Army arrests 19, destroys 22 illegal refineries in N’Delta

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The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army says its troops have arrested 19 suspected oil thieves, destroyed 22 illegal refining sites and recovered about 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products valued at approximately N150m across the Niger Delta Region. The army said the achievements followed a coordinated operation that lasted nearly one month and was … Read more

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali loses mother on New Year’s Day

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has announced the passing of his mother, who died in the late hours of Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The Chippa United shot-stopper shared the heartbreaking news on his official X account, expressing his grief: “RIP mom, worst year of my life already.” While the circumstances of her death remain undisclosed, … Read more

Lagos govt mandates permits for amplified sound in nightclubs, worship centres

The Lagos State Government has implemented stricter measures to combat noise pollution, requiring nightclubs, lounges, bars, and worship centres to obtain permits for events involving amplified sound. These regulations aim to safeguard the health and well-being of Lagosians during the festive season and beyond. Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, … Read more

Gunmen kidnap Anglican Bishop, wife, children

A Bishop of the Anglican Church, Canon Olowolagba, has been kidnapped. He was kidnapped alongside his wife and two children in Ondo State, south-west Nigeria. One of the kidnapped children is the 16-year-old daughter of the cleric while the other is a nine-year-old staying with them. The Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun, confirmed … Read more

Funmi Falana urges govt support for orphanages in national, state budgets

The Director of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid, Mrs Funmi Falana SAN, has called on the Federal Government to initiate policies and programmes that will provide relief to Nigerians and ease the burden of the current economic hardship in the country. The wife of human rights activist, Femi Falana SAN, made the call during a … Read more

President, APC celebrate Ganduje at 75

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have celebrated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on his 75th birthday. In a statement yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu lauded Dr. Ganduje’s unwavering … Read more

Be patient with Tinubu, 2025 presents better deal – Ganduje

National chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite the hardship being experienced in the country. Ganduje in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration assured Nigerians of … Read more

Fire guts Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan

Fire on Friday night engulfed the Christ Apostolic Church in Wisdom Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State, trapping several worshippers during a vigil. It was gathered that the incident occurred around 9:30 pm on Olohunda Road, Lagelu Local Government Area of the stateAccording to eyewitnesses, some worshippers had fallen asleep in preparation for the vigil when the … Read more

Netflix speaks over alleged plans to exit Nigeria

Netflix has finally broken its silence over its alleged exit from Nigeria. IDeemlawful reports that there are speculations that Netflix has exited the Nigeria market due to the country’s economic challenges, as well as regulatory pressures. Reacting to the viral reports, Netflix in a statement sent to TechCabal, stated that it remains firmly committed to … Read more

Military Retirees Shut Finance Ministry In Abuja

Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces retirees have shut down the Federal Ministry of Finance as of Thursday morning. The protest by the Coalition of Military Pensioners follows the non-payment of the 20% to 28% salary increment to the retirees from January to November 2024. The retired military officers lamented the failure of the Federal … Read more