President Tinubu’s wife unveils OneNigeria/Unit Fabric with N25m price tag

Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled the #OneNigeria/UnityFabric, a symbol of national unity and cultural diversity, which was designed by 25-year-old, Miss Mofinyinfoluwa Bamidele. Bamidele, who went home with a cash prize of N25 million, emerged the winner of a fabric designs competition, organised by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), chaired by First Lady …

Katsina man who supplies illegal drugs to bandit caught

The Katsina Community Watch Corp (CWC) in Ɗandume Local Government Area have successfully apprehended a man named Umar Shehu, who was involved in trafficking illegal injections and drugs to supply to bandits engaged in kidnappings in Sabuwa LGA all in Katsina State. The security team gathered crucial information from Umar and others but only Umar …

Nigeria’s inflation rate declines for second consecutive month in August

Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 32.15 percent in August 2024, from 33.40 percent in July. This is according to National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation Data released on Monday. According to the data, the country’s headline inflation cooled off by 1.25 percent in August compared to the 33.40 percent recorded …

NNPCL announces pump prices nationwide after lifting Dangote Refinery petrol

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has released a breakdown of estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from Dangote Refinery in retail stations across the country based on September 2024 pricing. The Spokesperson of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The company confirmed that it is paying Dangote Refinery in United …

Bandits kill two men after delivering ransom to free kidnap victims in Niger State

Bandits have killed two men after they delivered ransom for the release of victims abducted in Guaraka community in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State. The bandits raided a hotel in the community on August 19, 2024, and abducted all the lodgers in the facility including the owner, his younger brother and his wife, …

BBNaija: Ben, Chizoba evicted from ‘No Loose Guard’ reality show

Big Brother Naija housemate, Ben and Chizoba have been evicted from the “No Loose Guard” season. Ben was the first housemate to be evicted after housemates were unpaired. The love birds were evicted during the live eviction show on Sunday. Kassia, Soj, Kellyrae, Chizoba, Victoria were up for possible eviction. Speaking on his eviction, Ben …

EFCC arrests five Chinese for alleged illegal mining in Akwa Ibom

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said its operatives in Uyo Zonal Command have arrested five Chinese for suspected illegal mining at Ndito-Eka-Iba village, in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said the suspects were arrested by the Commission’s Special …