Nigeria’s first private TV station, Desmims Independent Television (DITV), and Alheri Radio, the oldest private radio station in Northern Nigeria has suspended operation over ‘harsh economic conditions.’ In a statement signed by Idris Mustapha, the acting General Manager and Chairman of the Management Committee and released to journalists in Kaduna over the weekend, the decision …
“Religion has happened to me” – Nigerian man mourns as his wife, daughter died in Catholic church stampede
A Nigerian man, Peter Ukaegbu, has mourned the death of his wife, Emmanuella Chizoba and their daughter, Onyinyechi Prisca, in the fatal stampede at Christ the King Cathedral (CKC) in Aba, Abia State. The mother, daughter and three other worshippers were trampled to death, with about 13 children hospitalised, following the stampede which occurred during …
CBN to unveil redesigned website Monday
The Central Bank of Nigeria is set to unveil its newly redesigned website on Monday. In a statement on Sunday by the acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, it was noted that the revamped platform introduces a host of new features, aimed at enhancing user experience and expanding the bank’s online content. …
Belgium passes law granting sex workers maternity leave, pension
Belgium on Sunday passed a landmark law granting sex workers the same rights as other workers. The new law ensures that sex workers are treated as employees, entitling them to benefits such as maternity leave, pension contributions, and legal safeguards against exploitation. The decision is a result of months of protests in 2022, prompted by …
FG, France sign Mou to boost mining
The Federal Government and France have agreed to develop joint projects to promote and diversify the value chain of the critical minerals in the solid minerals sector of both countries. Critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements are essential to clean energy technologies. According to a statement by the Special …
NDLEA arrests Nigerian businessman from Brazil with ingested cocaine in his stomach
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said that a Nigerian businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, based in Brazil, has returned home with 700 grams of cocaine buried in his stomach. The agency said its operatives made the discovery following the suspect’s arrest at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. This was contained in a …
One killed, others abducted as terrorists attack Zamfara community
Armed terrorists have launched a deadly attack on the Kungurki community in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing an elderly man and abducting 13 residents, including a two-month-old baby and his mother. This was made known on Sunday by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, in a post …
13-year-old boy sues UK parents for deporting him to Africa over alleged gang involvement
A 13-year-old boy has taken legal action against his UK parents, for “brutally” taking him to Africa where he was enrolled in a boarding school. The boy, whose identity is protected, contacted the British Consulate and a child welfare organization after his parents took him from the UK to Africa and registered him …
IFIC Conference: Access Bank wins Financial Inclusive Bank of the Year Award
Access Bank, Nigeria’s largest-growing financial institution, has been named Financially Inclusive Bank of the Year at the 2nd International Financial Inclusion Conference (IFIC). The prestigious event hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was graced by CBN Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability, Philip Ikeazor; Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran. Also …
Boat capsizes in Niger, 8 confirmed dead, others missing
A boat accident occurred in the early hours of Friday along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of River Niger, resulting in the loss of multiple lives. It was gathered that the boat, which belonged to one Musa Dangana, was carrying over 200 passengers, including market women and farm laborers, en route to the Katcha weekly market. The …