Effective September 9, 2024, a one-time N50 fee will be applied to all OPay transactions above N10,000, as mandated by the federal government. Starting September 9, 2024, a N50 transfer levy will be imposed on OPay transactions exceeding N10,000, in compliance with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) regulations. This new charge is part of…
In a major development, 196 Nigerian soldiers have tendered their resignations, citing issues of corruption, inadequate welfare, and low morale within the military In a significant development, 196 Nigerian soldiers resign from service, citing widespread corruption, low morale, and inadequate welfare within the military. According to sources from Sahara Reporters, these resignations come at a…
Presidency Denies Ownership of Yacht in France Bearing Nigerian Flag, Clarifies False Reports The Nigerian presidency has officially refuted claims circulating on social media that a yacht in France with Nigerian flag belongs to President Bola Tinubu. Reports surfaced alleging that a yacht spotted in the luxurious coastal town of St. Tropez, France, was a…
Anambra APC Withdraws from Local Government Election, Pursues Legal Action Against Soludo Administration The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally announced its withdrawal from the upcoming local government elections, scheduled for September 28, 2024. In a bold move, the party has also taken legal action against the state governor, Chukwuma…
Rabiu Kwankwaso Confident in 2027 Presidential Victory, Declares PDP Defunct Rabiu Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), is boldly asserting his position for the Kwankwaso 2027 presidential election. Speaking at the inauguration of the NNPP Secretariat in Katsina, Kwankwaso expressed his confidence in securing the presidency in the next general…
As of June 30, 2024, Nigeria has emerged as the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), reflecting a significant increase in its borrowing. This surge in debt underscores Nigeria’s deepening reliance on international financial assistance, with Nigeria’s World Bank IDA debt now reaching $16.5 billion. A recent financial statement from the…
As the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) prepares to meet on Wednesday, a potential conflict brews between PDP governors and the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. The focus of this discord centers on the ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, where Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, both prominent PDP members, are…
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded a year-on-year growth of 3.19% in Q2 2024, showing an increase from 2.98% in Q1 2024 and 2.51% in the same period last year, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This growth was primarily driven by the Services sector, which saw an impressive 3.79% growth and…
As the political landscape in Nigeria gears up for the 2027 elections, prominent PDP leader Chief Bode George has offered a stern yet friendly piece of advice to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. He emphasized that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) should prioritize a southern candidate for the presidency, aligning with the party’s established zoning…
On a typical rainy day in Ibadan, the sight of Hafeez Adedigba driving his cab in a woman’s outfit has become a familiar one. Hafeez, an experienced cab driver, recently explained his unconventional choice in attire. He shared that during the heavy rains that frequently lash the Oyo state capital, his own clothes often become…
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