Actress Halima Abubakar has been suspended by Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, over what it described as professional misconduct. The AGN said Abubakar’s “involvement in slandering Nollywood” was uncovered after two years of secret investigation. Announcing her suspension in a statement on Friday, the Guild stated that other female members on the watch-list, especially over …
Nigerians turn private cars into commercial vehicles over hardship
Following the removal of fuel subsidies and the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), which has significantly increased hardship in the country, private car owners in Nigeria are increasingly turning their vehicles into commercial services as a means to offset rising fuel costs. Findings revealed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company …
Minimum wage: Governor Fubara approves ₦85,000 for Rivers Workers
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants in the state to N85,000, News 360 reports. This decision, aimed at easing the burden of current economic challenges, was reached during a closed-door meeting with representatives of the organized labour under the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council on …
Nigeria beat New Zealand 4-1 at FIFA U-17 women’s World cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos got their 2024 FIFA U-17 World Cup Group A campaign off to a perfect start after recording a comfortable 4-1 win on Wednesday, Completesports.com reports. Goals from Shakirat Moshood, Khadijat Adegoke, Faridat Abdulawahab and Taiwo Afolabi earned the Flamingos the impressive result. New Zealand’s goal was scored by Hannah Saxon. Moshood opened the …
VP Shettima Arrives Sweden for 2-Day Visit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a 2-day working visit. The visit, at the behest of President Bola Tinubu, will see VP Shettima engage in discussions with key government officials, including Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and the Swedish Prime Minister. Shettima is accompanied by a delegation, including Plateau State Governor, Barr. …
Bianca begs FG over Nnamdi Kanu’s release, says it will restore peace in South-East
Nigeria’s former ambassador to Spain, Mrs Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu has renewed her call for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Bianca, wife of late Biafra leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu made the appeal in the United States during the annual convention of the American Veterans of Igbo …
Gov. Obaseki, APC, Okpebholo transition committees set for inauguration on Friday
As part of preparations towards the handing over to the incoming government, Edo State and its Governor, Godwin Obaseki has said it would be holding a joint inauguration of transition committees on Friday. The joint transition committee members to be inaugurated scheduled to take place at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, JOOPSA are …
Police arrest POS operator for receiving N4 million from kidnappers
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a POS operator for receiving the sum of N4 million from kidnappers. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, He said the POS operator received just N40,000 as profit for the transaction. The Police spokesman warned POS operators against getting …
Don Jazzy donates N100m to VeryDarkMan’s NGO
Nigerian record producer and music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has donated the sum of N100 million to the NGO of controversial self-styled activist, Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan. The controversial influencer disclosed this in a video message shared via his social media pages on Thursday. VDM, who has previously announced the …
Bill to create additional state passes second reading in Reps
A bill seeking the creation of Ogoja State has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill was sponsored by Godwin Offiono and three others during plenary. The constitution alteration bill seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to create an additional state in the South-south region. Moving the motion, Mr Offiono …