Nigerian Comic Actor, Mr Ibu Dies After Prolonged Illness

Ailing Nigerian comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has passed on at 62 years old.According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare hospital.Many fans have shared condolences on X, reminiscing movies the late actor has featured. It was reported on December 2023 that Mr. Ibu underwentContinue reading "Nigerian Comic Actor, Mr Ibu Dies After Prolonged Illness"

Hardship Protest Spreads To Nigerian Correctional Centre As Inmates Riot In Jos Over Reduction Of Food Portions

The protest over rising hunger in Nigeria took a different dimension on Friday as inmates staged a protest over a plan to reduce their food ration at the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Jos, Plateau State capital. The inmates began protesting as soon as they were informed of a reduction in food size. During the demonstration,Continue reading "Hardship Protest Spreads To Nigerian Correctional Centre As Inmates Riot In Jos Over Reduction Of Food Portions"

There May Not Be 2027 For Nigeria If You Don’t Fix Increasing Hardship – Civil Society Groups Warn Tinubu

The United Action Front of the Civil Society, a coalition of Citizens Groups and eminent civil society leaders has condemned the statement made by President Bola Tinubu that if the organised labour is interested in the electoral process they should meet him in 2027. President Tinubu had on Thursday during the commissioning of the LagosContinue reading "There May Not Be 2027 For Nigeria If You Don’t Fix Increasing Hardship – Civil Society Groups Warn Tinubu"

Nigerians May Soon Buy One Sachet Water For N100, Says Association of Table Water Producers

As the cost of living and inflation continue to skyrocket in Nigeria, the Association of Table Water Producers has said that a sachet of water could soon sell for 100. The association said this on Wednesday during a press conference where it lamented the rising cost of production which is “crippling their business and forcingContinue reading "Nigerians May Soon Buy One Sachet Water For N100, Says Association of Table Water Producers"

Donald Trump Sweeps Another Republican Party Primary

Former President, Donald Trump, has won Michigan’s Republican primary, in a major victory trouncing his nearest rival, Nikki Haley, in yet another contest.  The race marks the fifth state taken by Trump, who has notched several easy wins over a shrinking GOP field, RT reports. With around 50% of the ballots counted on Tuesday night,Continue reading "Donald Trump Sweeps Another Republican Party Primary"

Nationwide Protest: Nigerian Labour Congress Hands Over Letter Of Demands To National Assembly

The Nigeria Labour Congress' President, Joe Ajaero has handed over the union's letter of demands to the National Assembly. Ajaero handed over the letter to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang on Tuesday. The demands included full implementation of the welfare provisions, employment generation, immediate subsidy toContinue reading "Nationwide Protest: Nigerian Labour Congress Hands Over Letter Of Demands To National Assembly"

Presidential Guards Brigade Placed On High Alert Over Suspicions Of Coup Plot In Nigeria; Key Brigades Under Watch As Commander Holds Emergency Meetings With Tinubu, Gbajabiamila

The Presidential Guards Brigade has been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicions of a coup plot in Nigeria. SaharaReporters exclusively learnt on Sunday that the suspicions prompted emergency meetings involving the Commander of the Presidential Guards Brigade, Col. Adebisi Onasanya, President Bola Tinubu and the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. “TheContinue reading "Presidential Guards Brigade Placed On High Alert Over Suspicions Of Coup Plot In Nigeria; Key Brigades Under Watch As Commander Holds Emergency Meetings With Tinubu, Gbajabiamila"

Hardship: Nationwide Protest Must Hold, DSS Can Keep Its Unsolicited Advice – NLC President, Ajaero

The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has explained why the labour union is determined to embark on the planned nationwide hunger protest across the country on February 27 and 28. Ajaero, who gave the explanation on Friday evening while speaking on X space hosted by SaharaReporters, also clarified that the TradeContinue reading "Hardship: Nationwide Protest Must Hold, DSS Can Keep Its Unsolicited Advice – NLC President, Ajaero"

Lagos Resident Stampeded To Death At Nigerian Customs Office While Trying To Buy ‘Cheap Rice’

A Lagos State resident whose identity has yet to be ascertained has reportedly died after he was stampeded at the Nigerian Customs office in Lagos while trying to buy rice. An X user, Dr. Adunola, @yemoka who said the man died in her hospital, said that the deceased was trampled on after falling at theContinue reading "Lagos Resident Stampeded To Death At Nigerian Customs Office While Trying To Buy ‘Cheap Rice’"

Nigerian Diseases Agency, NCDC Says Lassa Fever Killed 84 Persons In Two Months 

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa fever killed 84 persons across 23 states since the beginning of this year. This was disclosed to newsmen by the Director General of the agency, Dr Jide Idris on Friday, revealing that 476 confirmed cases and 2,621 suspected cases of Lassa feverContinue reading "Nigerian Diseases Agency, NCDC Says Lassa Fever Killed 84 Persons In Two Months "