A Nigerian slang term meaning not letting anyone bully or cheat you is sparking debate after police warned the slogan could be a message of rebellion. While not new, the pidgin English…
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Police arrest two for alleged damage to Enugu airport fence
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested one Jonathan Emejulu, 66, for alleged malicious damage to a part of the perimeter fence of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The State’s Police Public…
Man Utd goalkeeper Andre Onana could miss AFCON opener as private plane blocked
Man Utd goalkeeper Andre Onana could miss AFCON opener as private plane blocked Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana could miss the opening game of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after his…
Tinubu, Obasanjo Attend Uzodimma’s Inauguration For Second Term
Tinubu, who was earlier at an event in Abuja for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, landed at the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri around 1 pm on Monday. He was accompanied…
AFCON 2023: Cote d’Ivoire go top of Super Eagles’ group after Guinea-Bissau win
Cote d’Ivoire have gone top of Group A, following a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in the opening fixture of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The hosts, backed by a vociferous crowd,…
Breaking: Tinubu sets up Special Presidential Panel to probe social investment programmes
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Special Presidential Panel to review and audit existing financial frameworks and policy guidelines of the social investment programme. This is sequel to Tinubu’s…
Don’t cover up female soldier’s harassment, Netizens tell Army
Many netizens are enraged over the allegations made by a Nigerian female soldier, identified as Ruth Ogunleye, against some superior officers. The female soldier had said she was being victimised and maltreated…
Cadbury Nigeria to sell 402m shares over inability to pay $7.7m debt
Cadbury Nigeria has offered to swap its $7.7 million (N7.03 billion) debt owed to Cadbury Schweppes Overseas Limited for more equity. Cadbury Schweppes Overseas Limited, controlled by Mondel–z International Inc, is a…
Nigerian singer shot dead in America
American-based Nigerian singer Osazuwa Agbonayinma popularly known as Zuwa, has been shot dead in the United States of America. Details about the circumstances surrounding his death are still sketchy. But his father…
Nigerians hail Tinubu as president trims foreign trips entourage
Nigerians on Tuesday hailed President Bola Tinubu for slashing his entourage size for domestic and international travels by 60 per cent, in a decisive step to cut excessive travel spending. The austerity…