JUST IN: Ex-FCT minister Useni dies at 82
A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lt Gen Jeremiah Useni (retd), has died aged 82 It was gathered that Useni, a retired army officer died on Thursday…
New Alaafin, Oba Owoade returns to Canada, delays traditional rites
The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has reportedly returned to Canada days after receiving the staff of office and certificate of appointment from Governor Seyi Makinde of…
Transgrid Enerco signs deal to acquire 60% stake in Eko DisCo
Transgrid Enerco Limited, a consortium of North-South Power (NSP), Axxela Limited, and Stanbic IBTC Infrastructure Growth Fund, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire a 60% equity…
JUST IN: Police neutralise AIG Odumosu’s wife kidnappers, recover ransom
The Nigerian police forces have neutralised the kidnappers who abducted Alhaja Sikirat Odumosu, the wife of former Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu, in Arepo, Ogun State. The rescue mission,…
52-year-old Abuja bishop bags 20-year jail for raping minor
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has sentenced a prominent Abuja-based clergyman, Bishop Kenneth Duke, to 20 years behind bars without an option of fine for rape. The National…
Man arrested for setting wife ablaze over suspicion of infidelity
...Soludo's wife vows justice for victim In a tragic incident, a woman identified as Mrs Chioma Nwanna, has reportedly died after she was set ablaze by her husband on Tuesday…
UI students protest 82-day power outrage at UCH
Students from the University of Ibadan on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest against the 82-day power outage at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. UCH is Nigeria's premier teaching…
Trump’s return could weaken naira, heighten inflation – Nairametrics boss
A finance expert and CEO of Nairametrics, Ugodre Obi-Chukwu, says the return of the US President Donald Trump to power could strengthen the dollar and weaken Nigeria and other…
Manufactures record N1.4 trillion worth of unsold goods in 2024 due to inflation – MAN President
Manufacturing companies across all sub-sectors recorded approximately N1.4 trillion worth of unsold inventories in 2024. The President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Mr. Francis Meshioye, who shared the…
Increase in telecom tariffs must translate to improved services for Nigerians—FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said that the 50% increase in tariff recently approved for telecom operators by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) must lead to…
