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Popular Nigerian activist, Verydarkman, has stirred widespread concern after revealing on social media that an anonymous individual donated N100 million to his NGO account, bringing the total amount in the account to N170 million. In a video posted on his Instagram page, Verydarkman expressed his anxiety, suggesting that the sudden …

Flykite Productions, organisers of the renowned GOtv Boxing Night, have confirmed that boxers participating in the 32nd edition of Africa’s leading boxing event will sign their contracts today at the company’s office in Lagos. Themed “Boxing Jams Music,” this year’s edition is set for 26 December at Tafawa Balewa Square …

The Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an interim order restraining Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, from further publishing defamatory content about renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN). The court directed Verydarkman, his agents, and any associates to remove the defamatory videos and comments posted on September …

Earlier on Monday, the national grid collapsed at about 6.18pm, plunging many parts of the country into darkness. The Nigerian electricity sector has recorded another collapse, second in the space of two days. Earlier on Monday, the national grid collapsed at about 6.18pm, plunging many parts of the country into …

Nigeria’s inflation rate has risen to 32.70% for the month of September, according to a report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The NBS reported that the headline inflation rate for September 2024 was 32.70%, compared to 32.15% recorded in August 2024. “Looking at the movement, …

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has lauded the progress of work on the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility in Lagos, a joint venture between NNPC Limited and Century Nigeria Limited, in partnership with WAEP and ENSERV. During an inspection visit to the …

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has launched the installation of solar-powered street lights in Ukwuakwu Ututu, Arochukwu Local Government Area. This initiative is part of his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief Idika Ike, Hon. Osonwa assured the …

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi described the recent hike in the price of petrol products as “unfortunate and insensitive”. Obi made this known in a statement he titled “Reversing the Sudden Fuel Price Increase”, on his X.com account, on Saturday. …

As part of measures to mitigate the recent fuel price hike and the economic hardship being experienced in the country, the leadership of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Youth Province 1, in Lagos, has announced the provision of a free three-month transportation programme tagged “Free Bus To Work Powered …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, on Saturday confirmed seven passengers dead in a road traffic crash at Hayin Gada, Kaduna. The Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the accident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. Nadabo said, “The road traffic crash occurred at …