By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos, Nigeria – Legendary Nigerian singer, politician, and actress Onyeka Onwenu has passed away at the age of 72. Onwenu reportedly slumped after an impressive performance at the birthday party of Stella Okoli in Lagos on Tuesday. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she was pronounced dead. Speaking with…
Nigeria’s leading telecommunications provider, MTN, has resumed operations nationwide following a temporary shutdown on Tuesday. The closure was prompted by widespread customer outrage and incidents of vandalism, resulting from the disconnection of subscribers who failed to link their SIM cards to their National Identification Numbers (NIN). MTN announced its return to operations on Wednesday via…
President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval for the sale of crude oil to Dangote Petroleum Refinery in naira is set to significantly impact the pricing of domestically refined petroleum products, according to industry experts and oil marketers. The move, announced by Tinubu on Monday, directs the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to sell crude to…
A Lagos-based lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje, has filed a ₦1 billion Fundamental Right Enforcement suit against the Federal Government of Nigeria and several security agencies. This legal action follows an alleged move to stop the proposed ‘hunger protest’ scheduled from August 1 to 10, 2024. Ogungbeje named the Federal Government as the first respondent. The other…
Venezuela is on edge as new demonstrations are expected Tuesday, following violent clashes that left four people dead and dozens injured during protests against President Nicolas Maduro’s contentious claim of victory in the recent election. On Monday, security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters who alleged the election was stolen. Demonstrators filled…
Ahead of the planned #EndBadGovernance nationwide demonstrations set for August, the Federal Government has designated all 256 custodial centres as “red zones,” warning that their sanctity must not be violated. Controller General of Corrections Hailey Nababa issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday, urging the public to avoid these centres. “The Nigerian Correctional Service…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has suspended its planned 800% increase in navigational charges. This decision follows a directive from the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, citing the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians. In a statement released on Monday, Keyamo emphasized the need for further consultation before implementing any changes. NAMA boss Umar…
The Federal Government has urged calm over the proposed nationwide protest, announcing the creation of centers across the country where Nigerians can purchase a 50kg bag of rice for ₦40,000. This initiative, revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, was part of efforts by the Tinubu administration to ease living conditions…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the government and organizers of the planned hardship demonstration to call off the protest and embrace dialogue to address the plight of the Nigerian people. In a letter dated July 29th and signed by its President, Yakubu Maikyau, the NBA also urged National and State Houses of…
