Doctors and staff at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, have implemented reduced work hours following the hospital’s admission of owing up to N495 million to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). The outstanding debt led to the disconnection of the hospital from power supply, prompting the […]
Year: 2024
Indigenous aviation company Air Peace has sounded the alarm after discovering that fraudsters cloned its official website to deceive intending passengers booking UK flights. This revelation follows the recent launch of the airline’s direct flight from Nigeria to the United Kingdom. Taking to its official X handle (formerly Twitter), Air […]
Deputy Commissioner of Police Gbolahan Olugbemi, formerly attached to the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department (FCIID), has reportedly taken his own life in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The discovery of his body in his apartment, with a noose around his neck, has shocked the community. While investigations are ongoing to […]
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), a key Federal Government agency, has announced the adjustment of domestic base price and wholesale prices of natural gas for 2024. The new rates, unveiled by NMDPRA Chief Executive Farouk Ahmed, see an increase to $2.42 per metric million British thermal […]
Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy has finally broken his streak of disappointments at award ceremonies by clinching the prestigious title of Best African Music Artist at the 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards held in the United States. The electrifying event, broadcast live on FOX and hosted by rapper Ludacris, saw […]
Globacom, a leading digital solutions provider, extends warm wishes to Christians across Nigeria as they celebrate Easter. The company emphasizes the importance of love and peace, urging Christian faithful to embody the principles of good neighborliness central to Christ’s teachings. Reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice for the redemption of mankind, Globacom […]
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed a shocking incident where armed bandits intercepted an Abakaliki-bound luxury bus, robbed all passengers, and then callously set the vehicle ablaze. The travellers, en route to the southeast for Easter celebrations, found themselves in a nightmare scenario as they fell victim to the […]
Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, a prominent social media critic, has been freed from police custody after a nine-day detention that sparked widespread concern over freedom of speech and online expression in Nigeria. The activist’s release, occurring late on Sunday, marked the end of a period of uncertainty […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced increased scrutiny on its licensees following a recent incident involving unauthorized NIN verification by expressverify.com. An investigation into the matter has revealed that a third-party, originally authorized to provide verification services, may have allowed expressverify.com to use its NIN verification credentials […]
Wunmi, the widow of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has made a heartfelt plea for assistance as she faces threats and pressure regarding the paternity of her son, Liam. The widow has urged Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, to obtain a court order for a DNA test to determine the true […]