UPDATED: Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, dies at 56

UPDATED: Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, dies at 56

The Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. In the statement titled ‘Announcement of the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja,’ Onanuga said Lagbaja died on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets […]

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Trump claims victory over Harris in US presidential election

Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to “heal” the country Wednesday as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback. His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other US networks having made the call so far. As jubilant supporters cheered and chanted “USA”, Trump took to the stage at his campaign […]

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Four marketers spend N833bn on fuel imports – Report

Nigeria’s major oil marketers have significantly benefited from the Federal Government’s recent policy to eliminate subsidies on petroleum products. This change has allowed marketers to operate in a more market-driven environment, leading to substantial financial gains. In the first nine months of 2024, four prominent oil marketers reported significant revenue gain, earning a total sum of N1.3tn from the sales of petroleum products to Nigerians. Despite the considerable costs involved […]

November 4, 2024 7

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2027: Atiku, Mohammed, Makinde’s ambitions deepen PDP crisis

There are palpable fears that the individual ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed and his counterpart in Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, may further snowball the Peoples Democratic Party crisis and scuttle the ongoing reconciliation by the Olagunsoye Oyinlola-led committee. In the past few months, the camp of the party has been divided into factions loyal to Atiku and the Minister of the Federal Capital […]

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Obi makes U-turn, says position on church vigils distorted

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Sunday, said his recent suggestion to convert ‘church vigils into night shifts’ has been misrepresented. The former Anambra State governor came under heavy criticism following his interview on the Honest Bunch podcast released on Saturday. While emphasising that Nigeria suffers from poverty and is unproductive as a result of two factors – politics and religion, Obi […]

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ICYMI: Libya begins mass arrest of Nigerians after CAF verdict

Following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in the country. The Nigerian football team was held at the Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya for over 20 hours upon arrival for the second leg […]

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Beyond Fame: Bobrisky’s rise, controversies, and legal battles

Popular crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, better known as Bobrisky, recently released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, is one of Nigeria’s most controversial personalities. Born on August 31, 1991, Bobrisky is arguably the figure who brought cross-dressing into the limelight in Nigeria. On the journey to fame, Bobrisky publicly wore women’s clothing despite backlash from Nigerians calling for his arrest. The crossdresser has also shared images of […]

November 4, 2024 5

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Fire destroys shops with goods worth millions in Lagos market

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency on Monday said a market around the Ajah area of the state was engulfed by fire, destroying shops and goods worth millions of naira. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said the fire incident happened late Sunday night at Ajah Market by Alesh bus stop in Lekki, […]

November 4, 2024 5

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Nigeria ranks fifth globally in daily social media usage

Nigerians rank among the world’s top social media users, with 2024 data placing the country fifth globally for average daily time spent online. According to figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social in 2024, posted by World of Statistics on X on Sunday, Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social media. Leading the list is Kenya, where people spend the most time on […]

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