U.S. President Joe Biden has revealed that Israel has agreed to a temporary halt in military activities in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The announcement comes as Hamas contemplates a draft proposal for a potential truce and a proposed exchange of prisoners and hostages. Ramadan is set to begin on the evening…
Due to the stampede that claimed the lives of innocent citizens at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos State last Friday, February 23, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to suspend the sale of seized food items. The agency had on February 20, 2024 said it would dispose…
A human-rights group, ‘Take It Back Movement’ has embarked on a nationwide protest in Lagos State amid the ongoing economic crisis in the country, despite the warning issued by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade. [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] This is…
A significant fire outbreak occurred at the private residence of Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Sunday. GIOTV reports that the outbreak started at the residence in highbrow area of Asokoro in Abuja in the afternoon. Firefighters reportedly failed to respond to the incident early…
Despite the agreement with manufacturers to sell cement at N7,000, the product is still being retailed for prices ranging between N10,000 and N11,000 in the Idimu area of Lagos state. A retailer, simply identified as Alhaja, said the news that cement should sell for N7,000 is just a hoax. According to her, Dangote blocked…
Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the Economy, has revealed that approximately only 5% of people in Nigeria have more than N500,000 in their bank accounts. Edun, who made this disclosure in an interview with Channels TV, added that the Nigerian government reforms is to rectify the economic imbalances that…
In the face of the ongoing volatility of the Naira against the US dollar in the foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria has announced its contemplation of implementing new guidelines for Bureau De Change Operators in Nigeria, including the potential prohibition of street trading. The apex bank disclosed this Friday in its…
One person was reportedly killed while many others were injured as Yoruba youths and Hausa traders clashed at the Oluwole Market in the Ogba area of Lagos State. Though the cause of the clash cannot be independently confirmed, sources said that the crisis started on Thursday night, February 22, 2024, and continued on Friday….
On Thursday, the Federal Government, has revealed plans to create no fewer than 100,000 verifiable jobs by May 29, 2024. Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Job Creation, Office of the Vice-President, unveiled the plan in Abuja. Adekunle-Johnson spoke at the inaugural Job…
The funeral service of the late Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu was held at the St. Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo, Ondo State today February 23. The governor died in December 2023 after a protracted illness. The funeral service was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and…