A British journalist, Christopher Wilson, sparked outrage among many Nigerians with a now-deleted tweet. In the tweet, Wilson compared Nigerians to Nazis for welcoming the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, to Nigeria, igniting widespread condemnation.…
SERAP gives Tinubu 48 hours to withdraw CBN Directive on cybersecurity levy
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to use his “good offices to immediately direct the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to withdraw the cybersecurity levy on Nigerians as it patently violates the provisions of…
We’re committed to upholding protection of press freedom in Nigeria — NHRC
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has assured Nigerians of their promotion and protection of their fundamental human rights including right to freedom of expression and the press in all circumstances. In a statement marking the 2024 World Press Freedom Day,…
She’s beautiful, well-spoken: Nigerians seek woman who spoke out against fuel scarcity in viral 1994 TV clip
Nigerians are on a quest to uncover the identity of a woman who eloquently spoke in a TV story about fuel scarcity 30 years ago. A user on X.com, Jackie, who identifies as #JWEZEE had shared the video with the…
No-Nigerian shopper: I feel scared, Chinese supermarket owner breaks silence
The owner of an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket criticised for barring Nigerians and restricting entry to Chinese nationals has refuted claims that her store is only meant for a specific group of people. She also clarified that her establishment is not…
Tinubu celebrates Awujale of Ijebuland on 64th coronation anniversary
President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II, the Awujale of Ijebuland, on the 64th anniversary of his coronation. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, joined the great people…
‘We did not reduce fuel price’— NNPC
In response to recent rumors circulating about a possible price adjustment for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) at its retail stations nationwide, NNPC Limited has come forward to clarify and dispel these speculations. A statement by…
High food prices: Customs begins sale of seized food items to Nigerians
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, has begun the sale of seized and forfeited foreign parboiled rice to Nigerians in Lagos. LEADERSHIP had reported that the Service had planned to sell 50kg of rice for N20,000 in order to…
Economic hardship: APC, Tinubu becoming unpopular – Lukman
The immediate-past National Vice Chairman, Northwest, of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Salihu Moh. Lukman, said the President Bola Tinubu-led APC administration and the party are increasingly becoming very unpopular. Lukman said this in an open letter made available…
Beyond the Armed Forces Remembrance Day parade — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It does appear to me that Nigerians are yet to grasp the deep meaning of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrated on Monday, January 15. Nothing better calls for sober reflection as Nigerians remember and celebrate our fallen heroes in…