Tag: Nigeria
Ghana Launches Probe Into Nigerian Boxer’s Tragic Death During Championship Bout
Accra, Ghana – Ghanaian authorities have initiated a formal investigation into the shocking death of Nigerian light-heavyweight boxer Segun Olanrewaju, who collapsed during an international match in Accra last Friday. The 32-year-old former West African champion was pronounced dead at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after losing consciousness during the third round of his fight against…
Police Bust Cybercrime Training Center in Lagos, Arrest 10 Suspects
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled an alleged “Yahoo School” – a training facility for internet fraudsters – in the Iju area of the state, arresting ten suspects in the process. The Raid and Arrests According to a statement by Police Spokesman CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, officers conducted a successful operation on…
Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rebound to Three-Year High, But Structural Challenges Loom
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a dramatic recovery in the country’s foreign exchange reserves, with net reserves climbing to $23.11 billion in 2024 – the highest level since 2021. This financial turnaround comes as the Lagos business community warns that without fundamental reforms to Nigeria’s power sector and debt management, these gains may…
Oyo’s Education Crisis: ₦90 Billion Budget Fails to Fix Roofless Classrooms
Ibadan, Oyo State – Despite Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration allocating a record ₦90.6 billion to education in 2024—a 56% increase from 2023’s ₦58 billion—public primary schools across the state remain in shocking disrepair, with pupils studying in roofless classrooms and sitting on bare floors. A Broken System in Plain Sight At St. Stephen Primary School…
UK Sanctions Over 1,200 Nigerian Nurses in Widening Exam Fraud Scandal
Nearly 2,000 medical professionals face registration review as investigation exposes systemic testing irregularities A deepening examination fraud crisis has ensnared 1,955 Nigerian-trained nurses seeking UK registration, with 1,238 already facing sanctions and 717 under active investigation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The scandal centers on suspicious test results from the Yunnik Technologies test…
President Tinubu Departs for Two-Week ‘Working Visit’ to France Amid Health Speculation
President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a two-week trip to Paris, France, officially described as a “working visit” to review his administration’s midterm performance—but the journey has reignited longstanding questions about the President’s health and travel patterns. Official Purpose: Policy Review In a statement issued Thursday by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency framed the…
President Tinubu to Mark 73rd Birthday with National Prayer Session
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will commemorate his 73rd birthday on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja, emphasizing gratitude, reflection, and national unity. A Day of Spiritual Reflection In a statement released Thursday by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency…
Tragedy Strikes Ajimobi Family as Former Oyo Governor’s Daughter Passes Away at 42
The Nigerian political and business communities are mourning the sudden death of Bisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of late Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who passed away in the United Kingdom on Thursday after a brief illness. The 42-year-old was a respected business leader and public servant, serving as Special Adviser to Minister of Budget…
Ned Nwoko Celebrates Six-Year Marriage Amidst Controversy
Senator Ned Nwoko, the billionaire lawmaker representing Delta North, has publicly reaffirmed his commitment to his marriage with actress Regina Daniels, marking their sixth anniversary with a poetic Instagram tribute that simultaneously dismissed and stoked ongoing rumors about their relationship. The post, shared Thursday, comes weeks after speculation intensified that the couple was facing marital…
LagRide Drivers Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Alleged Exploitation
Lagos, Nigeria – Drivers operating under Lagos State’s government-backed ride-hailing platform, LagRide, have issued a seven-day ultimatum to management, threatening to cripple operations with mass protests over alleged systemic exploitation and operational failures. The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) escalated the crisis on Thursday, March 27, 2025, by publicly detailing grievances that…