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NLC threatens to lead mass protest if FG increases electricity tariff

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2025March 2, 20250

Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday urged the Federal Government to jettison any planned hike in electricity tariff under any guise, threatening to lead mass resistance against further such increases. This came as it threatened to shut down operations of telecommunications companies should they fail to implement the 35 Percent tariff...

Parents, BEWARE: 13-year-old boy, DIES after ‘attempting viral social media challenge.

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2025March 2, 20250

A Southern California family is mourning the tragic loss of 13-year-old Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr., who they believe died after attempting a dangerous social media challenge similar to past trends that have claimed multiple young lives. The teenager was found unresponsive in his bedroom in Murrieta on the morning of...

Food prices are dropping’ — Tinubu says Nigeria making progress in Ramadan.

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2025March 2, 20250

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Muslims in the country to use the Ramadan fasting season to pray for Nigeria’s growth and development. In a statement on Friday, Tinubu said the Ramadan season “coincides with a period of renewed hope and progress for our nation”. The president said his administration...

Give my wife respect she deserves, Natasha’s husband tells Akpabio

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2025March 2, 20250

The ongoing verbal exchanges between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio took a new turn on Saturday when her husband, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, urged Akpabio to show his wife the respect and dignity she deserves. Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, stated...

Regina Daniels brother welcomes her back as she returns to IG, removes Nwoko from her name and deletes her photos with Ned Nwoko

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2025March 1, 20250

There might be crisis in Regina Daniels’ relationship with politician Ned Nwoko. Regina, who is the 6th wife, of Ned Nwoko, left Instagram two weeks ago amid rumours that Ned Nwoko was responsible for Chika Ike’s pregnancy and was about to take her as a 7th wife (both Ned and...

Sokoto: Fire Engulfs Kara Market, Destroys Grain Stores, Shops

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2025March 1, 20250

On Saturday, a devastating fire broke out at a popular Kara Market, which specializes in grains and other commodities in Sokoto State. The blaze, which began in the early hours of Saturday,March 1, ravaged the entire market, reducing numerous grain stores and shops to ashes. Although the cause of the...

Kebbi Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris Sponsors Mass Wedding for 300 Couples Wth N54 Million

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2025March 1, 20250

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has fully funded the bride price for 300 couples, amounting to N54 million, as part of a mass wedding initiative spearheaded by his wife’s NANAS Foundation. The grand ceremony took place at the Emir of Gwandu’s palace in Birnin Kebbi, drawing high-profile dignitaries. The...

Babachir David Lawal and the New Orange in Town

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2025February 25, 20250

By Samuel Itodo The recent alliance between Nasir El-Rufai and Babachir David Lawal to thwart President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 is more of a predictable manoeuvre and a fiendish scheme. Lawal’s assumption that their devious machination represents a growing dissent against the presidency is nothing short of astonishing. What’s...

Stop Deceiving Yourself – Coalition tells NNPCL, Spokesperson

NewsDeskNgFeb 20, 2025February 20, 20250

The Good Governance Watch has slammed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye for lying to Nigerians when it declared that it has not imported a single liter of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol in 2025. Soneye, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer,...

Pro-Tinubu Group Lauds NUPRC Leadership, Komolafe for Driving PIA Reforms

NewsDeskNgFeb 19, 2025February 19, 20250

The Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network (RHAN) has commended the exemplary leadership of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and its Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe. The group, consisting of loyalists of President Bola Tinubu, praised Komolafe’s tireless efforts in driving reforms in the petroleum industry, in line with the...