22 Killed in Stampede During Rice Distribution in Okija, Anambra State
Babatunji Wusu – A stampede in Okija, Anambra State, resulted in 22 fatalities on Saturday. The incident occurred during a rice distribution event organized by the Obijackson Foundation. Police spokesperson…
Fire Devastates Yar-Dole Motorcycle Market in Gusau
Babatunji Wusu – A fire engulfed the Yar-Dole motorcycle market in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, yesterday evening. Several shops and stalls, particularly those dealing with motorcycles and spare…
Governor Sanwo-Olu Expresses Condolences Over Recent Stampedes in Abuja and Anambra
Babatunji Wusu – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed heartfelt condolences following tragic stampedes in Abuja and Okija, Anambra. The stampedes, which occurred during food distributions, resulted in…
Recent Fuel Price Reductions in Nigeria Spark Optimism
Babatunji Wusu – Dangote Refinery and NNPC have recently cut petrol prices to N899 per litre. The price reductions are expected to lower the financial burden on Nigerians, especially during…
Surge in Tax Payments from Foreign Companies in Nigeria
Babatunji Wusu – Tax payments from foreign companies in Nigeria increased by 44% in the first nine months of 2024, reaching N2.57 trillion. Company Income Tax (CIT) from foreign firms…
Nigeria Invests N122 Billion in CNG Infrastructure to Transform Transportation
Babatunji Wusu – Nigeria is investing N122 billion to integrate Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) into the transportation sector, aiming to reduce reliance on expensive diesel and curb rising fuel costs.…
Kogi Governor Mourns the Passing of Veteran Journalist Hajia Rafatu Salami
Babatunji Wusu – Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo expressed condolences following the death of Hajia Rafatu Salami, a veteran journalist and national treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI)…
UBA’s Oliver Alawuba Lauds Public-Private Partnerships at MMIA Renovation Event
Babatunji WSusu – UBA’s Group Managing Director, Oliver Alawuba, praised the transformative impact of public-private partnerships (PPPs) during the commissioning of the newly renovated departure section of Murtala Muhammed International…
Swedish Rapper Gaboro (Ninos Khouri) Shot Dead in Norrköping
Swedish rapper Ninos Khouri, known by his stage name Gaboro, was shot and killed in a multi-storey car park in Norrköping on Thursday night. Khouri, who gained popularity with his…
Nigerian Navy Intercepts 19 Suspected Stowaways Attempting to Migrate Illegally to Europe
Babatunji Wusu – The Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft intercepted 19 suspected stowaways aboard two vessels, MT KRITI RUBY and MT MCC YANBU. The stowaways were hiding in the rudder compartments…
