President Tinubu meets Chinese President. Xi Jinping (photos)

President Bola Tinubu today September 3 met with China President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall. 

President Tinubu who is currently on official visit to China, inspected a guard of honour alongside the Chinese leader.

NLC demands immediate reversal in the recent increase of petrol pump price

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)  has demanded an immediate reversal of the recent increase in petrol pump prices. 

 Amid the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, the NNPCL earlier today increased the pump price of petrol from ₦568 to ₦855, ₦897 per litre (depending on the location).

Court jails ‘Yahoo Boy’ for impersonating singer, Flavour N’abania, and duping American of $53000

The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced one Courage Ikpaka to two years imprisonment for duping a United States citizen, Mrs Yvelte M. Thompson of $53,000 by impersonating Nigerian musician, Chinedu Okoli popularly known as Flavour N’abania.

PIDOM Nigeria: Nigerian Police allegedly declare investigative Journalist David Hundeyin wanted

 

Multiple award winning investigative journalist, David Hundeyin has claimed the Nigerian police declared him wanted in connection with the prosecution of Isaac Bristol, who is accused of being the prominent anonymous online whistleblower known as PIDOM Nigeria.

Suspected transformer vandal electrocuted in Benue

 A middle-aged man was electrocuted while allegedly attempting to vandalise a transformer and cables belonging to the Jos Electricity Distribution Company.

The incident occurred opposite Queens Hotel, located at Ankpa Ward in Makurdi, the Benue State capital in the early hours of Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Nigeria emerges third largest debtor to World Bank's IDA

Nigeria has become the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), reflecting a significant increase in the country’s borrowing from the institution.

Anambra State Govt arrests wife and her two children for allegedly beating up her 75-year-old husband

The Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare has arrested one Esther Obidigwe, Ozioma Obidigwe, and Obuka Obidigwe for allegedly beating the family patriarch.

Jackie Chan: Hong Kong action star and Paris Paralympics torchbearer

 Kung-fu daredevil, Hollywood star and Guinness world-record holder, and now Hong Kong-born actor Jackie Chan is set to be a torchbearer in the lead-up to Wednesday’s opening ceremony of the Paralympics in Paris.

The 70-year-old commands a huge following in France and beyond, his signature blend of comedy and martial arts transcending language barriers.

Singer Rema arrives Benin city ahead of his homecoming concert

Afrobeats artist Divine Ikubor, widely recognized as Rema, has made his way back to his hometown of Benin, Edo State, in anticipation of his highly anticipated homecoming concert.

Nigerian Afrobeat star Seun Kuti expressed his frustration with a Nigerian bank, Guaranty Trust Bank

Nigerian Afrobeat star Seun Kuti expressed his frustration with a Nigerian bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, while in London.

He mentioned that he wanted to open a bank account there after discovering he had £10,000 with him.

Prime Boy openly accuses late Mohbad widow, Wunmi of k!lling the singer

Prime Boy, a close friend of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad, has accused his widow, Wunmi Aloba, of being part of her husband’s unexpected death.

This bold claim has stirred up conversations and intensified speculation about the reasons behind the singer’s passing.

VDM responds to trending video of Nons Miraj gifting Fish Pie Man an apartment and cash

Verydarkman, whose real name is Vincent Martins Otse, has caused a stir on social media with his recent comments about Nons Miraj.

He complimented her for avoiding scandals, claiming he has no bad stories about her and hasn’t heard anything negative since she became well-known in the online space.

Five d!e as canoe capsizes in Jigawa

Five persons have d!ed after a canoe capsized in Gantsa town, Buji Local Government Area of Jigawa State. 

It was gathered that the boat carrying five persons was trying to cross a flood-submerged road when it capsized on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.