Tailors in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia, on Wednesday, staged a protest against alleged extortion by Aba Power Limited (APL), a subsidiary of Geometric Power. The protesters alleged that in spite of the epileptic power supply from APL, the company was trying to run them out of business with estimated bills. A former Chairman of the Association of Tailors …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Wednesday declared that all bank notes it has issued so far remain legal tender. This is coming against reports of scarcity  of cash in some major cities despite assurances of sufficient cash stocks in all locations across the country. Clarifying this in a statement, CBN Director Corporate Communications Isa AbdulMumin said: “Our attention has again been …

A Lagos-based prophet, Theophilus Ayodeji Obayan, has opened up on how his spiritual son, snatched his wife, Prophetess Chibuzor Lilian Obayan. While appearing at a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, he lamented that a married church worker snatched his wife.  Obayan who is the founder of Divine Prophetic Solutions Prayers Ministry also accused the worker of marrying his wife unlawfully.  Prophet …

Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere The Court of Appeal in Lagos has upheld the election of the member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, as the validly elected member of the House of Representatives. Ruling unanimously on Wednesday, the panel headed by Justice Abubakar Gumel overruled the judgement of the Imo State National/State Assembly Election …

Funke Egbemode It is easy to blame bad children, convenient to curse those who sell drugs to them or lure them into cults and gangs. But didn’t someone give birth to and raise them, all of them, cultists, gangsters and the victims? These plenty little demons giving us reason to do candle-light procession for our young ones, did they drop …

In a democratic journey of four years, it will be exceedingly hasty to evaluate one’s success or failure in using the first six months of that journey as a yardstick. Nonetheless, we must do as the Hausa adage, ‘Jumma’a mai kyau daga Laraba ake gane ta’ suggests, to look out for the signs of a potentially prosperous Friday from Wednesday. …

Some Nigerian youths under the aiges of Progressives Nigerian Youth Forum, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to give priority to youth development and employment in the country. Mr Bright Enuebuka, National Coordinator of the forum made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja when he led some youth to stage a rally at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat. …

Wike •Says he owes nobody apology for supporting Tinubu•Dares PDP, declares nobody can suspend him•Reveals $800m garnishee order hanging over FCTA FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said his inclusion as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bayelsa Gubernatorial Campaign Council may be the handiwork of mischief makers in the ruling party who were not dissatisfied with his appointment …

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, the Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. B. A. Adeniyi, addressed a World Press Conference to roll out the modest accomplishments recorded in his first 100 days in office and his vision for NCS, one of the critical organs of the Federal Government. From his rollout of achievements, Adeniyi has, no doubt, …

© Getty Images Tokyo plans to recognize same-sex marriage starting next year November’s 15, 2023, might be a tragic day for Africa and the entire Caribbean and Pacific region. It is the day set aside by the European Union (EU) to pressure or coax African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries into signing the deceptively and euphemistically crafted LGBT agreement between …