Senator Monday Okpebholo faces legal scrutiny as Abuja court investigates alleged discrepancies in his age declaration. In a notable development for the Edo gubernatorial election, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC candidate, has been summoned by the Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital Territory. The court’s action comes in response to allegations of age falsification,…
The Nigerian government has set aside Monday, September 16, as a public holiday in honor of Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Federal Government has officially declared Monday, September 16, 2024, as an Eid-ul-Mawlid public holiday, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This announcement was made by the Minister…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stands by his fiery remarks, refusing to apologize for warning governors not to interfere in Rivers State politics. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has made it clear that he will not apologize for his controversial threat to “set fire” in the states of governors who interfere…
Peter Obi expresses readiness to consider a vice-presidential role if he identifies a candidate with greater potential for Nigeria’s progress. In a recent exclusive interview with New Central TV, monitored by SaharaReporters, Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate and ex-Governor of Anambra State, discussed his potential role in the 2027 general election. Obi revealed…
A UK police officer faces an investigation for allegedly advising Nigerian women not to report domestic issues involving their husbands to law enforcement A UK police officer has come under scrutiny for allegedly advising Nigerian women to refrain from contacting the police when involved in domestic disputes with their husbands. The officer’s comments, made during…
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first individual to surpass 1 billion social media followers, connecting with fans globally Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved another remarkable feat, becoming the first individual to amass 1 billion followers across various social media platforms. With 639 million on Instagram, 170 million on Facebook, 113 million on X (formerly known…
The Central Bank of Nigeria mandates PoS operators to route transactions through licensed aggregators, with a one-month compliance window The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed all Point of Sale (PoS) operators to ensure that their transactions are routed through licensed payment terminal service aggregators. This directive, part of the apex bank’s efforts to…
Power Struggle Intensifies as PDP’s NWC Backs Wike in Rivers State Leadership, Postpones Crucial NEC Meeting The power dynamics within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have shifted as Wike gains control over Rivers State, following the National Working Committee’s (NWC) decision to endorse the Rivers State congresses. This move solidifies the influence of Nyesom Wike,…
In a groundbreaking move, the Sweden immigrant repatriation program offers financial support of up to $34,000 to those who voluntarily return to their home countries. This initiative is part of Sweden’s broader efforts to manage migration and offer incentives for voluntary departure.The Sweden immigrant repatriation program is aimed at immigrants who find themselves struggling to…
In a dramatic turn of events, APC pulls out of Edo election peace accord just hours before the scheduled signing ceremony. The peace accord, meant to ensure a peaceful gubernatorial election on September 21, was designed to encourage harmony among political parties vying for the state’s top office. The All Progressives Congress (APC) made this…
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