicate that the staff members…
the price of kerosene rose to all high price to N1,769 in July – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that in July, the average retail price per liter of household kerosene paid by consumers was N1,769.86. This is a 13.81% increase from the price…
Lagos State Reintroduces 25% Fare Discount on Regulated Public Transport Services to Alleviate Hardship
The Lagos State Government has brought back a 25% discount on transportation fares for buses, ferries, and trains to help ease economic difficulties. This announcement was made through the official X account…
FAAC: Federal Government, States, and Local Governments collectively received N1.358 trillion in July 2024
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N1.358 trillion among the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils (LGCs) for July. This information was shared in a statement…
The Nigerian girl who was enticed to Europe in pursuit of a better life, ultimately defied her sponsor’s demands.
Peace, a young Nigerian woman, was thrilled to learn that she had been offered a chance to travel to Europe via Ireland. She was told that she would be working as a…
An Abuja woman murders her spouse and hides his body in an unfinished building.
A woman named Rahimat Salaum has been accused of killing her husband in the Pegi area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed…
Hunger Protest Begins In Niger
Some youths have trooped to the streets of Suleja in Niger State to protest the ongoing cost of living crisis in Nigeria. They wielded placards such as ‘Enough is Enough’; ‘Stop Anti-Masses…
Peter Obi urges critics to stop attacking him and work towards ending hardship in Nigeria
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged his critics to focus on helping the people of Nigeria instead of attacking him. This comes after President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo…
Fubara denies promising to pay a minimum wage of N80,000
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied reports that he proposed a minimum wage of N80,000 for workers in the state and local government areas. His Chief Press Secretary, Nelson…